ServerCore Mod FAQ

Run `/servercore settings` to open the configuration menu and review the default optimizations. Use `/servercore status` to see what dynamic adjustments are currently active on your server. Most features work automatically, but you can customize thresholds and behaviors through the settings command.

Entity Activation Range reduces the distance at which mobs and entities process their AI and behavior when players aren't nearby. This prevents distant mobs from consuming server resources, significantly cutting lag from large mob farms or spawning areas.

ServerCore's villager lobotomization feature disables unnecessary AI for villagers that aren't actively trading, reducing their performance impact. You can also adjust breeding caps through `/servercore settings` to prevent excessive villager breeding in confined spaces.

Use `/statistics entities` to see which entity types are consuming the most resources, or `/statistics block-entities` to identify problematic block entities. This helps you pinpoint what's creating lag spikes on your server.

Chunk-tick distance controls how far from players chunks are actively processed and updated by the server, while render distance is client-side. ServerCore dynamically adjusts chunk-tick distance to balance performance without affecting what players see.

Use `/mobcaps` to view per-player spawn limits for each mob category. ServerCore enforces these caps to prevent any single area from becoming overcrowded with mobs, which is a major source of lag on multiplayer servers.

ServerCore optimizes mob spawning rather than preventing it, so well-designed farms should still function. However, breeding caps and entity activation ranges may reduce spawn rates in extremely dense setups—adjust these settings if your farm underperforms.

Yes, use `/servercore settings` to toggle individual optimizations on or off and adjust their parameters. You can customize which features are active based on your server's specific needs.

ServerCore is designed to work alongside other mods, but running multiple heavy optimization mods may cause conflicts or unpredictable behavior. Test your mod combination on a test server first to ensure compatibility.

Use `/statistics entities` and `/statistics block-entities` to identify the source, then consult the lag diagnosis guide. You may need to adjust chunk-tick distance, entity activation ranges, or investigate specific farm designs that are causing performance issues.