Your Options Shall Be Respected Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I actually use this mod to set my default options?
Put your preferred options.txt (and any mod config files you want defaulted) into the mod's config folder, and the mod will copy them into place whenever the real file is missing. On the next launch, delete or rename your live options file to confirm the defaults get restored.
Where do I put my custom options files so the mod picks them up?
They go in the mod's own config directory, not the live game directory. The mod reads from there and copies the files to the correct locations (like the main game folder for options.txt, or each mod's config folder) at startup.
Does it overwrite my options every time I launch the game?
No. It only copies a default in when the target file is missing, so your in-game changes are kept as long as the file exists. If you want to force a reset, delete the live file and relaunch.
Why didn't my defaults apply after I changed them?
The most common cause is that the live options file still exists, so the mod has nothing to restore. Delete or rename the live file, then relaunch. Also make sure you edited the copy in the mod's config folder, not the live one.
Can it restore configs for other mods, not just options.txt?
Yes, it works for the main Minecraft options file and for other mods' config files. Place the config file you want defaulted in the mod's config folder, and it will be copied to that mod's config location if it's missing.
What happens if I delete a mod's config file by accident?
As long as you've stored a copy in this mod's config folder, it gets restored on the next launch. That's the main use case: recovering from deleted or reset configs without redoing your settings by hand.
Can I use this to give friends a consistent setup?
Yes. Package your options and config files with the mod's config folder so anyone using the same pack gets identical defaults on first launch. They can still change settings afterward, since the mod only fills in missing files.
Does this mod affect performance or cause lag?
It only runs file checks and copies at startup, so it has no ongoing impact during gameplay. Any startup delay is negligible since it's just comparing and copying small text files.
Is it compatible with other mods and modpacks?
It's designed to work alongside other mods by restoring their config files, so it generally plays fine in modpacks. Just be careful not to fight with mods that manage their own configs, and keep your default copies up to date with the versions you're running.
How do I reset my game to a known-good state without reinstalling?
Keep a known-good options.txt and config set in the mod's config folder, then delete the live files and relaunch. The mod copies your saved versions back, giving you a clean, familiar setup without touching your installation.