Hgw's spyglass-A
Backports the modern spyglass to 1.12.2 with animations, features and achievements!
About this Mod
This mod backports the spyglass from modern versions to 1.12.2, including animations, features, and achievements.
Current differences from the original: temporarily using the bow-pulling pose as a substitute, with minor animation modifications.
Future plan: restore the poses from modern versions.
Available Versions
How to Install Hgw's spyglass-A on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set forge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.12.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Hgw's spyglass-A". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.12.2
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Hgw's spyglass-A server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong forge 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 (1.12.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Hgw's spyglass-A compatible with forge?
Hgw's spyglass-A officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.12.2. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Hgw's spyglass-A – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Hgw's spyglass-A 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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