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Shared Life Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
Why does my health bar look different after I join the server?
The mod uses the health and hunger values of the first player to join after a server restart as the baseline for everyone. If you join first with full health, all subsequent players will start at that level regardless of their own stats.
Can I turn off shared hunger?
Yes, the mod has a configuration option to disable shared hunger while keeping shared health active. Check your mod settings to toggle this feature on or off.
What happens if someone dies in hardcore mode?
In hardcore mode with Shared Life Mod, if the shared health pool reaches zero, the entire server experiences the hardcore death consequence. This makes coordination and preventing any single mistake critical to survival.
How do I know who damaged the group?
The mod sends a chat alert whenever someone takes damage, showing their name, what attacked them, and how many hearts were lost. This lets your team quickly identify threats and respond.
Does shared experience points slow down leveling?
Shared experience is disabled by default, so you level normally unless you enable it in the mod config. When enabled, all players gain experience together, which can change progression speed depending on your playstyle.
Can I use this mod with other mods?
Shared Life Mod works with most other mods, but conflicts can occur with mods that heavily modify health or hunger mechanics. Test your mod combination on a test server first to ensure compatibility.
What's the best strategy to prevent accidental damage?
Assign roles like a scout to check for mobs before the group moves, use chat to call out threats, and establish safe zones where players can recover. Communication through the damage alerts is your best defense.
If someone joins mid-game, does it reset everyone's health?
No, only the first player to join after a server restart sets the initial health and hunger. Players joining later inherit the current shared values without resetting them.
How do I manage food efficiently with a large group?
Designate a farmer or food gatherer to keep the shared hunger bar topped up, and establish a feeding schedule so one person eating benefits everyone. Store extra food in a central location so anyone can grab it when needed.
Does this mod work on single-player worlds?
Shared Life Mod is designed for multiplayer servers where the shared mechanic creates teamwork challenges. On single-player, you would only have one player, so the mod's core purpose wouldn't apply.