Understand How the Data Pack Works

Particle Detection and Spawning

Waterfall Particles operates on a simple system: it scans a 20-block radius around your position and identifies flowing water. Every half second, it spawns mist particles at the water surface. This radius moves with you, so effects appear dynamically as you explore.

Why It Doesn't Alter Terrain

The data pack only adds visual effects—it doesn't modify blocks, water flow, or world generation. All changes are purely cosmetic particles that disappear naturally. Your world terrain remains completely unchanged.

Performance Management

The built-in timer prevents excessive particle spawning by controlling how often effects trigger. This keeps the mod lightweight in singleplayer and prevents server lag in multiplayer. The gamerule adjustment supports the data pack's command complexity without performance loss.