Cloud Layers

Cloud Layers

Add multiple layers of vanilla-style clouds

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Screenshots

Between the clouds
Default Configuration Cloud Layers
Config Menu
Custom Cloud Layer

About this Mod

A simple mod adding multiple layers of clouds with configurable height, thickness, speed and direction.

Default Layers

By default, there are two layers of clouds:

  • Fancy style clouds at Y: 180
  • Fast style clouds at Y: 256

These resemble Cumulus and Cirrus clouds.

Between two cloud layers on a mountain top
Lower fancy clouds on the left, higher fast clouds on the right

Custom Layers

You can add or edit existing cloud layers using the config menu (accessible with mod menu). Alternatively, edit the config file at config/cloud-layers.json.

A custom cloud layer being added in the config menu
A tall cloud layer floating just above the sea

Cloud Appearance

Use the following options to change the shape of clouds:

  • Thickness, the vertical width of the cloud layer
    • If 0, they are rendered as Fast style clouds
    • Vanilla Fancy style clouds have thickness 4
  • Scale, the horizontal width of each cloud pixel
    • This is always 12 in vanilla

You can also change the opacity, making clouds transparent.

Tall and thin clouds
Wide, flat and slightly transparent clouds

Cloud Movement

You can change the speed that clouds move, and select the direction of movement.

Fast moving cloud layers

The option Use Relative Height makes a cloud layer appear to stay fixed in the sky, regardless of how high the player goes, simulating a skybox effect.

Conditions to render

You can add layers that only show up when it is raining.

Available Versions

Cloud Layers 1.1+1.19.2release
MC 1.19.2fabric, quilt
November 6, 2024
Cloud Layers 1.0+1.19.2release
MC 1.19.2fabric, quilt
October 6, 2024
Cloud Layers 1.1+1.20.4release
MC 1.20.4fabric, quilt
October 6, 2024
Cloud Layers 1.1+1.20.1release
MC 1.20.1fabric, quilt
October 5, 2024
Cloud Layers 1.1+1.21release
MC 1.21, 1.21.1fabric, quilt
October 5, 2024

How to Install Cloud Layers on Your Server

1

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).

2

Set fabric Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.1).

3

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Cloud Layers". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

fabricquilt

Minecraft Versions

1.21.1, 1.21, 1.20.4 (+2 more)

Server-side

Unsupported

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Cloud Layers server crashes on startup – what to do?

Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.21.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is Cloud Layers compatible with fabric and quilt?

Cloud Layers officially supports fabric, quilt for Minecraft 1.21.1, 1.21, 1.20.4. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Cloud Layers – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Cloud Layers consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.

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Details

License
MIT License
Server-side
Unsupported

Supported Versions

1.21.11.211.20.41.20.11.19.2