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Latitude Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I set up the planet size when creating a new world?
When creating a new world, the Latitude Mod settings will appear in the world customization menu. Select your desired planet size from the available options—smaller planets compress all climate zones into a shorter distance, while larger planets spread them out across a vast area. Your choice affects how far you need to travel to experience different biomes and weather.
Where should I build my base if I want a specific biome?
Check the guides on Finding the Best Biome for Your Base, which explains how climate zones are arranged from the equator outward. Hot biomes like jungles spawn near the center of the map, temperate forests in the middle bands, and frozen biomes toward the edges. Use a map mod or simply travel north or south to scout the biome layout before committing to a base location.
Why am I seeing a hot desert next to a snowy forest?
This shouldn't happen with Latitude Mod enabled—the mod is designed to blend biomes gradually across climate zones. If you're seeing abrupt transitions, verify the mod is properly installed and enabled in your world settings, and check that no conflicting mods are overriding biome placement.
What happens if I try to walk past the edge of the map?
Dangerous weather spawns at the map edges to prevent you from walking off the world. Refer to Preparing for Dangerous Weather at Map Edges for strategies on how to survive or navigate these hazardous conditions if you need to venture that far.
Do mountains spawn differently with this mod?
Yes—mountains now have realistic tree lines and snow caps that shift based on your latitude. A mountain near the equator will be forested at the base and bare at the peak, while a mountain near the poles will be snow-capped much lower down.
Can I use Latitude Mod with Biomes O' Plenty or other biome packs?
Yes, Latitude Mod is designed to work alongside biome packs like Biomes O' Plenty. The mod controls where biomes spawn based on climate zones, so custom biomes will still respect the latitude system and blend naturally between zones.
How do I know what climate zone I'm in?
The biome you're standing in indicates your climate zone—check your F3 debug screen or use a map mod to see your exact location and biome name. As you travel north or south, you'll notice the weather, vegetation, and terrain gradually shift to reflect your new latitude.
Will this mod cause lag or performance issues?
Latitude Mod modifies world generation rather than adding many new blocks or entities, so it generally has minimal performance impact. If you experience issues, try reducing your render distance or checking for conflicts with other world-generation mods.
Can I change the planet size after I've already created a world?
Planet size is set when you create the world and cannot be changed afterward without regenerating the world. Plan your planet size carefully before starting, or create a new world if you want a different scale.
How gradual is the weather change as I travel between zones?
The transition is smooth and gradual rather than sudden—you won't step from a desert into a tundra. Refer to Navigating Between Climate Zones for details on what to expect as you move across the map and how to prepare for shifting conditions.