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Shadows of Aethro Update - Sept 27th 2025

💀 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.
Paul

Shadows of Aethro Update – War, Taxes, and Ships!

⚔️ 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.
Paul

Shadows of Aethro Update - Sept 13th 2025

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.

Paul

Shadows of Aethro Update - Sept 9th 2025

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.
Paul

Shadows of Aethro Update – Version 2.3.1.9.5.2025

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 Arrives
The 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 Combat
Combat 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 Updates
Alongside 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 Herobrine
As 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 & Download
We 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.
Paul

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