
Primitive Start
Adds primitive tools that can be obtained without logs, and removes the ability to punch trees. An alternative way to start the game!
About this Mod
Primitive Start
Primitive Start is a mod that changes the way you start a world in Minecraft. By design, a normal world starts by spawning in, looking for a tree and punching it with your fists. No longer.
Primitive Start adds new items and tools which allows the player to get their first axe without punching a tree. Now when punching a tree it will take longer to mine and no longer drop logs, unless using an axe, or Primitive Start's flint hatchet.
How to Get Started
In a new world without any other mods, the easiest way to start, is to break leaves until you find sticks, break gravel until you find flint, and use those to craft a flint knife.
Then break grass or ferns with the knife in order to obtain plant fiber. Craft 3 of them in your inventory to obtain twine. Now combine another stick, flint, and the twine you just made to create a flint hatchet. Finally you can use that hatchet to chop down your first tree.
Compatibility
Primitive Start was designed with compatibility with other mods in mind, specifically by removing the ability to punch modded logs as well. However, Primitive Start has not been tested with other mods yet, as testing occurs each mod will be added to a list of compatible mods.
Available Versions
How to Install Primitive Start on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set neoforge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the neoforge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Primitive Start". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.1
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Primitive Start server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong neoforge 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 Primitive Start compatible with neoforge?
Primitive Start officially supports neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Primitive Start – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Primitive Start 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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