Accurate Iron Ore CTM Resource Pack FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
Why can't I see the glowing effect on my iron ore?
The glow requires either Optifine or Continuity to be installed and enabled. Make sure you have one of these mods active in your game, then the metallic glow should appear on iron ore blocks.
Do the connected textures work with vanilla iron ore only?
No, this pack also updates iron ore blocks from the Universal Ores mod with the same connected texture and glowing effects, so they match your vanilla ore styling.
How do I enable connected textures if I'm using Optifine?
Open Optifine settings in-game, go to Quality, and set Connected Textures to ON. The pack will then connect your iron ore blocks together automatically when you place them side by side.
Will this pack make my game run slower?
No, the pack is designed to be very lightweight and runs well on any computer since the file size is kept minimal.
Does this pack work with Continuity instead of Optifine?
Yes, Continuity is a compatible alternative to Optifine for enabling connected textures and glowing effects in this pack.
What exactly does connected textures do for iron ore?
Connected textures blend the sides of iron ore blocks together when they're placed next to each other, so large veins look like one continuous material instead of separate blocks.
Can I use this pack with other resource packs?
Yes, but place this pack lower in your resource pack list than other packs if you want their textures to override it, or higher if you want iron ore to keep these changes.
Does the glow help me find iron ore faster in caves?
Yes, the soft metallic glow on the iron parts of the block makes them stand out in dark caves, making them easier to spot compared to vanilla iron ore.
Why does my iron ore look different from the other ores underground?
This pack repaints iron ore to match the visual style of other ores like copper and deepslate variants, so all your ore blocks look cohesive in caves.
Do I need to do anything special to install this pack?
Just add it to your resource packs folder like any other pack, then make sure Optifine or Continuity is installed for the connected textures and glow to work properly.