1.9 Updates: New Character Screen!
Jeb tweeted a new image recently, indicating some significant changes to the inventory - stats, possible bottles for potions and more! An earlier tweet seemed to support the potion theory, with a mention of a possible blindness potion. He seemed to indicate that the inventory/stat changes would not take effect in 1.9, however.
Already, we have seen a large shift in the way Survival Mode plays, with the inclusion of NPC villages, more expansive dungeons (including strongholds, and nether forts), a large number of new creatures and more. What will be added next? Keep an eye out for more updates!
Not that I'm against this. I kinda like it. Just... this is kinda... "derivative" would be the best word for it.
Higher levels get more strength, damage resistance, and speed. They'll get a completely unfair advantage. This is a boring and bad way to add experience and levels to Minecraft. This is going too far in the RPG direction.
I made a topic regarding this, but it's probably pointless now.
Also, those are really ugly icons.
This is all just speculation though.
Also, why does the rabbit under "jump" have glowing red eyes?
What does it matter if you have an unfair advantage over an computer? In a game with competitive multiplayer, I would agree with this statement because you will have an unfair advantage over another living, breathing person. (And IMO adding competitive multiplayer to Minecraft is the only thing that can ruin it.) But against a computer, I don't see why it matters.