Fortune
🧠 A fortune every time you log in to the server. Inspired by the classic Linux fortune command.
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About this Mod
Fortune is a lightweight, server-side Fabric mod that sends a random fortune to players every time they log in — inspired by the classic Linux fortune command.
It's perfect for adding personality to your server: motivate your friends, spook them with cryptic warnings, or just throw in some chaos. Make up your own fortunes.
✨ Features
Shows a fortune in chat whenever a player joins
Fully configurable: edit fortunes.json in the config folder
Includes a reload command: /fortune reload
Server-side only
Works great with themed servers, communities, or just for fun
🛠 Configuration
Fortunes are stored in a simple JSON file: config/fortune/fortunes.json
The format is just a plain array of strings:
[
"Beware the sheep that watches you sleep.",
"Your next jump will change everything."
]
Want to import your own list? Convert any list of quotes, jokes, or sayings into this format and reload in-game with:
/fortune reload
Available Versions
How to Install Fortune 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 (26.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Fortune". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.2, 26.1.2, 1.21.11 (+4 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Fortune 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 (26.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Fortune compatible with fabric?
Fortune officially supports fabric for Minecraft 26.2, 26.1.2, 1.21.11. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Fortune – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Fortune 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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