13w03a Ready for Testing

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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Posted Jan 17, 2013
Link is broken

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Posted Jan 17, 2013
Nice! cant wait to try it out!

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Posted Jan 17, 2013
Yay! More blocks and bug fixes!

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Posted Jan 17, 2013
Zombies and skeletons stronger? Yes, I like when they make minecraft more challenging!

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Posted Jan 17, 2013
Only here, or the Dropper acts like a dispenser but throws infinite items ? (I put a diamond, activate him with redstone, the diamond drop and the original still in the Dropper)

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Posted Jan 17, 2013
So, seeing as at the time I'm writing this, the wiki has not been updated (surprising as they usually are by now), is the dropper pretty much the same thing as a dispenser that doesn't shoot projectiles?

If there are no other differences, that seems kind of useless IMO, and the name is misleading. When I first read "dropper" I imagined a block just like the hopper, only it dropped items below it instead of holding them and waiting for an inventory. Seems like that would be more useful.

Then, they could've added the same functionality (once again, assuming that is the only difference) to the dropper, by making it so a very weak signal (like 1-3) will not shoot projectiles (arrows, potions, ect.) or similar things, but instead just shoot out the item. That also would add more incentive to analog signals. Add a repeater that when powered puts out a specific signal instead of a full signal, and the system is that much more useful.

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Posted Jan 17, 2013
The skelly difficulty was actually suggested by Vechs, you we have to thank him for that.

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Posted Jan 17, 2013
Quote from insomniac_lemon

So, seeing as at the time I'm writing this, the wiki has not been updated (surprising as they usually are by now), is the dropper pretty much the same thing as a dispenser that doesn't shoot projectiles?

If there are no other differences, that seems kind of useless IMO, and the name is misleading. When I first read "dropper" I imagined a block just like the hopper, only it dropped items below it instead of holding them and waiting for an inventory. Seems like that would be more useful.

Then, they could've added the same functionality (once again, assuming that is the only difference) to the dropper, by making it so a very weak signal (like 1-3) will not shoot projectiles (arrows, potions, ect.) or similar things, but instead just shoot out the item. That also would add more incentive to analog signals. Add a repeater that when powered puts out a specific signal instead of a full signal, and the system is that much more useful.

Dinnerbone suggests putting a chest in front of the dropper on twitter.

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Posted Jan 17, 2013
I can't wait to check this one out Also, someone jump on the wiki page?

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It can put items directly into any containers placed in front of it, so I guess its ability to dispense projectiles without shooting them is just a positive side effect.

So you're saying a redstone signal will simply deposit a single item, as opposed to hoppers constantly streaming?

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Posted Jan 17, 2013
Really, really, really awesome few items and blocks, but I'm not sure about more features.

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Posted Jan 17, 2013
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.

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Quote from Ghost8700

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 Jan 17, 2013
Sideways quartz pillars!

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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.

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Posted Jan 17, 2013
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 Jan 17, 2013
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 ideas

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Posted Jan 17, 2013
Dropbox acts more like a dispenser then dropping the item.

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Noooo! the texture pack button is GONE??

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Posted Jan 17, 2013
Do not scare me, Minecraft! xD

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