oldcraftallow

Mod to make available deleted elements, crafts and items

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About this Mod

Important: Starting with version 1.3.5, the license has changed from CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0 to CC-BY-SA 4.0.

OldCraftAllow
Ever missed being able to craft an Enchanted Golden Apple or chainmail armor? How about crafting saddles and horse armor for all types of horses?
OldCraft is here to bring back these lost recipes and more, including new items that were once part of the game.

🧱 What It Adds

This mod restores several features that have been removed or were never craftable in vanilla Minecraft, including:

Craftable Items:

Chainmail Armor

Enchanted Golden Apples

Horse Armor for all types of horses

Additional Items:

Ruby and Ruby Ore (no longer in the game)

Grassless Dirt (a block that no longer generates naturally in the game)

Legacy Features like old dungeon generation and pre-1.14 village layouts (toggleable via config)

etc.

🎯 Why You Might Want This

Do you miss the nostalgic features of older Minecraft versions, or just want more crafting options in your game? This mod brings back some of the best bits from past Minecraft updates, so you can experience them in the latest versions.
It’s perfect for modpacks, custom survival worlds, or anyone who loves exploring Minecraft’s history.

⚠ Compatibility Notes
This mod may conflict with other mods that add crafting recipes for the Enchanted Golden Apple, Horse Armor, or other removed content. Be sure to check for recipe conflicts if you’re using multiple mods that restore legacy items.

🧩 Supported Versions(schedule)

Minecraft: 1.12.2 through 1.21.x

Loaders: NeoForge,Forge, Quilt,Fabric(Quilt, Fabric version 1.20.1 is the only version we plan to support!) Datapack (Support for the Datapack version has ended!)
❌ Other mod loaders aren’t supported at the moment.

🔧 Features

Restores classic crafting recipes and other nostalgic content

Adds new items like Ruby and Grassless Dirt

Configurable: enable/disable features via the config file

Modpack-friendly and lightweight

Actively maintained, with more content to be added!

📥 How to Install

Download and install Fabric, NeoForge, or Forge for your Minecraft version.

Download the mod file from the modrinth page..jar

Drop the file into your Minecraft folder..jarmods

(Optional) After launching the game, tweak the settings in the config file to your liking.

Enjoy the restored content!

🐞 Found a Bug or Have Suggestions?

If you encounter any issues or want to share your thoughts, please report them on the GitHub Issues page.
We appreciate your feedback and contributions!

Available Versions

oldcraftallow 1.3.4release
MC 1.19.2forge
August 31, 2025
oldcraftallow 1.2.8release
MC 1.18.2forge
May 24, 2025
oldcraftallow 1.2.7release
MC 1.19.2forge
May 24, 2025
oldcraftallow 1.2.6release
MC 1.19.4forge
May 24, 2025
oldcraftallow 1.2.5release
MC 1.20.1forge, neoforge
May 17, 2025

How to Install oldcraftallow on Your Server

1

Order Server

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

2

Set datapack Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the datapack loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.8).

3

Install Mod

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

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

datapackfabricforgeneoforgequilt

Minecraft Versions

1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6 (+41 more)

Server-side

Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

oldcraftallow server crashes on startup – what to do?

Most common cause: wrong datapack 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 oldcraftallow compatible with datapack and fabric and forge and neoforge and quilt?

oldcraftallow officially supports datapack, fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt for Minecraft 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with oldcraftallow – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if oldcraftallow 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
ISC License
Server-side
Required

Supported Versions

1.21.81.21.71.21.61.21.51.21.41.21.31.21.21.21.11.211.20.6+34 more