Caves Not Cliffs [Backported]

Caves Not Cliffs [Backported]

Partial 1.17 backport to 1.12.2

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Screenshots

New dripstone + cauldron interaction
Amethyst geode
Dripstone cave
New fancy caves :)
Lush caves

About this Mod

Caves not Cliffs [Backported]

I've back to development of this mod! Check the Roadmap section below.

New lush and dripstone caves, amethyst geodes, cauldron new mechanics and more backported to 1.12.2.

Caves not Cliffs


Key features:

  1. Lush and Dripstone caves :

Lush cave

Dripstone cave

  1. Amethyst geodes :

Amethyst geode

  1. Cauldron and dripstone for farming lava :

Filling cauldron by different liquids


Roadmap

  • v0.0.1 base mod mechanics - lush and dripstone caves, amethyst geode, cauldron can store lava and filled by pointed dripstone
  • v1.5.0 [we are here] remove depency from other project, improve code structure
  • v2.0.0 increase world height (change bounds to -64 +320) and make new caves bioms, not just modification of caves
  • v3.0.0 add new mountains, powdered snow etc.
  • v4.0.0 implement all the missing crafts and features

Known bugs

  • dripleaf doesn't work well
  • amethyst crystalls doesn't grow naturally (only pre-generated)
  • axolotls

We haven't implemented new cave types yet, so for now you can also try this mod together with
YUNG's Better Caves mod
for better 1.17 experience.


Available Versions

Caves Not Cliffs [Backported] 1.5.0release
MC 1.12.2forge
June 14, 2026

How to Install Caves Not Cliffs [Backported] on Your Server

1

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended).

2

Set forge Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.12.2).

3

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Caves Not Cliffs [Backported]". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

forge

Minecraft Versions

1.12.2

Server-side

Required

Recommended RAM

6 GB(min. 4 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Caves Not Cliffs [Backported] 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 4 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.12.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is Caves Not Cliffs [Backported] compatible with forge?

Caves Not Cliffs [Backported] officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.12.2. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Caves Not Cliffs [Backported] – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 6 GB (per 5 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Caves Not Cliffs [Backported] 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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Details

License
GNU General Public License v3.0 only
Server-side
Required

Supported Versions

1.12.2