
Pings
A block marking tool inspired by Satisfactory.
About this Mod
Overview
This mod adds Satisfactory-style marking of blocks for other players to see. There are two types of how the ping is displayed, depending on your distance from the ping (your own or someone elses ping). The first a block outline which is only shown if you are near enough (the switch distance can be changed in client config). If you are further away from the ping then it will be shown as a colored beacon beam.
Config
Client
Current customization options include the color of your pings, the length a ping stays in the world or if to show players heads on the ping.
Server
On the server the maximum distance where can be pinged and a cooldown between pings can be set.
Further development
This mod is open source and can be contributed to. It will be a feedback driven development, so it depends on how well the mod is received. One idea for extension was supporting map mods to display the pings there, but due to limited time of me this is not confirmed.
Available Versions
How to Install Pings 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 "Pings". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.1, 1.21
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Pings 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 Pings compatible with fabric and neoforge?
Pings officially supports fabric, neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.1, 1.21. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Pings – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Pings 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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