
Starting Dimension
Create a custom dimension and have players start there!
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About this Mod
This is a simple utility mod built for NeoForge modpack developers. It automatically creates the folder structures needed to add custom dimensions for the player to spawn in.
On the very first boot, it automatically generates a required data pack inside your global_packs/required_data/ folder. This includes templates for a dimension and a dimension_type.
Inside config\startingdimension-common.toml, you can set some important properties, such as:
- Dimension Name (JSON File name must match)
- Dimension Type (Dimension Type in Dimension.JSON must match name)
- Spawn Coordinates (Rough placement of player)
- Spawn Dimension (Should the player start here on World Creation?)
- Respawn in Dimension (Respawn here if no spawn point set?)
- Ignore Set Spawn Point (Respawn here even if a player has set spawn point)
By utilizing the config file, you can create all sorts of worlds. The player doesn't even have to start here. You could create a netherlike place where the player is forced to go upon character death, regardless of spawn point.
Here is an example Dimension named Frozen Wasteland:
{
"type": "startingdimension:frozen",
"generator": {
"type": "minecraft:flat",
"settings": {
"layers": [
{
"height": 1,
"block": "minecraft:bedrock"
},
{
"height": 63,
"block": "minecraft:powder_snow"
},
{
"height": 1,
"block": "minecraft:ice"
}
],
"biome": "minecraft:frozen_peaks",
"features": false,
"lakes": false
}
}
}
Dependencies:
Available Versions
How to Install Starting Dimension on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended).
Set neoforge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the neoforge loader and matching Minecraft version (26.1.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Starting Dimension". 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
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
6 GB(min. 4 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Starting Dimension server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong neoforge 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 Starting Dimension compatible with neoforge?
Starting Dimension officially supports neoforge for Minecraft 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Starting Dimension – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 6 GB (per 5 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Starting Dimension 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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