Fakeplayer Chunkloader
Minecraft players know the frustration of returning to a base only to find your redstone contraptions stalled, your farms empty, and your crops un-grown. The solution has always been chunk loading, but traditional methods often require a real player to stand in the area or complex redstone setups. Enter the Fakeplayer Chunkloader, a powerful mod that introduces simulated players to keep your world ticking over, complete with a suite of monitoring tools that put you in full control.
What is the Fakeplayer Chunkloader?
At its core, this mod creates a fake player entity at a location you choose. This entity holds the chunks loaded, allowing game mechanics like mob spawning, crop growth, and redstone to continue operating as if a real player were standing there. What sets this mod apart is its dual-mode operation. You can select Fakeplayer mode, which simulates a player for mob spawning and simulation distance, or Chunkplayer mode, which only maintains chunk tickets for a lighter load. This flexibility is perfect for everything from simple item farms to complex multi-dimensional logistics.
Key Features and Monitoring Tools
The mod is not just about keeping chunks loaded; it's about giving you a clear window into what's happening. The live HUDs and interactive map are standout features that make monitoring effortless.
- Visual Markers & HUDs: Color-coded markers show you exactly where your fake players are. Toggle the Simulation Status HUD with F6 and the Chunkplayer Status HUD with F7 to see real-time data on chunk activity.
- Interactive Chunk Map: Press F8 to open the disabled players list, but for the full picture, the terrain-rendered chunk map allows you to toggle loading radii, adjust their size, and switch between modes with simple controls.
- Mob Targeting Toggle: For AFK farms, you can enable the optional Mob Target feature. This makes mobs aggro and pathfind towards the fake player, providing a reliable target without adding inventory or combat capabilities.
- Customizable Appearance: The live UI color editor and support for custom skin PNGs let you personalize your fake players. These skins are server-authoritative, ensuring consistency across all players.
Installation and Supported Versions
Before you can download Fakeplayer Chunkloader, you'll need to ensure you have the right setup. The mod supports Minecraft versions 1.21.10 and 1.21.11 across Fabric, Forge, and NeoForge loaders. There is also a dedicated build for version 26.1/26.1.1/26.1.2/26.2 on Fabric. Each version is neatly organized in its own project folder, making it easy to find the correct file for your setup. For a streamlined experience, the foxygame.net launcher offers a one-click install for Fakeplayer Chunkloader, automatically handling version compatibility and mod loader detection so you can skip the manual setup.
How to Install
Learning how to install is straightforward. First, ensure you have the correct mod loader (Fabric, Forge, or NeoForge) installed for your Minecraft version. Then, download the appropriate mod JAR file and place it into your mods folder. After launching the game, you're ready to go. The mod's configuration is handled automatically, so you can start adding fake players immediately.
Using the Fakeplayer Chunkloader
Commands require OP rights, but you can grant permissions to other players using /fakeplayer permission grant <player>. Here’s a quick guide to get you started:
- Add a Player: Type
/fakeplayer add(or/fp add) in chat at the exact location where you want chunks loaded. - Open the Menu: Right-click on the fake player to access the interactive menu, which includes the Info and Commands buttons for all mod details and a full command list.
- Disable a Player: Left-click the player to disable it. It will be moved to the disabled list, accessible via F8.
- Remove a Player: Sneak and attack (or sneak and right-click) to permanently remove it, or use
/fakeplayer remove <name>.
All keybindings are configurable under Minecraft's Controls > Miscellaneous section, allowing you to tailor the controls to your preference.
Configuration and World Data
The mod automatically creates a configuration file at <world-directory>/chunkloader/chunkloader_config.json. This per-world JSON file is resilient, with automatic backups and restoration. Up to two timestamped backups are kept, plus a "latest" alias, ensuring your settings are never lost. Each player entry is keyed by dimension and chunk coordinates, preventing overlaps and conflicts across the Overworld, Nether, and End. For those managing multiple setups, the foxygame.net launcher's add-on catalog makes it easy to track and update Fakeplayer Chunkloader alongside your other mods, ensuring everything stays current with auto-updates.
Important Notes and Considerations
Fake players never break blocks or use items, and name lookups are case-insensitive. The system warns you about position conflicts and prevents overlapping players. Remember that Fakeplayer mode with mob spawning uses a larger effective radius (default system minimum ~8 simulation / ~10 loading rings) to ensure vanilla-like mob spawning, which means a higher chunk load than Chunkplayer mode at the same UI radius. Chunkplayer mode respects the selected UI radius more closely, as it only issues chunk tickets. Map and network actions require ownership or admin permission, and destructive commands like reload or removeall also require admin. Custom skins are stored server-side and cleared on join to prevent leakage across worlds. Finally, replacing the mod JAR will preserve all your world data—players, names, skins, and disabled lists—so updates are seamless.
Conclusion
The Fakeplayer Chunkloader is an essential tool for any serious Minecraft player who wants to automate their world without the hassle of keeping a real player logged in. Its dual-mode design, comprehensive monitoring HUDs, and interactive map provide a level of control and insight that is rare in chunk-loading mods. Whether you're running a complex redstone network or just want your crops to grow while you're away, this mod delivers a robust and user-friendly solution. With support for the latest versions and loaders, it's never been easier to keep your world alive and active.