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NormalASM

by mirrorcult

NormalASM is a Forge optimization mod for Minecraft 1.12.2 that reduces RAM use and speeds up general code paths.

ForgeClient and serverGNU Lesser General Public License v2.1 onlyOpen source1.12.2

What it does

The mod targets memory consumption and general code efficiency in large modpacks. It is meant to run alongside FoamFix, which the author recommends for large modpacks, and version 5 and later are explicitly incompatible with VanillaFix's TexFix functions. Installing version 2.3 also means adding MixinBooter alongside it. Only Forge 1.12.2 files are published, with 5.6 as the latest, released 2022-08-23. It runs on client and server, so the server and every player need it, and the code is open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v2.1 only.

Key features

  1. RAM usage reduction

    Lowers the memory footprint of loaded mods, which matters most in large modpacks.

  2. General code optimization

    Optimizes code paths across the mod environment to reduce processing overhead.

  3. Improved TexFix functions

    Later versions carry improvements built on the texture-fixing functions of VanillaFix, though they cannot be combined with it.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

1.12.25.6
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.

How it compares

Full comparison

BlahajASM is a Forge optimization mod for 1.12.2 under the GNU Lesser General Public License v2.1 only, and it also runs on client and server. FermiumASM is Forge-only for 1.12.2 and runs on client and server, under the same license. VintageFix is an open source Forge mod for 1.12.2 under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 or later, and only the client or the server needs it.

ModLoadersGame versionsEnvironmentUpdated
NormalASMForge1.12.2Client and server2022-08-23
BlahajASMForge1.12.2Client and server2026-05-05
FermiumASMForge1.12.2Client and server2026-03-11
VintageFixForge1.12.2Client or server, optional2026-10-05

Questions

Does NormalASM require MixinBooter?

Version 2.3 requires MixinBooter. No required dependency is listed for Forge.

In the catalog

NormalASM is one of 3,545 Optimization mods on ModsFinder, and one of 1,441 Optimization mods for Forge. 2,920 mods support Minecraft 1.12.2.

Optimization mods3,545Forge modsMods for 1.12.22,920

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What the author says

As of version 5+, this mod is now explicitly incompatible with VanillaFix and TexFix as their functionalities have been improved upon and added to the mod. Recommend using Foamfix along with this.
mirrorcult, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
mirrorcult
Published
2022-08-23
Updated on Modrinth
2022-08-23
Facts verified
2026-10-15

Tags

Optimization
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