Performance tuning should start with a stable baseline. If the game is struggling in a heavily modified instance, first determine how Better Than Wolves behaves by itself before changing dozens of graphics and system settings at once.
Establish a clean baseline
Launch a dedicated instance with the mod and its required environment only. Note startup time, world loading behavior, and whether stutter appears in a fresh world.
Reduce expensive view settings carefully
Lowering view distance or other heavy visual settings can improve consistency on limited hardware. Change one setting at a time so you can tell which adjustment actually helps.
Close unnecessary background tasks
Browsers, launchers, recording tools, and other background applications can compete for memory and CPU time. A clean test session is useful when diagnosing persistent stutter.
Avoid stacking unknown modifications
Optimization mods can themselves introduce compatibility questions. Do not add several at once and then assume Better Than Wolves is the source of a new crash.
Separate performance from corruption
If only one world performs badly, compare it with a new world in the same instance. A world-specific problem should be investigated differently from a general startup or rendering problem.
Practical next step
Keep your current working setup backed up, change one variable at a time, and document the exact build you are testing. That approach makes both gameplay learning and technical troubleshooting more reliable.