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Instructions for how to summon a wither for new players

New players have no clue that the Wither exists, and the only way to know is to speak with someone who knows or look it up in a wiki. I believe players should have ways of discovering the game without having to look up things, and so my idea is to have some sort of clue generated in the world that the Wither exists and can be summoned.

The clues don't have to be very specific, in fact I'd prefer if they weren't. Just enough to intrigue new players. It could be a book that talked about a dark destructive creature, or whatever your lore would call it, mentioning there's rumors it can be summoned with souls. Perhaps coupled with a failed attempt, using red sand and three skeleton skulls.
Cartographers could point to one of the structures that contains these clues.

P.S. I've suggested something similar for Nether portals. I'm happy with whatever you do, but I hope you make it easier for new players not to have to resort to wikis when looking for things to explore.

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    There is a painting that is a clue.

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    That's a good point, Tony. I forgot about that. But I still think the clue should be bigger. In the early days when nobody knew how to summon it, and it was a race to figure out new features, this painting was fine. But now I think it's time to give more clear clue, which is also a hint about the destructive power of it.

    Putting that painting in a structure among other clues is a good idea, in my opinion.

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    Maybe they could put the wither painting in a woodland mansion, since anyone who can find and trade with a cartographer can find one with explorer maps, and when they go in they will see a painting of the wither.