TickTact

TickTact

Optimizes TPS/MSPT for Singleplayer & Servers by dynamically managing tick rates of distant mobs and block entities. Features load-based scaling to keep worlds smooth.

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About this Mod

TickTact is a lightweight performance mod for servers and singleplayer.

It reduces lag caused by active things like mobs, spawners, and block entities (modded machines, hoppers, chests, redstone, and more).

▶️ Demo (High MSPT vs Low MSPT):

⏱️ What is MSPT (and why it matters)

MSPT (Milliseconds Per Tick) is how long the game takes to process one tick (AI, redstone, machines, crops, etc.).
To keep 20 TPS, the server must finish each tick in under 50 ms.
If MSPT goes above 50 ms, you get lag: delays, slow mobs, and rubber-banding.

TickTact helps keep MSPT low by reducing unnecessary work each tick.

🧠 How it works

TickTact uses a dynamic tick budget for loaded areas

Near players: entities and block entities tick normally.
Far from players: they tick less often (based on distance and current server load).

This saves CPU time and keeps busy worlds responsive.

✨ Key Features

Smart Ticking
Entities and block entities tick slower when far from players.
Dynamic Budgeting
TickTact monitors MSPT and automatically reduces load when the server starts lagging.
Fairness System
Nothing is frozen forever. Throttled objects still tick regularly, so farms, crops, and machines keep working.
Configurable Presets
Choose Safe, Standard, or Aggressive, or tune budgets in the config.
Safe by Design
Runs on the main thread. No risky async tricks.
Who is this for?
Modpack creators: keep big packs playable in busy worlds.
Server owners: reduce lag from farms, grinders, and mega-bases.
Singleplayer: singleplayer runs an internal server too, so this can reduce CPU spikes and micro-stutters.
Note

This is the first release. Please report issues on the tracker so i can improve the mod.

Available Versions

TickTact 1.0release
MC 1.20, 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3, 1.20.4forge
January 11, 2026

How to Install TickTact on Your Server

1

Order Server

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

2

Set forge Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.20.4).

3

Install Mod

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

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

forge

Minecraft Versions

1.20.4, 1.20.3, 1.20.2 (+2 more)

Server-side

Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

TickTact 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 (1.20.4). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is TickTact compatible with forge?

TickTact officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.20.4, 1.20.3, 1.20.2. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with TickTact – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if TickTact 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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Details

License
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Server-side
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Supported Versions

1.20.41.20.31.20.21.20.11.20