Thething(origin)
A origin that lets you play as a "thing" from the mod Thing from another world, also has a config option that enables or disables players getting infected with the origin upon dying with the slow assimilation effect
Screenshots
About this Mod
An alien parasite nearly impossible to kill.
[ R ] Reveal chest spitter: spread the infection to nearby targets
[ G ] Toggle True Form (Disguised ↔ True form)
TRUE FORM:
• Strength I (permanent)
• Regeneration (passive) (fire disables this passive)
• 80% Damage Resistance (passive) (fire disables this passive)
REVIVAL (passive): After dying you explode into smaller things if your head survives 90 seconds you will revive at its position
DETECTION (passive): You can distinguish disguised things
INFECTION (passive): While in true form your attacks inflict slow assimilation to players
Available Versions
How to Install Thething(origin) 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 (1.20.6).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Thething(origin)". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.6, 1.20.5, 1.20.4 (+3 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Thething(origin) 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 (1.20.6). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Thething(origin) compatible with forge?
Thething(origin) officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.20.6, 1.20.5, 1.20.4. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Thething(origin) – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Thething(origin) 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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