How do I turn on Hallecu Shaders?
Open Options, then Video Settings, then Shader Packs, and select Hallecu Shaders from the list. That menu only exists if you are running a shader loader such as OptiFine or Iris. Once the pack is selected, return to your world and the colors and scenery should change right away.
I selected Hallecu but my world still looks normal, what's wrong?
Shaders may be switched off entirely, or another pack may still be selected, so reopen the Shader Packs menu and confirm Hallecu is highlighted as active. If you have no Shader Packs menu at all, your game is not running a shader loader, and the pack cannot work without one.
Is everything supposed to look this weird and colorful?
Yes. Hallecu is deliberately surreal: it uses unusual color palettes, warped scenery and a quirky, dreamlike style instead of realistic lighting. If you expected a realistic shader, this pack is meant to do the opposite.
Why are the blocks and water moving or wobbling?
The wavy, distorted look on blocks and water surfaces is one of the pack's intended effects, not a glitch. If you want it gentler, look in the pack's settings from the Shader Packs menu. If those settings don't change it, the quickest fix is to toggle shaders off while you do precise tasks.
The wavy effect makes me dizzy, what can I do?
Bind the shader toggle key in your loader's control settings so you can switch Hallecu off instantly when you need a break. Turn it back on when you want to enjoy the visuals. Taking regular breaks from the distortion also helps.
Will Hallecu Shaders lag my game?
It is designed to run smoothly on standard shader-compatible setups. If your frame rate drops, lowering your render distance and closing background programs are the easiest improvements. Any shader pack still costs more performance than playing with shaders off.
Can I actually play survival with Hallecu on? I keep losing track of mobs and ores.
You can, but the unusual colors make some blocks and mobs harder to recognize than usual. Raise your brightness and rely on mob sounds, especially at night. Toggle shaders off briefly when you are hunting for specific ores or fighting in caves.
Does Hallecu change the night sky too?
Yes. The pack applies its own strange color palettes and lighting tones to both daytime and night skies. Nights won't look like vanilla, so watch the sky across a full day cycle to see every variation.
Does everyone on my server need Hallecu Shaders?
No. Shader packs are purely client-side visuals, so only the players who install and enable Hallecu will see its effects. The server needs nothing, and other players will see the world normally unless they enable it themselves.
How do I take good screenshots with Hallecu?
Press F1 to hide the HUD and F2 to save a screenshot. Try scenes with water and wide landscapes, where the color shifts and wavy distortion stand out most. Shoot at different times of day, since the sky and lighting tones change a lot between day and night.