Set Up Media Playback Without Lag

Optimizing Asynchronous Playback

WaterMedia Mod is designed to keep all media operations off your main game thread, preventing stuttering and freezes. Here's how to maintain smooth performance.

Best Practices

1. Use compatible mods — Only use media screens from mods that properly integrate with WaterMedia's PlayerAPI

2. Verify VLC installation — On Windows, VLC binaries are included. Mac and Linux users must install VLC separately through their system package manager

3. Limit simultaneous streams — Playing many videos at once increases CPU load. Stick to one or two active screens

4. Monitor your connection — Streaming quality depends on bandwidth. Slow internet may cause buffering

5. Check mod compatibility — Ensure your dependent mods (VideoPlayer, WaterFrames, etc.) are updated to support WaterMedia's latest API

Troubleshooting Performance

If you experience lag, reduce video resolution in your dependent mod's settings, close other bandwidth-heavy applications, or disable hardware acceleration if available. The mod's async design means performance issues usually stem from system resources or network speed, not the mod itself.