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Lighty Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I turn on the light overlay in Lighty Mod?
Press F8 to quickly toggle the overlay on and off. If nothing appears, open the settings with F7 and make sure the overlay is enabled there.
How do I open the Lighty Mod settings menu?
Press F7 while in-game to open the settings mode. From there you can change brightness, display distance, and the display style.
What is carpet mode in Lighty Mod?
Carpet mode is the mod's default display style: instead of crosses or numbers, it renders a transparent carpet-like block on the ground that shows the light level. It's meant to be less visually intrusive than the classic overlay.
How do I switch between carpet mode and number or cross mode?
Open the settings menu with F7 and change the display style option to your preferred mode. The change applies immediately, so you can compare styles while standing in the same spot.
How do I use Lighty Mod to mob-proof my base?
Walk through the area with the overlay on and look for spots where the light level is low enough for hostile mobs to spawn. Place torches or other light sources until those spots are lit above the spawn threshold.
Why can't I see the light overlay even though the mod is installed?
The overlay is toggled with F8, so it may simply be off. Also check that the display distance in the F7 settings isn't set too low, and that another mod isn't already providing a light overlay that conflicts with it.
How do I change the brightness of the Lighty Mod overlay?
Open the settings with F7 and adjust the brightness option. This affects how visible the overlay markers are, not the actual in-game light level.
How do I reduce the render distance of the light overlay for better performance?
In the F7 settings, lower the display distance so the overlay only renders on nearby blocks. This cuts down on the number of markers drawn each frame and helps on lower-end systems.
Does Lighty Mod work with other light overlay or minimap mods?
It can run alongside them, but two overlays showing light levels at once will look cluttered and may fight over the same keybinds. If F7 or F8 stops working, check for keybind conflicts in your controls settings.
Does Lighty Mod cause lag or lower my FPS?
The overlay adds extra rendering work, so a large display distance on a big area can cost frames. Lowering the display distance in the F7 settings is the main fix if you notice a drop.