How do I turn on NMS Normal Map Shaders in game?
Open your Video Settings, go to your Shaders menu, and select NMS Normal Map Shaders from the list. If you do not have a Shaders button in your video settings, make sure you are launching the game with a shader loader like Iris or OptiFine active.
Why is everything in my world bright pink, blue, and green?
That is the intended effect of the shader pack. It replaces standard textures and lighting with a technical normal map view, painting every surface a specific color based on the direction and angle it is facing.
How can I quickly switch back to normal Minecraft graphics?
You can turn the normal map view off at any time by going back into your Shaders menu and selecting Off or Internal. If your shader loader supports keybinds, you can bind the Toggle Shaders hotkey in your controls menu to switch the view instantly while playing.
Will this shader pack lag my old laptop?
No, NMS Normal Map Shaders is very lightweight and runs fast on older computers and low-end PCs. Because it skips heavy shadows, reflections, and complex lighting calculations, it performs much better than realistic shader packs.
Does the shader change the colors of mobs and items too?
Yes, the normal map view applies to blocks, mobs, and items alike. Moving entities will shift colors dynamically as their limbs rotate and face different angles.
How do I tell different blocks apart when everything has the same colors?
Since original block textures are hidden, you have to navigate by reading block shapes and surface angles. Flat floors, vertical walls, and sloped stairs will each display distinct solid colors based on the direction their faces point, letting you see outlines and depth.
Can I use NMS Normal Map Shaders on multiplayer servers?
Yes, this is a purely visual client-side shader pack, so it works on multiplayer servers without the server needing it installed. Keep in mind that because block textures are hidden by angle colors, games that rely on reading colored wool or ores will be much harder to play.
Why do resource packs look weird or not show up with this shader on?
Because the shader overrides normal block colors to display surface directions, standard color changes from resource packs will not be visible. However, resource packs that use custom 3D block models or normal map textures will change the surface angles and show up in the color view.
How do I take clean normal map screenshots of my builds?
Press F1 to hide your HUD and held item so only the colored geometry of your world is visible, then press F2 to capture the screenshot. Looking at your build from a diagonal angle usually produces the widest variety of surface colors.
Why isn't it dark inside caves or at night?
A technical normal map display shows surface directions rather than light levels, meaning blocks stay brightly colored regardless of time of day or torchlight. Pay extra attention in caves and at night, as hostile mobs can still spawn on surfaces that look bright on your screen.