Rideable Dolphins
This small mod adds the ability to ride & steer dolphins with no saddle.
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About this Mod
What does this mod have?
It only has rideable dolphins which don't require a saddle to ride them.
What versions are avaliable?
Forge 1.20.1+ (For now)
Are there any dependecies?
This is a lightweight dolphin riding mod I've made, it doesn't depend on anything.
Available Versions
How to Install Rideable Dolphins 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 (1.20.6).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Rideable Dolphins". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.6, 1.20.5, 1.20.4 (+3 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Rideable Dolphins 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 (1.20.6). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Rideable Dolphins compatible with forge?
Rideable Dolphins officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.20.6, 1.20.5, 1.20.4. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Rideable Dolphins – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Rideable Dolphins 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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