Bare Bones Pbr X128 Resource Pack FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
Do I need the original Bare Bones pack to use X128?
Yes, you must have the base Bare Bones pack installed first. The X128 pack loads on top of it and pulls item and chest textures from the base pack, so loading order matters—place X128 above the original in your resource pack list.
Why don't my torches glow?
Glowing effects only appear when you have shaders enabled in your game. Without shaders, the pack will still look clean and simple, but the special light effects won't show. Make sure your shader mod is installed and active.
Can I use this pack without shaders?
Yes, the pack works fine without shaders—you'll get the clean, simple Bare Bones look with 128x textures. You just won't see the special glowing effects on blocks like fire and light sources.
My items and chests look wrong or are missing textures
This usually means the base Bare Bones pack isn't loaded, or it's loaded above X128 instead of below. Check your resource pack order and make sure the original Bare Bones pack is positioned underneath the X128 pack.
Will this pack help my FPS on an older computer?
The 128x texture resolution is lighter than higher resolutions, which can help with performance. However, if you're using shaders for the glowing effects, shader performance depends more on your GPU than texture size.
Can I use X128 with other shader packs?
Yes, X128 is designed to work with any shader mod. The glowing effects are built into the pack's PBR properties, so they'll display correctly with different shader options.
Why does only the fire glow and not the stick?
The pack is designed to make only the fire part of a torch emit light while keeping the wooden stick dark. This selective glowing is intentional and creates the clean, realistic look the pack aims for.
What Minecraft version does this pack support?
Check the pack's description or download page for the specific version compatibility. Bare Bones packs typically support recent versions, but always verify before installing.
Do I need OptiFine or a specific mod to use this pack?
You don't need OptiFine for the pack to work, but you do need a shader mod installed if you want to see the glowing effects. The pack itself is a pure resource pack with no mod requirements.
Can I combine X128 with other resource packs?
Yes, you can layer other packs with X128, but load order matters. Place X128 above any packs you want it to override, and below the base Bare Bones pack so it can pull the correct item textures.