Critter Barriers
Rope and chain curtains that block small critters from going trough them.
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About this Mod
This mod adds curtains made out of Rope and Chain, allowing players and other large mobs to pass, while smaller mobs are to weak to get trough them.
The mobs are data driven so you can add support for other mods and fully customize which mobs should be able to go trough and which not.
Available Versions
How to Install Critter Barriers on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Critter Barriers". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.1, 1.21
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Critter Barriers server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric 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 (1.21.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Critter Barriers compatible with fabric and neoforge?
Critter Barriers officially supports fabric, neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.1, 1.21. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Critter Barriers – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Critter Barriers 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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