
Will's Lively Villages
Names villagers, villages and helps to keep iron golems alive to protect them!
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About this Mod

Will's Lively Villages is a mod that breathes life into Minecraft villages by adding unique villager names, immersive village naming, and increased protection for the golems who live within them.
Features
Biome-Specific Villager Names
With Will's Lively Villages, villagers across different biomes now have unique first and last names to add more personality to your village inhabitants.
- Each biome has hundreds of names to choose from, giving your villagers a true identity and making them feel more alive.
- Name tags can no longer be used on villagers since they now come with their own given names.
Biome-Specific Village Names
Each village you come across will now be named according to the biome in which it is generated. Upon entering a village its name will appear, creating a sense of place and belonging.
- Over 300 unique village names are available per biome, making each village you encounter feel distinct and special.
- Names are displayed only when you enter the village, enhancing the immersion without disrupting your exploration.
Villagers Repair Iron Golems
Villagers are now more engaged in protecting their homes. They actively help repair damaged iron golems, ensuring your village's defenses remain strong.
- Villagers will gather around iron golems to repair them, ensuring that golems can continue protecting the village.
- You'll notice healing particles and sounds as villagers work to keep the golems in top condition, adding to the atmosphere of a bustling and well-defended village.
Compatibility
Will's Lively Villages should support the majority of other village/villager mods. Including those that add more villager professions, village structures and generate villages in new biomes.
Available Versions
How to Install Will's Lively Villages 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 (1.21.8).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Will's Lively Villages". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.8, 1.21.6, 1.21.4 (+3 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Will's Lively Villages 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 (1.21.8). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Will's Lively Villages compatible with fabric?
Will's Lively Villages officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.8, 1.21.6, 1.21.4. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Will's Lively Villages – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Will's Lively Villages 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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