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MiniatureXL Shaders FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I turn on MiniatureXL Shaders after installing it?
Open your shader settings menu in-game, navigate to the shader pack selection screen, and choose MiniatureXL Shaders from the list. The shader will activate immediately and you'll see the colored lighting and bloom effects take effect.
Why do my emissive blocks not look glowing?
Make sure you're using texture packs that include emissive texture definitions, as MiniatureXL Shaders requires compatible textures to display the glow effect. Check your shader settings to confirm emissive block glow is enabled in the options menu.
Can I use MiniatureXL Shaders with Voxy at the same time?
Yes, MiniatureXL Shaders is designed to work alongside Voxy without conflicts. Both mods can run together to enhance your rendering without compatibility issues.
My FPS dropped after installing the shader. How do I fix it?
Try disabling sunrays or reducing colored lighting intensity through the shader settings menu, as these are the most performance-intensive features. You can also lower your render distance or disable foliage movement to regain performance on low-end systems.
What's the difference between bloom and emissive glow in this shader?
Bloom creates a soft glow effect around bright light sources and the sky, while emissive glow makes specific blocks and items shine with their own light. Both effects work together but can be adjusted independently in the settings.
Do sunrays work underground or only on the surface?
Sunrays primarily appear above ground where sunlight can shine through trees and landscapes. Underground, you'll see the colored lighting from other light sources instead.
Can I disable just the foliage movement without turning off other effects?
Yes, foliage movement can be toggled independently in the shader settings menu without affecting colored lighting, bloom, or sunrays.
Why do water reflections look subtle or barely visible?
MiniatureXL Shaders intentionally uses subtle water reflections to maintain the vanilla aesthetic and keep performance high. This is by design and cannot be made more dramatic without switching to a different shader pack.
Does this shader work on servers or only single-player?
Shaders only affect your client-side rendering, so they work in both single-player and multiplayer servers without any issues or modifications needed.
How do I make colored lighting less intense if it's too bright?
Open the shader settings menu and look for the colored lighting intensity or saturation option, then adjust the slider to your preference. Lower values will make the colored light effects more subtle.