Fancy Nature offers three density variations for leaf models: Dense, Patchy, and Thin. Picking the right one changes how full your forests look and how much geometry your computer has to draw.
What each variant is good for
- Dense: the fullest canopies. Choose this for screenshots, builds next to big trees, or if you want forests to feel lush and closed-in.
- Patchy: a middle ground. The leaves are still clearly 3D but less uniform, so tree crowns look more natural and uneven.
- Thin: the lightest option. You can see more through the canopy, which helps when exploring, and it also suits lower-end machines.
Switching between variants
1. Open Options → Resource Packs.
2. Look at how the density variants are provided in your copy of the pack. They may appear as separate entries in the pack list or as options packaged with the pack.
3. Select the variant you want and move it to the Selected side. If you have more than one variant selected, only the topmost one is used for leaves. Keep just the one you want active.
4. Click Done and let the resources reload.
5. Visit the same forest after each switch to compare. A dark oak or jungle area shows the difference best because the canopy is so thick.