How do I turn on Crying Obsidian Shaders?
Open Options, then Video Settings, then Shader Packs, and select Crying Obsidian Shaders from the list. It is a shader pack, so this menu only appears if a shader loader is installed. Once you apply it, the world should immediately take on darker, moodier lighting.
Crying Obsidian Shaders isn't showing in my shader list, what's wrong?
Make sure the pack file sits in your shaderpacks folder, which you can open from the Shader Packs menu, and leave it zipped instead of extracting it. If the list or the menu itself is missing, your shader loader is not installed or not loading.
How can I tell if the shader is actually running?
Compare the world with shaders off and on, ideally at night or in a cave. With the pack active, lighting and shadows look noticeably darker and more eerie. If nothing changes, the pack did not load, and your shader loader's settings or log may show an error.
Is Crying Obsidian Shaders different from Obsidian Shaders?
Yes. It is a fork that keeps Obsidian Shaders' core base but restyles the lighting and shadows into a spooky, dark fantasy look. Choose this one if you want a mysterious, eerie atmosphere rather than the original pack's style.
Do I need to install it on my server for multiplayer?
No. Shader packs are purely client-side visuals, so only the player who wants the look needs it. Other players and the server are unaffected, and you can use it on any server that lets you use a shader loader.
Everything is way too dark, can I still see at night?
Dark nights and caves are intentional in this pack, but you can raise your in-game Brightness setting or place more light sources like torches and lanterns. If your shader loader offers settings for the pack, check them for lighting adjustments.
What kind of builds look best with this shader?
It suits fantasy and spooky builds: castles, ruins, graveyards, witch huts, and anything meant to be explored at night. Dark stone, obsidian and crying obsidian, and carefully placed light sources stand out well against its moody shadows.
My FPS dropped a lot after turning it on, how do I fix it?
Lower your render distance first, since shaders get much more expensive as you see farther. Then reduce any quality or shadow options your shader loader exposes for the pack. Closing background programs and updating your graphics drivers can also help.
Can I use Crying Obsidian Shaders with a resource pack?
Yes. Shaders change lighting and shadows, while resource packs change textures, so the two generally work together. Darker, fantasy-themed texture packs tend to complement its eerie style.
How do I switch back to normal Minecraft lighting?
Go back to Video Settings, then Shader Packs, and choose the option to turn shaders off. Your world returns to vanilla lighting with no changes to your blocks or save.