From f944fe44094ceccee18a77287072f2a91ad24852 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: James Seibel <jeseibel@gondtc.com>
Date: Tue, 9 Dec 2025 21:15:20 -0600
Subject: [PATCH] change the default issue template

---
 .gitlab/issue_templates/Default.md | 38 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++--
 1 file changed, 36 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-)

diff --git a/.gitlab/issue_templates/Default.md b/.gitlab/issue_templates/Default.md
index f03909953..f52d2b97c 100644
--- a/.gitlab/issue_templates/Default.md
+++ b/.gitlab/issue_templates/Default.md
@@ -1,3 +1,37 @@
-Before creating an issue, please select the appropriate template from the dropdown above.
+## Check off each item in this list before submitting:
+
+<!-- 
+To mark a section as complete either put an "x" in between the square brackets, example: "[x]" 
+Or click the checkbox once the issue has been created.
+-->
+
+1. [ ] Check the FAQ to see if your issue has already been reported and has a solution:
+    [Problems-and-solutions](https://gitlab.com/distant-horizons-team/distant-horizons/-/wikis/1-user-guide/1-frequently-asked-questions/2-problems-and-solutions/Problems-and-Solutions)
+
+2. [ ] Make sure you are not using any mods on the incompatible list:
+    [Mod support FAQ](https://gitlab.com/distant-horizons-team/distant-horizons/-/wikis/1-user-guide/1-frequently-asked-questions/4-mod-support/Mod-Support)
+
+3. [ ] Check the existing issues to verify that your bug hasn't already been submitted: 
+    [Issues](https://gitlab.com/distant-horizons-team/distant-horizons/-/issues)
+
+4. [ ] Upload Minecraft's crash report and/or log. \
+   Minecraft crash reports are located in: `.minecraft/crash-reports` \
+   Minecraft logs are located in: `.minecraft/logs`
+
+5. [ ] Upload your Distant Horizons Config. \
+     The config is found in: `.minecraft/configs/DistantHorizons.toml`
+
+ 6. [ ] Fill out the information below:
+
+ * **minecraft version**:
+
+ * **Distant Horizons version**:
+
+ * **Mod loader**:
+
+ * **Installed mods (list the smallest number of mods that you can use to re-create the bug)**:
+ 
+ * **Describe the bug**:
+
+ * **Steps to reproduce the bug**:
 
-The template will walk you through submitting a bug, feature, or improvement request.