# Stick Reinforcement Colors

> Colors placed sticks red, yellow, or green for one, two, or three reinforcing rocks. Includes a customizable toggle key and in-game MODS settings.

Mod for [Sons of the Forest](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1326470/Sons_Of_The_Forest/) by [antman](https://sotf-mods.com/profile/ibrahimmods). Page: https://sotf-mods.com/mods/ibrahimmods/stick-reinforcement-colors

## At a glance

- **Version:** 0.1.1 (released 2026-11-08)
- **Category:** Quality of Life
- **Tags:** Vitals, Structures
- **Loader:** RedLoader 0.8.6
- **Platform:** Client
- **Multiplayer:** singleplayer only
- **Dedicated server:** not supported
- **Dependencies:** none
- **File size:** 28.8 KB
- **Downloads:** 29 (as of 2026-11-10)
- **Followers:** 0
- **First published:** 2026-11-08
- **Last release:** 2026-11-08

## Install

1. Install RedLoader, the Sons of the Forest mod loader (RedManager can do it for you).
2. Download the mod and put it in the `_RedLoader/Mods` folder inside the game directory.
3. Launch the game and press F1 to confirm it loaded.

Download 0.1.1: https://sotf-mods.com/mods/ibrahimmods/stick-reinforcement-colors/download/0.1.1
Full guide: https://sotf-mods.com/install

## Description

### Stick Reinforcement Colors[#](#md-stick-reinforcement-colors)

See how many reinforcing rocks your placed sticks have at a glance. The stick changes color as you add rocks, making unfinished reinforcement easier to spot around your base.

| Reinforcing rocks | Stick appearance |
| 0 | Original wood |
| 1 | Reddish |
| 2 | Yellow |
| 3 | Greenish |

#### Features[#](#md-features)

- Supports upright stick posts and sharpened defensive sticks.
- Preserves the wood texture beneath the tint.
- Checks existing sticks after loading a save.
- Updates colors when reinforcing rocks are added or removed.
- Includes an on/off toggle and a customizable shortcut—**F4** by default.
- Uses cached background checks and shared tint materials to reduce processing and material duplication.

This is a **visual aid** for checking reinforcement. Stick strength, durability, and building costs follow the game’s normal behavior.

#### Requirements[#](#md-requirements)

**RedLoader** — built against version **0.8.6**.

#### Installation[#](#md-installation)

1. Close the game.
2. Extract the ZIP’s **Mods** folder into your game folder, beside `SonsOfTheForest.exe`.
3. Launch through RedLoader and load a save.

When updating, overwrite the existing StickReinforcementColors files.

#### How to use[#](#md-how-to-use)

Place an upright stick and add reinforcing rocks. Its tint shows the current reinforcement level.

Press **F4** to switch the effect off or on. Switching it off restores the original appearance and stops background checks.

#### In-game settings[#](#md-in-game-settings)

Open **Pause → MODS → Stick Reinforcement Colors → Settings**.

- **Enable color effect:** turn the visualization on or off.
- **Toggle key:** click the current binding and press your preferred key.
- **Refresh interval:** increase it for less frequent checks and slower updates.
- **Background work budget:** lower it to reduce background work per frame.

#### Known issues and limitations[#](#md-known-issues-and-limitations)

- Colors can take a few seconds to update, particularly after loading, enabling the effect, or checking large bases.
- Some special stick variants, shaders, or distant combined meshes may not show the tint.
- Other mods that modify the same materials may interfere.
- The latest performance changes and multiplayer behavior need further in-game testing.

For bug reports, include `\_RedLoader\\Latest.log`, the stick type, and the number of reinforcing rocks.

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Created by **Ibrahim**, with development from **ChatGPT (OpenAI)**.

## Changelog 0.1.1 (2026-11-08)

First release

All versions: https://sotf-mods.com/mods/ibrahimmods/stick-reinforcement-colors/versions

## FAQ

### Does Stick Reinforcement Colors work in multiplayer?

No. Stick Reinforcement Colors only works in singleplayer.

### How do I install Stick Reinforcement Colors?

Install RedLoader (RedManager can do it for you), download Stick Reinforcement Colors 0.1.1 from this page and put it in the \_RedLoader/Mods folder inside your game directory. Launch the game and press F1 to confirm it loaded.

### What does Stick Reinforcement Colors need?

Only Sons of the Forest on Steam and RedLoader. It has no other dependencies.

### Does Stick Reinforcement Colors work on a dedicated server?

No. Stick Reinforcement Colors does not work on a dedicated server.

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Source: https://sotf-mods.com/mods/ibrahimmods/stick-reinforcement-colors · SOTF Mods, the home of Sons of the Forest modding.