IroNightmares
A simple mod to make the early game just that more tedious.
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About this Mod
A simple mod to make the early game just that more tedious.
Iron and gold ore now drops 1 to 9 raw nuggets, which need to be smelted to normal nuggets or crafted to their raw variant.
Available Versions
How to Install IroNightmares 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 (1.21.5).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "IroNightmares". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.5, 1.21.3, 1.21.2 (+2 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
IroNightmares 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 (1.21.5). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is IroNightmares compatible with fabric?
IroNightmares officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.5, 1.21.3, 1.21.2. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with IroNightmares – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if IroNightmares 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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