
Rudimentary
Slow down early game progression by making players gather resources before breaking blocks.
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About this Mod
Rudimentary
Slow down the early game when creating a new world by forcing players to gather resources with their hand before
chopping down trees.
Rudimentary adds the following mechanics:
Flint Tools
Players cannot break logs with their fists, but instead need to gather flint, sticks and flax (obtained by breaking
grass) to craft a flint hatchet. Rudimentary also provides a flint pickaxe.
Unlit campfires
Campfires are now unlit when placed down. Players can craft fire starters from sticks and flax to ignite them without
having to acquire iron.
Brick Furnace
A slow blast furnace which requires a bit more work to get than a normal furnace.
It is recommended that you make vanilla furnaces harder to get (e.g.
using Privileged), otherwise brick furnaces don't make much sense.
The brick furnace is accompanied by a new set of brick blocks.
Dependencies
Rudimentary only depends on Fabric API, but a recipe viewer is recommended.
Available Versions
How to Install Rudimentary 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 "Rudimentary". 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
Rudimentary 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 Rudimentary compatible with fabric and quilt?
Rudimentary officially supports fabric, quilt for Minecraft 1.21.1, 1.21. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Rudimentary – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Rudimentary 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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