In the video below, cubicmetre makes a blunt case: PaperMC (and similar forks) trade core vanilla mechanics for performance shortcuts. The result is a server that looks vanilla on the surface, but behaves differently where it matters most for redstone, TNT machines, and technical builds. That is why RefinedVanilla uses custom server software based on Fabric, designed to be as vanilla as possible while supporting multithreading to prevent lag.
Why Paper breaks the vanilla promise
- Core mechanics get rewritten, which breaks redstone and TNT logic when complexity ramps up.
- Vanilla features like TNT duping or bedrock breaking are disabled by default and behave inconsistently even when toggled back on.
- Performance gains are not guaranteed; the video shows higher mspt than Fabric on heavy systems.
Our custom software keeps the game honest
- Built on Fabric, it preserves vanilla logic so your single-player builds behave the same on the server.
- Custom multithreading support eliminates lag without breaking mechanics — unlike Paper's approach.
- Optimization mods like Lithium improve performance without breaking mechanics.
- Players can join with a vanilla client—no mod install required.
- Server-side tools like Carpet allow safe toggles without gutting the game.
For a technical vanilla community, our custom server software is the foundation that keeps the game true while letting the server scale. That is why RefinedVanilla is the most vanilla server out there.
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