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Navigate Uneven Terrain Without Stopping

Understand Step-Up Mechanics

The mod allows boats to automatically step up blocks during travel, eliminating the need to manually steer around small obstacles. This works best on relatively flat terrain with minor elevation changes.

Practical Application

When traveling through:

  • Shallow water with scattered blocks
  • Terrain with single-block height variations
  • Partially built or damaged paths

Your boat will smoothly climb over these obstacles instead of getting stuck. The step height setting handles these transitions automatically.

When Manual Steering Still Applies

Larger obstacles—2+ block drops, walls, or significant terrain changes—still require you to steer manually or dismount. The mod enhances smooth travel but doesn't eliminate all navigation challenges. Use this feature to maintain speed through naturally uneven landscapes where you'd normally need to slow down and carefully pilot your boat.