Ascend: Mind & Motion

Ascend: Mind & Motion

A lightweight gameplay systems mod adding Sanity, Insanity, and Tempo.

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Screen Effects at low insanity
Screen Effects at High Insanity

About this Mod

Mind & Motion

A lightweight gameplay systems mod adding Sanity, Insanity, and Tempo.

Epilepsy Warning

Mind & Motion includes occasional screen flashes, distortion, and shader-based visual effects that may be triggered when Sanity becomes low or Insanity becomes high. Players with photosensitive epilepsy or sensitivity to flashing lights should disable visual effects in the mod’s configuration or avoid using the mod.

Overview

Mind & Motion is a small gameplay-enhancement mod inspired by Deepwoken. It introduces three new player attributes: Sanity, Insanity, and Tempo, that respond dynamically to your environment, combat state, and actions. These systems aim to add atmosphere and decision-making without changing core Minecraft progression.

All features are fully configurable and can be adjusted or disabled depending on your preferred playstyle.

Features

Sanity

  • Default maximum: 80
  • Sanity decreases in specific conditions, such as:
    • Being in dark or enclosed locations
    • Encountering certain mobs
    • Remaining at low health
  • As Sanity falls, Insanity rises.
    • High Insanity cause:
    • Visual distortion
    • Ambient audio effects
    • Light gameplay impacts

Insanity

  • Increases when Sanity drops.
  • Introduces hallucinations, screen effects and sound cues.

Tempo

  • Default maximum: 120
  • Does not regenerate naturally.
  • Gained by:
    • Dealing damage
    • Taking damage
  • Gradually decreases when out of combat.
  • If Iron’s Spells & Spellbooks is installed, Tempo increases mana regeneration.
  • Vent Ability:
    • Press G (rebindable) to perform a short-range pulse that pushes nearby enemies back.
    • Costs 40 Tempo.
    • Intended as a defensive tool for escaping danger or creating space

Available Versions

Ascend: Mind & Motion 1.4.0release
MC 1.20.1forge
June 9, 2026
Ascend: Mind & Motion 1.3.3release
MC 1.20.1forge
May 20, 2026
Ascend: Mind & Motion 1.3.1release
MC 1.20.1forge
April 4, 2026
Ascend: Mind & Motion 1.3.0release
MC 1.20.1forge
January 24, 2026
Ascend: Mind & Motion 1.2.4release
MC 1.20.1forge
January 22, 2026

How to Install Ascend: Mind & Motion on Your Server

1

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).

2

Set forge Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.20.1).

3

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Ascend: Mind & Motion". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

forge

Minecraft Versions

1.20.1

Server-side

Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Ascend: Mind & Motion 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 (1.20.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is Ascend: Mind & Motion compatible with forge?

Ascend: Mind & Motion officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Ascend: Mind & Motion – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Ascend: Mind & Motion 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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Details

License
MIT License
Server-side
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Supported Versions

1.20.1