Smithing Table Crash - Network Protocol Error
Issue:
Players experience a client crash and are kicked from the server with a "Network Protocol Error" when attempting to interact with a smithing table.
Symptoms:
- Client crashes upon clicking a smithing table
- Players are kicked from the server
- Error message: "Network Protocol Error"
- No visible error messages in the server console
Affected Versions:
- Multiple Minecraft versions (including 1.21.x)
- Affects Java Edition players
Root Cause:
Outdated ViaVersion plugin causing compatibility issues with smithing table interactions.
Solution:
Update the ViaVersion plugin to the latest version.
Additional Notes:
- Ensure all other plugins and server software (such as Paper and Velocity) are also up to date
- If the issue persists after updating ViaVersion, consider updating all plugins and server software to their latest compatible versions
By following these steps, the smithing table crash issue should be resolved, allowing players to interact with smithing tables without experiencing client crashes or disconnections.
