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 ====== Frequently Asked Questions (from users) ======
+This is the simplified version! For technical answers, see the [[faq:expert|"expert mode" supplement]].
+===== General =====
+==== What launchers can I use to play with Fabric mods (on a custom/home-assembled modpack)? ====
+As of 30th June, the following launchers are available for this:
+  * MultiMC - a guide is available [[tutorial:install_with_multimc|here]]; newest development builds also include an "Install Fabric" button.
+  * Vanilla - an installer is available on Fabric's download page.
+We recommend MultiMC due to its superior user experience for modded environments.
+==== What launchers can I use to share a Fabric modpack? ====
+As of 30th June, the following launchers are available for this:
+  * MCUpdater - [[tutorial:mcupdater_modpacks|guide]]
+  * Technic (Solder) - [[tutorial:technic_modpacks|guide]]
+  * ATLauncher - [[tutorial:atlauncher_modpacks|guide]]
+  * MultiMC/Vanilla - you can always export a modpack or use a ZIP file!
+Please note that we have no information or ETA regarding support by the Twitch Launcher.
 ===== Interoperability =====
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 ==== What Minecraft versions does Fabric support? ====
-For most end users, the answer is "snapshot 18w43b and above, releases 1.14 and above".
+For most cases, the answer is "snapshot 18w43b and above, releases 1.14 and above".
-For more detailed answers, read below.
+There exist ways to run Fabric with older versions - modded or vanilla, but they're currently non-trivial - see the expert FAQ for more details.
 ==== Can Fabric run together with Bukkit/Spigot/Paper? ====
-As of now, no. There is some experimental functionality available in Loader's 0.5.0 development branch to run Fabric Loader on top of Paper specifically, but there are many caveats pertaining to Bukkit API's deficiencies. This will probably never be officially supported and should be treated more as a curiosity/special-case scenario.
+Not at the moment. This may change by the end of the year, but is unlikely to be officially supported.
 ==== Can Fabric run together with Forge? ====
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   * There were some experiments and discussions done in this regard (as of 30th June), but nothing usable by end users or mod developers.
-The development team does not consider Forge interop a high-priority goal, as our focus is on supporting the Fabric community and its developers and users.
+The development team does not consider Forge interop a high-priority goal, as our focus in our limited time dedicated to the project is on supporting the Fabric community and its developers and users.
 ==== Can Fabric run together with OptiFine? ====
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 Not officially. However, unofficial mods exist to faciliate the launching of OptiFine for 1.14+ on Fabric. Your mileage may vary, however.
-==== Can Fabric run on older Minecraft versions? ====
+==== Oh no! I've tried enabling shaders on OptiFine and my world looks all weird! ====
-In theory, there is nothing stopping you from running Fabric's mod loader on older versions of Minecraft, all the way down to c0.0.11a. However, mappings don't yet exist for those versions - as such, making mods is made... a tad more complicated.
-==== Can Fabric run on older Minecraft versions with mods? ====
-Yes! Generally, all JAR mods (such as old versions of OptiFine, or Better Than Wolves) should work fine, and allow the same degree of moddability you'd get with an unmodded version of Minecraft. However, there are some special notes:
+Fabric's rendering patches, while as minimally invasive as possible, make some assumptions about the data format used internally by the vanilla rendering system. Shaders break this assumption, so things go awry. Workarounds do exist and are implemented by the most recent versions of said unofficial mods.
-For most pre-1.13 mod loaders, you must enable //compatibility mode// in Fabric Loader, by adding the JVM flag ''%%-Dfabric.loader.useCompatibilityClassLoader=true%%''.
+**DO NOT** downgrade Fabric API as a workaround for this. It's a bad idea.
-With regards to running Minecraft Forge:
+==== Can Fabric run together with Sponge? ====
-  * 1.6 ~ 1.12.2: While Fabric used to run on top of LaunchWrapper, this functionality is currently unmaintained and in need of rework.
+Not at the moment.
-  * 1.3.1 ~ 1.5.2: Not currently planned.
-  * 1.2.5 and below: Functional, just like ModLoader.
-With regards to running ModLoader: No known problems.