I see “Vanilla Minecraft” referred to a lot, but it seems to have different definitions here and there.

Is it just Minecraft without data packs, resource backs, etc? So, like, “out of the box”? Or is it really something else?

  • @[email protected]English
    7•2 years ago

    As far as game mechanics, no mods that change gameplay in any meaningful way (including quality-of-life mods) is vanilla.

    In terms of tech support, an unmodified base install is vanilla. (This is important because if you are looking for help with a crash for example, knowing you have OptiFine or something is very relevant.)

    • @[email protected]English
      2•2 years ago

      Define “meaningful way”. What about resource packs? They change how the game looks drastically, but it’s purely visual. What about performance mods? Higher and lower FPS definitely impact one’s movement and accuracy with a mouse.

      • DNEAVESEnglish
        5•2 years ago

        In my opinion, this is usually how I classify things:

        • Vanilla: no mods, resource packs allowed (it just changes visuals anyway, and the funtionality is included in the base game).
        • Vanilla+: may contain mods/datapacks that simply tweak experiences in a way that don’t alter the flow of the game much. Things like Optifine/Iris, Sodium/Rubidium, fast leaf decay, immersive portals, right-click-harvest, mouse/crafting tweaks, and I’d even say player/mob heads. Essentially, doesn’t add blocks, items, etc, but just enhances small parts of the game that you’re already doing in vanilla.
        • Modded: adds blocks, items, functionality, or more, beyond the scope of Vanilla+
        • @[email protected]English
          6•2 years ago

          Vanilla: Straight out of the box, normal vanilla. You can add sprinkles, and it’s still vanilla.

          French Vanilla: Technically not vanilla anymore, it’s named after the French way of making ice cream. But it’s close enough. When you give someone french vanilla ice cream and say it’s vanilla, they won’t get mad.

          Chocolate: This is not vanilla. It is chocolate. Clearly different.

          Rocky Road: Oh fuck, we added too many mods and now it’s crashing constantly.