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Localized Chat Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I turn on localized chat after installing the mod?
Localized Chat is enabled by default once installed. If it's not working, check your server configuration file to ensure the feature hasn't been disabled, or use the enable command detailed in your server setup guide.
What's the difference between my chat radius and render distance?
Chat radius controls how far away a player can be and still have their messages appear in your chat, while render distance controls how far you can see blocks. These are completely separate settings and don't affect each other.
Can I set different chat radius values for different players?
Chat radius is typically a server-wide setting that applies equally to all players. Individual player radius customization depends on your server configuration—check your mod settings file to see if per-player options are available.
Why am I still seeing messages from players who are too far away?
Check that localized chat is actually enabled on your server and that your configured radius isn't set too high. If you're seeing system messages or command output, those may bypass the radius filter—see the guide on commands and system messages for details.
Do commands and server announcements get filtered by chat radius?
By default, system messages and command output are not filtered by radius, so you'll see them regardless of distance. You can configure this behavior in your mod settings if you want these messages filtered too.
Does this mod work with other chat mods?
Compatibility depends on what the other mod does—mods that modify chat display may conflict. If you experience issues with multiple chat mods installed, try disabling them one at a time to identify the problem.
Will this mod cause lag or performance issues?
Localized Chat is lightweight and shouldn't noticeably impact performance, as it only filters existing chat messages rather than generating new data.
How do I change my chat radius if I think it's too small or too large?
Edit the configuration file for the mod (usually found in your server or client config folder) and adjust the radius value, then restart your server or client for changes to take effect.
Can I see messages from players in other dimensions?
Chat radius is based on distance in the world, so players in different dimensions are typically considered infinitely far away and their messages won't appear, even if they're close in coordinates.
What happens if I set the chat radius to zero?
Setting the radius to zero or very low values means only messages from players at or extremely close to your position will appear, which may make communication difficult—adjust to a reasonable distance for your server's needs.