Complementary Unbound HardRock TFC Shaders FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I enable the shader pack after installing it?
Open your Options menu in-game, go to Video Settings, then Shaders, and select Complementary Unbound HardRock TFC from the list. The shader will apply immediately to your world.
Why do my shadows look too hard or pixelated?
Open the shader options (usually by clicking the Settings button in the Shaders menu) and look for shadow quality or softness settings—increasing these values will make shadows smoother and more natural-looking, though it may impact performance.
Can I use this shader with other mods besides HardRock TerraFirmaCraft?
While the shader is optimized for HardRock TerraFirmaCraft, it can work with other mods, but lighting and colors may not match as well since they're tuned specifically for that mod's blocks and terrain.
My water looks too dark or murky—how do I fix it?
Access the shader settings and find the water transparency or water color options, then adjust them to make the water clearer; you may also need to tweak fog distance if underwater visibility is poor.
What should I do if the shader makes my game run slowly?
Lower shadow quality, reduce shadow distance, disable or lower ambient occlusion, and decrease water reflection quality in the shader options—start with one setting at a time to find the right balance for your hardware.
How do I make the lighting match nighttime or sunrise better?
Open shader options and look for time-of-day or ambient lighting settings, where you can adjust how bright or colored the light is during different times—experiment with these values until it matches your preference.
Is this shader compatible with Sodium or other performance mods?
Complementary Unbound works with Sodium and similar optimization mods, which can actually help improve performance; just make sure your mod loader and shader version are compatible with each other.
How do I reset the shader to default settings if I messed something up?
In the shader options menu, look for a Reset or Restore Defaults button, or delete the shader's config file from your game folder and restart—this will reload the original HardRock TFC settings.
Why do custom HardRock TerraFirmaCraft blocks look wrong or unlit?
The shader is designed to work with HardRock TerraFirmaCraft's blocks, but if you're seeing issues, try updating both the shader and the mod to their latest versions, as compatibility patches may have been released.
Can I adjust how bright or dim the overall world looks?
Yes—look for brightness, exposure, or ambient light settings in the shader options menu and adjust them to make the world brighter or darker depending on your preference and monitor.