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Yes, modders and texture pack artists can breathe a sigh of relief: the 1.3 Pre-Release is finally here! Rather than cover every nuance of the previous Snapshots, let's look at the most salient changes in 1.3:

The game now runs an internal server in single-player mode
The single-player server can be shared on LAN, with LAN server detection
Made it possible to use client-side commands by enabling cheats (this is defaulted as disabled for old worlds)
Added an optional “bonus chest” to get started quicker
It’s now possible to trade with villagers. Added emeralds as a currency
You gain enchantment orbs from other tasks than just destroying monsters. Max enchantment level has been decreased to 30
Servers can automatically suggest and distribute texture packs
Added new world map elements (does not need a new map, but they’ll only appear in new areas)
Added cocoa beans
Added an Ender chest
Added tripwire
Stairs and levers can be placed up-side-down
Wooden logs can be placed sideways

Additionally, Mojang is hosting a special contest! What is it about? Well, let's hear what they have to say:

That is pretty sweet! Think you have what it takes to make a 30-second 1.3 commercial? Give it a shot - you just might win!

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Didn't get a chance to see the debut of MineTV, but still want to see the interview with Mojang's Marc Watson? to see the full interview!

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MCX360 Fix Incoming - Pistons & More

MCX360 will be getting a fix in the near future, with a particular focus on piston-related crashes, some rendering issues, and a host of other minor bugs. The fix may take up to two weeks for deployment, but once it does, it will automatically update the MCX360 client on its own. Keep an eye here for future updates!

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cosmictruffle
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Posted Jul 30, 2012
I'm waiting for the full release before I try it but I have some things to say about the update in the meantime.

I actually like the fact that you need leather to make books. It gives leather more use besides being weak armour. Plus I always like having more things to do in-game - now I can make searching for leather a priority on top of getting sugarcane, extending the gameplay length. Plus, it's more realistic - three pieces of paper don't make a book without binding.

Regarding logs, now that they can rotate sideways does that mean that tree "branches" will start being sideways, or will they remain as they are? I'm also not too keen on apparently having to jump and place the block from above to make it non-sideways - IMO, they should make left clicking place the log the normal way we're used to, and use right-click to place it sideways.

And about the "new world map elements" - what do those entail? I hear they added back mountains/bigger hills in non-Extreme Hills biomes; does that make the terrain look more like it did in pre-biome Minecraft?

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Posted Jul 30, 2012
Tryed to download ''Java exception has occurred''

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Posted Jul 30, 2012
Quote from Mineswe

That one is perfect how do i get it

MoreCreative mod. Search it.

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Posted Jul 30, 2012
hey jeb when i play minecraft i play legit with no cheats but its very easy to turn cheats off but still im still able to go in creative by turning lan on!!! STUPID!i miss notch i hate jeb
sorry jeb but notch was better

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Posted Jul 30, 2012
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And I hate picking blocks when I create new world. Especially stone, as it can not be obtained with middle click.

//New creative inventory is unconvenient crap too.

Hahahahah NO.
I love the inventory.
I will rip your flesh!! Um, I mean.. you suck? Okay. bYe.
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*MASSIVE SNIP*
_{I hope the Hr Err Pid and Login Client Error has been fixed in 1.3. I AM STUCK IN 1.5/1.7.3 BETA! FIX YOUR GAME NOTCH OR YOU JEB!}

Try completely deleting your entire .minecraft folder, then re-downloading it. To find .minecraft, (on windows) do this:
Press (Windows Key)+R, then type %appdata% in the box and hit 'Run'. then click on .minecraft and delete it. A word of caution, however: this will delete your entire minecraft save, and start you from square 1. Also try to delete minecraft.exe and re-download that as well. If you still have problems, try logging in on another computer. If the problem still exists, it is your account and you need to get tech support.

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Posted Jul 30, 2012
How do i download servers? I dont know how to put them on minecraft

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Posted Jul 30, 2012
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I am still waiting to the full 1.3, the "official" realease

August 1st my friend

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Posted Jul 30, 2012
I've never had any fps lower than 80-90 in Minecraft, even in the last few snapshots my fps has been great. 1.3PR... 5(five) fps. Rediculous.

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ugh... everytime i try to open my 1.3 server noone can connect not even myself. it tells me too large nickname or something like that and i have 1.3 pre-release Jar file renamed to minecraft.jar in the bin folder... :/

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Posted Jul 31, 2012
when 1.3 comes out?
1st post btw! : D

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Posted Jul 31, 2012
excellent!

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Posted Jul 31, 2012
1. Mobs now spawn on slabs/stairs (have to start putting torches on roofs again *sigh*)
2. Placing raw wood is near impossibility, same goes to stairs (Please add option, if you press shift down you will place the wood normally)
3. Other than that, great. (Oh! and creepers are scary)

(Tested with 1.3.1 pre-release)

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Posted Jul 31, 2012
Placing raw wood is sooo annnoying, I guess the option of turning it is really cool though... Loving the pre release, well done mojang!

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Posted Aug 1, 2012
Yesh! 1.3!

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Posted Aug 1, 2012
It's 2:10 in the morning still waiting for the full release

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Posted Aug 1, 2012
YES!!

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Posted Aug 1, 2012
i cant wait for the update

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so is it out xD?

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Posted Aug 1, 2012
this is SO AWESOME!!! BTW do you get raw fish when you kill a fish (mob)?

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Posted Aug 1, 2012
So I readded SSP to 1.3.1.

It works for most part.

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