
bigfish: ripple
Expand vanilla fishing with new fish, attributes, collection records, bounties, QTE fishing, cooking, placeable food, exploration tools, and progression-focused aquatic gameplay.
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About this Mod
BigFish: Ripple
BigFish: Ripple is a Minecraft Forge mod focused on fishing, fish collection, cooking, and bounty-based progression.
It expands vanilla fishing into a more rewarding survival activity. Explore different waters, catch fish with unique attributes, record your discoveries, cook fish-based meals, and complete bounty tasks for rewards.
If vanilla fishing feels too simple, BigFish: Ripple gives fishing, aquatic exploration, and food crafting a stronger sense of progression.
Features
More fish and aquatic life
Adds new fish with different appearances, attributes, drops, and basic behaviors.Fish attribute system
Some fish have attributes such as weight, strength, stamina, perception, and luck. These attributes can affect fish records, bounty submissions, and reward checks.Fish Ledger
Record the fish you have caught, view fish data, and claim rewards based on your catches.
- Bounty Board
Take on fishing, collection, treasure, and attribute-based bounty tasks to earn rewards.
Exploration tools
Use items such as the Gem Compass, Sea Shanty Harmonica, and Treasure Map to find target fish, discover treasure, and progress through bounty tasks.QTE fishing minigame
Makes fishing more interactive instead of simply waiting and reeling in.Fish cooking and placeable food
Cook different fish-based meals with special effects. Some advanced dishes can also be placed in the world as 3D food models and eaten step by step.
Guidebook and Advancements
BigFish: Ripple includes an in-game Patchouli guidebook that explains basic mechanics, item usage, and gameplay systems.
Requirements
Minecraft: 1.20.1
Mod Loader: Forge
Environment: Required on both client and server
Java: Java 17
Dependencies: GeckoLib, Patchouli
Development Status
BigFish: Ripple is playable and released as a normal release version.
However, the mod is still under active development. Some systems, balance values, bounty rewards, task rules, and item functions may continue to change in future updates.
Feedback & Bug Reports
Found a bug, crash, compatibility issue, or have a suggestion?
Please submit feedback here:
BigFish: Ripple Feedback Form
You can upload logs to mclo.gs and paste the link in the form.
Available Versions
How to Install bigfish: ripple on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set forge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.20.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "bigfish: ripple". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.1
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
bigfish: ripple server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong forge 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 (1.20.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is bigfish: ripple compatible with forge?
bigfish: ripple officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with bigfish: ripple – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if bigfish: ripple 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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