Soft Glow Ores
Vanilla ores emit a soft, cave-friendly glow for better visibility without flashy effects or noticeable lag. Fabric 1.20.1-1.21.11, works server-side or client-optional.
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About this Mod
Soft Glow Ores
Soft Glow Ores makes vanilla ores easier to spot in dark caves by giving them a soft, balanced glow.
The mod is designed to look clean, stay lightweight, and work well on servers without adding heavy effects, ticking logic, or unnecessary complexity.
Features
- Soft glow on vanilla ores
- Better cave visibility without harsh lighting
- Lightweight and performance-friendly
- Works in existing worlds
- Supports Fabric from 1.20.1 to 1.21.11
- Can be used on a server for all players
- Can also be installed only by a player for local use
- Works in singleplayer and dedicated servers
Default Behavior
- Default light level: 7
- Preserves stronger vanilla light where needed
- Refreshes loaded chunks so older worlds update properly
Supported Ores
- Coal Ore
- Copper Ore
- Iron Ore
- Gold Ore
- Redstone Ore
- Lapis Ore
- Emerald Ore
- Diamond Ore
- Nether Gold Ore
- Nether Quartz Ore
- Ancient Debris
Performance
This mod does not use block entities, custom networking, or constant ticking logic. It is built to stay lightweight and server-friendly.
Configuration
A config file is generated automatically:
config/softglowores.json
You can adjust:
lightLevelpreserveHigherVanillaLightrelightLoadedChunks
Compatibility
- Loader: Fabric
- Minecraft: 1.20.1 to 1.21.11
- Singleplayer: Yes
- Dedicated Server: Yes
- Client-only install: Yes
- Server-only install: Yes
Available Versions
How to Install Soft Glow Ores on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (26.1.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Soft Glow Ores". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1 (+18 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
6 GB(min. 4 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Soft Glow Ores 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 4 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (26.1.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Soft Glow Ores compatible with fabric?
Soft Glow Ores officially supports fabric for Minecraft 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Soft Glow Ores – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 6 GB (per 5 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Soft Glow Ores 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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