
When Was That Again
Adds timestamps to all chat messages
About this Mod
Now for Forge 1.18!
Adds timestamps to all chat messages (including achievements, system, etc.)
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Check the config to customize the position, format or color. Also has an option to generate a different color per player, to allow for easier distinction between messages.
This mod is client-side only, so do not use it on the server-side.
I will not be supporting/creating this mod for older Minecraft versions or modloaders besides Forge.
Available Versions
How to Install When Was That Again 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 (1.18.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "When Was That Again". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.18.2
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
When Was That Again 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 (1.18.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is When Was That Again compatible with forge?
When Was That Again officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.18.2. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with When Was That Again – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if When Was That Again 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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