The Written Block

Writing your way through it all

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About this Mod

The written word is one of the most essential elements in human history, connecting people around the world across time and space, and it is now available in Minecraft. You get to write on 5 types of stone with all 26 letters of the alphabet, and many more are on the way.

V 0.1.0:
-26 Letters on Stone
-26 Letters on Sandstone
-26 Letters on Andesite
-26 Letters on Granite
-26 Letters on Diorite
-Writing Chisel

V 0.1.1:
-Sandpaper (for erasing the letters)

V 0.2.0:
-24 Letters on Stone in Greek with tone marker
-24 Letters on Sandstone in Greek with tone marker
-24 Letters on Andesite in Greek with tone marker
-24 Letters on Granite in Greek with tone marker
-24 Letters on Diorite in Greek with tone marker
-Greek Writing Chisel

WIP:
-The Anglo-Saxon Futhark

Available Versions

The Written Block 0.2.0release

MC 1.21.4, 1.21.5neoforge

June 9, 2025

The Written Block 0.1.1release

MC 1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4, 1.21.5neoforge

April 21, 2025

The Written Block 0.1.0release

MC 1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4, 1.21.5neoforge

April 15, 2025

How to Install The Written Block on Your Server

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).

Set neoforge Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the neoforge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.5).

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "The Written Block". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

neoforge

Minecraft Versions

1.21.5, 1.21.4, 1.21.3 (+2 more)

Server-side

✓ Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

The Written Block 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 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.21.5). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is The Written Block compatible with neoforge?

The Written Block officially supports neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.5, 1.21.4, 1.21.3. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with The Written Block – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if The Written Block 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.