HOTFIX • v1.9.1.3hf

Fixed Snow incompatibilities, shading issues and texture alignments.

• Fixed incompatibility issues with Building But Better Mod. • Fixed snow layer model applying shading on bottom blocks, causing weird light behavior. • Aligned snow edge textures for more seamless consistency when stacked with more snow. (Ported from ##REDUCTED## Stigmata Project)

HOTFIX • v1.9.1.2hf

Based on the latest version of Polytone, I had to make some tiny adjustments, including the following fixes:

• Fix missing sprites based on the new Polytone behavior

Snow Particles: • Inconsistent spawn height • Snow particles spawning in large underground rooms

Rain Particles: • Rain particles spawning in large underground rooms

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This version only contains these fixes and does not include any features from 1.9.2 yet!

v1.9.1.1hf — Proximity-Fog Hotfix + Far-Fog Rework

Get ready for moodier, more atmospheric gameplay in your worlds.

The Hotfix

Redesigned the fog textures to stay pixel-art–inspired but feature more realistic shading, plus improved the logic behind fog movement and behavior.

The Rework

Reworked how the far-fog functions, it now uses the same logic as the proximity-fog. Fog thickness dynamically changes based on biome, game-time, and weather conditions. This substantially improves the synergy between far-fog and proximity-fog.

Other Updates

• Tweaked badlands colors for a more realistic look based on real-world references.
• Adjusted desert fog color to a hazier tone that better matches the sand palette.

If you want to share comments, suggestions, or bug reports, join the Discord, we actually read them.

v1.9.1 — Full Rework + The Whispering Frost (Part 1)

Yes, it’s big. Yes, things were rewritten. No, you don’t need to read every line unless you enjoy beautiful chaos.

The rework (summary)

All Polytone particle systems have been completely rewritten and visually overhauled. Performance and visuals both got a great upgrade.

Reworked mechanics

• Proximity Fog (new) — Replaces the old fog system. Density and coverage are now fully dynamic, responding to time of day, biome, and weather. The fog feels alive, less obstructive, and actually useful.
• Rain & Thunder (new) — Fully dynamic density and intensity based on time of day and weather. Rain is smoother, performs better than the previous iteration, and now behaves unpredictably in a good way, sometimes drizzle, sometimes mega-storms, sometimes lemons.

The Whispering Frost (Part 1)

• New particle snow — Two variants: a small, fast-moving type, and a slower, more detailed type with 20 flake textures. Density and amount are dynamic based on time of day and weather.
• Distant fog and sky colors — Updated for most cold biomes. Moodier and more consistent with the overall palette.
• Snowy foliage variants — New snowy versions for grass blocks, grass, ferns, and two flowers. (More coming in Part 2.)
• Spruce update — Spruce trees now have a slightly hazier green in their leaves.
• Thicker snow layers — Subtly increased thickness for better visual presence.

Other updates

• New color palette for the Pale-Garden biome — yes, it’s spooky enough.
• Vanilla rain textures brightened slightly for improved visibility.

Fixes

• Resolved incompatibility with the Particle Rain mod. You may need a capable PC to run both particle engines simultaneously.
• Fixed visual glitches with the Super Duper Vanilla shader — now it actually looks as good as advertised.

Thanks and credits

Special thanks to everyone in my Discord for suggestions, poll votes, and bug reports — you made this tolerable. Huge thanks to Dosya, author of Visual Effects+, for inspiration and guidance. ❤️

I’ve got big plans for this and other projects. If you want to share comments, suggestions, or bug reports, join the Discord — we actually read them.

Version 1.8.1hf – A Spontaneous Hotfix 😅❤️

🛠️ Changelog

Fixed

• Fixed excessive fog thickness in the following biomes: 'Nether Wastes' and 'Soul Sand Valley'.