Java Edition guides/World of Color Update

This guide is a simplified overview of all the changes in the World of Color Update (Java Edition 1.12.x releases), which assumes at least some familiarity with the Exploration Update (Java Edition 1.11.x releases).

Sounds

 * New note block sounds :
 * Bone block = xylophone
 * Block of gold = bell
 * Clay = flute
 * Packed ice = chime
 * Wool = guitar
 * New sound effects
 * Parrots
 * Illusioners
 * Casting a fishing rod
 * Reeling in a fishing rod
 * Throwing an eye of ender
 * An eye of ender exploding or popping back into item form
 * Putting ender eye in end portal frames (dinging sound)
 * Completing the end portal and having the portal spawn (evil sound)
 * Boat paddles
 * Player drowning
 * Player burning
 * Completing a challenge advancement
 * Toast notifications

General
Here are the other big changes of the versions.

New

 * Recipe book
 * Catalogs recipes that are unlocked when the criteria are met
 * When a recipe is clicked, it will appear in the crafting grid, and can be crafted if materials are available

Changed

 * Advancements
 * Replaces Achievements
 * Can be customized via JSON files
 * There are currently 5 tabs
 * Now, it can be open by keyboard keybinding L.


 * Java
 * To run 1.12, you have to use Java 8 or later, else, it will write a error.