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Time for another round of chaos and questionable coding decisions! 🧩 New Mods AddedCrafting Tweaks Adds buttons to rotate, clear, and balance your crafting grids. Perfect for lazy crafters who call it “efficiency.” Emojiful Chat now supports actual emojis. Yes, you can cry-laugh at your colony burning down. 😂🔥 🔧 Updated Mods Mob Loot Bags Completely recoded from the ground up. This should fix the warden issue. Should. If one still spawns, consider it an unscheduled boss fight. MineColonies More stability. Fewer colonists mining straight into the void. The Bumblezone Bee paradise got a solid tune-up. Buzz responsibly. Sophisticated Storage & Backpacks Now with fewer storage tantrums and smoother syncing. Applied Energistics 2 Minor stability fixes for your network. Gravestones Improved compatibility and cleaner death markers for your oops moments. Oh The Trees You’ll Grow Trees are slightly less cursed now. Slightly. Supplementaries A bit more supplementary than before. All The Leaks Plugged. Maybe. Moonlight Lib Updated because everything else would riot if we didn’t. ⚠️ Client Update RequiredMake sure to update your modpack before joining. If you don’t, expect spontaneous combustion and judgmental colonists. Final WordsBuzz on, build on, and for the love of bees — stop spawning wardens.

🎉 BIG UPDATE DAY on Shadows of Aethro! 🎉 Alright folks, buckle up — the update train has arrived and it’s loaded with chaos, fixes, and a few broken dreams. Here’s what’s new: 🧙‍♂️ JEI → EMI Swap! JEI has been replaced with EMI because EMI’s lighter, faster, and doesn’t scream when it loads. If you really miss JEI, fine. Go reinstall it yourself. 💧 AlltheLeaks Got its act together — fewer crashes, fewer memory leaks. Basically, it’s now less of a fire hazard. 📜 Amendments, Balm, BlockUI, Chat Heads, Connectivity All updated and shiny. No major drama, just code magic. 🪨 Every Compat (Gems, Stone, Wood) Yeeted. Gone. Banished. Why? Because they made new players wait 10–15 minutes to load in. Quark already does the same stuff but better, so goodbye lag bricks. ⚔️ War & Taxes Raids now actually steal your taxes. Yep. Welcome to government-approved robbery. 🎒 Sophisticated Backpacks (and friends) Core, Storage, and Create Integration — all updated. Time to pack smarter, not harder. 🏰 MineColonies + Supplementaries Tweaks Big colony love here: Guards actually update their banners now (fashion matters). Gatehouse lets non-officers teleport too — for a small price, of course. Teleports land in the middle of the gatehouse instead of “somewhere nearby.” Archers learned gravity is real and will stop swan-diving off towers. 🧩 And a bunch of other little tweaks You know the drill — smoother, faster, less laggy, more Aethro-y. Get those clients updated, get in game, and prepare for whatever cursed behavior comes next. #ShadowsOfAethro #UpdateDay #SendHelp

Filed by the Chaotic Conductor and the very tired Rail Mages ⏱ Stop Times UpdatedThe Westbound line (Spawn → Eldermire) now lingers 10 seconds at each station, giving players just enough time to panic about forgotten tickets. At Spawn, the train waits a full 60 seconds for sleepy heroes to crawl out of bed and still catch it. 🚧 Eldermire BarricadesThe Train Shop has closed its doors. Eldermire officials are stacking barricades of questionable design and shouting about “outsiders with too many potatoes.” If you’re holding potatoes, try not to look guilty. ⚙️ Ongoing TinkeringOur engineers are still experimenting with train type, size, and possibly a version that scolds you in twelve languages if you jump on the roof. Further adjustments are coming. 💡 Traveler’s Wisdom The train lives. The borders tighten. Chaos continues. Ride wisely, keep your tickets dry, and never trust a gremlin offering “express upgrades.”

🎃 Shadows of Aethro Update — September 30, 2025 Heads up: when you connect today, you’ll get a quick install. It’s our Halloween prep. Also: something… happened at spawn. We apologize for the chaos. Reports say Michael Myers, Chucky, and friends are roaming the world. Be careful out there. Travel with gear Keep your head on a swivel If you see them, run or be ready to fight Happy haunting, survivors. 👻

💀 Graves are back! Totems are gone. Graves are back. Smash one and rumor has it something spooky might happen… 👀 🐝 The Bee Wars have begun! You all invaded their colonies, and now the bees are officially done with you. Expect full-scale bee warfare. 🐝⚔️ Grab a sword, a shield, and maybe a jar of honey. 🎉 Rewards Bossbar Toggle RETURNS! Yes, it’s back! You can now once again choose between Bossbar or Actionbar for your reward spam. Decide what screams at you, because options matter. 🏛 Byzantine Style Fixed the missing Charioteer Residence Level 4. The Byzantines can sleep well again. 😵 Chat Heads Upside down players are now rendered… upside down. With shadows. Because logic. 🍳 Create Slice & Dice Identical fluids for recipes now merge together. Soup is soup. 🌲 Every Compact (Wood Good) Fixed missing recipes. Wood is good again. 📚 Library Corner Updates 📖 GechoLib & GuideME updated 🏗 MineColonies updated (too much to list, just trust chaos) 🪜 SmallColonies: fixed slabs next to ladders and made sandstone walls less ugly 🔦 Sophisticated Core: highlights storage slots now! Green = matching stack Blue = matching item Yellow = empty slot 📦 Sophisticated Storage updated same as above 🌍 Structurize reworked world operations & classes 🏰 Stylecolonies: Aquatica gatehouse tweaks 🚰 Supplementaries: faucet dupe patched 👹 The Horrors We keep trying to fence them in and shove them through portals… but they’re starting to slip out. If you see one, run. Or wave. Your choice.

⚔️ War and Taxes The new War and Taxes system is live! Colonies now generate Cogs from buildings, while guards and upkeep consume them. It’s up to you to balance your economy or watch it crash. ⛵ Small Ships Ships can now be built to float and travel across oceans. The seas are officially open! 🔧 Updated Mods • Create Slice & Dice • MineColonies • Moonlight Lib • Sophisticated Backpacks • Sophisticated Core • Sophisticated Storage • MineColonies Tweaks addon 🏦 The Bank of Spawn A brand new bank is available at spawn inside the black building. Deposit and manage your Cogs here. 👻 Herobrine Fired Herobrine was removed from his banker duties for “creative accounting” and has been banished back into the void.

Chaotic Finds by Jack – Today’s Update Jack dove headfirst into CurseForge again and came back with a pile of shiny chaos. No new bosses. No new worlds. Just builder toys, lag fixes, armor fashion shows, jobs, escalators, and questionable life choices. Create Expansions Create: Framed – Your machines, but make them fashion. Create: Cobblestone – Cobble generators that don’t murder the TPS. Immersive Mods Immersive Paintings – Custom paintings are now in. Jack’s art isn’t added yet, but soon you’ll be forced to hang it on your walls. Variants & Builder Toys Any Lanterns – More lanterns than you’ll ever need. Chipped & Chipped Express – Every block now has a dozen decorative cousins. Lag Reduction / Utility Easy Mob Farm – Please stop building lag bombs. This is your intervention. The Quark Family Quark & Quark Oddities – A million small tweaks plus a throwable pickaxe. Every Compat – Makes mods behave nicely together. QuarkPonders – In-game tutorials so you don’t have to ask “what does this do?” in chat. Vertical Slabs Compat – Vertical. Slabs. Rejoice. Stone Zone – More rocks, more flavor. Gems Realm – New shiny blocks because apparently we needed more. Quark Delight – A food crossover nobody expected. Armor Drip Update Cosmetic Armor Reworked – Wear your best gear but look however you want. Jobs System You can now officially clock in to Minecraft. Choose from Alchemist, Builder, Digger, Enchanter, Farmer, Fisherman, Hunter, Lumberjack, Miner, or Smith. Earn cogs as you work and spend them to trade or pay for things. Press J to open the Jobs menu (or set your own keybind if J is already taken). Time to get that blocky paycheck. Escalators Because stairs are for peasants. Enjoy your moving block technology. The Vibe Builders get more blocks. Decorators get more toys. Fashionistas get armor drip. Workers get jobs and cogs. Lazy players get escalators. The server gets a little less lag. And Jack gets ready to plaster his art all over your colonies very soon. Sidenotes All existing mods have been updated to their latest versions. Bumblezone added the Hive Lifeline Enhancement: nearby bees will now take damage for you when you’re attacked. Your swarm’s got your back.

Shadows of Aethro – Daily Update Incoming Tomorrow’s daily update is packing some serious punch. We’re rolling out new systems, dangerous places, and a little financial chaos (don’t worry, it’s the fun kind). 💸 Functional Economy Mod That’s right — money is coming to Shadows of Aethro. With Functional Economy, you’ll soon be able to: Earn, save, and spend real in-game currency Run your own vending machines with custom stock and prices Swipe shiny bank cards like you’re shopping in the Nether’s Costco Access ATMs and bank blocks for deposits, withdrawals, and transaction logs Build a player-driven economy with shops, auctions, and markets And yes… Herobrine is your new bank manager. Totally legit. Definitely not skimming fees when you’re not looking. 🌑 Shadowlands Arrive The Shadowlands have finally opened. They’re dark, they’re dangerous, and they don’t care if you’re ready. Pack a blade, maybe some torches, and see if you can survive what lurks in the shadows. 📖 New MineColonies Quest Line Open your FTB Quests journal (E → top-left book) to find a brand new MineColonies quest line. Whether you’re new or experienced, this quest chain is built to guide and challenge you in your colony journey. ⚙️ Under the Hood We’ve also been doing a round of fixes and backend work to prep for this big economy rollout. You’ll see it all live with today's daily update. Get ready for capitalism, colonists, and creatures that want to eat your face. Shadows of Aethro is only getting stranger from here.

The bees have taken over. Our latest update brings a brand-new dimension, combat upgrades, economy tweaks, and a hive full of mod updates. 🍯 The Bumblezone ArrivesThe highlight of this patch is the addition of the Bumblezone, a brand-new bee-themed dimension. Step inside what feels like the heart of a giant hive, where you’ll encounter: Towering honeycomb walls lined up in neat rows Water canals flowing between the structures Pollen-coated landscapes buzzing with life Glittering honey crystal canyons Unique Bee Armor to collect and wear Rare Throne-Locating Honey Compasses that lead you to the Bee Queen herself The Bumblezone isn’t just eye candy — it’s a full experience. Explore structures, chase advancements, and uncover the hidden treasures of this new realm. ⚔️ Better CombatCombat just got an upgrade. With the Better Combat mod, battles now feel smoother and more dynamic. Expect: Fancy new attack animations Weapon collisions that feel impactful Weapon combos for more variety and style Whether you’re swinging an axe or blocking with a shield, every fight is now a cinematic experience. 💰 Economy Overhaul Incoming We’ve added a brand-new economy mod to help shape the server’s balance. Instructions and features will roll out soon — but for now, just know the framework is in place. 🔧 Mod UpdatesAlongside the new content, several key mods have been updated for stability and improvements: All The Leaks MineColonies Compatibility Addon MineColonies (a large batch of updates and fixes) Sophisticated Backpacks Sophisticated Core Sophisticated Storage 👻 Still No HerobrineAs always, we’d like to remind everyone that Herobrine has STILL not been proven to exist — but at least the bees are real, and they’re much more dangerous. 📦 Version & DownloadWe are now running on 2.3.1.9.5.2025 (because short version numbers are boring). 🔗 Download the latest update here 🐝 TL;DR: Explore the Bumblezone, fight with style, prepare for an economy system, enjoy smoother gameplay, and accept the eternal truth: bees exist, Herobrine doesn’t.

Big update today: Ratlantis is now open to all players! That’s right — the long-awaited, squeak-filled rat dimension is finally here. Expect bizarre adventures, rat civilizations smarter than you’d like to admit, and plenty of chaos. Will you conquer Ratlantis… or will the rats conquer you? But that’s not all. We’ve been doing some serious server-side modifications to cut down on TPS lag. That means smoother gameplay, fewer stutters, and more time for you to freak out when an army of rats comes charging your way. And because we like to keep things spicy: Colony raids are back! Sharpen your swords, polish your armor, and try not to scream too loudly when the attackers show up at your doorstep. So go forth, adventurers. Ratlantis awaits — and it’s anything but squeaky clean. 🧀⚔️