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Breeze Flow Shaders FAQ

10 questions players actually ask, answered.

How do I turn on the shader after installing it?
Open Options > Video Settings > Shaders, then select Breeze Flow Shaders from the list and click Apply. You'll see the cinematic effects load immediately in your world.
My FPS dropped a lot after enabling the shader. What do I do?
Go to Shader Options (the button next to Shaders in Video Settings) and lower the quality preset from High to Medium or Low. You can also disable specific features like volumetric lighting or ambient occlusion to regain frames.
Why do my torches and lanterns look weird or too bright?
This is usually caused by conflicting resource packs or incompatible mods that change light values. Try disabling resource packs temporarily, or adjust the Colored Lighting intensity in Shader Options to find a balance you prefer.
Can I use this shader with mods that add new blocks?
Yes, Breeze Flow Shaders works with most block-adding mods, but custom blocks may not receive colored lighting unless the mod is specifically designed to support shaders. Vanilla and popular mods like Create usually work fine.
How do I take good cinematic screenshots with this shader?
Use the shader's depth of field and motion blur settings in Shader Options to add movie-like focus effects, then position your camera in interesting angles. Lower your brightness slightly and frame light sources like torches to enhance the cinematic mood.
Does this shader work in multiplayer or just single-player?
Breeze Flow Shaders works in both single-player and multiplayer worlds. All players see the same shader effects on their own computers, so it won't affect other players' games.
Why are my shadows looking blocky or disappearing?
Increase the shadow distance and quality in Shader Options—lower settings can make shadows flicker or vanish. If it still happens, check that your render distance isn't set too high, which can strain shadow rendering.
Can I customize individual shader features or do I have to use presets?
You can customize individual features like colored lighting intensity, bloom strength, and shadow quality through Shader Options. The quality presets are just quick starting points—feel free to mix and match settings to your preference.
Is this shader compatible with OptiFine or Sodium?
Breeze Flow Shaders is designed for vanilla Minecraft and works best without OptiFine. If you use Sodium for performance, check the mod's documentation for compatibility notes, as some shader features may not work as intended.
Why do transparent blocks like glass or water look strange?
This is often caused by shader settings interacting with transparency effects. Try adjusting the refraction or transparency settings in Shader Options, or temporarily disable volumetric effects to see if that resolves the issue.