12w25a Snapshot Ready for Testing

By Sacheverell Jun 21, 2012
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Mojang is still focusing on bug fixing so they can eventually release the 1.3 patch. The biggest problem right now is that since the game is hosting a server in the background, the game requires more hardware resources than before. They are trying to figure out a way to solve that, but here’s a weekly snapshot for now:

Added an "Open to LAN" menu in the in-game menu, which allows players to open their world to other players. In the menu, the player can choose to turn cheats on or off, and choose the game mode.
The multiplayer menu now scans for LAN servers (singleplayer worlds which are on the same LAN and have been published with the /publish command).
Villagers may remove a trade option after it has been used at least 3 times.
Added wooden stairs for the remaining three wood types (spruce, birch and jungle).
Redstone (including repeaters, torches, levers, and pressure plates) and Rails can now be placed on slabs and stairs positioned upside down.
Removed the downwards knockback while drowning.
Pigs now drop 1-3 Porkchops instead of 0-2.
Improved memory usage.
The /tp command now allows teleporting to specified coordinates.
The syntax for this is /tp [target player] .
The other functionality of the /tp command is still there.

Get the snapshot here:

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Rjblair77
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Posted Jun 23, 2012
does anyone know when the next update will be available?

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Posted Jun 23, 2012
This is the best update ever! My favorite part is when it freezes when almost done loading! Now, why would that be? I changed to 12w24a instead because 12w25a screws up my Minecraft.

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Posted Jun 23, 2012
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nether brick half slabs still missing.

Yeah, one of my friends does tons of building with Netherbrick... i feel sorry for him not having halfslabs. I always build with dark wood and it frikkin sucked not being able to have stairs.

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Posted Jun 23, 2012
I noticed wood slabs seem to no longer burn 1.5 items per slab. I think it's probably 0.75 items per slab now, to make it in line with half of a wood block, which is what it should be equivalent too, I suppose. Not sure if it was changed in this snapshot or not.

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Posted Jun 23, 2012
I have a question, if this is a bug or a game changer?

The icons appear inverted in 12w25a Snapshot, a little disturbing to identify them, because the number is on your face.

Translated by Google: sorry for my english

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Posted Jun 24, 2012
Quote from ckcrazy

Notable Bugs

The three new types of Wooden Stairs cannot be crafted.
When creating a world, using punctuation (./:"*><?) will appear as _ unlike previous versions. (E.g. 1.3 will appear as 1_3) (?)
Impossible to rename a world

World Name is always replaced by the Folder Name after playing in the concerned world.

Single player freezes at moments, does not always play sounds, and is much laggier then before on some computers.
The three new stairs cannot be set on fire with flint and steel.

Also, this crash has happened to me 4 times:

---- Minecraft Crash Report ----

Time: 6/23/12 1:58 AM
Description: Exception in server tick loop

java.lang.NullPointerException
at aaa.a(SourceFile:47)
at aby.a(SourceFile:15)
at agm.a(SourceFile:13)
at ara.a(SourceFile:13)
at aby.a(SourceFile:15)
at aby.a(SourceFile:15)
at hn.a(SourceFile:15)
at ash.a(SourceFile:24)
at ahy.a(SourceFile:19)
at wh.a(SourceFile:160)
at aqb.<init>(SourceFile:29)
at tt.a(SourceFile:58)
at tt.c(SourceFile:97)
at wh.a(SourceFile:155)
at wh.b(SourceFile:145)
at atw.b(SourceFile:213)
at ait.c(SourceFile:69)
at bd.<init>(SourceFile:28)
at asr.a(SourceFile:173)
at asr.a(SourceFile:204)
at hx.a(SourceFile:95)
at hx.c(SourceFile:130)
at hx.a(SourceFile:72)
at alj.b(SourceFile:71)
at pm.p(SourceFile:409)
at pm.o(SourceFile:361)
at arb.o(SourceFile:108)
at pm.run(SourceFile:308)
at dl.run(SourceFile:487)

Relevant Details:
- Minecraft Version: 12w25a
- Operating System: Windows 7 (amd64) version 6.1
- Java Version: 1.7.0_03, Oracle Corporation
- Java VM Version: Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM (mixed mode), Oracle Corporation
- Memory: 413039624 bytes (393 MB) / 944963584 bytes (901 MB) up to 954466304 bytes (910 MB)
- Player Count: 1 / 8; [fy['ruthannbh'/1130974, l='New World', x=44.01, y=96.98, z=4.14]]
- World New World Entities: 0 total; []
- World New World Players: 0 total; []
- World New World Chunk Stats: ServerChunkCache: 0 Drop: 0
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Posted Jun 24, 2012
where can i actually download the snapshot i feel updateless

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Posted Jun 24, 2012
Quote from ChippNDipp

It's pretty fun. I'm looking for people to play with.

I'm just hosting my own game, and anyone is welcome to join. It's a new map.
I'll be hosting 24/7 so no worries about downtime.
Be sure to use the latest snapshot.

71.212.238.85

if that's the open to lan function, then it obviously won't work. also, stop spamming on the snapshot with your crappy servers

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Posted Jun 24, 2012
Is 1.3 going to be released on Thursday? When will the mod api be implemented in minecraft?

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Posted Jun 24, 2012
Quote from hmm88

where can i actually download the snapshot i feel updateless

If you think it annoys people when you don't read the whole thread, imagine how much it angers them when you don't even read the first post.

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Is 1.3 going to be released on Thursday? When will the mod api be implemented in minecraft?

Probably not. 1.4 (Unless they change their minds)

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Posted Jun 24, 2012
Quote from tricast

One of the major bugs with this snapshot makes every entity freeze, making the game unplable... I'm disappointed.... There has to be a b version

Same thing is happening for me. My comp isn't the greatest, but it has always played the game fine before. I think the RAM update is helping with chunk rendering, but it does seem that there is a consistent lag of a second or two every 8-10 seconds. For now, I just learned to swing my sword like crazy when the zombies would suddenly stop moving for a bit. I hope they get this worked out for 1.3 or at least offer updated video settings for those who are experiencing this (i.e. java XMS RAM, fast graphics, OpenGL, etc) because the current methods aren't cutting it.

On a side note, I think I have fallen in love with extreme hills on Large Biomes. There was a large thread earlier about how biomes were lacking. Now, I feel Large Biomes has in a way fixed it. Now that a biome fills half a map, there is so much room to put content in each type of biome. Extreme Hills have some scattered trees, Tiaga has large mountains, not to mention you can find ruins in both desert and jungle now. Though, if they are going to make sandstone villages in desert, I wish they would do something like cobblestone villages in snow. Seems like villages are only limited to plains and desert. At least put them in swamp! ... or are they already?

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Quote from ckcrazy

Added an "Open to LAN" menu in the in-game menu, which allows players to open their world to other players. In the menu, the player can choose to turn cheats on or off, and choose the game mode.
The multiplayer menu now scans for LAN servers (singleplayer worlds which are on the same LAN and have been published with the /publish command).
Villagers may remove a trade option after it has been used at least 3 times.
Added wooden stairs for the remaining three wood types (spruce, birch and jungle).
Redstone (including repeaters, torches, levers, and pressure plates), Torches and Rails can now be placed on top of upside down slabs and stairs.
Removed the downwards knockback while drowning.
Pigs now drop 1-3 Porkchops instead of 0-2.
Potentially improved memory usage.
“A lot of smaller changes and fixes”.
The /tp command now allows teleporting to specified coordinates.

The syntax for this is /tp [target player] <x> <y> <z>.
The other functionality of the /tp command is still there.

The "sky" in The End has changed; it is now purple instead of greenish.
Slime spawning in Superflat world type has reduced.
Bug Fixes:

A player's Ender Chest storage is no longer wiped on respawning.
Fixed Pistons not pushing back players
Fixed a crash bug when typing /time set day
Fixed a freeze bug when opening the texture pack folder from in-game
Fixed published games apparently staying open for visitors when the host leaves
Fixed Villagers not showing hearts around them when mating
Fixed respawning causing your skin is to be set to the default until you leave and come back
Fixed being unable to hear TNT from more than 16 blocks away
Notable Bugs

The three new types of Wooden Stairs cannot be crafted.
When creating a world, using punctuation (./:"*><?) will appear as _ unlike previous versions. (E.g. 1.3 will appear as 1_3) (?)
Impossible to rename a world

World Name is always replaced by the Folder Name after playing in the concerned world.

Single player freezes at moments, does not always play sounds, and is much laggier then before on some computers.
The three new stairs cannot be set on fire with flint and steel.

Thank you good sir for coming up with this list. I see you dug a little further then some of us. Would you mind too much if I added this list to my website? Find it in my signature.
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Posted Jun 24, 2012
If someone from Mojang reads this:
PLAESE let Adventure Mode players place torches and ladders! )':
It's really really not fun to play like that, once you get trapped somewhere, you're doomed ):

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Posted Jun 24, 2012
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This is the best update ever! My favorite part is when it freezes when almost done loading! Now, why would that be? I changed to 12w24a instead because 12w25a screws up my Minecraft.

Does anyone know how to fix this?

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Posted Jun 24, 2012
someone help, i have minecraft closed and when i try to replace my jar file it says java is running.

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Posted Jun 24, 2012
It picks up my brothers LAN server and when i click it, it says connection timed out. Anyone know how to fix?

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Posted Jun 24, 2012
^{can some1 show me how to use snapshots?}

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Posted Jun 24, 2012
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And because of that you only use adventure mode when you're playing an adventure map where you can't get trapped. And I doubt someone at Mojang will ever read this. Why don't you tell Jeb or Dinnerbone your idea via Twitter?

But... If you play an adventure map, and a creeper blows up and trap you?

I'll open a twitter account, good idea, thx!

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Posted Jun 24, 2012
I have found a few bugs and want to know if anyone else found these.

> SMP block lag in SSP.
Playing in single player i am having the same block lag i get on few smp servers. Blocks coming back after being mined. Stone blocks turning into dirt/gravel blocks after being mined.

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Posted Jun 24, 2012
this latest snapshot makes ALL the mob glitch as hell. They walk fine for a 3 seconds and then super sprint 4 blocks. The iron golems are the best at that. If you are on tracks and your going anywhere you freeze for half a second as the next area loads. The other snapshots before this didn't happen.

The above problems might be indicative of something being wrong with the way the game is saving/loading data.

Mobs also still seem to get stuck in the ground.

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