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Modrinth · Minecraft mod

Rot Timer

Adds realistic food spoilage, barrel storage bonuses, temperature-based decay, and long-lasting canned stew for a deeper survival experience.

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Quick answer

Which Rot Timer release should I use?

Updated 12 days ago
Latest stable file 0.0.7
Game version 1.20.1
Loader Forge

Rot Timer 0.0.7 targets 1.20.1 with Forge. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is Rot Timer required on the client, server, or both?

Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.

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

The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.

What else does Rot Timer 0.0.7 need?

0.0.7. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

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.

This file does not list any required or optional mods.

Before you install it

Add Rot Timer without breaking your instance.

Built for Rot Timer 0.0.7. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 0.0.7. It targets 1.20.1 with Forge; 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.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.

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    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside 0.0.7. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Rot Timer add?

curseforge
github
fabric

Rot Timer — Survive Smarter

Every bite counts. Fresh foods spoil quickly, barrels extend their life, and canned meals are the ultimate survival choice.


Features

Food Spoilage System

All edible food in your inventory will eventually spoil and turn into Rotten Flesh. The spoil timer starts the moment food enters your inventory.

  • Base spoil time: 48,000 ticks (~2 in-game days)
  • Only triggers server-side — no client lag
  • Stacks of the same food share the oldest spoil timestamp

Temperature System

Biome temperature directly affects how fast food decays:

Biome Effect
Cold (tundra, snow biomes) Food lasts 4× longer
Cool (taiga, mountains) Food lasts 1.33× longer
Normal (plains, forest) No change
Hot (desert, nether) Food spoils 2× faster

Plan your routes wisely — hauling food through the Nether is a gamble.

Barrel & Chest Storage

Place food in barrels to double its shelf life. Chests also slow spoilage. Containers near players are automatically scanned for spoilage — no redstone or manual triggers needed.


Configuration

A Rottimer.toml config file is generated on first launch. Server admins and modpack creators can customize everything:

[general]
base_spoil_ticks = 48000        # Ticks before food spoils
container_scan_interval = 200   # How often to scan containers
container_scan_radius = 4       # Scan radius around player

[multipliers]
barrel = 2.0    # Barrel storage multiplier
chest = 1.0     # Chest storage multiplier
tinkan = 5.0    # Canned food multiplier

[temperature]
cold = 4.0      # Cold biomes (tundra, snow)
cool = 1.33     # Cool biomes (taiga)
normal = 1.0    # Normal biomes
hot = 2.0       # Hot biomes (desert, nether)

# Custom multipliers for modded food: "modid:itemid=multiplier"
[custom_items]
"farmersdelight:ham" = 0.8
"farmersdelight:dried_kelp" = 3.0

# Items that never spoil: "modid:itemid"
[blacklist]
"minecraft:golden_apple" = true
"minecraft:enchanted_golden_apple" = true

Project description from Modrinth.

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Recent files

Rot Timer versions and loaders

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