Familiar Friends
Adds a book that can unlock special pets that grant new abilities
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About this Mod
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What is Familiar Friends?
Familiar Friends is a mod based on a very, very old Minecraft mod from back in the day called Familiars. I had a lot of nostalgia for the mod so I decided to port it over to modern Minecraft!
This mod adds 20 familiars that grant the player new effects and abilities, some based on the original familiars (with a fresh coat of paint), and some entirely new! Each Familiar can be unlocked using experience, and then equipped using the Book of Familiars. The Book of Familiars is crafted with a book and various mob spoils.
All Familiars in the mod can have their cost changed and can be disabled via the configs.
FAQ
Q: What if I want more familiars?
A: The mod was made in a way so that adding your own familiars is relatively easy (so long as you know some Java)! As of writing this, there isn't any documentation for adding your own familiars, but I should have documentation on how to add your own written at some point! In the mean time, the github is open, along with my server (I'll be sure to respond as soon as I can!).
Q: Will you port to Forge/NeoForge?
A: I might, but don't count on it. If enough people want it, I might do it. :P
Q: Will you port to Version 1.X.X?
A: I have no plans to backport to any version prior to 1.20.1! As for porting forward, It depends on what the modding landscape on that version looks like.
Q: When will 1.21.1 be updated?
A: 1.21.1 will be updated once I finish an update for 1.20.1, as I plan on refractoring a few things, and it's easier for me to port forward.
Q: What are Future Plans for the mod?
A: I plan to potentially add more familiars in the future and potentially even the ability to add new Familiars via json, I'll also update if something comes to my attention that would good for quality of life for people interested in adding familiars
Available Versions
How to Install Familiar Friends 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 "Familiar Friends". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.1, 1.21, 1.20.1
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Familiar Friends 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 Familiar Friends compatible with fabric and neoforge?
Familiar Friends officially supports fabric, neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.1, 1.21, 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Familiar Friends – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Familiar Friends 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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