Pixelmon 1.12.2 Adventure Map Update: What's New and Exciting

The latest update for Pixelmon, version 1.12.2, has arrived, bringing with it a slew of new features and improvements to the popular Minecraft mod. In this article, we'll take a closer look at what's changed and what you can expect from this exciting update.

New Moves and Berries

One of the most significant additions in this update is the introduction of eight new move tags: pulse, bite, bullet, dance, explosive, powder, punch, and slicing. These tags will allow players to categorize their Pokémon moves more effectively, making it easier to strategize and plan their battles.

In addition, several new berries have been added to the creative menu, including Pumkin, Drash, Eggant, Strib, Nutpea, Ginema, Kuo, Yago, Touga, Niniku, and Topo. This means that players will have more options when it comes to breeding and evolving their Pokémon.

Improved Server Features

The update also includes several server-side improvements, including the ability for servers to add custom buttons to the rich presence under config.yml. This feature allows servers to customize the appearance of their links in the game's menu, giving them more control over how players interact with their communities.

A new button has also been added to the Discord Rich Presence, allowing players to easily join the Pixelmon Discord server and connect with other fans of the mod.

Gamerules and Party Management

Several gamerules have been updated or introduced in this release. The partyFaintRespawn gamerule is now available, which allows players to set a respawn point for their Pokémon when they faint in battle. This feature can be enabled or disabled from the World Creation singleplayer screen.

Additionally, the keepInventory gamerule has been added, which prevents players from dropping items in their inventory when they die. However, if this rule is disabled, players will drop all of their items upon death.

Palette Format and DataPacks

The update also includes a new palette format for all palette-driven data, which should improve performance and compatibility with various datapacks. Players using datapacks are advised to refresh their packs regularly to ensure they're running the latest versions.

System Requirements and Compatibility

Finally, it's worth noting that this update requires Java 17 and Forge version 48.0.22 or later to run. Worlds created in previous versions of Minecraft (1.16.5) may not be compatible with newer versions, so players are advised to create new worlds or upgrade their existing ones.

Overall, the Pixelmon 1.12.2 adventure map update brings a host of exciting new features and improvements to the mod. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, there's something for everyone in this latest release. So what are you waiting for? Update your mod and start exploring today!