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Distant Horizons Plugin Wiki & Guide

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Server plugin that extends render distance and adds distant terrain rendering for improved far-view visibility.

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Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

Grant players access to Distant Horizons commandsPermission overview The Distant Horizons Plugin uses two main permissions to control who can run administrative…Optimize server performance with LOD chunk synchronizationHow LOD synchronization improves performance The Distant Horizons Plugin synchronizes LOD (Level of Detail) chunks…Pre-generate LOD chunks for your worldWhy pre-generate? Pre-generating LOD chunks ensures smooth performance across your entire world from day one. Without…Reload the plugin configuration without restartingWhen to reload After editing the Distant Horizons Plugin configuration file, you need to reload it for changes to…

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between this plugin and just using Distant Horizons mod alone?
The plugin synchronizes LOD data between the server and players, reducing the rendering load on individual clients and improving overall multiplayer performance. Without the plugin, each player generates their own LOD data independently, which can cause inconsistencies and higher CPU usage.
Do my players need to install anything to see LODs?
Yes, players must have the Distant Horizons mod installed on their client. The plugin only works on the server side to optimize and synchronize the LOD data; clients still need the mod to render the distant chunks.
How do I pre-generate LOD chunks for my world?
Use the command `/dhs pregen ` to start background generation, or run `/dhs pregen` without parameters to use your current world and world border settings. The generation happens in the background and won't block server operations.

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