
ParticleAnimationLibCommands
A companion mod for ParticleAnimationLib to use its effects with commands!
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About this Mod
ParticleAnimationLibCommands
A companion mod for ParticleAnimationLib adding commands to summon the effects and manage them!
It is the user (non developer) friendly-way of interacting with the particle effects added by PAL!
Do you want to create cool particle effects such as cones, cubes, spheres, and vortices but don't know how? Well, then this mod is for you!
It is also fully serverside, meaning you won't need it on the client. It is inspired by the EffectLib plugin.
Currently available effects:
- [3D] Animated Sphere, Sphere, Cuboid, Vortex, Cone, Donut
- [2D] Arc, Line, Animated Circle, Images, Text
NOTE: You will still need to download ParticleAnimationLib (the library) separately!
Demo of some of the effects from version 0.0.1
The best way to enjoy this mod is with other people on a server, so you can use the code EMALIGHTDEV on Nodecraft for discount!
How do I use the commands?
You can use either pal or particleanimationlib and then use tab-competition to create your effects. They have a lot of parameters so you should probably consult the wiki first: the wiki
You can quickly spawn in an effect demo using /pal <effectname> demo <particle> <position> <duration>.
Why a separate project?
Mostly because this is easier to maintain. My main goal is to develop the library for development use, so the commands may lack behind sometimes. On top of that, commands usually change more frequently between version, so the core of the mod can work for multiple version without making separate builds for every minecraft version. Anyway, if anyone is interest in helping mantain this side of the project, let me know!
Credit
This mod (well, the library mod PAL) is based on the bukkit plugin EffectLib by elBukkit team, check it out too! The effects are taken from there and tweaked to be compatible with modding, occasionally adding extra functionality.
License
This library is available under MIT license
Available Versions
How to Install ParticleAnimationLibCommands 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 (1.21.5).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "ParticleAnimationLibCommands". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.5, 1.21.4, 1.21.3 (+5 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
ParticleAnimationLibCommands 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 (1.21.5). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is ParticleAnimationLibCommands compatible with fabric and quilt?
ParticleAnimationLibCommands officially supports fabric, quilt for Minecraft 1.21.5, 1.21.4, 1.21.3. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with ParticleAnimationLibCommands – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if ParticleAnimationLibCommands 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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