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Common problems
Why does "ENABLE CONNECTED TEXTURES" appear written on Minecraft blocks
Why does my Optimum Realism look flat or matte
How do I fix low FPS with Optimum Realism Minecraft texture pack
Why do mobs look chunky or wrong colour in Optimum Realism
Why does stone or variant blocks look grey and desaturated in Optimum Realism
Frequently asked
Is Optimum Realism free? Account Why does Minecraft say "Made for an older version" with Optimum Realism? Compatibility Should I use Iris or OptiFine for Optimum Realism? Shaders Which shader works best with Optimum Realism? Shaders What's the difference between 64x, 128x, 256x, 512x, 1024x for Minecraft texture packs? Compatibility What mods do I need to run Optimum Realism on Iris + Fabric? Install I bought Bedrock but I'm on Java (or the other way round) — what do I do? Account My OptiFine is too old for Optimum Realism — what version do I need? Compatibility Which Minecraft version is Optimum Realism for? Compatibility Does Optimum Realism work with Forge? Compatibility Why does Optimum Realism show "incompatible" or a pack format mismatch? Compatibility Optimum Realism works in singleplayer but not on a server or realm — why? Compatibility Why aren't Optimum Realism's animated textures playing? Compatibility I was charged by mistake / want a refund from Optimum Realism on Patreon — what can I do? Account Why can't I sign in with Discord on optimumrealism.com? Account Does Optimum Realism RTX work on Xbox, PlayStation, or Switch? Bedrock Optimum Realism is too dark at night or in caves with shaders — how do I brighten it? Shaders Does Optimum Realism work with Distant Horizons (and shaders)? Compatibility Why do some blocks still look vanilla — is Optimum Realism incomplete? Visual Why do Optimum Realism textures flicker or shimmer in the distance? Visual Does Optimum Realism work with Bedrock's Vibrant Visuals (no RTX GPU)? Bedrock
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