Happy Ghast: BombsAway
BombsAway, allows players to throw TNT from the back of a happy ghast with a simple right-click!
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About this Mod
BombsAway enhances your gameplay by adding an explosive twist with TNT mechanics. This mod allows players to throw TNT with a special twist. if mounted on a Happy Ghast, the player can drop TNT even while riding. However, Additionally, it introduces a Flint and Steel requirement for igniting TNT, making the game more immersive. This mechanic can be bypassed for Creative players.
Key Features:
- TNT Dropping: Drop TNT while mounted on a Happy Ghast.
- Flint and Steel Requirement: Players need Flint and Steel to ignite TNT in Survival and Adventure modes (not required in Creative mode).
- Behavior: Place TNT anywhere unless mounted on a Happy Ghast.
- Compatibility: Works with Minecraft’s single-player mode (Fabric) and is designed to enhance player interactions with TNT in a balanced and fun way.
Multiplayer: A plugin version has been released for paper, you can download it here
Available Versions
How to Install Happy Ghast: BombsAway 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 (1.21.8).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Happy Ghast: BombsAway". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6 (+8 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Happy Ghast: BombsAway 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 (1.21.8). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Happy Ghast: BombsAway compatible with fabric and forge and neoforge?
Happy Ghast: BombsAway officially supports fabric, forge, neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Happy Ghast: BombsAway – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Happy Ghast: BombsAway 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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