waitingscreenmod
Server-side waiting room system with customizable images and player counters for Minecraft 1.21.1 Fabric servers.
About this Mod
Waiting Screen Mod
A powerful server-side mod that creates customizable waiting rooms for your Minecraft Fabric server. Perfect for events, minigames, or any situation where you need players to wait before starting.
Features
- Custom Images: Display any image as a waiting screen background
- Player Counter: Real-time display of waiting players (e.g., "3/10 players")
- Server-Side Control: No client mod required - works with vanilla clients
- ESC Menu Lock: Prevents players from accessing menus while waiting
- Exempt System: Bypass waiting for specific players (admins, VIPs)
- Easy Configuration: Simple commands to manage waiting screens
- Multiple Screens: Switch between different waiting screen images
Usage
Basic Commands
/waitingscreen start <players>- Start waiting room (requires specified number of players)/waitingscreen stop- End waiting and release all players/waitingscreen screen <name>- Change the displayed image/waitingscreen exempt <player>- Add player to exempt list/waitingscreen unexempt <player>- Remove player from exempt list
Setup
- Install the mod in your server's
mods/folder - Add your custom images to
config/waitingscreens/ - Use commands to control the waiting room
Requirements
- Minecraft 1.21.1
- Fabric Loader
- Fabric API
Configuration
Images must be placed in the config/waitingscreens/ directory. Supported formats: PNG, JPG
Use Cases
- Event lobbies
- Minigame waiting rooms
- Tournament preparation
- Server queue systems
- Custom game modes
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License.
Bug Reports
Found a bug? Report it on the GitHub Issues page.
Available Versions
How to Install waitingscreenmod on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "waitingscreenmod". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.1
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
waitingscreenmod server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric 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 (1.21.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is waitingscreenmod compatible with fabric?
waitingscreenmod officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with waitingscreenmod – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if waitingscreenmod 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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