Glowing Ores and Blocks Resource Pack FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
Why aren't my ores glowing even though I installed the pack?
You need either OptiFine or the Continuity mod enabled to render emissive textures—the resource pack alone cannot display the glow effect. Make sure your chosen mod is installed and active, then restart your game.
Does this pack work with other resource packs?
Yes, but you should load Glowing Ores and Blocks either above or below other packs in your resource pack list depending on which textures you want to prioritize. If you want the glow effects to show, place this pack higher in the load order than packs that modify ore textures.
Can I use this on a multiplayer server?
Yes, this is a client-side resource pack, so it only affects what you see and doesn't require server installation. Other players won't see the glowing effects unless they also install the pack.
Do the glowing blocks give off actual light that affects gameplay?
No, the glow is purely visual and doesn't emit light that spreads to surrounding blocks or affects mob spawning. It's a cosmetic enhancement to help you spot ores more easily.
Which blocks have emissive textures in this pack?
The pack adds glow effects to over one hundred blocks including all ore variants, mineral blocks, and select decorative blocks, but the exact list depends on your pack version. Check the pack's description or screenshots to see which blocks are included.
Will this pack slow down my game?
The performance impact is minimal since emissive textures are handled efficiently by OptiFine and Continuity. If you experience lag, try adjusting your mod's emissive intensity settings or lowering your render distance.
Does this work with Sodium or other performance mods?
This pack requires OptiFine or Continuity to display emissive effects, and Sodium is not compatible with OptiFine. You can use Continuity with Sodium if you want both performance optimization and glowing textures.
Can I see glowing ores in the Nether and End?
Yes, the pack applies emissive textures to ores and blocks in all dimensions, including ancient debris in the Nether and ores in custom dimensions.
How do I turn off the glow effect for specific blocks?
You cannot selectively disable individual blocks within the resource pack itself, but you can adjust the overall emissive brightness in your OptiFine or Continuity settings to reduce visibility.
Does this pack work with cave generation mods?
Yes, the pack works with any cave generation mod since it only changes block textures and doesn't affect world generation. The glowing ores will appear in any caves, whether vanilla or custom-generated.