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Minecraft 1.12 Update - What's New
Added concrete, glazed terracotta in all 16 colors, parrots, the recipe book, advancements system replacing achievements, and crafting helper.
Changes
#Gameplay(4)
- Achievements replaced with advancements system
- Added recipe book for guided crafting
- Added narrator for accessibility
- Added knowledge book item for unlocking recipes
#Mobs(2)
- Added Parrot (tameable, imitates nearby mob sounds)
- Added Illusioner (unused illager mob, only via commands)
#Blocks & Items(3)
- Added concrete powder and concrete (16 colors each)
- Added glazed terracotta (16 colors with unique patterns)
- Added colored beds (16 colors)
#Commands(4)
- Added /function command for running mcfunction files
- Added /recipe command
- Added /advancement command
- Data packs foundation laid
Server Admin Migration Guide
- Advancements replace achievements - custom achievement plugins may break
- Recipe book may not work with custom recipe plugins
- Function files can be used for server-side automation
Known Issues
- Parrots can be killed by feeding them cookies (intentional, but surprising)
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