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Flat Lighting Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
Does flat lighting work with shaders?
Flat Lighting Mod is designed for players using vanilla rendering without shaders. If you have shaders enabled, the mod's effect may be overridden or produce unexpected results, so it's best used with shaders disabled.
Will flat lighting affect my FPS?
Flat Lighting Mod has minimal performance impact since it only modifies how existing lighting is rendered rather than adding new calculations. You should see no noticeable FPS change in most cases.
Does this mod work with resource packs?
Yes, Flat Lighting Mod works alongside resource packs. The mod removes shading from block faces, so your resource pack's textures will display without the default side-darkening effect.
Can I use flat lighting in multiplayer?
Flat Lighting Mod is client-side only, so you can use it on multiplayer servers without needing the server to have it installed. Other players won't see the flat lighting effect on their end.
Does flat lighting affect all blocks or just certain ones?
Flat Lighting Mod removes shading from the side faces of all block models in the game, including custom blocks added by other mods if they use standard rendering.
How do I turn flat lighting on and off?
Refer to the guide 'Enabling and Disabling Flat Lighting in Your World' for step-by-step instructions on toggling the mod's effect within your game settings.
Will my world look weird if I disable flat lighting later?
No, disabling Flat Lighting Mod simply restores Minecraft's default shading. Your world data is unchanged, and you can toggle between flat and default lighting anytime without issues.
Does flat lighting work with Optifine?
Compatibility depends on how Optifine modifies rendering in your setup. Test both mods together in a test world; if you experience visual glitches, refer to 'Troubleshooting Flat Lighting Visual Issues' for solutions.
Is flat lighting better for building or just aesthetics?
Flat lighting is primarily an aesthetic preference, but many builders find it helpful because it removes shading that can obscure color details and makes it easier to see how blocks actually look in your builds. See 'Building with Flat Lighting for Better Aesthetic Control' for building tips.
Why do some blocks still look shaded with flat lighting on?
Flat Lighting Mod removes directional shading from side faces, but blocks may still appear to have depth due to their texture details or top/bottom face shading. If you see unexpected shading, check 'Troubleshooting Flat Lighting Visual Issues' for common causes.