
Manhunt Compass
Player Tracking Compass Mode for Manhunts
About this Mod
Manhunt Compass
A high-performance, server-driven Fabric mod designed for Minecraft 1.21.8 that introduces a dynamic player-tracking compass mechanism for Manhunt minigames. Built with efficiency and vanilla-parity synchronization in mind, it operates fully on the server side using the modern component system.
⚡ Features
Dynamic Targeting System: Right-clicking the compass cycles through all active, online players in alphabetical order (excluding yourself).
Smart Action Bar Sync: Displays real-time updates regarding your target's name, active world status, and exact block distance dynamically on your action bar.
Automatic Hand Handling: The tracking algorithms automatically recognize and update the compass whether it is held in your main hand or off-hand.
Inventory Lifecycle Control: * Players automatically receive a fresh tracking compass upon respawning.
Compasses are immediately stripped from the inventory on death preventing unintended drops or duplication.
Granular Performance Configuration: Built-in JSON config manager allowing you to customize the compass display name, choose between
ACTION_BARorCHATlogs, toggle block-reach calculations, and tune the tick interval rate to minimize server overhead.
🛠️ Commands & Permissions
The mod exposes clean, localized commands under the /pusula literal with internal aliases for international setups.
| Command | Permission Level | Description |
|---|---|---|
/pusula |
Anyone | Gives a new tracking compass to the executing player. |
/compass |
Anyone | Alias for /pusula. |
/target |
Anyone | Alias for /pusula. |
/pusula reload |
OP (Level 2) | Reloads the JSON config files directly from the disk and resets internal tick timers instantly. |
⚙️ Configuration File
The configuration file is automatically generated at .minecraft/config/manhunt-compass.json.
{
"compassName": "§6Manhunt Pusula",
"messageType": "ACTION_BAR",
"blockReach": true,
"updateInterval": 20
}
compassName: Custom string supporting vanilla formatting color codes.messageType: Choose betweenACTION_BARorCHAToutputs.blockReach: Toggle whether the exact block distance calculation is broadcasted to trackers.updateInterval: The frequency of updates in server ticks (e.g.,20ticks = 1 second).
Available Versions
How to Install Manhunt Compass 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 (1.21.11).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Manhunt Compass". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9 (+1 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Manhunt Compass 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 Manhunt Compass compatible with fabric?
Manhunt Compass officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Manhunt Compass – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Manhunt Compass 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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