What server version would be best to use? 1.8 vs 1.20
Hey Admincraft, Would it be better to use 1.20 or 1.8 as my server version? Both players should join my server and play, and it has nothing to do with PvP. I just want your recommendations. What are the pros & cons of both?
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Requested by s0smuler#0
you should use 1.21.4 (latest) with ViaVersion & ViaBackwards (and ViaRewind if you wish) to allow older vers to join
no dupes or exploits
What about forks?
Paper or pufferfish
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Donβt forget to test the map beforehand when doing this
Some block hitboxes didnβt exist back in 1.8, so some players will glitch in those
An example are lanterns, which are replaced by torches
@s0smuler Ask yourself what exactly do you want or are you trying to do here
Later versions will be more resource heavy but have a lot of exploits and bugs fixed while having some new features.
people on 1.8 are only ones that are trying to do pvp based servers mostly or want to play on a non updated modpack ig
I only recommend 1.8 if the server is very competitive and have very experienced players, as those people somehow are able to notice the slightest changes
If this is not the case, then latest versions are the best option always
assuming you decide to support 1.8 on 1.21.4, which many servers donβt
Yh, but this is exactly that the OP wants, support 1.8 players on latest version