https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/sentimentality

Sentimentality 3 is a modular “Vanilla+” utility designed to smooth out the rough edges of the base Minecraft experience without altering its core DNA. Unlike massive content overhauls, this project focuses on “invisible” improvements—small, logical tweaks to inventory management, visual feedback, and gameplay loops that feel like they should have been in the game from the start. It serves as a comprehensive polishing layer for players who want a refined, modern survival experience.

✨ Key Features

Resource Efficiency (Fleather): Solves the long-standing “useless item” problem by allowing players to smelt Rotten Flesh into “Fleather,” which can then be crafted into regular Leather. This turns waste from zombie farms into a valuable resource.

Durability Ping: distinct audio cues warn players when their tools are about to break, preventing accidental loss of high-value gear.

Compressed Blocks: (Depending on configuration) Allows for the compression of common bulk materials (like dirt, cobble, and sand) into denser blocks, drastically increasing storage efficiency.

Sleep Voting: Implements a fair sleep system for servers, allowing the night to be skipped if a certain percentage of players sleep, rather than requiring 100% participation.

Modular Configuration: The mod is built with granular configuration in mind, allowing server administrators to toggle specific features (like the Sleep Vote or Fleather recipes) on or off to suit their specific balance needs.

Fabric Native: Written specifically for the Fabric loader to ensure lightweight performance and seamless integration with other optimization mods like Sodium or Lithium

New Tool Materials: 15+ Blocks can be used to craft new tools of their respective types. All balanced using vanilla values to ensure they don’t disrupt the game.

New Furnace Materials: Working in a biome without stone? Now you can have furnaces that match! From Deepslate to Endstone, you can do it!

Plus many, many more changes that aren’t listed!