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It's time for this week's Snapshot, and we are edging ever closer to the highly anticipated Redstone Update! So, what lies in store for this week's test client?


Changelog
  • Made Zombies & Skeletons stronger, scaled to difficulty
  • Added a new Dropper block
  • Added a Minecart with Hopper item
  • Added some new chat options (In multiplayer menu)
  • At least 19 bugs squished

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Don't forget, if you come across any bugs, be sure to report them at the official Minecraft bug tracker, so they can be ironed out before release! Also, if you are a texture pack artist, don't forget that blocks and items will no longer load their artwork from one big sheet of sprites. Instead, they’ll have individual files for each image they’re using. The benefit from this is that it will be easier for Mojang to support custom blocks and items in the future. It will also allow Mojang to mix and match block artwork resolutions, and make sure that you get graphics for blocks that your current texture pack isn't updated for.
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#1

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Posted 17 January 2013 - 05:00 PM

http://www.minecraft...opment_versions

This gives you more information.

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Made Zombies & Skeletons stronger, scaled to difficulty.
Burning Zombies set players on fire.
Skeletons shoot players one block away.
Skeletons shoot faster on Hard difficulty.
Added a new Dropper block.
Works much like a dispenser, but it doesn't use items, it only drops them.
Also works like a Hopper, but it needs redstone to make it travel and it needs a storage block directly in front of it.
Added a Minecart with Hopper item.
Added some new chat options (In multiplayer menu).
Moved Texture Pack option from main menu to the Options.
Texture Pack can now be changed while in a game.
At least 19 bugs squished.

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Posted 17 January 2013 - 05:01 PM

View PostGhost8700, on 17 January 2013 - 04:57 PM, said:

The only awkward thing about putting a dropper next to a chest is... when you open the chest it turns on the hopper.

My solution for now would be to put a hopper as a buffer between the two if you want the dropper to only be influenced by an outside signal.
Sounds like you used a trapped chest instead of the normal one.
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Posted 17 January 2013 - 05:08 PM

Sideways quartz pillars!

#4

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Posted 17 January 2013 - 05:10 PM

View PostThe_Fool76, on 17 January 2013 - 05:01 PM, said:

Sounds like you used a trapped chest instead of the normal one.
You're absolutely right and I feel silly now. I completely forgot they existed and they look the same.

#5

Random_Guy_32

Posted 17 January 2013 - 05:10 PM

The locked chest was reborn but it is still very weak.
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Posted 17 January 2013 - 05:11 PM

I think it would be a nice simple addition to put in a minecraft with a crafting table in it, anyone else?

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Posted 17 January 2013 - 05:17 PM

Awesome!
Here is a quick .gif demonstration I did on how the dropper works:
Spoiler:

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Posted 17 January 2013 - 05:30 PM

View Postxeewon, on 17 January 2013 - 05:11 PM, said:

I think it would be a nice simple addition to put in a minecraft with a crafting table in it, anyone else?

minecraft has a crafting table, maybe you are referring to a minecart?
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Posted 17 January 2013 - 05:31 PM

i cant get on to multiplayer cause it says this cant connect to server i have 2 on there and then i try refreshing it and it still didnt work any ideasPosted Image

#10

Annlaw_Clayshaper

Posted 17 January 2013 - 05:37 PM

The next block I would like to see is a pipe that can be used to connect hoppers, it would basically act like a hopper without the storage space and would only be able to transfer items to and from hoppers (and other pipes).
The crafting recipe would contain only iron and no chest.
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Azurewhitewolf

Posted 17 January 2013 - 05:38 PM

Dropbox acts more like a dispenser then dropping the item.

#12

TheMinecraftLlama

Posted 17 January 2013 - 05:40 PM

Noooo! the texture pack button is GONE??

#13

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Posted 17 January 2013 - 05:41 PM

View PostTheMinecraftLlama, on 17 January 2013 - 05:40 PM, said:

Noooo! the texture pack button is GONE??
It's now in "Options".
"And monsters in manifold variety could spawn, could present themselves on a cardboard tray and jump into my nose and say: “Good day, I am coryza in the entablature of future.” That’s exactly how they are going to say it, the same way as it was written in the holy books of Homer Simpson." –Rahmschnitzel

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Posted 17 January 2013 - 05:42 PM

View PostTheMinecraftLlama, on 17 January 2013 - 05:40 PM, said:

Noooo! the texture pack button is GONE??
It's in the options...


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I still don't have a good use for hopper minecarts...

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Posted 17 January 2013 - 05:46 PM

Do not scare me, Minecraft! xD

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Posted 17 January 2013 - 05:47 PM

Gotta say, the dropper seems lazy.  It's basically the least useful functions of the hopper and dispenser combined.  I thought the idea to put a chest in front of a dispenser in order to store ammo was a far more elegant solution.
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Posted 17 January 2013 - 05:50 PM

View Postkude42, on 17 January 2013 - 05:00 PM, said:

http://www.minecraft...opment_versions

This gives you more information.

"skeletons shoot players from one block away"? So that means they're now super short ranged combatants or was their range increased by 1 block?

Either way, I'm not too affected by stronger mobs. Bring them on, my nano armor and vajra will crush them all.
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Posted 17 January 2013 - 06:03 PM

Wow, this is quite an amazing update! The attitude for these updates is also something to be amazed at -- if you look at feedback for updates that other games have, there's quite a bit of negative feedback. This game is moving forward fast.

I love the new update for texture packs, too. It'll be easier to create custom textures now, and it's really a great (and subtle) addition.
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Kittani77

Posted 17 January 2013 - 06:05 PM

Looks good... still want true storage block for quartz and coal/charcoal and less caves/ravines option in world gen.
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Posted 17 January 2013 - 06:08 PM

[quote name='Kittani77' timestamp='1358445908' post='20383181']
Looks good... still want true storage block for quartz and coal/charcoal and less caves/ravines option in world gen.
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Do you have a thing against caves? D:
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