ForceTick Server
Server-side mod that forces chunks to tick without players nearby
About this Mod
ForceTick Server
A server-side Fabric mod that forces chunks to tick without players nearby. Perfect for automatic farms!
✨ Features
- 100% Server-side - No client mod required!
- Forced Chunk Loading - Keeps chunks loaded even without players nearby
- Automatic Random Ticks - Crops grow automatically (sugar cane, cactus, bamboo, etc.)
- Full Farm Support - Works with observers, pistons, hoppers, items on water, chests, and more!
- Persistent Storage - Chunks stay forced after server restart
- Simple Commands - Easy to use in-game commands
- Lightweight - Minimal performance impact
🎮 Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/forcetick add |
Force-tick the chunk you're standing in |
/forcetick add <x> <z> |
Force-tick a specific chunk by coordinates |
/forcetick remove |
Remove force-tick from current chunk |
/forcetick remove <x> <z> |
Remove force-tick from specific chunk |
/forcetick list |
List all force-ticked chunks in current dimension |
/forcetick removeall |
Remove all force-ticked chunks in current dimension |
Requires OP permission level 2
🌾 How It Works
Based on the proven concept from FXNT Chunks by foxynotail.
The Technique:
- Chunk Forced Loading - Uses
setChunkForced()to keep chunks loaded - Manual Random Ticks - Applies random ticks to blocks for crop growth
What Works Automatically When Chunk Is Forced:
- ✅ Sugar cane farms (observers + pistons + hoppers)
- ✅ Cactus farms
- ✅ Bamboo farms
- ✅ Item collection systems
- ✅ Hopper processing
- ✅ Redstone contraptions
- ✅ Block entities (chests, hoppers, etc.)
- ✅ Entity ticking (items on water, mobs)
📦 Requirements
- Minecraft 1.20.1
- Fabric Loader 0.15.0+
- Fabric API
🔧 Installation
- Install Fabric Loader on your server
- Install Fabric API mod
- Download ForceTick Server and place it in your
modsfolder - Start your server!
💾 Data Storage
Force-ticked chunks are automatically saved and will persist across server restarts. Data is stored in your world folder.
🔗 Links
🙏 Credits
- Concept based on FXNT Chunks by foxynotail
- Built with Fabric
Available Versions
How to Install ForceTick Server 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 (1.20.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "ForceTick Server". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.1
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
ForceTick Server 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 (1.20.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is ForceTick Server compatible with fabric?
ForceTick Server officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with ForceTick Server – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if ForceTick Server 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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