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.
haha lol that's nothing i've taken over 2billion damage since the statistics were added
Possible building mob!
Possible building mob!
But I think they will end up with a nickname. They remind me a bit of the Weeping Angels from Doctor Who, which can't move when you're looking at them. The first episode to introduce them was called "Blink". That, coupled with the reported teleporting ability these guys will have (moving in the "blink" of an eye) I think a good nickname would be:
BLINKIES
"Dude! I'm staring down a blinky! Get over here and help me!"
~ Nonsanity
i very much agree i think notch should restart the post and ad blinkies. that would be great
I hope that he will spawn only od Hard or Hardcore(notch plans to add Hardcore level in MC where dead=delete world)because he will be soooo hard to avoid and beat!
and the name cant be farlander, thats allready been taken by the fans of kurtjmacs youtube series farlands or bust, the fans are called farlanders, so the names taken, looks like its going to have to stay as endermen
What the? Notch already told everyone how endermen work, there is no purple gas, they can attack you, and you are not doing us any favors.