A new image of the new creature - commonly referred to as "Endermen" - was released recently (enhanced here, for light levels). This image is much more up-close-and-personal than the first, giving us a good look at the new creatures. It would seem that wearing a pumpkin prevents the new mob from seeing you, although this is unconfirmed at present.
Additionally, Notch mentioned a possible name-change for the newly minted mob, "Farlander" being suggested and, apparently, already in heavy use.
The only thing I really got out of that commment was the last sentence...
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Why can't we just drop it and let notch decide? It is his game
Endermen.
Frankly, I don't care about Slender man, and considering it has nothing to do with Minecraft, I'd prefer that the mob not be named after something just because it sort of looks like it.
Why does it even matter though? We will never see text showing there name in game. Atleast untill adventure update.
I somewhat agree. It's not really he peoples choice. Notch could come out with 1.8 right now and call them the shadowsofdeathandkilldeathdies for all we care.
That's right. Endermen just flows off the tongue better than Farlanders. I don't generally like names that end with "er"
Enderman.. it just sounds like its just 1 dude...
I mean, Spiders, Zombies, Skeletons, Creepers.. Enderman? WTF?
also, on a NSFW note, i bet they give really good happy endings. just saying ;D