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Design Underwater Areas with Soft Block Transitions

Blending Underwater Blocks

Matcha Block Overlays softens the edges where sand, gravel, and dirt meet water. This creates natural-looking riverbeds and ocean floors instead of sharp, blocky transitions.

Building Underwater Terrain

1. Lay down your base layer (sand or gravel)

2. Place dirt or stone blocks nearby for variation

3. Let water flow around them naturally

4. The overlay automatically blends edges where water touches different blocks

No special placement is needed—the pack handles the visual softening automatically.

Creating Riverbanks

For rivers and streams:

  • Use sand or gravel for the riverbed
  • Place dirt or grass on the banks
  • The overlays create a gradual visual transition from water to land

This makes rivers look eroded and natural rather than artificially carved.

Underwater Caves and Structures

When building submerged caves or ruins, combine mossy stone, regular stone, and sand. The overlays blend all these materials together, creating depth and visual interest in underwater spaces without harsh block boundaries.