User Tools

Site Tools


faq:user

Differences

This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.

Link to this comparison view

Both sides previous revisionPrevious revision
Next revision
Previous revision
faq:user [2023/08/31 06:45] – Separate lists. Add advantages of alternative launchers and shorten poopooracoocoofaq:user [2024/02/10 06:06] (current) – Update OptiFabric compat FAQs and mention specific common examples (for SEO) poopooracoocoo
Line 1: Line 1:
 ====== Frequently Asked Questions (from users) ====== ====== Frequently Asked Questions (from users) ======
  
-This is the simplified version! For technical answers, see the [[faq:expert|"expert mode" supplement]].+This is the simplified version! For technical answers, see the [[faq:expert|"expert mode" supplement of the FAQ]].
  
 ===== General ===== ===== General =====
Line 10: Line 10:
  
 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. 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.
 +
 +==== It says that I need to install fabric but I'm already running it! ====
 +By 'fabric' it is referring to the [[https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/fabric-api/files|Fabric API]] mod.
 +
 +==== How do I see a list of mods in-game? ====
 +Fabric doesn't come with a mod menu built-in. There's a mod called [[https://modrinth.com/mod/modmenu|Mod Menu]] that adds it. Some mods integrate with Mod Menu and add in-game configuration screens. Click on the "Mods" button and select the mod you want to configure; if the mod integrates with Mod Menu, you'll see a "Settings" button on the top-right.
  
 ==== Where can I download published Fabric mods? ==== ==== 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.+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? ==== ==== Are there any premade Fabric modpacks? ====
Line 39: Line 45:
  
 If someone has shared their modpack export, you can import it into some of these launchers.  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)? ==== ==== 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:+As of August 2023, the following launchers are available to export instances as a modpack:
  
   * 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   * 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
Line 52: Line 59:
   * HMCL - supports Fabric download and installation, including sources from mirror websites.   * 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? ==== ==== What launchers can I use to share a Fabric modpack? ====
  
Line 88: Line 94:
 ==== Can Fabric run together with Bukkit/Spigot/Paper? ==== ==== Can Fabric run together with Bukkit/Spigot/Paper? ====
  
-Not at the moment. This may change by the end of the yearbut is unlikely to be officially supported.+Noand 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? ====
Line 96: Line 104:
   * Fabric does not work on top of Forge.   * 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. 
  
-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.+The Fabric 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
 + 
 +There is, however, [[https://github.com/Sinytra/Connector|Sinytra Connector]], a project which aims to allow running Fabric mods on the Forge mod loader. It is not officially supported or recommended.
  
 ==== Can Fabric run together with OptiFine? ==== ==== Can Fabric run together with OptiFine? ====
  
-Consider using an OptiFine alternative, as unofficial mods such as OptiFabric may not be compatible with your mods.+Consider using [[https://fabricmc.net/wiki/community:optifine_alternatives|alternatives to OptiFine]], as unofficial mods such as OptiFabric may not be compatible with your mods.
  
-[[https://fabricmc.net/wiki/optifine-alternatives|OptiFine Alternatives]]+In particular, OptiFabric 1.14.25 is currently incompatible with Architectury API and Replay Mod.
  
-[[https://lambdaurora.dev/optifine_alternatives/|LambdAurora's OptiFine alternatives]]+==== I only have OptiFabric and OptiFine and Minecraft crashes on launch! ==== 
 +This is because OptiFabric 1.13.25 and below are incompatible with Fabric Loader 0.15.0 and above. This is why you'll see ''java.lang.NoClassDefFoundErrornet/fabricmc/tinyremapper/IMappingProvider'' in your log. You'll need to use Fabric Loader 0.14.25.
  
-[[https://gist.github.com/modmuss50/deff1658c4550ca8b16cb5d40ceaa468|The future of Optifabric and recommended alternatives]]+==== Text has been replaced by squares/tofus when I add Fabric API to my 1.20.1 instance with OptiFabric 1.13.25 ==== 
 +If you're using OptiFabric 1.13.25 for compatibility with Architectury, you'll need to use Fabric API 0.85.0 as it was incompatible with Fabric API 0.86.0 and above. 
 + 
 +==== OptiFabric crashes on my 1.18.2 or 1.19.2 instance when I add Fabric API to it ==== 
 +OptiFabric is currently incompatible with Fabric API 0.77.0. You'll need to use Fabric API 0.76.1.
  
 ==== Oh no! I've tried enabling shaders on OptiFine and my world looks all weird! ==== ==== Oh no! I've tried enabling shaders on OptiFine and my world looks all weird! ====
Line 115: Line 129:
  
 **DO NOT** downgrade Fabric API as a workaround for this. It's a bad idea. **DO NOT** downgrade Fabric API as a workaround for this. It's a bad idea.
 +
 +==== My instance with Sodium and Continuity crashes when gravel/sand falls or when a piston extends ====
 +This is because Sodium does not yet support the Fabric Rendering API which some mods such as Continuity use. This is why you'll see ''java.lang.NullPointerException: Cannot invoke "net.fabricmc.fabric.api.renderer.v1.Renderer.meshBuilder()" because the return value of "net.fabricmc.fabric.api.renderer.v1.RendererAccess.getRenderer()" is null'' in your log. Add the [[https://modrinth.com/mod/indium|Indium]] mod to resolve this.
 +
 +==== Text has been replaced by squares/tofus in my instance with Sodium ====
 +This is most likely because a mod requires Indium. 
  
 ==== Can Fabric run together with Sponge? ==== ==== Can Fabric run together with Sponge? ====
  
 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. 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.
 + 
faq/user.1693464315.txt.gz · Last modified: 2023/08/31 06:45 by poopooracoocoo