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 ====== 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 =====
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 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? ====
+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 [[player:tutorials:adding_mods|adding mods]] for more information.
 ==== Are there any premade Fabric modpacks? ====
-Published Fabric modpacks can be found on websites such as [[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]] and [[https://atlauncher.com/packs/all|ATLauncher]]. A few modpacks are also distributed as exports in the CurseForge format, Modrinth format, MultiMC format, or another format.
+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]], the [[https://download.curseforge.com/|CurseForge App]], the [[https://www.feed-the-beast.com/ftb-app|FTB App]], [[https://gdlauncher.com/|GDLauncher]], [[https://multimc.org/|MultiMC]], [[https://prismlauncher.org/|Prism Launcher]], and [[https://www.technicpack.net/download|Technic Launcher]] will allow you to do so. Some modpacks also allow you to download a "server" pack and install it in Minecraft Launcher.
+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]]
 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 November 2021, 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]].
+  * 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.
+  * 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 [[https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/fabric-api|here]].
-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 2019, the following launchers are available for this:
+As of August 2023, the following launchers are available for this:
   * MCUpdater - [[tutorial:mcupdater_modpacks|guide]]
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   * ATLauncher - [[tutorial:atlauncher_modpacks|guide]]
   * MultiMC
+  * Prism Launcher
   * CurseForge App
   * GDLauncher
+  * Modrinth App
+  * Packwiz (CLI)
+  * Moddermore (website)
-=== Why should I use an alternative launcher? ===
+==== Why should I use an alternative launcher? ====
 The default, vanilla Minecraft Launcher is oftentimes not enough to manage a lot of modded instances.
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 Advantages of using an alternative launcher:
-  * Most alternative launchers have one-click installs for Fabric
+  * Easily install Fabric
-  * Some alternative launchers have built-in mod downloading and updating
+  * Built-in mod downloading and updating
-  * Some alternative launchers have built-in modpack downloading and updating
+  * Automatically download mod dependencies
-  * Some alternative launchers allow you to export and import modpacks
+  * Built-in modpack downloading and updating
+  * Allow you to export and import modpacks
   * Designed specifically for modded Minecraft
-  * Most alternative launchers automatically create separate folders for instances which helps you separate your saves
+  * Automatically create separate folders for instances which helps you separate your saves
+  * May launch faster
 ===== Interoperability =====
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 ==== Can Fabric run together with Bukkit/Spigot/Paper? ====
-Not at the moment. This may change by the end of the year, but is unlikely to be officially supported.
+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? ====
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 No. Forge mods must run on Forge, and Fabric mods must run on Fabric. You cannot mix mods.
-  * Fabric does not currently work on top of Forge on modern Minecraft versions.
+  * 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.
-  * 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, Sinytra Connector ([[https://github.com/Sinytra/Connector|GitHub]], [[https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/sinytra-connector|CuseForge]], [[https://modrinth.com/mod/connector|Modrinth]]), 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? ====
-Consider using an OptiFine alternative, as unofficial mods such as OptiFabric may not be compatible with your mods.
+Consider using [[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|OptiFine alternatives on Fabric]]
+==== 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.NoClassDefFoundError: net/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! ====
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 **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 0.5.x and below do not 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? ====
 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.