Distant Horizons
Distant Horizons is a Minecraft client-side mod that generates Level of Detail (LOD) chunks, allowing you to see far beyond the server's normal render distance. DiplomacyCraft supports Distant Horizons connections.
What It Does
[edit]Distant Horizons replaces distant chunks with simplified LOD meshes, letting you render hundreds or even thousands of blocks into the distance without the performance cost of loading full chunks. On a map server like DiplomacyCraft, this means you can see the shape of continents, mountain ranges, and distant towns from a high vantage point.
Installation
[edit]- Download Distant Horizons from Modrinth or CurseForge.
- Install it into your mod loader (Fabric or Forge) alongside your other client mods.
- Launch the game and connect to DiplomacyCraft as normal.
Recommended Settings
[edit]For best results on DiplomacyCraft, the following in-game settings are suggested:
| Setting | Recommended Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chunk Render Distance (Vanilla) | 8–12 | Keep this modest; DH handles the far distance |
| LOD Render Distance | 128–256 chunks | Higher values look great but require more RAM |
| Quality Preset | Medium or High | Balanced between visual quality and performance |
| Enable Distant Generation | Off | Generates fake terrain; disable to see only real server data |
Compatibility
[edit]Distant Horizons is compatible with most client-side mods. If you are using a performance mod stack (e.g. Sodium, Iris), ensure you are using versions confirmed compatible with Distant Horizons for your Minecraft version. Check the Distant Horizons wiki for the current compatibility matrix.