Old advancements
This mod adds some of the old advancements to the newer game
About this Mod
This mod reintroduces several classic advancements from older Minecraft versions into the modern game.
It aims to bring back a bit of nostalgia while keeping everything fully compatible with the current advancement system.
All restored advancements are recreated as faithfully as possible, including their original names, icons, and trigger conditions. This allows players to experience that old-school progression feeling without sacrificing modern gameplay features.
However, some legacy advancements could not be added, as their original mechanics or triggers are not supported by MCreator’s current feature set. These have been left out to ensure stability and avoid unintended behavior.
Available Versions
How to Install Old advancements on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set neoforge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the neoforge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.8).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Old advancements". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.8
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Old advancements server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong neoforge 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 (1.21.8). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Old advancements compatible with neoforge?
Old advancements officially supports neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.8. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Old advancements – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Old advancements 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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