Optimize Server Performance While Maintaining Visibility

Balancing Render Distance and Server Load

The View Distance Fix Mod helps you run a server with lower render distance without sacrificing visibility quality. This is a practical way to reduce server strain while keeping the game looking good.

Strategy

1. Start with a lower server render distance than you'd normally want (this reduces server CPU and network usage)

2. Install the View Distance Fix Mod on your server

3. Advise players to set their client render distance higher than the server's setting

4. The mod will remove fog, making the limited render distance feel less claustrophobic

5. Monitor server performance and adjust the server render distance up or down based on your hardware

Expected Results

With this setup, players experience clearer visibility within the server's render distance limit without fog obscuring their view. The trade-off is that they still can't see beyond the server's hard limit—but the view within that limit is much clearer. This approach works well for servers with many players or limited resources, allowing you to maintain playability without investing in higher-end hardware.