Macaw’s Paintings Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I get the new Macaw's paintings in my world?
Craft a painting exactly as you normally would and place it on a wall; the mod's designs are added to the same pool as the vanilla paintings, so you just cycle through them with the painting item until you land on one you like.
Why do I only see vanilla paintings when I place one?
The new paintings share the vanilla pool rather than replacing it, so you may need to place and re-place the painting several times to cycle through to a Macaw's design. Keep right-clicking to cycle until one of the new artworks appears.
How do I cycle to a different painting without breaking it?
Right-click the placed painting with a painting item in hand to cycle to the next design in the pool, which lets you browse both vanilla and Macaw's options in place.
How many paintings does the mod add?
The mod currently adds 40 paintings in a range of sizes, all in a pixel art style meant to match the game's look.
What sizes do the new paintings come in?
The paintings come in a variety of sizes, so you can pick one that fits a small wall accent or a large feature wall. If a design won't fit the space you have, cycle to a smaller one.
Can I pick a specific Macaw's painting, or is it random?
Placement cycles through the pool rather than letting you pick a specific artwork directly, so you get a given design by cycling until it appears. If you need an exact painting for a build, keep cycling and note which designs you pass.
Do Macaw's paintings replace the vanilla paintings?
No, they don't replace anything. The standard paintings remain in the pool and the new ones are simply added alongside them.
Will Macaw's Paintings work with other mods or on a server?
It's a lightweight decoration mod that adds paintings to the existing pool, so it generally plays fine alongside other mods and on servers. Everyone connecting to a server needs the mod installed for the new paintings to show up correctly.
Does adding all these paintings hurt performance?
Paintings are simple static textures, so the impact is minimal compared to mods that add entities or complex blocks. If you notice issues, it's more likely from other mods than from the paintings themselves.
Why won't my painting fit on the wall I built?
Paintings need a flat wall area large enough for the design's dimensions, so a painting that's too big for the space won't place. Build a larger flat wall or cycle to a smaller painting that fits.