![[help] Old Minecraft versions are basically unplayable.](https://lemmy.zip/pictrs/image/a3ebf789-86d3-4594-a2d3-9a688729943a.webp){kind=link}
I need help, I only play MInecraft 1.8.9 and it looks like this on every distro I use, with any launcher, this screenshot it taken on Arch Linux with LXDE and Prism Launcher. (on windows it works btw)
- Specs:
- OS : Arch Linux
- GPU : Nvidia 1660 Super
- CPU : Ryzen 5 2600 3.400GHz
- RAM : 8 GB
Just launched 1.8.9 with the Prism Launcher and it looks fine for me. (I’m using Kubuntu 22.04.3 LTS)
Maybe it’s a java issue? Old Minecraft uses java 8, maybe try reinstalling it and seeing if that works. Best of luck!
What Java version do you have? They switched to a much newer version of Java at some point, maybe the old versions of Minecraft are trying to use the new Java and flipping out?
On arch the default java environment can be checked with
archlinux-java statusifarchlinux-java-runis installed
It is also dependent on how they’ve installed Prism, if through the Flatpak it bundles its own Java versions, Java 8 is included and can just be selected in the settings specifically for that instance
I think Minecraft launchers have their own setting for Java versions but I have no clue which one they select and I am almost certain Java 8 (which as far as I remember was the version for that Minecraft version) won’t be the Arch Linux default.
As others have been saying, it’s most likely a Java issue.
Make sure to install (or reinstall) Java8 and make sure it’s selected in the prism launcher for use under v1.8.9 specifically. That way, you can continue to play using Java17 on recent versions a bit simpler than having to constantly swap Java versions
i’ve had that before, it’s probably a java version issue
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install
jre8-openjdkwith pacman -
set java version for 1.8.9 to java 8, this can be done in instance settings depending on the launcher. prism launcher can auto-detect java
old minecraft versions use java 8, newer ones use java 17
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Looks like a graphics driver issue. Are you using the proprietary Nvidia drivers or Nouveau?
especially the minecraft version which is known for having font issues.
I like the implication that there is some playability, being “basically” unplayable instead of “totally” unplayable.
I guess the screenshot still kind of looks like Minecraft?
Are we calling 1.8.9 old now?
I mean it has been out for over 7 years now. https://howoldisminecraft189.today/
What’s the story behind this domain? I checked to see if maybe someone had made one for every Minecraft version, but no, 1.8.9 is singled out for some reason. Edit: Okay 1.7.10 also exists, I’m guessing some others do too. 1.6.4 doesn’t, that was the first one I checked.
Well, the game was stuck on 1.8 longer than any other version especially if you also consider all the servers that refused to switch for years because Mojang didn’t do a especially good job with the new combat system!
I know 1.7.10, 1.8.9, and 1.12.2 exist. I’m not sure the story behind them, I just know they are common versions people like to play still. 1.8.9 for PvP and Hypixel and 1.12.2 for 2b2t. I’m not sure about 1.7.10 though.
Fuck, it’s still rare but at times I do feel kind of old!
If I had to guess I would blaim that on Java, maybe try to reinstall Java 8 and make sure it’s actually selected in the launcher rather than a newer version!
that’s so interesting, it’s trying to pull the texture for the minecraft logo but instead gets the hotbar texture. must be some sort of issue with java, maybe try reinstalling it?
Which version of prism? The flatpak or the arch/aur version?
Thanks for the help, I found a fix if anyone is interested. Just write
__GL_THREADED_OPTIMIZATIONS=0on /etc/environment