Solace Natural Shader FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I turn on Solace Natural Shader after installing it?
Open Settings, go to Global Resources, find Solace Natural Shader under My Packs and activate it so it moves to the Active list. Then load a world. The pack works on top of your world, so you don't need to change any world settings.
How can I tell if the shader is actually working?
Load a world and look at the sky, the fog in the distance and any body of water. The colors and lighting should look noticeably different from vanilla. If you dive underwater, you should see a shimmering effect, which is an easy way to confirm the pack is active.
I activated the shader but my game looks exactly the same. What's wrong?
Make sure the pack sits at the top of your Active list in Global Resources so no other pack overrides it. Then fully restart the game, not just the world. If it still looks like vanilla, your game version or device may not support this kind of shader pack.
Why does the lighting look different in different places?
The shader tunes its lighting and color tones separately for each terrain area. Each region can have its own mood and atmosphere, so the change is intentional and not a bug.
What's the best way to see the underwater shimmer?
Swim down into clear water during the daytime, ideally in a shallow area where light reaches the bottom. Look around at the blocks below and the surface above, where the shimmering effect is most visible.
Is the fog supposed to be this strong?
Atmospheric fog is one of the shader's main features. It's meant to add depth and mood, especially at a distance. How strong it looks can change depending on the terrain area you're in, because lighting and tone are adjusted per area.
My game got laggy after turning on the shader. How do I fix it?
The atmosphere, fog and water effects add extra work for your device, so lower your render distance first. Close other apps running in the background. If it's still slow, deactivate other resource packs you're running alongside it. On weaker devices, some slowdown may be unavoidable.
Can I use Solace Natural Shader with other resource packs or texture packs?
Usually yes, but keep Solace at the top of your Active list so its lighting and water effects aren't overridden. Running another shader pack at the same time will conflict, so only keep one shader active.
Does this shader change the blocks themselves or just the lighting?
It mainly changes how light and color are displayed, including the atmosphere, fog and water. It also gives the square blocks a highly detailed look. It doesn't add new blocks or items, and it doesn't change gameplay.
How do I turn the shader off if I don't like it?
Go back to Settings, open Global Resources, select Solace Natural Shader in your Active list and deactivate it. Your worlds aren't affected, so everything returns to the normal vanilla look the next time you load in.