Story Mode Leaves Resource Pack FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
Do I need any other mods for Story Mode Leaves to work?
Story Mode Leaves works on its own, but you'll see the best results pairing it with Continuity or Sodium, which ensure the connected inner cube models display properly across adjacent leaf blocks.
Why aren't my leaf blocks showing the solid inner cubes?
Check that your resource pack is enabled and ranked above any conflicting texture packs in your pack list. If you're using Sodium, make sure you have Continuity installed alongside it to render the connected models.
Does this work with all tree types in the game?
Yes, Story Mode Leaves supports Oak, Birch, Spruce, Jungle, Acacia, Dark Oak, Mangrove, Cherry, and Azalea leaves, so every tree type gets the solid connected look.
Can I use this pack with other texture packs that change leaf colors?
Yes, Story Mode Leaves maintains compatibility with color-changing texture packs—place it below those packs in your resource pack list so the colors apply over the solid inner cube models.
How do the inner cubes connect between leaf blocks?
When leaf blocks sit adjacent to each other, their inner cubes automatically merge into a single solid mass, creating the thick, unified canopy look from Story Mode without any extra configuration needed.
Will this pack affect my game performance?
Story Mode Leaves has minimal performance impact since it only changes block models, not textures or rendering logic—performance depends more on your paired mods like Continuity or Sodium.
What's the difference between this and just using a regular texture pack?
Regular texture packs only change how leaf blocks look on the surface, while Story Mode Leaves actually adds an inner cube model that connects with adjacent leaves, creating genuine depth and solidity rather than a flat visual effect.
Do the connected leaves work on trees I've already built?
Yes, the pack applies to all existing leaf blocks in your world—just load your save and the solid connected models will appear immediately without needing to rebuild anything.
Can I use Story Mode Leaves on a multiplayer server?
Yes, it's a client-side resource pack, so you can install it locally without the server needing it—other players won't see your changes unless they install it too.
Why do some of my leaf blocks look disconnected or hollow?
This usually happens when leaf blocks are separated by air or non-leaf blocks; the inner cubes only connect when leaves are directly adjacent, so gaps in your canopy will show gaps in the solid interior.