Better Render Distance

# Better Render Distance Minecraft's render distance was changed from a cube to a cylindrical shape back in 1.18. The problem is that this shape isn't actually a cylinder but rather a rounded rectangle. This mod optimizes this. #### Recommended to use [**Better Resolution**](https://modrinth.com/mod/better-resolution) for significantly more GPU performance. ## Performance Benefits I get about a 10-15% boost on my system. Impacts both the CPU and the GPU. It could create a larger benefit for lower end systems. ### Lightweight Built to be lightweight and uses optimized functions. When Sodium is installed, Better Render Distance hooks into Sodium’s own occlusion culler to keep overhead as low as possible. ## What Does The Mod Do? This mod makes three optimizations to improve upon this. ### Circular Horizontal Distance Changes the render distance formula to be as a perfect circle as it can be which reduces the overextended diagonals.  ### Spherical Render Shape Upgrades the shape from a cylinder to a sphere. Which extends the diagonal culling from only being done horizontally to vertically as well. ### Vertical Render Distance (Configurable) Ships with vertical distance set to the Balanced preset by default. Useful especially at higher render distances. ## Configuration Available in Sodium’s Video Settings. You can toggle the optimizations on/off and adjust the vertical culling amount.  Auto Vertical Scale setting that includes three presets (Performance / Balanced / Quality) which automatically adjust Vertical Scale based on your current Render Distance. The manual adjustment slider is disabled when the Auto setting is enabled. ## Mod Compatibility Compatible with all the popular performance mods. If you find an incompatibility please report it and I will check it out. ## Updates & Future Plans I will be updating this mod to every stable Minecraft release. I have additional optimization ideas planned, but they’ll be explored and added over time. I am also looking into porting back to popular older versions of Minecraft. Check back later if a version you are looking for isn't currently supported. ## Contact You can join the Discord server to report bugs, request features, ask questions, or reach out to me for any purpose.