Chunky McChunkFace Mod (1.21.8, 1.20.1) – Effortless Chunk Loader for Seamless Gameplay

Chunky McChunkFace by Mrbysco is a lightweight, player-friendly mod for Forge and NeoForge, compatible with Minecraft 1.20.1 to 1.21.8. It introduces a dedicated chunk loader block that keeps specific chunks or an adjustable range of chunks permanently loaded, making it a great fit for farms, automation systems, or multiplayer servers that need certain areas to run even when no one’s nearby.

Why Players Use It

On its CurseForge page, several players praise the mod for being “simple to configure” and “server-friendly,” noting that its automatic disable feature prevents wasted resources when no one is online. Others highlight how the pyramid upgrade mechanic similar to beacons makes range scaling intuitive and balanced.

Key Features

Chunk Loader Block Activation – Interact with the Chunky McChunkFace block to start loading chunks instantly.
Automatic Disable – Shuts off after a configurable offline period (default: 7 in-game days) to save resources.
Upgradeable Range – Increase chunk loading radius by building a pyramid of approved blocks beneath it.
Configurable Settings – Adjust base range, tier bonuses, and offline timers to fit your needs.
Radius Renderer – Toggle a visual overlay to see exactly which chunks are loaded.
Location Indicator – Hold a Chunk Loader item to highlight nearby chunk loaders.

Moderation Tools:

/chunkymcchunkface list <dimension> – Lists all chunk loaders in a dimension.
/chunkymcchunkface list active <dimension> – Shows only active loaders.
/chunkymcchunkface disable <x> <y> <z> <dimension> – Disables a loader at a specific location.
/chunkymcchunkface disableall <dimension> – Disables all loaders in a dimension.

My Take

I tested it on a modded multiplayer world with heavy automation, and the visual radius tool was a game-changer it made it easy to avoid overlapping loaders and keep performance steady. The auto-disable safeguard is especially valuable for public servers where idle chunk loaders can eat up server resources.