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Vice Wave Shaders FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I enable Vice Wave Shaders after installing it?
Launch Minecraft, go to Options > Video Settings > Shaders, then select Vice Wave from the shader pack list and apply it. You'll see the tropical color shift take effect immediately in your world.
Why does my world look washed out or too bright?
Vice Wave intentionally brightens daylight with warm tones—this is the intended aesthetic. If it's too intense, check the mod's color intensity settings in your shader options menu to dial back the saturation or brightness to your preference.
Can I use Vice Wave with other shader packs at the same time?
No, only one shader pack can be active at a time in Minecraft. You'll need to switch between Vice Wave and other shaders through the Video Settings menu.
Does Vice Wave work with Optifine and Sodium?
Vice Wave is compatible with Optifine. Compatibility with Sodium depends on your mod loader version—check the mod's documentation or community forums for your specific setup, as Sodium support varies.
My FPS dropped significantly after installing Vice Wave. What can I do?
Vice Wave adds lighting and water reflection calculations that demand more GPU power. Lower your render distance, disable advanced water reflections in the shader settings, or reduce other video settings like shadow quality to improve performance.
Why don't the neon colors show up at night?
Vice Wave's neon tones are most visible during sunset and sunrise—nighttime is intentionally darker to maintain vanilla Minecraft's night cycle. If you want brighter nights, adjust the ambient light slider in the shader's configuration options.
How do I take good screenshots with Vice Wave?
Shoot during golden hour (sunrise/sunset) when the pink, orange, and purple hues are strongest, position water in your frame to showcase reflections, and use high render distance to capture the full atmospheric effect. Disable the HUD with F1 for cleaner shots.
Does Vice Wave change mob or player colors?
No, Vice Wave only modifies sky, sunlight, water, and ambient lighting—mobs and players retain their vanilla appearance but are lit by the warmer, tropical color palette.
Can I adjust which colors Vice Wave applies to my world?
Yes, most shader packs including Vice Wave offer configuration options accessible through the shader settings menu where you can tweak color intensity, saturation, and specific hue values to match your playstyle.
Will Vice Wave work in the Nether or End?
Vice Wave affects all dimensions by applying its lighting and color adjustments globally, so you'll see the tropical aesthetic in the Nether and End as well, though the effect is most striking in the Overworld.