SplashAnimation
Play an animation at the very start of the game's loading.
About this Mod
SplashAnimation is a simple utility mod which allows an animation to be played at the very start of the game, which gracefully fades into the loading screen.
Features
- Adds an animation to the start of the loading process!
- Doesn't slow down loading (and, by entertaining the end user, makes it seem to pass a bit faster)
- A selection of configuration options to customize it for your modpack.
Usage
- Following the tutorial is recommended!
- Put your animation frames in animation/000.png, animation/001.png, ... up to the amount of frames you want to have.
- Edit config/splashanimation.cfg to set more detailed configuration pertaining to the animation behaviour.
- Enjoy!
Available Versions
How to Install SplashAnimation 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 (1.14.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "SplashAnimation". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.14.2, 1.12.2
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
SplashAnimation 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 (1.14.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is SplashAnimation compatible with fabric and forge?
SplashAnimation officially supports fabric, forge for Minecraft 1.14.2, 1.12.2. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with SplashAnimation – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if SplashAnimation 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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