Fresh & Smooth

• refined the Punchy edition

Initial 2.7 update:

New Features & Content

• HMI Edition Released: A more stable version with fewer bugs.
• Arrow In The Knee: New content addition.
• Packed Packs: Integrated for easier and more efficient resource pack management.
• Golems Refreshed: Now included.
• Photon Shader: Newly added to the shader options.

Visuals & VFX

• Fox Refreshed: FA
• Environmental Improvements: Shine, Snow Imprints, and Sunbathing Godrays.
• Particle & Effect Enhancements: Fresh XP Orbs, Better Smoke, and Enchanting Table Magic Circle.
• Model Upgrades: Hover Items, Just 3D Potions, and Enhanced Flower Pots.
• Experimental VFX: Made it optional to choose between VFX+ or Benigamer.

  Note: Both are experimental and may impact performance; use at your own risk.

UI & Quality of Life

• Dynamic Crosshair: For a more responsive combat feel.
• Chat Heads: Better player identification in chat.
• Fancy Toasts | Better Advancements: Cleaner notification system.
• Punchy!: Updated for technical accuracy and performance.

Performance & Technical Fixes

• Enhanced Shader Settings: Optimized to be more vibrant, FPS-friendly, and tailored for the pack’s specific aesthetic.
• Potassium: Added for significantly enhanced system performance.
• Stuttering & Optimization:
  • Implemented fixes to reduce micro-stuttering.
  • Note: When playing on a server, you may notice a significant boost in performance/FPS as the server takes over world-ticking and entity logic, freeing up your local hardware resources.
• Bug Fixes:
  • Handheld Torches: Fixed rendering/glitching issues specifically for torches held in hand.
  • Resolved shield rendering issues.
  • Corrected harness glitching.

Removals & Compatibility

• 3D Items (by weskerson): Removed due to zero compatibility with Punchy!.
• FA Objects: Removed.