Spyglass
Adds a craftable spyglass/telescope that lets you zoom in and scout the world from afar.
About Spyglass
Normal View
Spyglass View
How to craft
Workebench > Tools
Ingredients:
3 Copper Ingot
1 Blue Crystal Shard
1 Any Tree Log
2 Plant Fiber
How to use
While holding the spyglass:
Right-click to toggle zoom on/off
Left-click (while zoomed) to increase magnification up to 3x
How it works
Since Hytale is still in beta and there's no server-side FOV control available, this mod achieves zoom by manipulating the camera distance, placing a server camera in front of the player with a negative distance offset.
Compatibility If you want to use this mod alongside other mods that modify the HUD, you must have MultipleHUD installed.
⚠️⚠️ Known Issues ⚠️⚠️
Due to the camera workaround, you may experience:
X-ray/clipping through walls in certain situations (especially near blocks or underground)
Erratic camera behavior when the camera collides with obstacles
I've implemented a raycasting system to detect obstacles and adjust the camera accordingly, which reduces these issues, but it's not a perfect solution. Once Hytale adds proper FOV control, a cleaner and more stable implementation will be possible.
If you encounter any bugs, feel free to report them so I can keep improving the mod!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spyglass?
Adds a craftable spyglass/telescope that lets you zoom in and scout the world from afar.
How do I download Spyglass?
You can download Spyglass for free from CurseForge. Click the "Download on CurseForge" button on this page to go directly to the download page.
Who created Spyglass?
Spyglass was created by franzin. The mod has been downloaded 9.0K times.
Is Spyglass compatible with Hytale servers?
Spyglass is designed for Hytale and can be used on both single-player and multiplayer servers. Check the mod page on CurseForge for specific compatibility information.
How do I install Spyglass?
To install Spyglass: 1) Download the mod from CurseForge, 2) Place the file in your Hytale mods folder, 3) Restart the game. The mod should load automatically.
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