
TACZDeathMessageMod Usage Guide
Table of Contents
Open-source repository: https://github.com/HarryH2O/TACZDeathMessageMod
Introduction
TACZDeathMessageMod is a Minecraft Forge-based mod designed to provide a highly customizable kill message system for servers or single-player games. This mod allows players to customize kill messages in different scenarios and supports world-specific independent configurations.
Note: This mod is specifically designed for servers and may not work, or even cause crashes, on the client side!
The purpose of this Mod development is to fix these problems because the hybrid server is modified based on the Bukkit server, resulting in the TACZ Mod's built-in kill prompt not taking effect.
Features
Customizable Kill Messages: Supports custom kill messages for players, animals, and mobs, including normal and headshot kills.
World-Specific Configuration: Configure independent kill messages and enable/disable options for different worlds (dimensions).
Command Trigger: Execute custom commands (e.g., broadcasting, rewards) after a kill.
Dependency Integration: Seamless compatibility with the
Timeless and Classics: Zeromod [This mod requires TACZ MOD to function properly].
Installation Requirements
Minecraft Version: 1.20.1
Forge Version: 47.3.22 or higher
Required Dependency: Timeless and Classics: Zero (Version 1.1.4)
Java Version: JDK 17
Installation Steps
Client Installation
Download the mod file:
taczdeathmessage-xxx.jar.Place the file into the
.minecraft/modsfolder.Make sure the dependency mod
Timeless and Classics: Zerois installed. [Note: For the current version (1.0), the dependency requires version 1.1.4 or higher].
Server Installation
Place the mod file into the server's
modsdirectory.Add the dependency mod
timeless-and-classics-zero-1.1.4.jarto themodsdirectory.Restart the server.
Configuration Files
Configuration files are located in the config/taczdeathmessage/ directory:
global_config.json
{
"defaultWorldEnabled": true,
"messages": {
"player": {
"normal": "&eKill message &e{killer} &rkilled &e{victim}!",
"headshot": "&eKill message &e{killer} &rheadshot killed &e{victim}!"
},
"animal": {
"normal": "&e{killer} hunted &e{victim} using {gun}!",
"headshot": "&e{killer} precisely hunted &e{victim} using {gun}!"
},
"headshotSuffix": "(Headshot)"
}
}
world_config.json
{
"worlds": {
"minecraft:overworld": {
"enabled": true,
"messages": {
"player": {
"normal": "&a[PvP] &e{killer} defeated {victim}!"
}
}
}
}
}
Command List
| Command | Permission | Description |
|---|---|---|
/tacz reload |
OP | Reload the configuration file |
/tacz toggle <world> |
OP | Enable/Disable kill messages for a specific world |
FAQ
1. Mod load error Missing dependency: timeless-and-classics-zero
Reason: The required dependency mod is not installed or version mismatch.
Solution: Download and install Timeless and Classics: Zero 1.1.4.
2. Configuration changes not taking effect
- Solution: Execute
/taczdeathmessage reloadto hot reload the configuration or restart the server (recommended).
Note: Please ensure the dependency mod is correctly installed before using!
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft version listed: 1.20.1
- How to install: Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. → Download the .jar. → Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile.
- Where to get it: Opens on Modrinth — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.
Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java mods & modpacks walks through it step by step.
- Ships as taczdeathmessage-1.0-SNAPSHOT.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 19 KB
- Download link checked 30 Aug 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.