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Salicylic Shaders FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I enable Salicylic Shaders after installing it?
Open your Video Settings in-game, navigate to Shaders, and select Salicylic Shaders from the list. The shaders will apply immediately to your world.
Why does my world look too dark or too bright with this shader?
Adjust the brightness and contrast settings in the shader options menu (accessed via Video Settings > Shaders > Shader Options). You can also modify exposure and gamma values to match your monitor and lighting preference.
Can I use Salicylic Shaders with other visual mods like Optifine or Sodium?
Salicylic Shaders is compatible with most optimization mods, but you should use either Optifine or Sodium (not both) as your rendering backend. Check the mod's documentation for your specific version to confirm compatibility.
My shadows look blocky or pixelated. How do I fix this?
Increase the shadow map resolution in the shader settings—higher values create smoother, more detailed shadows but require more GPU power. You can also enable shadow softness to blend shadow edges more naturally.
Why is my frame rate dropping when I use this shader?
Reduce shadow quality, disable advanced water reflections, or lower the render distance in the shader options. If performance is still poor, lower your Video Settings resolution or render scale.
How do I make water look more reflective and realistic?
Open the shader options and look for water reflection or water quality settings. Increasing these values will add more reflections and surface detail, though it uses more GPU resources.
Can I adjust how the sun and moon affect lighting in my world?
Yes—the shader options include controls for sun and moon brightness, shadow intensity, and how they interact with the environment. Experiment with these sliders to achieve your preferred lighting mood.
Why can't I see well when mining underground with this shader?
Enable the 'Maintain Visual Clarity' or 'Underground Brightness' option in shader settings, or increase your torch brightness. This shader prioritizes outdoor cinematic visuals, so underground areas may need manual adjustment.
Do I need to change my world settings or gamerules for this shader to work properly?
No—Salicylic Shaders works with default world settings. However, disabling smooth lighting in Video Settings may improve shadow appearance, and setting your render distance to at least 12 chunks shows off the atmospheric effects best.
How do I reset the shader to default settings if I messed up the options?
In the shader options menu, look for a 'Reset' or 'Load Defaults' button. If that's not available, delete the shader's config file from your `.minecraft/shaderpacks` folder and reload the shader.