Streams Reflowing Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
Do I need to do anything to make rivers generate in my world?
No, rivers generate automatically when you create a new world with the mod installed. If you're playing on an existing world, new chunks will have rivers, but old chunks won't update unless you regenerate them.
Why is water flowing in weird directions or not draining to the ocean?
Water needs a clear path downhill to flow properly—check that terrain actually slopes toward the ocean and isn't blocked by flat areas or terrain that's too steep. If rivers seem broken in specific biomes, you may have a compatibility issue with your terrain generator.
Can I use this mod with custom world generators like Terralith or Biomes O' Plenty?
Yes, the mod is designed to work with most terrain generators, but some may create terrain shapes that confuse water flow. Test your specific combination and check mod compatibility lists if water behaves oddly.
How do I change what blocks appear on river banks?
You can edit the mod's configuration files to customize which blocks spawn as riverbanks, banks, and bottoms—the wiki or config folder will show you the available options for different biome types.
Will this mod make my game lag?
The mod is optimized to avoid performance hits, and water effects like foam and particles are designed to render efficiently even from far away. If you experience lag, check that your terrain generator isn't creating extreme terrain shapes that stress the water physics.
Can boats actually travel upstream or do they always go downhill?
Players can paddle boats against the current and climb small waterfalls without sinking, but the water current will always push you downstream if you stop paddling.
Why do some lakes look shallow or different heights in different biomes?
The mod spawns lakes at varying elevations and makes dry biomes have shallow water instead of full-depth lakes, which is intentional for realistic terrain. This is part of the mod's design to match biome characteristics.
Do items and mobs flow down rivers with the current?
Yes, items, boats, and mobs are pushed by the water current toward the ocean, creating a natural downstream flow you can watch and use for transport.
What should I do if water isn't flowing at all in my world?
Make sure your terrain actually has elevation changes and slopes toward an ocean biome. If flat terrain has no downhill path, water won't flow—try exploring different areas or regenerating chunks in a new world to test.
Do waterfalls look different with this mod?
Yes, waterfalls now produce white mist and foam particles that scale based on fall height, and water maintains its speed when falling instead of creating flat pools below.