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Better Days Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I make the day-night cycle longer or shorter?
Open the mod's config file and adjust the day-night cycle duration setting, then reload or restart the game for it to take effect. The config lets you change the total cycle length rather than editing individual day or night segments separately.
Does Better Days change how sleeping works in singleplayer?
Yes, it replaces the vanilla instant skip with a gradual time acceleration while you stay in bed. You'll see the night speed up smoothly until dawn arrives instead of the screen cutting straight to morning.
How does sleeping work in multiplayer with this mod?
Time acceleration scales with the percentage of players currently sleeping, so any number of sleeping players speeds up the night. You don't need a sleep vote or a minimum player threshold for it to take effect.
Why isn't my night skipping when I sleep?
Check that the mod is actually loaded and that its config hasn't disabled sleep acceleration, since a conflicting sleep mod or a disabled setting will block it. Also confirm you're fully in bed and not being interrupted by mobs or other players.
How do I turn off the smooth morning transition?
Look for the smooth transition option in the mod's config and disable it to return to a more abrupt wake-up. This is useful if the gradual dawn effect conflicts with your visual or shader setup.
Can I change the cycle length without restarting the game?
Some config changes apply on the next world load or via a config reload command, while others need a full restart. If your change doesn't seem to take effect, restart the game before assuming the setting is broken.
Does Better Days work with other sleep or time mods?
It can conflict with mods that also override sleep or the day-night cycle, since both may try to control the same behavior. If you notice nights not accelerating or double transitions, disable the overlapping mod or its sleep feature.
Will this mod affect performance or cause lag?
The mod mainly adjusts time progression and transitions, so it's generally lightweight compared to content-heavy mods. If you see stuttering during the dawn transition, try disabling smooth transitions or lowering related visual settings.
Why does time not accelerate even though players are sleeping?
Make sure the players are actually counted as sleeping and that no other mod is intercepting the sleep event. On servers, verify the config is synced and that the world isn't set to a mode where sleep is disabled.
Can I use Better Days on a server with clients that don't have it?
The time and sleep behavior is handled server-side, so the core cycle changes apply to everyone on the server. However, client-side visual transitions may only appear for players who have the mod installed.