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Luminous Depth Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I turn on the brightness boost?
Press H during gameplay to toggle the brightness adjustment on and off, or use the command /halfbright toggle. You can also enable it permanently with /halfbright enable.
What's the difference between this mod and just turning up gamma?
Luminous Depth Mod remaps the lightmap on your CPU to brighten dark areas while keeping light sources like torches distinct and visible, whereas high gamma washes out colors and makes everything look flat. This mod preserves natural lighting curves and prevents the yellow color distortions that come with gamma adjustments.
Can I adjust the brightness level while exploring?
Yes, press the Up Arrow key to increase the minimum brightness level or Down Arrow to decrease it during gameplay. You can also use /halfbright level to set a specific brightness value between 0.0 and 15.0 in 0.5 increments.
Does this mod work with Sodium?
Yes, the mod works directly alongside Sodium video options. You can also adjust the brightness value using the on-screen slider in the Sodium video settings menu for more precise control.
Will torches and lanterns still look bright if I increase the minimum light level?
Yes, the mod keeps torches, lanterns, and other light blocks visible and distinct even when you boost dark areas, so light sources remain visually prominent in lit areas.
What happens if I set the minimum light level too high?
Setting it too high will make caves and night environments look unnaturally bright and remove the contrast that makes lighting feel realistic. Start with a lower value and increase it gradually until you find a balance between visibility and atmosphere.
Does this mod affect performance?
The mod remaps the lightmap on the CPU before sending data to your graphics card, which has minimal performance impact. It's designed to work efficiently with both vanilla rendering and Sodium.
Can I use this mod on multiplayer servers?
This is a client-side mod that only affects your own brightness perception, so it works on any server without requiring server-side installation or permission.
What's the lowest brightness level I can set?
You can set the minimum light level as low as 0.0, which disables the brightness boost entirely and shows the game's natural darkness.
How do I know what brightness level works best for me?
Use the Up and Down Arrow keys to test different levels while exploring caves or playing at night, and refer to the Sodium settings slider or the village night screenshots in the mod guide to compare how different values look.