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+Please read the [guide for contributing](https://github.com/Electroblob77/Wizardry/blob/1.12.2/guide_for_contributing.md) before posting.
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 Minecraft version: 1.12.2 [change as necessary]  
 Wizardry version: 4.1.2 [change as necessary]  
 Environment: Singleplayer/LAN game/Server [delete as necessary]