Optimize Disk Space by Understanding Compression Levels

How Linear Reader Saves Space

Linear Reader Mod uses a two-tier compression strategy: fast compression during gameplay keeps the game smooth, while deeper compression during idle time maximizes storage savings.

Compression Strategy Explained

During Active Gameplay:

• The mod applies fast Zstd compression to newly saved chunks.
• This level prioritizes speed to avoid lag spikes when players build, explore, or cause chunk updates.
• Your world remains playable without noticeable performance impact.

During Server Idle Time:

• When the server is inactive or players are offline, the mod automatically recompresses region files with deeper compression.
• This aggressive recompression significantly reduces file sizes without affecting gameplay.
• The process runs in the background and doesn't interfere with active sessions.

Maximizing Savings

• Keep your server running during off-hours to allow idle recompression to complete.
• Monitor disk usage over time using /linearreader health to see compression gains accumulate.
• Combine with chunk pruning to remove empty or unused chunks and further reduce world size.

This dual-compression approach balances performance and storage efficiency automatically.