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Tower Shaders FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I turn on Tower Shaders after installing it?
Open your Video Settings, go to Shaders, and select Tower from the list. The shader will apply immediately to your world.
Why does my world look too dark at night?
Check the guide 'Adjust Night Vision and Dark Area Brightness' — you can increase ambient light in shader settings to make nighttime more playable while keeping atmosphere.
Can I use Tower Shaders with other mods?
Tower works with most mods, but mods that heavily modify lighting or add custom blocks may cause visual conflicts; test in your world to confirm compatibility.
My game is lagging when I look at water. How do I fix it?
See 'Reduce Lag from Water Reflections and Wave Animations' — you can disable or lower water wave quality in shader options to improve performance.
Why can't I see torchlight inside my house?
Indoor torch lighting is subtle by design; refer to 'Make Torch and Lantern Light More Visible Indoors' to adjust how much light sources illuminate enclosed spaces.
Do tree shadows work underground or in caves?
Tree shadows only appear where sunlight reaches the surface, so underground areas won't show shadow patterns — this is intentional to keep caves dark and atmospheric.
Can I disable plant waving without turning off the entire shader?
Yes, most shader settings include a foliage animation toggle; check your shader options menu to disable wind effects on grass and leaves independently.
What's the best way to see shadow detail from trees?
Shadows are most visible on open ground during daytime; check 'Enhance Shadow Detail from Trees and Foliage' for tips on adjusting shadow sharpness and contrast.
Does Tower Shaders work on servers or only single-player?
Shaders only affect your client-side rendering, so they work on servers — other players won't see your shader effects, and the server won't be impacted.
Why do my colors look washed out or too saturated?
Tower's color grading is intentionally vibrant; if it doesn't match your preference, look for saturation or brightness sliders in the shader settings menu to adjust to your taste.