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String Sense: Desaturated Straw
I really enjoy using the mod String Sense, but I found the retextures of thatch to be far too yellow. As such I made this to revert the thatch roof, straw dummy, and hay bed to vanilla, while desaturating the straw textures to match more closely.
Choose a version Pick your version below, then grab the matching file.
Quick answer
Which String Sense: Desaturated Straw release should I use?
Latest stable file 1.0.0
Game version 1.22.0, 1.22.1, 1.22.2
Loader Built-in Vintage Story mod system
String Sense: Desaturated Straw 1.0.0 targets 1.22.0, 1.22.1, 1.22.2. It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is String Sense: Desaturated Straw required on the client, server, or both?
It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.
Client Required
Dedicated server Not supported
Loader for this release Built-in Vintage Story mod system
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume
This Vintage Story file is marked client-only.
What else does String Sense: Desaturated Straw 1.0.0 need?
1.0.0. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add String Sense: Desaturated Straw without breaking your instance.
Built for String Sense: Desaturated Straw 1.0.0. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.0.0. It targets 1.22.0, 1.22.1, 1.22.2; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
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Put it on the correct side
It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.0.0. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does String Sense: Desaturated Straw add?
I really enjoy using the mod String Sense, but I found the retextures of thatch to be far too yellow. As such I made this to revert the thatch roof, straw dummy, and hay bed to vanilla, while desaturating the straw textures to match more closely.
Project description from Vintage Story Mod DB.
Pick your setup
String Sense: Desaturated Straw releases for each Vintage Story version.
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Vintage Story version
1.22.2
1 loader buildVintage Story version
1.22.1
1 loader buildVintage Story version
1.22.0
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
String Sense: Desaturated Straw versions and loaders
1.0.0
desaturatedstraw-1.0.0.zip
15 Jun 2026
Client Required Server Not supported Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.22.3 setup 1.22.01.22.11.22.21.22.3 release
Looking for an older file? The official Vintage Story Mod DB project page is in Resources.