Overview
Nautilus 3D is a vanilla-style resource pack that adds depth to the game through high-quality 3D models. It keeps the original Minecraft look while adding detail to decorative blocks, tools, and UI elements without making the game feel cluttered.
Features
- Randomized Variations: Ores, crops, and bookshelves have multiple random variations to break up repetitive tiling.
- 3D Block Models: Subtle 3D geometry for doors, trapdoors, rails, and crafting tables.
- Animated Blocks: Includes a fully animated 3D model for the Stonecutter.
- Improved Folliage: "Bushy" style leaves that look dense but stay optimized for performance.
- Custom UI: Updated hotbar, icons, and main menu buttons that match the overall 3D theme.
- Trident Model: A custom hand model for the Trident (requires Optifine or EMF).
Resolution & Performance
This pack uses the standard 16x resolution textures to keep the vanilla aesthetic. While 3D models are more demanding than flat textures, Nautilus 3D is highly optimized. The bushy leaves are the most intensive part, so if you notice a frame drop, using a "Cull Leaves" mod is recommended. You can also toggle specific features off using the Respackopts mod.
Compatibility
The pack is designed for modern versions of Minecraft. While it works on most loaders, we recommend Fabric with Sodium and Iris for the best performance.
Mod Support
- EMF/ETF: Required if you want the custom Trident models on Fabric.
- Respackopts: Fully supported, allowing you to customize pack settings in-game.
- Shaders: Built to be compatible with most shader packs; models are designed so they won't "break" when wind effects are applied.
Legacy Versions
Recent updates target the latest game versions. If you are playing on 1.8 through 1.12, you will need to look for older releases of the pack specifically labeled for those versions.