It's that time again - Snapshot time! What goodies lie in this week's test client? Mojang had this to say about the 12w49a Snapshot:
“What’s this? This doesn’t sound like a redstone update at all!”, you say. “Indeed,” we say. Thing is, we* suddenly decided we wanted to make sure that you have fireworks for New Year’s Eve, so we’re working in several parallel branches of the code now. One is for the 1.5 “Redstone Update,” and one is now for a 1.4.6 patch update. This update will be out before Christmas, and 1.5 will wait until January (or possibly February).
*Send complaints to jeb_
Changelog:
- Added fireworks (sound effects will come soon)
- Added enchanted books for enchanting items
- Netherbrick slabs?!
- Plenty of bugs addressed!
Wait a minute - enchanting books?! What the heck are those? As it turns out, Dinnerbone had some pretty awesome plans for the anvil when it first came out, and they included, among other things, the inclusion of sweet enchantment books!
Pictured: sweet enchantment books
As always, get your Snapshot downloads from the links below! Be sure to report any bugs you find at the official bug tracker, and enjoy this delightful addition to your end-of-year Minecraft festivities!
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Snapshot Client: Download
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I hope that the modding API will be here soon, it's been forever
Also, I love the idea for enchanted books. That way you can finally customize your enchantments. Of course, it will cost you a bit to use the Anvil, but I think it's a good balance.
Edit. Found how to increase duration too. Add more gunpowder when making the finished rocket.
You get gunpowder, put it in the crafting table with some dye.
next, put your new item in the crafting table along with gunpowder & paper.
Bam! colored rocket!
Whatever... I wouldn't want to be around mod makers with this news.
Edit: Add a fire charge when making the star and it makes a large ball
Gold Nugget: Star shaped
How to ............