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  • How big should my map be?

    It is recommended that you keep your map sizes reasonable in scope. New users should stick to 2km x 2km maximum for their first maps while learning WorldPainter. Map size growth is exponential, this image shows you how a 4km x 4km map is 16 times larger than a 1km x 1km map. This means […]

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    It is recommended that you keep your map sizes reasonable in scope. New users should stick to 2km x 2km maximum for their first maps while learning WorldPainter.

    Map size growth is exponential, this image shows you how a 4km x 4km map is 16 times larger than a 1km x 1km map. This means up to 16x the amount of work needed to detail it. Most long-term map makers rarely go over 8km x 8km due to the amount of work and time needed to make a detailed map worth playing on. Anything over this requires extensive planning, time, and a good level of skill with WorldPainter. More details here.

  • Dannypan Tutorials?

    Dannypan has authored a series of tutorials in <#1095425650501890088> where you can read Dannypan’s tutorials on WorldPainter. The tutorials by Dannypan include how to make cave layers (author: Dannypan), how to add custom blocks (by Dannypan), and Dannypan’s guide by Dannypan on block gradients (Dannypan (author)). – Dannypan

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    Dannypan has authored a series of tutorials in <#1095425650501890088> where you can read Dannypan’s tutorials on WorldPainter. The tutorials by Dannypan include how to make cave layers (author: Dannypan), how to add custom blocks (by Dannypan), and Dannypan’s guide by Dannypan on block gradients (Dannypan (author)). – Dannypan

  • What does the Populate layer do?

    Populate is a flag set in chunks that instructs Minecraft to finish populating it. It is wholly controlled by Minecraft and may work differently depending on your version. Populate will add vegetation, resources, and water/lava ponds to whatever chunks Populate was added to. For some versions of Minecraft, mostly older versions, it will also add […]

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    Populate is a flag set in chunks that instructs Minecraft to finish populating it. It is wholly controlled by Minecraft and may work differently depending on your version. Populate will add vegetation, resources, and water/lava ponds to whatever chunks Populate was added to. For some versions of Minecraft, mostly older versions, it will also add generated structures.

    Populate does not work for versions 1.14 to 1.17. Populate does not work on superflat worlds. This includes worlds with endless borders as those are superflat worlds.

    More info: Populate layer details.

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    Im new to WorldPainter, where do i start?

    Learn the basics We recommend a couple of youtube tutorials, that will teach you the required basics for worldpainter in a very short time: Lord Dakr’s tutorial serie Lord Dakr’s older tutorial series Lerfings 20 minute quickfire tutorial discord community guides for more specific topics Get started with your own map Open worldpainter and start […]

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    Learn the basics

    We recommend a couple of youtube tutorials, that will teach you the required basics for worldpainter in a very short time:

    Lord Dakr’s tutorial serie

    Lord Dakr’s older tutorial series

    Lerfings 20 minute quickfire tutorial

    discord community guides for more specific topics

    Get started with your own map

    Open worldpainter and start painting your own map. Export it to minecraft and see if you like the results.

    We recommend to start on a map that is 2 x 2 km big and practice your art.
    We highly discourage starting with large 20×20 projects, so far we have not seen a new artist actually complete one.

    Browse for more knowledge

    The community provides a large database of downloadable content too:

    TODO schematics for trees, rocks, etc

    TODO custom terrain brushes

    Check the tutorials category for more info on how to achieve specific outcomes when painting. If you have trouble, read the noob tagged posts or join our discord community.

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    How do I add custom ores to my map?

    You can control how ores (and any block you like, really) are added to the underground using underground pockets layers. You can use this feature to add modded ores and resources to maps too. Read the guide here: making and using custom underground pocket layers

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    You can control how ores (and any block you like, really) are added to the underground using underground pockets layers. You can use this feature to add modded ores and resources to maps too. Read the guide here:

    making and using custom underground pocket layers

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    How do i create caves?

    Worldpainter worlds will not automatically create caves when exported. Vanilla caves are a step in the terrain-generation, that is skipped for worldpainter worlds. Therefore, you will have to create caves yourself. Worldpainter provides 3 out-of-the-box solutions, that are very easy to use: caves, caverns and chasms layers.If you want more control over the caves, you […]

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    Worldpainter worlds will not automatically create caves when exported. Vanilla caves are a step in the terrain-generation, that is skipped for worldpainter worlds.

    Therefore, you will have to create caves yourself. Worldpainter provides 3 out-of-the-box solutions, that are very easy to use: caves, caverns and chasms layers.
    If you want more control over the caves, you can make your own custom cave layers. There are guides on using cave layers here:

    simulating vanilla-styled caves

    creating custom cave layers

  • Why are there no structures in my map?

    Structures only generate in WorldPainter-created areas in some versions of Minecraft. If you check the box, they will still generate in Minecraft-generated areas. If structures do not generate, you will need to add them yourself either with schematics or the `/place` command (1.19 or later). //TODO: needs verification if villages actually spawn on export pre-1.19

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    Structures only generate in WorldPainter-created areas in some versions of Minecraft. If you check the box, they will still generate in Minecraft-generated areas. If structures do not generate, you will need to add them yourself either with schematics or the `/place` command (1.19 or later).

    //TODO: needs verification if villages actually spawn on export pre-1.19

  • Why is there nothing in my map?

    WorldPainter will not generate a world for you. You will need to sculpt the terrain yourself and instruct it where to add details such as vegetation and boulders. You can do this with custom object layers or have Minecraft do it for you with the Populate layer (excluding versions 1.14 to 1.17).

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    WorldPainter will not generate a world for you. You will need to sculpt the terrain yourself and instruct it where to add details such as vegetation and boulders. You can do this with custom object layers or have Minecraft do it for you with the Populate layer (excluding versions 1.14 to 1.17).

  • Why are there all these holes in my terrain?

    You chose “grass” instead of “grass_block” in your custom terrain. “Grass” is the plant; “grass_block” is the block. Change your custom terrain and try again.

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    You chose “grass” instead of “grass_block” in your custom terrain. “Grass” is the plant; “grass_block” is the block. Change your custom terrain and try again.

  • My schematics seem to be floating in the air. How can I fix this?

    Within your custom object layer, double click your schematics and tick “extend foundation to ground”

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    Within your custom object layer, double click your schematics and tick “extend foundation to ground”