# Awesome Minecraft #typ/Liste #gaming Many things changed since I last played minecraft: multi mc drama happened, soartex is dead and optifine isn't king of performance anymore. Here is an non exaustive list to have good Minecraft experience in 2025: - Launcher: [Prism](https://prismlauncher.org/download/) - Mods: [Modrinth](https://modrinth.com) - OptiFine Alternative: [Sodium](https://github.com/CaffeineMC/sodium) - I recommend going for the whole ["Fabulously Optimized" Pack](https://modrinth.com/modpack/fabulously-optimized) - Soartex-ish Alternative: [Kathi Craft 1.21.4 Minecraft Texture Pack](https://www.planetminecraft.com/texture-pack/kathi-craft/) - Shaders: [Minecraft Shaders for Apple Graphics Cards - Apple (Mac) Shader Packs](https://shadersmods.com/mc/apple/) Turning down the resolution on Hi-Rez Displays does a LOT. I ran into this issue because I use a Mac with a 4K display, which is obviously stupid for Minecraft. Running Minecraft on 1080p or 1440p yields significantly better results and still looks sharp. ## Server - Managed: [Minecraft Bukkit Server Hosting \| NITRADO](https://server.nitrado.net/en-US/offers/minecraft-bukkit-spigot?platform=pc) - still good, easy config - Root Server / VPS: [Crafty Controller](https://craftycontrol.com) #skill/selfhosting ### Plugins - [AdvancedSkills - Minecraft Skills MMO Plugin \| AdvancedPlugins](https://advancedplugins.net/item/AdvancedSkills.191) - [Bukkit Plugins - Projects - Bukkit](https://dev.bukkit.org/bukkit-plugins) - [Overview - CloseBlocks Elevator - Bukkit Plugins - Projects - Bukkit](https://dev.bukkit.org/projects/closeblocks-elevator) - [Overview - BasicHomes \[WARPS\] - Bukkit Plugins - Projects - Bukkit](https://dev.bukkit.org/projects/basichomes) - [ClickSort](https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/clicksort.27021/) - [One Player Sleep](https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/sleepfixer-one-player-sleep.76746/) - [Overview - Timber - Bukkit Plugins - Projects - Bukkit](https://dev.bukkit.org/projects/treetimber) - [ViaVersion](https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/viaversion.19254/) - Allow newer versions to connect, why lose players after a Minecraft update? - [Dynmap](https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/dynmap%C2%AE.274/) - Dynamic 'Google Maps' style web maps for your Spigot/Bukkit server