Hollow's Tweaks
Some very funky additions
About this Mod
When it comes to survival, there are just a few things that we all think could do with an improvement. Some areas of the game feel like they need fleshing out more, and some areas just seem like they should work differently- this mod aims to fix a few of those things!
Please note- these are the ideas of my friend Small Hollow, the 'Hollow' referenced in some descriptions!
Pestle and Mortar
Right clicking with the pestle and mortar in your main hand and a select item in your offhand, it will essentially grind it up, either into its components or a product Hollow thinks it should make!
Applicable Items
- Sandstone -> 4x Sand
- Stone -> 1x Cobblestone
- Cobblestone -> 1x Gravel
- Gravel -> 1x Sand
- Cactus -> 1x Green Dye
- Short Grass -> 1x Lime Green Dye
- Coal/Charcoal -> 4x Gunpowder
Honey Splodges
If you right click on the floor with a bottle of honey, you will place a 'Honey Splodge'. If you stand on it, you will not be able to move or jump- this has a lot of usage implications regarding farms and traps. I'd love to see what people do with it!
Bark
When you strip a log, it will drop an item- 'Bark'. This item can be used in a composter, or used to craft a shield!
Better Apples
Apples are now very different- instead of simply eating the apple, core and all, you take bites out of it- you can take 4 bites out of an apple before you are left with the core, which can be composted.
The Better Apples feature of this mod can also be found on my modrinth page as a separate mod!
Please report any issues, however small, on the Github Issue Tracker! You can also suggest features here if you have any ideas!
Available Versions
How to Install Hollow's Tweaks 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).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Hollow's Tweaks". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21, 1.20.4, 1.20.1 (+1 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Hollow's Tweaks 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). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Hollow's Tweaks compatible with fabric?
Hollow's Tweaks officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21, 1.20.4, 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Hollow's Tweaks – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Hollow's Tweaks 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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