
Totem Announcer
A lightweight Forge 1.20.1 mod that announces in the global chat when a player consumes a Totem of Undying. Designed for maximum compatibility.
About this Mod
Totem Announcer is a simple and efficient mod for Forge 1.20.1. Its sole function is to send a prominent message to the global server chat whenever a player is saved from death by using a Totem of Undying. The message format is straightforward: "[Player] has consumed a totem!".
Key Features
Global Announcement: Clearly informs all players on the server.
High Compatibility: Unlike other similar mods that rely on damage or death events, Totem Announcer uses Minecraft's internal statistics system to detect item usage. This ensures the mod does not interfere with or get blocked by other mods.
Alternative Inventory Support: Works perfectly if the totem is activated from a backpack (like Sophisticated Backpacks) or accessory slots (Curios).
Totem Overhaul Support: Tested and fully functional alongside mods that drastically alter totem mechanics, such as Better Totem of Undying.
Performance: Optimized, lightweight code that has zero performance impact on the server or client.
Credits
This project is an adapted and enhanced Forge port inspired by the public domain code "mensajetotem" originally created by CrispCesar for Fabric.
Available Versions
How to Install Totem Announcer 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 "Totem Announcer". 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
Totem Announcer 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 Totem Announcer compatible with forge?
Totem Announcer officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Totem Announcer – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Totem Announcer 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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