[ HORROR ] Fake Join and Leave Messages ( ALLOWS CUSTOM JOIN AND LEAVES )
Java mod listed for Minecraft 1.20. Downloads from the MC Java Mods app on Android.
⬇ Download on CurseForgeThe author built this one for Minecraft 1.20.1 on Forge. On other versions it may install and then do nothing.
Scary Join/Leave Messages
Add an unsettling atmosphere to your server with random fake join and leave messages. Players may see mysterious names appearing and disappearing from the server, creating the feeling that someone or something is always watching.
Perfect for horror-themed servers, spooky events, adventure maps, or simply keeping your players on edge.
Features
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Random fake player join messages
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Random fake player leave messages
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Fully configurable message timing
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Optional command for manually triggering messages
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Designed to blend naturally with normal server activity
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Lightweight and easy to configure
Configuration
General Settings
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enabled – Enables or disables all random messages.
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minSeconds – Minimum delay (in seconds) between random messages.
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maxSeconds – Maximum delay (in seconds) between random messages.
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A random interval between
minSecondsandmaxSecondsis chosen after each message, making appearances unpredictable.
Commands
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requireOpForCommand – Controls whether the
/scaremsgcommand requires operator permissions. -
Recommended to keep this enabled so players cannot easily discover that the messages are generated by the mod.
Example
With the default settings:
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Messages will appear every 3–10 minutes.
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Only operators can use
/scaremsg. -
Random fake joins and leaves will continue until the mod is disabled.
Turn an ordinary server into a place where players constantly wonder:
"Was that someone joining... or something else?" 👁️
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- 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 CurseForge — 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 ScaryMessages-1.2.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 14 KB
- Download link checked 4 Oct 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.