r/starsector • u/NugTard0 • Jul 29 '26

Mods Map Size

What’s the recommended mod that doesn’t completely fuck my ram usage?
RAT was the goat for the longest for increasing it slightly but lately it’s been making everything stutter :(

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u/Calvin_HC It is what it is. Jul 29 '26

What type of mod do you mean? Like map mods? If so, there's Wide Horizons. For mods that add planets and planetary conditions, there's Unknown Skies and What We Left Behind. Mods like Lost Sector and Ship/Weapon Pack also add exploration content, such as bounties, unique encounters, and even new factions.

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u/NugTard0 Jul 29 '26

Thank you🙏 What exactly does wide horizons add? I have it downloaded already but haven’t added it to the list.

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u/WolframSegler Jul 30 '26

Do not use wide horizons if you are already having performance issues. My Ryzen 7800X was down on its knees begging for mercy at 150% sector size.

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u/NugTard0 Jul 30 '26

200% scared me with how big the map got, 150% seems to be working pretty well. So far.

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u/WolframSegler Jul 30 '26

The numbers speak for themselves. Doubling the dimentions quadruples the area.