Minecraft 1.18: What is Simulation Distance?

Here's an explanation regarding Minecraft 1.18 Simulation Distance settings and the difference compared to Rendering Distance.

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Minecraft 1.18: The Most Impactful Update for the Future of the Game?, by Christian Behler, SUPERJUMP

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What is the ideal simulation distance in Minecraft?

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What is 'Simulation Distance' in Minecraft & What to set it to?

Minecraft 1.18: The Most Impactful Update for the Future of the Game?, by Christian Behler, SUPERJUMP

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Simulation distance – Minecraft Wiki

Minecraft 1.18 - Snapshot 21w38a - Sprinting Change & Increased Performance!

I am running a 1.18 world on a $4 Realms subscription and want to up the render distance beyond what it is now. The current distance doesn't allow me to display the