diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 1262844..3e25533 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ Template for making Babric mods for BTA!
 
 ## Prerequisites
 - JDK for Java 17 ([Eclipse Temurin](https://adoptium.net/temurin/releases/) recommended)
-- [Intellij IDEA](https://www.jetbrains.com/idea/download/) (Scroll down for the free community edition)
+- [Intellij IDEA](https://www.jetbrains.com/idea/download/) (Scroll down for the free community edition, if using linux **DO NOT** use the flatpak distribution)
 - Minecraft Development plugin (Optional, but highly recommended)
 
 ## Setup instructions