Japes!
Adds a few harmless and nearly-harmless schoolyard tricks.
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About this Mod
Classic japes for your friends!
Adds:
- The Paper Ball
- Created by folding (using) paper, and can be unfolded by sneak+using.
- Can be thrown by using, drops on contact (players with an empty hand will "catch" it)
- Obscures the anvil name of the paper that was folded (can be used to "pass notes")
- Buggy - Interact with this block while other players are nearby to briefly gain a combat advantage!
- Taunting Sign - Rename paper "kick me" to obtain this sign! Can be equipped on others, negates armor.
- Shoelace Tying - Sneak-interact with someone's feet to unheel their shoe or tie their laces. Disarm by looking down.
- Skyhook - An extremely useful item that is definitely crafted by leashing a wind charge. Definitely.
- The Game - Lets you know when you've losed the game due to a chat message.
Available Versions
How to Install Japes! 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 (26.1.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Japes!". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Japes! 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 (26.1.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Japes! compatible with fabric?
Japes! officially supports fabric for Minecraft 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Japes! – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Japes! 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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