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Welcome, new players, to Shotbow! Let me guide you through a few important steps to ensure your enjoyment of the game!


Joining the network

In order to start playing, you must connect to the server. It is recommended to add it to your server list, then you won't have to add the IP in every time you want to play!

The IP is: play.shotbow.net

Minecraft Version: 1.12.2-1.20.1


Once joined, you will be spawned into our lobby (seen above). From there, you may look around and join the actual games. The main game servers are found by clicking on the NPCs directly in front of where you spawn, which will take you to the game you choose. You will be instantly connected to the new server without having to disconnect yourself. If ever you want to go back to the lobby, just type the command /hub and you will be brought back to the lobby. If you are playing MineZ, or Annihilation, you may want to use /logout instead to avoid leaving an NPC that can be killed.

Before you start playing however, you should absolutely familiarize yourself with the rules. You may also want to register to the forums so you can start talking on the forums.


Shotbow XP

You're probably interested in what Shotbow XP is at this point. Shotbow uses an in-game currency called 'Shotbow XP'. XP is earned by simply playing games, from killing zombies in MineZ to destroying your opponents in SMASH. XP can be used in each game's lobby through a shop NPC. After accumulating enough XP you may go to the shop to purchase new stuff for use on the network. Things from new classes for Annihilation, to spawn kit items for MineZ. You can also purchase cosmetic items, such as particle trails and pets, through the Shotbow Swag in your hotbar to show off in the lobby!


Registering

Sooner or later you may want to register to get to chat with the community.

To get started, you will need a valid email address. Log in to a lobby server and type /register (your email here). You will be sent an Email with your new login info. Once you've got it, you should sign in to this site and change your password to whatever you want first. After that, you're encouraged to upload a profile picture and fill out your profile, which also gives you XP. You should also introduce yourself on the forums and get to know the community. Discord Chat is also a good place to talk to other Shotbow players. If you mistyped your email while doing the command, have no fear. Use /changeemail (your email here) and all should be better.

Why you need a valid email? You'll need to get your login info from that Email address to begin using the forums. Plus, you will get notices of content updates emailed to you when they happen, and possibly XP codes which can be redeemed for instant Shotbow XP. You wouldn't want to miss out on the latest and greatest stuff. If you do not wish to receive Emails from Shotbow, you may disable this by going to your privacy settings, and uncheck the box labeled 'Receive site mailings'.


Shotbow Premium

You can play as much as you want without ever having to give a penny to the network. However, you may want to consider buying premium at some point to support the network. Some of the benefits included for doing so is: getting to use private servers, possibly playing new gamemodes before they become public, and a permanent multiplier to all XP you earn in-game to help speed up earning new stuff. Last, but not least, you're helping Shotbow pay for its server costs, allowing yourself and others to continue to enjoy playing. More information can be found on the buy premium page.


Other Helpful Stuff

If you haven't yet, you can check out the Wiki Index to learn more about the gamemodes. It also has useful links to other pages, such as a list of the Server Commands you can use within the network, or how to connect to the Shotbow Discord server.

Be sure to check out the official announcements forum often for the latest and upcoming updates to Shotbow. A monthly changelog can be found every 1st day of the month. If you're into Reddit, we also have an official subreddit.

Also consider following The ShotbowNetwork on twitter for sneak peeks at content, XP codes and more.

Also consider checking out JACOBSMILE's New Player Guide (Recommended!)

Happy playing, and thanks for flying Shotbow!