Just noticed that items flowing in my mob trap water canals now flow faster than they used to. I haven't noticed a change with boats or mobs, but the change in speed for items is definitely noticeable.
I think it has to do with the 1.4 update, because in that one, it made it hard to climb flowing water, meaning that the speed of the water increased. That means that things going downstream will also flow faster.
Has anyone else experienced this?
My minecarts don't seem to flow in the water AT ALL! This breaks my minecart station that uses water... Boo!
Then don't use water?
I kind of like it, especially in my wheat farm.
I don't read the version history on the wiki anymore, half of the stuff listed as confirmed / speculative is false anyway.
I particularly like "Game may crash by doing anything except moving or opening your inventory." and "Creepers can make noises of other mobs."
But no mention of spiders being able to see through solid blocks since the Halloween update.
Well... duh! But that means redesigning the whole minecart station system...