How to Pregenerate Chunks with Chunky

Installing Chunky

  1. Navigate to the Installer
    • Go to the Plugin Installer or Mods Installer in the server dashboard.
  2. Search for Chunky
    • Use the search bar to locate the Chunky plugin or mod.
  3. Install Chunky
    • Click Install to add Chunky to your server.
  4. Restart the Server
    • Restart the server to activate the plugin or mod.

Running Chunky to Pregenerate Chunks

  1. Access the Server Console
    • Navigate to the Console tab in your server dashboard.
  2. Radius
    • For a 5000-radius generation, use the following commands:
      • /chunky radius 5000
  3. Start Chunk Generation
    • Run the command /chunky start to begin generating chunks within the specified area.
  4. Monitor Progress
    • Use /chunky progress to check the status of the chunk generation.
  5. Pause or Stop (Optional)
    • Use /chunky pause to temporarily pause generation.
    • Use /chunky cancel to stop the process completely.

Tips for Efficient Chunk Generation

  • Run During Off-Peak Hours: Pregenerating chunks can use significant resources, so perform this task when fewer players are online.
  • Allocate Sufficient Resources: Ensure your server has enough CPU and RAM to handle the chunk generation process.
  • Monitor Resource Usage: Use server monitoring tools to keep track of performance during the generation process.
Chunky is highly configurable. Refer to the plugin or mod documentation for advanced settings and commands.