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Minecraft 1.7 - Overview

Posted in: News Patch by WedTM, 30 June 2011 - 12:18 PM

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Minecraft 1.7 is now released! With several changes - and one of the most highly anticipated additions since beta - this update is sure to change the way we play Minecraft.

Initially, 1.7 was supposed to be dubbed the “Adventure Update”; however, as the communities’ thirst for pistons overwhelmed Mojang, they’ve decided to release pistons in their very own update, with a few additonal goodies thrown in.

As a quick sidenote, we're giving away 100 copies of Minecraft to those who "like" us on Facebook! Head on over to our newly created Facebook page, and hit the "like" button, and you'll automatically be entered into to win! The contest will run from now until August 1st, 2011, and everyone is able to participate.

Take a look at the exciting new additions in 1.7 Minecraft:

Pistons
The largest update to Minecraft in 1.7 is the addition of pistons. Pistons - the brainchild of Minecraft community member Hippoplatimus - rapidly surged in popularity over the past few months, and were then announced by Mojang that they would be added to the official game. Pistons are poised to change the way people build in Minecraft - we’ve already seen some amazing mechanisms come from the community, their creativity seemingly knowing no bounds.

Pistons allow the user to move blocks using redstone circuitry to control their action. There are two types of pistons: regular and sticky. Regular pistons will push a block when powered, and then retract when not powered.

Sticky pistons work in much the same way, but with one caveat: they’re sticky! These pistons will push a block away when powered, but pull the block back when retracted.

TNT Changes
TNT can no longer be triggered by clicking on it, which for most, should be a good thing! Instead, you must now use either redstone circuitry, or a good old fashioned flame to ignite the destructive block.

Shears
Shears allow you to cut the leaves off of trees in one quick swipe, as well as trim wool of sheep without killing them. Killing sheep will no longer give you wool however, just the death of a cute, blocky sheep on your conscious.

Stackable Fences
Fences have a welcome improvement for architects - they can now be stacked on top of one-another when placed in the world. This removes the need for complex block-place-remove routines, which until now, were the only way to stack fence posts vertically. Additionally, players may now place torches on top of fences.

1.7 is out now so it may be time to start building all the amazing contraptions you’ll build with pistons. If you come up with a really good one, don’t forget to add it to our video's section, and it could be used in a Digital Diamond!

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#1

BeuTube

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Posted 30 June 2011 - 12:20 PM

huh sounds very interesting. cant wait!

Proud builder of The Voxel Box

#2

demonrat

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Posted 30 June 2011 - 12:23 PM

AHHHHHHH I CANT WAITTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! so guna try to put a 1.7 video on my channel asap :D

#3

RC-kasper

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Posted 30 June 2011 - 12:24 PM

Sounds great

Can't wait. Get your butt over to the office and release the update Notch!

#4

Dreamcraft

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Posted 30 June 2011 - 12:24 PM

I love the fence updates now.

#5

Charik

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Posted 30 June 2011 - 12:24 PM

Koala is NOT dissapoint

#6

Hunterbait

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Posted 30 June 2011 - 12:26 PM

:D I've had a mechanism ready for pistons for about a week now!!! I HOPE IT WORKS!

#7

Coconuts

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Posted 30 June 2011 - 12:27 PM

Most highly anticipated? It's a block that pushes blocks.

#8

DomeOne

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Posted 30 June 2011 - 12:29 PM

Screw it, im going to bed :P no diamonds for notch now D: :mellow: :mellow:

#9

SHADOW-XIII

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Posted 30 June 2011 - 12:36 PM

leaves, fences, sheers, pistons .... NIIIIIICE!

#10

Q-DanceQulimax

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Posted 30 June 2011 - 12:40 PM

I can't wait my mobtrap is planned so long time ago

#11

JensterTheGreat

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Posted 30 June 2011 - 12:42 PM

The community will EXPLODE with absolutely fascinating contraptions now i bet. I'm absolutely excited for that.

#12

sl1m3

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Posted 30 June 2011 - 12:46 PM

It is finally here :lol:

#13

tigge

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Posted 30 June 2011 - 12:47 PM

where can i get it?

#14

Hopfenkaltschale

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Posted 30 June 2011 - 12:47 PM

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I've had a mechanism ready for pistons for about a week now!!! I HOPE IT WORKS!
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