
Tribulation
Magic, monsters and messy additions
About this Mod
Tribulation
A mod about magic, monsters and random messy additions that sprout from ideas in my brain. Tribulation is about a strange idea I had years ago about a magic system, that combined with time and many revisions, formed into a sort of incohesive lump of concepts I couldn't possibly separate. So I decided to start small and get some basic things out before I leap forward again, like I so hastily did in my youth.
Lore
In Tribulation, there is an everpresent thing known as the Veil. It obscures, it hides, it manipulates and alters. Piercing the Veil is not possible alone, but thankfully, many spirits roam that contain slivers of its power. With the mystical strength of Minecraft's world, you just might be able to take it for yourself.
This process is called Ascension, and there are ten stages before you reach the pinnacle. Once ascended, you are able to use the Veil to manipulate reality itself, but you must always carry guiding knowledge books lest the Veil wipe your memory and all your power flows aimlessly within you.
Thankfully, there is one spell ingrained within your very essence - flight.
Mist is your max capacity for the Veil. You can increase it by using the Veil to alter existence. When you gain enough, you can craft a Spirit Altar and click on it to ascend even higher.
Veil is your current capacity for manipulating the Veil. This is what you need to create all your wonders.
Keybinds
Here are the default keybinds and their effects:
- 'R': Press for special ability
- '=': Press to toggle appraisal (view the mana of others), hold to open spell/technique menu (equip up to 4 spells/techniques)
- 'Z', 'X', 'C', 'V': Spells 1-4
Available Versions
How to Install Tribulation 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 "Tribulation". 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
Tribulation 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 Tribulation compatible with forge?
Tribulation officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Tribulation – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Tribulation 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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