Hearthglow Cottagecore Cozy Shaders FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
Why does my world look too bright or washed out with this shader?
The shader's warm ambient lighting can overwhelm darker areas if your monitor brightness is already high. Try lowering your in-game brightness setting slightly, or adjust your monitor's contrast to find a balance that feels comfortable for your eyes.
Can I use this shader with other visual mods like Complementary or BSL?
No—you can only load one shader at a time. If you want to use Hearthglow Cottagecore Cozy, you'll need to disable any other shaders you have active in Iris or OptiFine.
The glow on my torches and lanterns looks too subtle. Can I make it stronger?
The glow intensity is baked into the shader itself, so you can't adjust it directly in-game. If the effect feels too faint, try placing light sources closer together or using brighter blocks like glowstone or shroomlights alongside your torches.
Does this shader work on servers or only single-player worlds?
Shaders are client-side only, so they work on any server you join—the visual changes only appear on your screen and don't affect other players or the server itself.
My FPS dropped a lot after installing this. How do I improve performance?
Shaders are GPU-intensive; try lowering your render distance, disabling advanced lighting options in your shader settings if available, or reducing your resolution. If performance is still poor, your graphics card may struggle with this particular shader.
Will this shader make caves and dark areas too hard to see in?
The warm ambient lighting does brighten interiors, but caves will still be darker than surface areas. Bring torches or other light sources when exploring underground, just as you normally would.
Can I use Hearthglow Cottagecore Cozy with resource packs?
Yes—shaders and resource packs work together. A cottagecore-themed resource pack will pair especially well with this shader to enhance the overall aesthetic.
Why do my screenshots look different from the preview images on the wiki?
Screenshot appearance depends on your monitor settings, in-game brightness, render distance, and whether you're using additional mods or resource packs. The preview images show ideal conditions; your setup may naturally look slightly different.
Does this shader change how mobs or animals look?
No—the shader only affects lighting, colors, and the sky. Mobs and animals retain their normal appearance; they'll just be lit by the warmer, softer light the shader creates.
Is this shader compatible with ray tracing or path tracing features?
No—Hearthglow Cottagecore Cozy is a traditional rasterization shader and does not support ray tracing or path tracing effects.