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Modrinth · Minecraft mod

Smooth Join

Eliminates lag spikes when joining a world by dynamically adjusting render distance.

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Which Smooth Join release matches 1.21.7 NeoForge?

Updated 16 days ago
Best match for your filters 1.0.3-NeoForge
Game version 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2
Loader NeoForge

Smooth Join 1.0.3-NeoForge targets 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2 with NeoForge. It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is Smooth Join required on the client, server, or both?

It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.

Client Required
Dedicated server Not supported
Loader for this release NeoForge
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

This file is marked client-only.

What else does Smooth Join 1.0.3-NeoForge need?

1.0.3-NeoForge on 1.21.7 NeoForge. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.

No extra mods listed for this file

This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

YetAnotherConfigLib (YACL) Optional for Smooth Join 1.0.3-NeoForge
optional
Matching file found Matched file: 3.8.2+1.21.6-neoforge

We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.

Before you install it

Add Smooth Join without breaking your instance.

Built for Smooth Join 1.0.3-NeoForge on 1.21.7 NeoForge. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

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    Stick to this file

    Use 1.0.3-NeoForge. It targets 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

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    Put it on the correct side

    It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.

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    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.0.3-NeoForge. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Smooth Join add?

🚀 SmoothJoin

**Say goodbye to login lag spikes!

Description

❓ The Problem

Does your game freeze or lag heavily when you join a server or load a single-player world?
This happens because Minecraft tries to load and render all chunks around you at once. For lower-end PCs or heavy modpacks, this causes a massive CPU spike, freezing your screen for seconds.

✅ The Solution

SmoothJoin solves this by temporarily lowering your render distance to the minimum (2 chunks) before the world finishes loading. Once you are safely in the game, it waits for a few seconds and then progressively restores your render distance to your original setting.

✨ Features

  • Smart Init: Detects the connection start and lowers load immediately.
  • Lag-Free Entry: Drastically reduces the "Building Terrain" load time.
  • Progressive Restoration: Slowly increases view distance (e.g., 1 -> 2 -> 3 -> 4) to prevent secondary lag spikes.
  • Safety Lock: Automatically restores your settings if you disconnect or crash during the process.
  • Client-Side Only: You don't need to install this on the server.

⚙️ How it works

  1. Connect: You join a server. Mod sets render distance to 2.
  2. Wait: Game loads quickly. Mod waits for ~20 seconds (buffer time).
  3. Restore: Mod increases render distance by 1 chunk every second.
  4. Done: You enjoy a smooth view without freezing!

Incompatible with Concurrent Chunk Management Engine

Project description from Modrinth.

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