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.

Java Edition 1.18 Pre-release 1 – Minecraft Wiki

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

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Minecraft: What is Simulation Distance?

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What is the ideal simulation distance in Minecraft?

When I updated my world to 1.18 my render distance is bugged, I can't make it bigger than this even tho it says 32 chunks. Please help me : r/Minecraft