DETG (DONT END THE GAME)
by Finex
DETG locks the End dimension for a set period, 24 hours by default, so administrators can pause access to the End on a Fabric server.
What it does
Administrators use DETG to block entry to the End for a configurable duration. When the mod starts, the End portal is locked out for 24 hours, and the lockout length can be changed in the config file so that it fits the pace of a given server. The mod is a lightweight, server-side addition, so only the server needs it and players join without installing anything.
A lockout is recorded for the server as a whole and does not depend on any single player. Server owners can therefore keep the End closed while a world is still in its early stages or while a season is being planned, and reopen it when the timer ends. Installation needs Fabric on the server, and the 26.2 files were published on 2026-06-20 for the 26.1.2 and 26.2 game versions.
DETG is released under the MIT License and is not open source. Its issue tracker is public for bug reports and feature requests from server owners.
Key features
Adjustable lockout duration
The End stays closed for 24 hours by default, and the duration is set in the server config file.
Timed access block
Players cannot enter the End during the lockout period, which is counted from server start.
Anti-waste mechanic
When a player tries to place an Eye of Ender into a portal frame during a lockout, the Eye is returned to the inventory.
Clear player messages
A message explains the lockout and states exactly what happens to the Eye of Ender when a placement is refused.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Pacing a new world
A server can hold the End closed for a set number of hours so that players build up their bases and gear first.
Scheduled End access
Administrators can configure a duration that matches an event calendar, so the End opens at a planned time.
Who it’s for: Server owners who want to control when players can reach the End dimension. The mod does nothing on a client, so single-player players do not need it.
How it compares
End Portal Resistance is server required with the client optional, under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, with files for 26.2 – 26.3, and it is not open source. End Portal Break is also server required with the client optional, under the same license, and its files cover 1.21.5 – 26.3. Gravity Duplication Return is server-side only, under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license, and its files cover 26.1 – 26.2.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DETG (DONT END THE GAME) | Fabric | 26.1.2 – 26.2 | Server-side only | 2026-06-20 |
| End Portal Resistance | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 26.2 – 26.3 | Server required, client optional | 2026-10-11 |
| End Portal Break | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.21.5 – 26.3 | Server required, client optional | 2026-10-07 |
| Gravity Duplication Return | Fabric | 26.1 – 26.2 | Server-side only | 2026-07-22 |
Questions
Does DETG need to be installed on the client?
Which loader does DETG require?
Can the lockout length be changed?
In the catalog
DETG (DONT END THE GAME) is one of 29,952 Game mechanics mods on ModsFinder, and one of 19,630 Game mechanics mods for Fabric. 13,894 mods support Minecraft 26.2.
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What the author says
DETG is a simple lightweight server-side mod enabling administrators to dynamically lockout access to The End. The mod will initially lockout The End portal for 24-hours by default, however, the amount of time The End is lockedout for is fully configurable depending on the speed of your server, by use of the server’s…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/detg-dont-end-the-game
- Owner
- Finex
- Published
- 2026-06-20
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-06-20
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15