Adopt NeoForge 21.1.264 after compatibility testing

README.md

@@ -208,7 +208,7 @@ Data-pack runtime profiles are documented in
 
 - A Java 21 JDK
 - Minecraft 1.21.1
-- NeoForge 21.1.251 or newer in the 21.1 line
+- NeoForge 21.1.264 or newer in the 21.1 line
 - Dynamic Dimensions AR Edition 0.9.1 and Bad Packets 0.8.2 (client and server)
 
 Create is optional. When installed, Rivencraft uses its Ponder renderer for

build.gradle

@@ -132,6 +132,8 @@ neoForge {
 
         server {
             server()
+            // Keep dedicated compatibility runs away from the normal dev world.
+            gameDirectory = project.file(project.findProperty('serverRunDir') ?: 'run')
             programArgument '--nogui'
             systemProperty 'neoforge.enabledGameTestNamespaces', project.mod_id
         }

docs/MILESTONE_7_COMPATIBILITY_REVIEW.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 # Milestone 7 compatibility review (#82)
 
-Reviewed 2026-10-19 for Minecraft 1.21.1. The project compiles against
+Reviewed 2026-10-19 for Minecraft 1.21.1. The project now compiles against
-NeoForge 21.1.251 and advertises that as its minimum. The official
+NeoForge 21.1.264 and advertises that as its minimum. The official
 [NeoForge Maven metadata](https://maven.neoforged.net/releases/net/neoforged/neoforge/maven-metadata.xml)
 lists 21.1.264 as the newest 21.1 release. Its
 [changelog](https://maven.neoforged.net/releases/net/neoforged/neoforge/21.1.264/neoforge-21.1.264-changelog.txt)
@@ -11,15 +11,16 @@ direction/decoding limits (21.1.261), ad-hoc channel identifier limits
 reasons to evaluate an upgrade, but do not by themselves prove Rivencraft and
 its optional integrations work on that loader.
 
-**Decision: keep 21.1.251 as the build target and minimum for now.**
+**Decision: adopt 21.1.264 beginning with 0.6.6.2.** An override build
-`./gradlew build runGameTestServer -Pneo_version=21.1.264` compiled and built
+succeeded, but its GameTest server repeated its storage-progress display
-successfully, but the GameTest server repeated its storage-progress display
+without producing test results. That run was stopped; it is neither a pass nor
-without producing test results. The run was stopped; it is neither a pass nor
+evidence of a NeoForge defect. The player subsequently passed an in-game
-evidence of a NeoForge defect. Under the project's stalled-test rule, hand
+singleplayer test on 21.1.264 with the optional stack, then passed a dedicated
-the equivalent in-game validation to the player. No 21.1.264 client or
+server test including Immersive Portals travel to a Rivencraft Age. The
-dedicated-server compatibility pass has been recorded, so do not claim a
+dedicated server also reached the ready state with only the required mods
-supported upgrade or raise the required version yet. The earlier 21.1.251
+before the full optional stack was installed. Both modes used Rivencraft
-baseline passed 70 required GameTests for release V0.6.6.0.
+0.6.6.1. The earlier 21.1.251 baseline passed 70 required GameTests for
+release V0.6.6.0.
 
 | Dependency | Project baseline | Newest checked 1.21.1 release | Follow-up |
 | --- | --- | --- | --- |
@@ -41,18 +42,12 @@ separate library-artifact comparison came from Create's Maven. Dynamic
 Dimensions was checked on CurseForge. Versions for other Minecraft lines and
 similarly named mods were excluded.
 
-The player reported an in-game pass for the 0.6.6.1 slice on 2026-10-19.
+The full dedicated test stack contained Create/Ponder, Immersive Portals, JEI,
-That confirms the current gameplay change, not the untested 21.1.264
+TerraBlender with Biomes O' Plenty, and Serene Seasons with GlitchCore. The
-dedicated-server and optional-mod matrix. The keep decision therefore remains
+server loaded a new `rivencraft:age/test`, and its shutdown log confirms that
-unchanged. [Issue #89](https://truenas-scale.tail180fb1.ts.net:8443/dnorberg/rivencraft/issues/89)
+all Overworld, Nether, End, and Age chunks were saved. The player explicitly
-tracks the remaining loader qualification separately.
+approved 21.1.264 after that test. This does not independently certify every
-
+optional combination, the LEGACY preview fallback on a client without Create
-Before raising the loader target, test a clean 21.1.264 client and dedicated
+and Immersive Portals, or a full restart/rejoin cycle; keep those in the
-server with only the two required dependencies. Create and enter an Age,
+regression checklist. Serene's GameTest mock-player network limitation still
-restart and revisit it, and confirm the LEGACY book-preview fallback without
+requires real-client checks for seasonal behavior.
-Create/Immersive Portals. Then test separate optional combinations: JEI;
-Create/Ponder; Immersive Portals alone and with Create; TerraBlender with
-Biomes O' Plenty; Serene Seasons with GlitchCore. In each combination, verify
-startup, book/portal travel, relevant previews or recipe/biome/season behavior,
-and restart. Repeat the baseline with each optional addon absent. Serene's
-GameTest mock-player network limitation requires a real client/server check.

docs/PREVIEW_COMPATIBILITY.md

@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ being captured in the preview.
 
 ## Supported combinations and upstream limits
 
-The compatibility baseline is Minecraft 1.21.1, NeoForge 21.1.251, Create
+The compatibility baseline is Minecraft 1.21.1, NeoForge 21.1.264, Create
 6.0.10, and Immersive Portals 6.0.7. Core Age generation and the `LEGACY`
 backend run without Create or Immersive Portals; the headless GameTest server
 uses that dependency-free path.

gradle.properties

@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ minecraft_version=1.21.1
 # as they do not follow standard versioning conventions.
 minecraft_version_range=[1.21.1]
 # The Neo version must agree with the Minecraft version to get a valid artifact
-neo_version=21.1.251
+neo_version=21.1.264
 ponder_version=1.0.82
 dynamic_dimensions_file_id=7707789
 badpackets_version=0.8.2
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ mod_name=Rivencraft
 # The license of the mod. Review your options at https://choosealicense.com/. All Rights Reserved is the default.
 mod_license=LGPL-3.0-or-later
 # The mod version. Rivencraft uses the x.y.z.b policy documented in README.md.
-mod_version=0.6.6.1
+mod_version=0.6.6.2
 immersive_portals_version=6.0.7
 terrablender_version=4.1.0.8
 serene_seasons_version_id=B6nTjh4b