Random Swap
A mod that randomly swaps items between players’ inventories at a random, customizable interval.
About this Mod
Random Swap
An open source minecraft mod that randomly swaps items between player invetories at a random interval.
Installation
- Download Forge (mod only supports versions 1.19.x for now)
- Download the latest version of the mod from the releases page or from Modrinth.
- Place the downloaded jar file in your mods folder.
How to use (Commands)
Operator Commands
/RandomSwap <PLAYERS>- Starts the random swap with all the players listed./RandomSwap Player1 Player2/RandomSwap Player1 Player2 Player3/RandomSwap @a- Starts the random swap with all players.
/RandomSwapCancel- Cancels the current random swap./RandomSwapMinTime <MINUTES>- Sets the minimum amount of time between random swaps. (Default is 0 minutes)/RandomSwapMinTime 1- Sets the minimum time to 1 minute./RandomSwapMinTime 5.5- Sets the minimum time to 5.5 minutes./RandomSwapMinTime 0- Disables the minimum time.
/RandomSwapMaxTime <MINUTES>- Sets the maximum amount of time between random swaps. (Default is 10 minutes) (NOTE: Set the minimum and maximum time to be equal to have the random swap happen at a fixed interval)/RandomSwapMaxTime 1- Sets the maximum time to 1 minute./RandomSwapMaxTime 5.5- Sets the maximum time to 5.5 minutes.
/RandomSwapShowLostItem- Toggles showing the item that was lost during a random swap in chat. (Default is true)/RandomSwapShowGainedItem- Toggles showing the item that was gained during a random swap in chat. (Default is true)
Player Commands
/RandomSwapToggleCountdown- Toggles showing the time passed since the last swap in the top left corner (Default is true)
Available Versions
How to Install Random Swap on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set forge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.19.3).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Random Swap". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.19.3, 1.19.2, 1.19.1 (+1 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Random Swap server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong forge 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 (1.19.3). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Random Swap compatible with forge?
Random Swap officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.19.3, 1.19.2, 1.19.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Random Swap – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Random Swap 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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