Lurking Depths
A psychological horror mod that focuses on creating an authentic creepypasta experience.
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About this Mod
READ DESCRIPTION
LURKING DEPTHS
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE PLAYING
- Mod CAN delete chunks (can be disabled in mod config)
- Mod CAN destroy your builds
- Mod CAN play loud sounds
- Mod CAN create fake error messages
- Mod HAS FLASHING LIGHTS
- DO NOT PLAY THIS MOD WITH WORLD GEN MODS! (Some events may break)
- DO NOT PLAY THIS MOD WITH CERTAIN SHADERS (May affect visual effects)
Lurking Depths is a psychological horror mod that creates an atmosphere of paranoia and spookiness. It features random events, ambient effects, and a mysterious stalker entity that becomes more aggressive over time.
To disable specific features use the config file
Frequently asked questions:
Q - Is this mod safe to play?
A - Yes.
Q - How do I disable specific features?
A - You can modify event frequencies and other stuff in mod config.
Q - How do I remove the visual glitch effects?
A - You can disable them in the config.
Q - How do I test the mod's features?
A - Use the /horror command with various subcommands to test different features (requires debug mode).
Q - Can I play this in multiplayer?
A - While technically possible, some features may not work correctly or could cause issues.
Q - What version is this mod for?
A - This mod is for Minecraft 1.20.1 with Forge.
Available Versions
How to Install Lurking Depths on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set forge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.20.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Lurking Depths". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.1
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Lurking Depths server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong forge 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 (1.20.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Lurking Depths compatible with forge?
Lurking Depths officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Lurking Depths – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Lurking Depths 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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