FAQ - bigchadguys/bcgplus GitHub Wiki

What version of Java is needed for BigChadGuys Plus?

BigChadGuys Plus runs on Minecraft 1.20.1, which requires Java 17 or newer. We recommend using Java 17.0.1 on macOS, as newer versions may cause stuttering.

Which launcher should I use?

We recommend either ATLauncher or Prism Launcher. The CurseForge launcher is known to corrupt your instance when attempting to update to a newer version of the pack, so we don’t recommend it for this reason. The FTB Launcher is also outdated and doesn’t download resources from non-CurseForge sources, which will result in an incomplete modpack installation. For any other launchers except the first two, we may not provide support if you need help in our Discord server.

How do I find my Instance folder?

  • ATLauncher: Instances > BigChadGuys Plus > Open Folder
  • Prism Launcher: Right-click your instance > Folder
  • CurseForge Launcher: Right-click your instance > Open Folder

If we’re helping you debug an issue, please send your logs/latest.log and the newest file in crashReports/.

My game is running slow/stuttering

Follow the guide here: Performance Guide

How do I update my modpack to a newer version?

This depends on what launcher you’re using.

  • ATLauncher: Click Update underneath your instance (Instances > Update) and then click Update in the popup to confirm.
  • Prism Launcher: Right-click your Instance and click Edit. Click the CurseForge tab on the left and then click Update Pack.
  • CurseForge Launcher (not recommended)

Please note that you may run into issues with the pack if you try to update your CurseForge instance. This is due to the way CurseForge updates packs in their launcher; we have no control over this. If you run into issues after updating through the CurseForge Launcher, please try switching to one of our recommended launchers instead.

Please note that updating to a new version will most likely reset your configs back to their default state. We recommend backing up your JourneyMap settings and Emotes folder for this reason to restore them after updating is complete.

My Launcher said it couldn’t download some mods.

This is normal. Some mods have restrictive licenses that don’t allow them to be downloaded automatically through launchers.

Upon confirming the prompt, you will be presented with a list of links that you will need to visit in your browser in order to download them yourself. When they are downloaded, the launcher will automatically detect when they are added to your Downloads folder and will copy them into the modpack’s files. Once all items have been downloaded successfully and the launcher has recognised them, click OK/Next/Confirm to continue with the installation process.

Please note that ALL of these mods are required and that this is a mandatory step that is necessary in order to complete the installation of the modpack.

For Mac users who are using Safari, Safari will unzip any .zip files by default, which may cause the launcher to not be able to recognise any unzipped files. To disable this behaviour in Safari, open Settings (Safari > Settings, or use the shortcut Cmd + , ), then at the bottom, uncheck “Open ‘safe’ files after downloading”, then redownload the file.

How do I host my own server?

To run your own server, you’ll first need to download the dedicated “Server Files”. These can be found on the modpack’s page on CurseForge. Click the link below for the pack that you are using to be taken to the CurseForge page.

① Click “Files” under the modpack title and find the version you need in the list (grab the latest/the one at the top if you’re unsure) ② Click “Additional Files” underneath the client download area and then click the “Server Files” item. ③ Click Download in the top right.

MAKE SURE you download the “Server Files”. “BCG+ [Version] Server Files.zip” and not “BigChadGuys Plus [Version].zip”, as the latter is the client download.

First, unzip the “BCG+ Server Files [Version].zip” into a folder. You should see 4 folders (config, mods, libraries, resourcepacks), 2 “jar” files (fabric-server-launch.jar, server.jar), and 2 start files (start.bat, start.sh). If you see a single “config” folder and an “overrides.json” file - you downloaded the client version. Re-read the previous instructions again and make sure you download the Server Files.

How much RAM do I need?

We recommend a minimum of 4GB of RAM when hosting a dedicated server. If you intend to play with more than 2 people, add 1GB of RAM for every person after the first 2. For example, 2 players = 4GB, 4 players = 6GB, 6 players = 8GB, and so on.

Hosting through a server provider: If you intend to host the pack through a dedicated server host like Bisect Hosting, Apex Hosting, etc., you will want to first locate the FTP File Uploader or your FTP Login Credentials and log in through an FTP Client like FileZilla or CyberDuck. Then, upload all of the folders, jars, and other files to your host.

Next, we need to tell our host that we want it to launch using a custom jar.

  • For Bisecthosting, rename “fabric-server-launch.jar” to “customjava17.jar”. Then, head to the Home tab, select “Open JAR Menu”, and choose “Custom”. Next, toggle the button next to “Custom Java 17” to use this jar. Bisecthosting provides a step-by-step tutorial on their website under “How to use the JAR menu (Custom JAR File)”.

  • For Apex Hosting, follow this guide.

These instructions may differ depending on your server provider, so please contact your server provider for help with “using a custom jar file”.

Most server providers will have their own live-support chat options, so please bother them first before asking our volunteers for help in our Discord server with any server/host issues.

Hosting the server pack yourself: Change the amount of RAM that is allocated to the server by editing the start.bat (Windows) or start.sh (Mac/Linux) file and changing the “-Xmx4G” (4GB) option to “-Xmx6G” (6GB) or “-Xmx8G” (8GB) in order to meet your requirements.

Next, you will need to port forward. We recommend this guide for doing so: How to Portforward Minecraft (with Pictures) - wikiHow.

If you are unable to port forward (unable to access your router’s settings or you are using a 4G/5G home broadband connection), you can use a port tunnelling software like ngrok (free up to 1GB of bandwidth) or Cloudflare Zero Trust (free, but you need to enter payment details + users will need to download software) to expose your local server to the internet.

Here’s a guide for using ngrok: Minecraft server without port-forwarding

If you only plan to play with other people on your local network (people using the same WiFi connection as you), you can skip this step.

Finally, to start the server, double-click the start.bat (Windows) or start.sh (Mac/Linux) file.

If the server stops upon the first run, citing “you need to accept the terms in ‘eula.txt’”, close the server window and read the instructions in eula.txt.

Pre-generating your world

We recommend the Chunky mod to pre-generate chunks for your world, especially if you are hosting a server.

  • Type chunky radius 1000 to set how big you want the world to generate
  • Type chunky start to begin Chunky will run in the background and is much more efficient for performance/resources than generating chunks by exploring the world yourself. If, for whatever reason, you need to pause or stop chunky, you can type chunky pause or chunky cancel. More information can be found on their mod page, linked above.

How do I use the Selling Bin?

Certain items can be sold for coins, which can be used to buy goods in the “Daily Shop”. For example, you can sell 64x Dirt Blocks for 3x Silver Coins. Most items will have a set amount that is necessary for them to be sold. You can hover over an item to see if it can be sold by checking if there is the “Sell __ for __ coins” text in the popup. Alternatively, you can search “Sell for” in REI (the Inventory item viewer/search box) to view sellable items.

If you have an issue where your items aren’t sold the next day, try breaking the bin and placing it back down.

Where can I see what mods are in this pack?

You can view the complete and comprehensive list of mods for each pack on Modpack Index.

I have an issue in one of the official/public Minecraft servers

We don’t manage the public servers. Please contact Craft Down Under through their Discord server here: PlayCDU - Discord

What does the muted speaker/plug icon on the bottom left of the screen mean?

This is added by the Simple Voice Chat mod.

  • If you see a disconnected plug icon, it means your game client can’t connect to the voice server. It’s possible that your server hasn’t set up the Simple Voice Chat mod properly, or the port for the voice server hasn’t been correctly forwarded.
  • If you see a muted speaker icon, it means you’re deafened, so you will be unable to hear when others speak in the game.
  • If you see a muted microphone icon, it means your mic is muted, and others won't be able to hear you.

This mod is not required by the pack to function, so you are free to uninstall this mod if you so desire.

What’s causing the extra hearts of health?

With every 2 unique foods you eat, you will gain a permanent extra half a heart of health. Craft the “Diet Journal” to see foods you have/haven’t eaten yet!

How can I grow crops year-round?

In order for crops to be able to grow year-round (not dependent on season), they can't be affected by sunlight/outdoor weather. Building a greenhouse-like structure made from Tinted Glass or placing your farms deep underground will allow you to achieve this. So long as there is a block above the crop and there is 0 sunlight, the crop will be able to grow in any season. To check if there is 0 sunlight, press F3 and look for "Client Light" on the left. The "sky" value where the crop is placed MUST be 0; block light (torches, glowstone, etc.) are still allowed/required in order for crops to grow.

My question wasn’t answered here, where can I seek support?

If you’re having trouble with your server installation, please submit a ticket with your server host. They’ll be able to help you debug issues better than we can.

If you’re having an issue with your game client, want to report a bug or issue, or have a question about the modpack or how to do something in the modpack, you can get in touch with us over in the #help channel of our Discord server!