Scary Creepers
Makes mobs scared of exploding creepers!
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About this Mod
Scary Creepers!
This is a simple (server-side) mod that returns an old beta feature of Minecraft that was removed due to performance reasons. Surely the mob AI system and modern hardware are good enough to handle it now! Mobs will now attempt to run away from exploding creepers.
Warning: WIP!
This mod is mostly a work in progress, so don't expect it to be perfect. I'll optimize and improve this mod if people show actual interest in this mod.
Configuration
This mod is configured via gamerules.
/gamerule SC_modEnabled: toggles the mod globally.
/gamerule SC_reactionTimeTicks: decides how quickly the mods react to the creepers. Creepers take 30 ticks to explode, by default mobs will wait 5 ticks before trying to escape the creeper.
/gamerule SC_runSpeed: How fast the mobs will run from the creeper.
/gamerule SC_fleeDistance: How far away the mob will try to get from the creeper / in what range it detects the creeper.
Contact
If you want to contact me about anything regarding the mod (e.g suggestions / feature requests, bug reports, translations, etc.), join the discord linked, or just DM me @tektonikal
Available Versions
How to Install Scary Creepers 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 (1.20.4).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Scary Creepers". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.4, 1.20.3, 1.20.2 (+3 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Scary Creepers 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 (1.20.4). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Scary Creepers compatible with fabric?
Scary Creepers officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.20.4, 1.20.3, 1.20.2. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Scary Creepers – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Scary Creepers 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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