Switching Your Server Type to Vanilla
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Access Your Server Panel:
- Log in to your game server control panel.
- Navigate to the server you want to modify.
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Stop Your Server:
- Before making any changes, ensure your server is stopped to prevent data corruption.
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Select Vanilla Minecraft:
- In the client area, navigate to the bottom Game Server Options setting.
- Select Vanilla from the available options.
- Save your changes.
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Start Your Server:
- Start your server to apply the changes.
Downloading and Uploading Arclight
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Download Arclight:
- Visit the Arclight GitHub Releases page.
- Download the latest version of the Arclight jar file for the Minecraft version you are targeting.
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Prepare for Upload:
- Rename the downloaded Arclight jar file to
server.jar.
- Rename the downloaded Arclight jar file to
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Upload Arclight:
- Navigate to the Files tab in your game server control panel.
- Drag and drop the renamed
server.jarfile into the root directory of your server. Using the panel's drag-and-drop functionality is recommended to avoid SFTP.
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Restart Your Server:
- Start your server to run with the newly uploaded Arclight jar.
Incompatible Mods with Arclight
Arclight combines the functionality of both Spigot and Forge, but not all mods and plugins are compatible. Here is a list of common incompatible mods:
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OptiFine:
- Often causes issues when used with Forge and Arclight.
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FoamFix:
- Known to cause incompatibilities with server performance optimizations in Arclight.
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SpongeForge:
- Conflicts with Arclight's internal systems and should not be used together.
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VanillaFix:
- May cause crashes or unpredictable behavior when used with Arclight.
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Phosphor:
- Can lead to lighting issues and conflicts with Arclight's optimizations.
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BetterFps:
- Known to cause conflicts with Arclight's performance enhancements.
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Rubidium:
- Causes rendering issues and conflicts with Arclight.
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Canary:
- Incompatible with Arclight's server mechanics and features.
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ModernFix:
- Causes performance issues and crashes when used with Arclight.
Debugging Instructions for Arclight Crashes
If your server is crashing with Arclight, follow these steps to debug the issue:
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Check Server Logs:
- Navigate to the Logs tab in your game server control panel.
- Look for recent log files, especially those named
latest.logorcrash-reports. - Open and review these files for any error messages or stack traces that indicate the source of the crash.
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Read Console Output:
- Access the server console from the control panel.
- Monitor the console output for any errors or warnings during server startup and gameplay.
- Pay attention to messages that reference specific mods or plugins.
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Identify Mod Conflicts:
- If the logs or console output indicate a specific mod causing the crash, consider removing or disabling that mod.
- Refer to the list of incompatible mods provided above.
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Isolate the Issue:
- Temporarily disable all mods and plugins.
- Enable them one by one, restarting the server each time, to identify the mod causing the crash.
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Update Mods and Plugins:
- Ensure all your mods and plugins are updated to their latest versions, as updates may contain fixes for compatibility issues.
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Consult Documentation:
- Refer to the Arclight documentation and the specific mod/plugin documentation for any known issues or troubleshooting steps.
By following this guide, you can switch your Minecraft server type to Vanilla, upload Arclight, and handle any mod incompatibilities or crashes effectively. If you encounter any issues or have further questions, feel free to reach out to our support team.
