Shotbow

What is this?
Annihilation periodically updates the version of Minecraft that it runs on. Previously, Annihilation was running on 1.16. This update pushes us forward onto Minecraft 1.20.4!

What changed?
Generally with base updates, we do not change much in the game because this helps keep the number of bugs down and makes our transition smoother. However, you will notice some differences (non-exhaustive list):

• PvP "overriding damage": Previously, when multiple players dealt damage to a single target, only the damage from the first hit would count before the target's invulnerability kicked in. Now, the player with the highest damage will add the remaining damage to the damage dealt. For example, when you're in the Nexus and fighting a gappled diamond, your leather teammates with their wooden swords will not prevent you from dealing damage with your diamond sword!
• Stats overhaul: Stats have been given a new backend system, which makes life easier for our developers when working with them, and for you, it means you get a redesigned /stats show GUI. If you have any ideas for new stats we should be collecting and displaying, let us know!
• Redesigned images: You will notice that the phase, team and other images displayed in game chat have been redesigned using the new colour palette.
• Improved player tracking: We have improved the way classes such as Swapper, Mercenary and others target players such that they're easier to use. We heard your feedback, and hope this makes them enjoyable to cause chaos with once more.
• Team Doors disappear: Team doors used to teleport you when you entered them, but now they will visually disappear for you. This will make entering and exiting the doors smoother, but they'll still provide the same protection you're used to. We have also reduced the minimum distance between doors from eight to three.

What version should I play on?
The minimum version required to play Annihilation is now 1.16, but it is highly recommended that you use a version newer than 1.20. We currently recommend 1.20.4, but 1.20.6 is fine too!
If you use a version lower than 1.20, you will have a poorer experience, especially as we have our fantastic builders working on new maps that utilise the cool new blocks this version of Minecraft brings.

Final Words
A big thank you to all the players who took part in our update test matches on the event server, and to those who found a bug and reported it, enjoy your exclusive sound cosmetic that you can now select in normal games!

As we have just released this update, there are bound to be bugs. Please report any bugs you find as soon as possible via our official Discord by using this command: !support bug <IGN>.

Hey Shotbow!
Hope you are enjoying the end of summer! Welcome to Dentril's New Moon of September 2024. I'm BasicAly, and I'm here to keep you in the loop about what's been going on here at Shotbow!

Network Updates
Team Applications
Ever wanted to join the Shotbow Staff Team? The following teams are accepting applications:

• Development Team
• Annihilation Administrative Team
• MineZ Administrative Team
• Localization Team
• Build Team

Event Team Recap
The Annihilation Event Team hosted a "Good Aim" event, a "Speedy" event, and a Friendly Clan War.
The MineZ Event Team hosted a "Puddles' Party Dungeon" event.

Gamemode Updates
Annihilation Updates
The Annihilation Team is now testing their 1.20.4 (version 4.0.0) base update! This update does not contain any content changes. However, some things may be different due to the version change. They have made every effort to ensure that the same feel is maintained, although you will notice some small changes and quality-of-life fixes. You may notice that your stats aren't correct on the event server, this is due to an overhaul of the stats system and they will be transferring your old stats once Anni 1.20.4 is live.

MineZ Updates
The MineZ team has released changes to supply drop loot tables and ended their Summerfest celebrations. Ghost Ship has also set sail! You can read all the current updates in the changelog here.

Statistics
SMASH Rankings
The current SMASH Leaders of season 3 of 2024 are:

• _BrightDarkness_ - 1134
• Daggez - 1131
• Cometcat13 - 1102

Network in General
Staff updates:

• WTDpuddles was promoted to Full Builder
• DJ_Pedro was promoted to BAC Lead
• Roquel remains on the BAC Team as a Co-Lead
• SuperWolfster was promoted to Event-Staff

Other statistics:

• There were 499 players banned in the last month
• There were 34 support tickets resolved in the last month
• There were 54 ban appeals resolved in the last month
• This month we achieved a peak playercount of 256 on August 18th
• 38,602,633 XP was earned by players this month

Closing Words
That brings us to a close for our September Dentril's New Moon! Stay tuned for upcoming announcements about our fall festivities! Things are about to get spooky!
Best wishes,
BasicAly

Hello Shotbow and MineZ community members! With MineZ Summerfest ending soon, we are hard at work planning MineZ’s next holiday event which will take place in October.

Unlike past years where players have been asked to build or rebuild a town or location, this year we have something different in mind. While you will still be building and decorating for Halloween/Spookfest, you will be building a specific type of build. Participants in this contest will be asked to build and decorate a crypt.

Anyone is allowed to enter this contest and we are hoping to add many of the builds into the game during the Spookfest event. This crypt building contest will last three weeks and all submissions will be due Sunday, September 1st by 11:59pm EST.

• This MineZ Build Contest will last for 21 days, ending on September 1st at 11:59pm EST.
• For these crypts, we ask that you keep the size between 11x11x11 blocks and 25x25x25 blocks, but we understand if you need a little more or less room.
• You may add anvils, crafting tables, or furnaces to your builds if you feel it necessary, but they may be removed if your build is added to the game based on decisions by the MineZ staff.
• Multiple winners are expected. We will add winning builds to the Spookfest map, so long as they meet a certain standard.

• Please submit your build here as a comment. Make sure to list the usernames of those who worked on it.
• Each submission requires an Imgur album of build screenshots, taken in vanilla without shaders!
• Each submission requires a schematic file of the build.
• Each person/group is limited to 3 submissions.

The rules of the contest are as follows:

• Anyone can send in a submission
• Each person/group is limited to 3 submissions (Please note, group submissions will only receive one prize amongst the group. Each person/group can only win one prize.
• Builds must be created in 1.12.2.
• Submissions, if selected, are subject to edits as necessary by the MineZ team.
• Submissions sent in, if selected, will be property of Shotbow.
• Submissions sent in after September 1st will not be considered for the contest.

Winners will be announced by September 15th! Special prizes will be given to the top 3 builds:

• 1st Place: 50,000 Shotbow XP + Gold Rank
• 2nd Place: 25,000 Shotbow XP + Silver Rank
• 3rd Place: 25,000 Shotbow XP + 3 Shout Tokens

All winners will additionally receive a special in-game prize. There will likely be more than 3 builds added, and those who did not place in the top 3 will also receive a special in-game prize.



It is our hope that as many of you as possible get in on the fun of building crypts for this contest, however big or small! While it is unlikely, we must say that winners and ALL submissions are not guaranteed to be added to the Spookfest MineZ Map. To avoid this scenario you can follow some of these tips:

• Find inspiration on the web for fun decoration tips for the holidays.
• Use custom Minecraft heads, though don’t go too crazy!
• You can always ask for feedback on your builds. Don’t shy away from getting an opinion on your build.

Happy building and good luck!