Optimum Realism R2.9.0 Release Mangrove Complete

Summary

Optimum Realism announces R2.9.0 with the mangrove biome now complete, several minor texture updates, and fixes for missing corner stair colors. Downloads are available on Patreon and will appear on CurseForge and Modrinth. Screenshots shown are from a test map rather than the new mangrove biome, and this release improves visual consistency across the pack.

I've finally been able to release Optimum Realism R2.9.0, it has satisfactorily completed the mangrove biome, and some other minor texture changes as I was unable to allocate larger chunks of time, this also fixes colours missing from corner stairs and some of the other issues.
https://www.patreon.com/posts/117485795
Downloads should also be available on Curseforge a few minutes after this message gets sent.
https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/texture-packs/optimum-realism
Already uploaded on Modrinth:
https://modrinth.com/resourcepack/optimum-realism
The screenshots below are not from the mangrove biome, they are from the test map⬇️

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