Minecraft 26.3 Guide & Release Notes

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📦 Version Information

Property	Value
Minecraft Target	26.3 (Snapshot 26.3-snapshot-6+)
Mod Version	5.0.16+26.3
Fabric Loader	>=0.19.3
DasikLibrary Dependency	>=1.8.8
Java JDK Requirement	JDK 25
Build Tooling	Loom 1.15+ / Gradle 9.3+
Jar Naming Convention	vanilla-outsider-better-dogs-5.0.16+26.3.jar

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🌟 Overview & Snapshot Changes

The Minecraft 26.3 release of Vanilla Outsider: Better Dogs tracks upcoming 26.3 snapshot features and snapshot entity changes. It introduces major architectural enhancements to entity codecs, pack spatial hierarchy, and dynamic entity scaling.

Key Highlights in 26.3

• Entity Codec Synchronization: Full migration of persistent wolf personality state (WolfPersistentData) to modern 26.3 component serialization codecs.
• DasikLibrary 1.8.8 Alignment: Updated integration with DynamicGameRuleManager 1.8.8+, providing dynamic hot-reloading for namespaced rules without server restarts.
• Advanced Flanking & AI Raycasting: Enhanced spatial path evaluation (bd_flanking_raycast_check) to prevent pathfinding deadlocks around steep cliffs and tight caves.

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🔧 Installation & Setup

1. Install Fabric Loader 0.19.3 or higher for Minecraft 26.3.
2. Place vanilla-outsider-better-dogs-5.0.16+26.3.jar into your server or client mods/ directory.
3. Ensure DasikLibrary 1.8.8 or higher is installed.
4. Launch the game using JDK 25.

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⚠️ Compatibility Notes

• Save Compatibility: World saves created under 26.2 are compatible; wolf personality NBT and scale attributes automatically migrate to 26.3 component format upon loading.
• Experimental Status: Features on 26.3 track ongoing Mojang snapshot changes. For production survival servers requiring peak stability, we recommend using Minecraft 26.2 Guide.

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