Paving The Way
Adds more path block variants to the game.
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About this Mod
Paving the way adds more path block variants to the game for various types of terrarin blocks in the game from dirt and podzol to netherrack and nylium.
The complete list:
- Dirt
- Course Dirt
- Rooted Dirt
- Snowy Dirt & Snow
- Podzol
- Mycelium
- Sand (Red & soul variants)
- Gravel
- Mud
- Packed Mud
- Soul soil
- Netherrack & Nylium variants (Netherrack uses pickaxes for making paths)
Available Versions
How to Install Paving The Way 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 (1.21.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Paving The Way". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.1, 1.20.1
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Paving The Way 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 (1.21.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Paving The Way compatible with fabric and forge and neoforge?
Paving The Way officially supports fabric, forge, neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.1, 1.20.1. 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 Paving The Way – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Paving The Way 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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Rent Modded Server
Install Paving The Way with just one click on your server.