Even Better Archeology
A fork of Better Archeology with compatibility for more mods
About this Mod
Even Better Archeology
This mod is still in alpha stage, expect frequent updates and potential problems
If you notice something wrong just open a github issue and make sure you have the latest version.
The Archeology features introduced in 1.20 are a bit lacking.
This adds a lot more features that the regular Archeology in minecraft.
The following things are added:
- More ruins
- lost enchantments
- better brushes
- fossils of prehistoric mobs
This is a fork https://github.com/Pandarix/BetterArcheology updated with better integration in other mods and some QOL updates.
FAQ
Q: Is this a drop in replacement for BetterArcheology
A: No! You will have to get the stuff again. This is done on purpose to allow deeper changes and updates in the future. If possible I want to create an updater for the final release but it does not exist atm.
Q: What are the advantages of using this over BetterArcheology
A: The following things differ from BetterArcheology atm:
- allow changing the configs at runtime using modmenu
- compatibility with the trinkets API (needed to use the soaring winds enchantment in an elytra slot)
- compatibility with numismatic overhaul
- compatibility with artifacts
- more (balanced) villager trades
- generating structures in mod biomes
Q: Will this mod get a forge port?
A: No! I don't have time for that and am not interested in learning another API. In addition to that the dependencies I rely on don't have a forge version either. Adding forge compatibility would need a whole new rewrite of the code.
Q: Can I use this in my modpack?
A: Do whatever you want with the mod. Its license allows basically anything as long as you don't remove the License notice.
Available Versions
How to Install Even Better Archeology on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.20.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Even Better Archeology". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.2, 1.20.2-rc2, 1.20.2-rc1 (+7 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
6 GB(min. 4 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Even Better Archeology 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 4 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.20.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Even Better Archeology compatible with fabric?
Even Better Archeology officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.20.2, 1.20.2-rc2, 1.20.2-rc1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Even Better Archeology – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 6 GB (per 5 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Even Better Archeology 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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