Hi, I would like suggest that a section on how to change the client version to a 1.7.x be added to the new player guide. Working with certain items, such as doors, is a little confusing if you are using 1.8 client. The doors try to stack in the inventory. I also seem to have less lag now that I run 1.7.9. I've tried to give instructions to players in game, but It's kind of difficult to since they have to exit the game to change the version.
I believe there is a guide on how to do it somewhere on the forums, i would try and find it for you but i am on my phone right now getting ready for college :/. I'll have a look tonight when i get back if you haven't found it by then
Ok, I did find a small tutorial in the forum. @ http://empireminecraft.com/threads/...pdate-1-8-compatible.43031/page-3#post-807855 However using the search "changing game version" this was about five or six down on the list of posts. The screen shots also appear to be using a different launcher than the current vanilla launcher.
I am getting no lag on 1.8 but I do agree that the doors are confusing when they stack. Good idea, but don't be completely sure that players will want to change their version of minecraft. + you could send them a private message on the forums telling them how to do it.