Atmospheric Radiance Overhaul Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
What does Atmospheric Radiance Overhaul actually do in the game?
It acts as a bridge between Iris Shaders and Protomanly's Weather mod so they can run together without visual bugs. It fixes rendering conflicts so that custom weather storms show up properly while you have a shader pack turned on.
Do I need to install this mod on my multiplayer server?
No, this mod runs strictly on the client side. You only need it in your own game files to see the visual fixes, and you can join multiplayer worlds without the server needing any setup for it.
Why are my custom storm clouds invisible or glitching out when I turn on shaders?
Without this compatibility mod active, Iris Shaders and Protomanly's Weather mod conflict when trying to render the sky. Make sure Atmospheric Radiance Overhaul is loaded in your mod list alongside both of those mods to stop the graphical glitches.
Does this mod add its own weather or storms by itself?
No, it only fixes rendering issues and does not add new weather mechanics on its own. You must have Protomanly's Weather mod installed to actually get the custom storms.
How do I turn on the fix after putting the mod in my game?
There are no extra commands or items required to activate the fix. Once you launch the game with Protomanly's Weather, Iris Shaders, and this mod, simply enable your shader pack as normal and the custom storms will render automatically.
Can I use this with OptiFine instead of Iris Shaders?
No, this mod is built specifically to connect Protomanly's Weather mod with Iris Shaders. It will not fix weather rendering conflicts if you are using a different shader loader.
When do I actually need to use Atmospheric Radiance Overhaul?
You only need it if you are using both Iris Shaders and Protomanly's Weather mod at the same time. If you play without shaders, or if you only use vanilla Minecraft weather, this mod is not necessary.
Will other players on a server see my shaders and fixed storms if only I have this mod?
No, because it is entirely client-side, it only affects how the game looks on your own screen. Other players will need to use Iris Shaders and this mod on their own clients if they want to see the fixed storm visuals too.
Why am I not seeing any dark storm clouds even with the mod installed?
Since this mod only fixes rendering conflicts, you still have to wait for a storm from Protomanly's Weather mod to naturally form in your world. Make sure your shader pack is toggled on in your video settings and that a custom weather event is actually happening.
Does this mod replace my shader pack?
No, it is not a shader pack itself. It simply allows your existing favorite shader packs to work alongside custom weather without breaking the sky rendering.