Deprivation Shaders FAQ

Open your Video Settings in-game, navigate to Shaders, and select Deprivation Shaders from the list. The shader will apply immediately to your world.

Deprivation Shaders intentionally darkens environments for atmosphere. Adjust the Shader Intensity setting in the shader options menu to brighten dark areas while preserving the retro aesthetic.

Yes, it works with most mods, but avoid stacking multiple shader packs or heavy lighting mods that conflict with shadow rendering. Resource packs and block mods are generally compatible.

Water reflections are enabled by default in Deprivation Shaders. If you don't see them, check that reflection settings aren't disabled in your shader options, and ensure your render distance is set to at least medium.

Deprivation Shaders is optimized for low and medium hardware, but performance depends on your specific system specs and render distance. If you experience lag, reduce render distance or lower the shader intensity setting.

This is part of the retro aesthetic—Deprivation Shaders intentionally uses stylized shadow rendering inspired by classic video games. If shadows seem broken, try toggling shadow settings off and back on in the shader menu.

Yes, shaders are client-side only, so you can use Deprivation Shaders on any multiplayer server without affecting other players.

Look for bloom, saturation, or vintage effect sliders in the shader settings menu to enhance the camcorder look. Increasing bloom on glowing blocks will strengthen the vintage glow effect.

Most Deprivation Shaders versions include toggles in the shader options menu for bloom, reflections, and shadow intensity. Access these through Video Settings > Shaders > Shader Options.

Water reflections are visually intensive; if reflections cause lag, disable or reduce reflection quality in the shader settings, or lower your render distance.