Early Game Fire Starter
Adds a tool similar to Flint and Steel for the early game (pre-Iron).
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About this Mod
Description
This mod features the Fire Starter, an item that works like Flint and Steel. With a configurable number of uses and a simple crafting recipe, the Fire Starter is ideal for the early game or any modpack where Flint and Steel is more difficult to craft.
Features:
- Fire starter craftable with 2 sticks and 2 "tinder" (this includes paper, wheat, resin clump, leaf litter, dead bush, and dried kelp)
- Recipes added to the recipe book upon picking up a piece of tinder
- Fire starter has a configurable base number of uses (4 uses by default)
- In-game configuration is available via Mod Menu if installed
Support
If you have a bug report, feature request, or any other type of issue, please post on our GitHub issues page. This is an issues page for all of our mods, so be sure to include the mod's name and version in your post. We appreciate all feedback!
If you'd like to support development, you can leave a tip at our BuyMeACoffee. Only if it's within your means- otherwise, using, sharing, and enjoying the mod is support enough. Thank you!
Credits
Fire Starter use sound derived from this sound by TheHiraHira, used under the Pixabay Content License.
Fire Starter break sounds derived from this sound by Garuda1982, used under the Pixabay Content License.
Available Versions
How to Install Early Game Fire Starter 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 (1.21.11).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Early Game Fire Starter". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.8 (+3 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Early Game Fire Starter 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 (1.21.11). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Early Game Fire Starter compatible with fabric?
Early Game Fire Starter officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.8. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Early Game Fire Starter – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Early Game Fire Starter 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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