
"Better" Smoke
Makes campfire smoke "better" (more realistic)
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About this Mod
Makes campfire smoke "better" by having it be somewhat realistic. This is done by having it slowly move towards the nearest player instead of always straight up.
If a client does not have this mod installed, they wont see the moving smoke but can still attract it.
Requires QKL!
Available Versions
How to Install "Better" Smoke on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set quilt Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the quilt loader and matching Minecraft version (1.19.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for ""Better" Smoke". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.19.2
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
"Better" Smoke server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong quilt version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.19.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is "Better" Smoke compatible with quilt?
"Better" Smoke officially supports quilt for Minecraft 1.19.2. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with "Better" Smoke – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if "Better" Smoke consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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