Only Forward

Only Forward

A simple mod that removes your ability to walk backwards or sideways.

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About this Mod

You think you've mastered Minecraft? For years, you've relied on your 'S' key as a safety net. You've used 'A' and 'D' to dodge, weave, and build.

This mod takes that luxury away.

Only Forward does exactly what it says: it permanently disables your ability to move backwards or sideways. Your A, S, and D keys are dead. There is only W. Retreat is not an option.

How this breaks your brain and the game:

- Combat is a Joust: You can't backpedal from a zombie horde. You can't strafe-dodge a skeleton's arrow. Every fight is now a head-on charge. Skeletons are now your gods.

- Building is a Nightmare: That bridge you were building over the void? Forget about it. You can't sneak backwards to place blocks. You'll have to invent new, far more dangerous ways to build.

- Mining is Claustrophobia: Accidentally dig into a lava pocket? Better hope you can turn 180° and run, because there's no backing up. Every tunnel is a one-way trip.

- Vehicles are Cursed: Boats can't be steered (rowing requires A/D). Horses can't back up. You are no longer driving, you are just aiming.

This isn't a mod that adds new monsters. It's a mod that turns your own muscle memory into your worst enemy. It's a pure, brutal challenge for anyone who has gotten too comfortable.

Good luck. You're gonna need it.

Available Versions

Only Forward 1.0.0release
MC 1.21.11fabric
January 4, 2026

How to Install Only Forward on Your Server

1

Order Server

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

2

Set fabric Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.11).

3

Install Mod

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

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

fabric

Minecraft Versions

1.21.11

Server-side

Unsupported

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Only Forward 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 (1.21.11). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is Only Forward compatible with fabric?

Only Forward officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.11. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Only Forward – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Only Forward 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
Unsupported

Supported Versions

1.21.11