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 ====== Frequently Asked Questions (from users) ====== ====== Frequently Asked Questions (from users) ======
  
-===== Interoperability =====+This is the simplified version! For technical answers, see the [[faq:expert|"expert mode" supplement of the FAQ]]. 
 + 
 +===== General =====
  
 ==== What Minecraft versions does Fabric support? ==== ==== 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 or unofficial - see the expert FAQ for more details. 
 + 
 +==== Where can I download published Fabric mods? ==== 
 + 
 +They are most often on [[https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods?filter-game-version=2020709689%3A7499&filter-sort=2|CurseForge]] or [[https://modrinth.com/mods?g=categories:%27fabric%27|Modrinth]]. Some mod authors may upload their mods to other sites such as GitHub, GitLab or their own site. See [[https://fabricmc.net/wiki/player:tutorials:adding_mods|Adding mods]] for more information. 
 + 
 +==== Are there any premade Fabric modpacks? ==== 
 + 
 +Yes. Published Fabric modpacks can be found on websites such as the following: 
 +  * [[https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/modpacks|CurseForge]] 
 +  * [[https://modrinth.com/modpacks?g=categories:%27fabric%27|Modrinth]] 
 +  * [[https://www.technicpack.net/|Technic]] 
 +  * [[https://www.feed-the-beast.com/|FTB]] 
 +  * [[https://atlauncher.com/packs/all|ATLauncher]] 
 +Sometimes modpacks may be distributed as exports in the CurseForge format, Modrinth format, MultiMC format, or another format. 
 + 
 +==== How can I install a premade Fabric modpack? ==== 
 + 
 +You can use launchers to browse for or install modpacks:  
 +  * [[https://atlauncher.com/|ATLauncher]] 
 +  * [[https://download.curseforge.com/|CurseForge App]] 
 +  * [[https://www.feed-the-beast.com/ftb-app|FTB App]] 
 +  * [[https://gdlauncher.com/|GDLauncher]] 
 +  * [[https://modrinth.com/app|Modrinth App]] 
 +  * [[https://multimc.org/|MultiMC]] 
 +  * [[https://prismlauncher.org/|Prism Launcher]] 
 +  * [[https://www.technicpack.net/download|Technic Launcher]] 
 +Some modpacks also allow you to download a "server" pack to install it in Minecraft Launcher.  
 + 
 +If someone has shared their modpack export, you can import it into some of these launchers.  
 +==== What launchers can I use to play with Fabric mods (on a custom/home-assembled modpack)? ==== 
 + 
 +As of August 2023, the following launchers are available for this: 
 + 
 +  * Official Launcher - an installer is available on [[https://fabricmc.net/use/installer/|Fabric's download page]]. A [[player:tutorials:install_mcl:windows|guide]] is available 
 +  * MultiMC - a guide is available for [[player:tutorials:install_multimc:windows|Windows]], and for [[player:tutorials:install_multimc:mac|macOS]]; there is an "Install Fabric" button to easily install Fabric loader. 
 +  * Prism Launcher 
 +  * CurseForge App - supports Fabric, just choose "Fabric" then select a version when creating a modpack. 
 +  * GDLauncher - supports Fabric, just choose "Fabric" then select a version when creating an instance. A guide is available for [[player:tutorials:install_gdlauncher:windows|Windows]] and [[player:tutorials:install_gdlauncher:linux|Linux]] 
 +  * ATLauncher - supports Fabric download and installation. 
 +  * Modrinth App 
 +  * HMCL - supports Fabric download and installation, including sources from mirror websites. 
 + 
 +**Please keep in mind** that Fabric API is a separate component and must be downloaded separately - you can find it on [[https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/fabric-api|CurseForge]] or [[https://modrinth.com/mod/fabric-api|Modrinth]]. 
 +==== What launchers can I use to share a Fabric modpack? ==== 
 + 
 +As of August 2023, the following launchers are available for this: 
 + 
 +  * MCUpdater - [[tutorial:mcupdater_modpacks|guide]] 
 +  * Technic (Solder) - [[tutorial:technic_modpacks|guide]] 
 +  * ATLauncher - [[tutorial:atlauncher_modpacks|guide]] 
 +  * MultiMC 
 +  * Prism Launcher 
 +  * CurseForge App 
 +  * GDLauncher 
 +  * Modrinth App 
 +  * Packwiz (CLI) 
 +  * Moddermore (website) 
 + 
 +==== Why should I use an alternative launcher? ==== 
 + 
 +The default, vanilla Minecraft Launcher is oftentimes not enough to manage a lot of modded instances. 
 +For that reason, alternative Minecraft launchers were created. 
 + 
 +Advantages of using an alternative launcher: 
 + 
 +  * Easily install Fabric 
 +  * Built-in mod downloading and updating 
 +  * Automatically download mod dependencies 
 +  * Built-in modpack downloading and updating 
 +  * Allow you to export and import modpacks 
 +  * Designed specifically for modded Minecraft 
 +  * Automatically create separate folders for instances which helps you separate your saves 
 +  * May launch faster 
 + 
 +===== Interoperability =====
  
 ==== Can Fabric run together with Bukkit/Spigot/Paper? ==== ==== 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.+No, and it is unlikely to be officially supported. This is due to many core differences between Fabric and Bukkit/Spigot/Paper. 
 + 
 +If you really want to run plugins on Fabric, you can try the unofficial [[https://github.com/CardboardPowered/cardboard|Cardboard]] mod, but beware that it is incompatible with many mods and doesn't support the complete Bukkit/Spigot/Paper api.
  
 ==== Can Fabric run together with Forge? ==== ==== Can Fabric run together with Forge? ====
  
-  * Fabric does not currently work on top of Forge on modern Minecraft versions.+No. Forge mods must run on Forge, and Fabric mods must run on Fabric. You cannot mix mods.  
 + 
 +  * Fabric does not work on top of Forge.
   * It is theoretically possible to create a way to do so - that is to say, there are no known major technical obstacles in accomplishing such.   * It is theoretically possible to create a way to do so - that is to say, there are no known major technical obstacles in accomplishing such.
   * There were some experiments and discussions done in this regard (as of 30th June), but nothing usable by end users or mod developers.   * 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 interoperability 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? ==== ==== Can Fabric run together with OptiFine? ====
  
-Not officially. However, unofficial mods exist to faciliate the launching of OptiFine for 1.14+ on Fabric. Your mileage may vary, however.+Consider using an OptiFine alternative, as unofficial mods such as OptiFabric may not be compatible with your mods.
  
-==== Can Fabric run on older Minecraft versions? ====+[[https://fabricmc.net/wiki/community:optifine_alternatives|OptiFine Alternatives]]
  
-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.+[[https://lambdaurora.dev/optifine_alternatives/|LambdAurora's OptiFine alternatives]]
  
-==== Can Fabric run on older Minecraft versions with mods? ====+[[https://gist.github.com/modmuss50/deff1658c4550ca8b16cb5d40ceaa468|The future of Optifabric and recommended alternatives]]
  
-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:+==== Oh no! I've tried enabling shaders on OptiFine and my world looks all weird! ====
  
-For most pre-1.13 mod loaders, you must enable //compatibility mode// in Fabric Loader, by adding the JVM flag ''%%-Dfabric.loader.useCompatibilityClassLoader=true%%''.+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.
  
-With regards to running Minecraft Forge:+**DO NOT** downgrade Fabric API as a workaround for this. It's a bad idea.
  
-  * 1.6 ~ 1.12.2: While Fabric used to run on top of LaunchWrapper, this functionality is currently unmaintained and in need of rework. +==== Can Fabric run together with Sponge? ====
-  * 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.+Not at the moment. Sponge does not yet have a ready API or a working implementation for 1.14, the Minecraft version that Fabric runs on.
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