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--- faq:user [2023/09/25 04:33] – Update OptiFine Alternatives link poopooracoocoo
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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 [[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 [[player:tutorials:adding_mods|adding mods]] for more information.
 ==== Are there any premade Fabric modpacks? ====
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 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:
+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
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   * 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? ====
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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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   * 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/community: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.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 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? ====
 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.