[Minecraft] Example of a MOD configuration that becomes an atmosphere game | Immersive Minecraft that is fun just by walking

“I don’t need efficiency or combat”
“I just want to walk around the world and admire the scenery”

For such people, we recommend
“Minecara, which has been turned into an atmosphere game”.

In this article,

• Does not destroy gameplay
• It won’t be difficult
• But the immersion is on a whole other level

Introducing an example of
configuration of an atmosphere-specific MOD that satisfies

conditions.

* It’s all a MOD configuration where you can see the effect just by inserting it.

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Thoughts on atmosphere game composition

The following three points are important for creating an atmosphere game.

1. Scenery (terrain, nature)
2. Sound (environmental sound and weather)
3. Light (shadow/time of day)

On the contrary,

• Efficiency
• Automation
• Battle reinforcement

is minimal or unnecessary.

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Configuration example ① | Light/vanilla extended type (for beginners)

Use MOD

• Terralith
• Dynamic Surroundings
• OptiFine

What’s the atmosphere like?

• Vanilla-like but beautiful scenery
• Mountains, valleys, and coastlines are natural
• Increase immersion with sound

Recommended points

• No discomfort in the new world
• Light and stable
• Suitable for survival

👉 Atmosphere of “official update”

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Configuration example ②｜Exploration and stunning scenery emphasis type (ambience is the highest priority)

Use MOD

• Biomes O’ Plenty
• Dynamic Surroundings
• Better Weather

What’s the atmosphere like?

• The biome is simply beautiful
• The impression changes drastically depending on the weather
• It’s fun just walking without doing anything

Recommended points

• Searching for a base is super fun
• Suitable for screenshots and videos
• Strong effects of rain and fog

👉 Atmosphere closer to “nature exploration game”

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Composition example ③｜Fantasy/fantasy type (another world)

Use MOD

• Oh The Biomes You’ll Go
• Dynamic Surroundings
• YOUR

What’s the atmosphere like?

• The colors are unrealistic
• Mysterious forest/fantasy sky
• Movie-like scenery

Recommended points

• Completely different game
• Focus on atmosphere
• For creative and ornamental purposes

👉 “Fantasy RPG” style

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Configuration example ④｜Rain/night/quiet emphasis type (for adults)

Use MOD

• Better Weather
• Dynamic Surroundings
• Realistic Torches

What’s the atmosphere like?

• It’s really dark at night
• The sound of rain is soothing
• Feel the importance of light

Recommended points

• Suitable for leisurely play
• Very immersive
• Perfect for solo play

👉 “Silent Survival”

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Things you shouldn’t do when composing an atmosphere game

• Too many mods
• Multiple functions
• Using shaders that are too heavy

“Subtraction” is important for the atmosphere.

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Recommended settings for atmosphere games (super important)

• FOV：60〜70
• HUD: Hide with F1
• Time: Evening or morning
• Drawing distance: as high as possible

This alone will improve the level of completion.

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Which configuration should I choose?

• Stability/Survival → Configuration ①
• Amazing Views and Exploration → Composition ②
• Feeling of unreality → Composition ③
• Quiet/Immersion → Composition ④

If you are unsure, we recommend ① or ②.

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Summary | Atmosphere games are “fun even if you don’t play them”

Minecraft is an atmosphere game.

• It’s fun even if you don’t have a purpose
• Satisfied just by looking at the scenery
• Playing is healing

You can experience this.

If you are tired of efficiency and strategy,
try this configuration once.