Full Spectrum Realism

v1.6 - Glitches & Feedback:

This version fixes a few bugs that caused excessive loading times for world generation, loading and saving. 

Removed Glitchcore (copyright), Modernfix (interference), ThreadTweak (game crashing & interference), and ESF (Entity Sound Features).

The config file has also been cleaned up, removing many excessive files from previous versions.

Optimization tip: Disable shaders on loading, creating or saving a world to decrease save times drastically.

v1.5 - Further Optimization and Texture fix:

This version added about 30 more mods. 

Added about 30 FPS performance and stability mods

Fixed custom UI - buttons were overlapping

Added a secondary texture pack - the first one didn't cover many of the blocks

Fixed 3D texture rendering issues

Updated Minecraft screen with better sounds and graphics

Added a few mods to improve the performance of the textures

Reintroduced distant horizons (shouldn't take up as much time and resources to generate chunks)

This version increased the FPS by about 10-20 frames; Tested on MacBook Pro 2014

v1.4 – Optimization & Feature Expansion

WARNING: This version contains 150+ mods:	

Added multiple performance presets (intensity tiers) for lower-end and high-end machines

Began testing lightweight seasonal and GUI/HUD mods (pending integration)

Improved compatibility handling when toggling mods with file-based logic

Continued searching for a lightweight terrain mod to replace EpicTerrain/Nullscape

Final version of UI supports:

Shader switching with preview support

Mod toggling with dependency awareness - (name)

Resource pack stacking and fallback priority

Reintroduced the First Person Model

No longer running Faithful 64x due to glitchy experience
Takes use of a physics mod that is disabled on startup due to its incompatibility with macOS

Running at a solid 20-30 FPS; Tested on MacBook Pro 2014

v1.3 – In-Game UI + Mod Manager System

Introduced fully custom UI accessible with a hotkey:

Allows toggling mods, shaderpacks, and resource packs

Uses file movement between folders, not config toggles for sustainability

Uses a basic search bar to help users find the files they want

Ensures dependent mods cannot be toggled if required by others

Includes an “Apply Changes and Restart” button to reload Minecraft with changes applied

Categorized mod/shader/resource displays for cleaner navigation

Copies default mod mapping from:

resources/realismmodmanager/mod_config_map.json

→ into .minecraft/config/realismmodmanager.json

v1.2 – Shader Compatibility & Cross-Platform Testing

Fully tested and confirmed cross-platform shader compatibility with:

MakeUp Ultra Fast Shaders

Complementary Shaders

Solas removed (not compatible with macOS)

Cross-platform compatibility confirmed (macOS, Windows, Linux)

Initial groundwork laid for performance tiering (planned FPS optimization paths)

v1.1 – Stability & Crash Cleanup

Removed mods due to crashes or performance issues:

EpicTerrain – terrain too large and unstable in many seeds

Nullscape – overly random End generation; Chorus Fruit missing entirely

Ecologics – crashed game on load

Added Terralith as an alternative	

Repurposed Structures – missing required MidnightLib v1.5.7+

Presence Footsteps – Mixin crash due to invalid sounds.json

First Person Model – high lag on all test machines

Effective disabled (kept only as a dependency; item descriptions not used)

Reduced bloat, improving startup time and general stability

Total mods trimmed but still 40+ active mods remain

v1.0 – Initial Build (50+ Mods)

Assembled full first version with over 50 mods, including:

Terrain generation: EpicTerrain, Nullscape, Ecologics

Immersion and audio: Presence Footsteps, Effective, First Person Model

Structure generation: Repurposed Structures

Visual enhancement mods, shaders, and UI packs

No in-game tools for managing or modifying the modpack at runtime

Included glowing shaders like Solas (later found incompatible on macOS)

Performance issues reported, especially with heavier terrain and first-person rendering mods

<--Full Computer Specs--> macOS Big Sur MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2014) Processor 2.5 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7 Memory 16 GB 1600 MHz DDR3 Startup Disk Macintosh HD Graphics Intel Iris Pro 1536 MB