As promised Minecraft 1.2.5 is here. Little has changed between the pre-release and the final version of this patch. This new update is primarily bug fixes and some new functionality additions, most notably shift controls with furnaces. Below are the updates found on the launcher.
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+ Added shift clicking support in furnaces |
In a last minute decision Jens announced that rather than releasing a snapshot that Mojang instead would release 1.2.5. The patch is designed to fix some serious bugs that were causing clients and servers to crash. Though the update itself will not officially be released until next week to give server admins and modders to prepare a pre-release version has been posted at their Official Website.
This update will include the following changes and fixes:
Jens via twitter announced that minecraft 1.2.5 will be coming soon. Before the update is released there will be a snap shot containing a portion of the update available to download.
This snap shot is coming earlier that the update because bukkit is still working on the finishing touch of the streamlined Minecraft server tools.
The snap shot is set to release tomorrow.
May 9, 2012 Minecraft is slated to hit the XBLA for 1600 Microsoft points. The game features the same great building fun and a four player co-op. More news soon.
Despite Jens vacation the rest of the Minecraft team has been hard at work fixing bugs and preparing Minecraft 1.2.4. Today via his twitter as well as on the official webpage the release of 1.2.4 was announced.
The patch is primarily a big fix patch but, Jens added a few new goodies as promised. In addition th bug fixes this patch includes:
Chat history
Much better chat editing and controls (you can even mark text!)
Some new decoration blocks
Earlier today Daniel Kaplan released a screen shot for the new Minecraft Advance Touch Technology Interface System (MATTIS). No details have been given on how it will work but, it appears to be a dynamic list that can expand and collapse. More information about MATTIS is expected to surface in the coming weeks.
Jens revealed some new details about the new additions in the upcoming Minecraft update.
Via twitter Jens revealed that the new block will be a sandstone hieroglyph block. The texture has been part of the game since Minecraft 1.2 but had not been used up until this point.
The specific recipe has not been released but Jens has revealed a few details about the block. The crafting of the new block will not involve the furnace and instead utilize the crafting table.
The new block will be available in both creative and survival mode.
Jens is back at work and announced today through his twitter feed that Minecraft 1.2 is receiving another minor patch. The latest release will be patch 1.2.4.
Jens indicates the majority of the fixes will be bug related though in a second tweet he did clarify there would be a few minor additions. More information on what will be in the patch will be announced at a later date. The patch is scheduled to be released on Thursday.
Image taken from BAFTA.org
Tonight Notch was the recipient of a Special Award from the BAFTA for outstanding contributions to his field. The award is given when BAFTA feels that recognition was not duly given.
Markus Persson better know as “Notch” was the creator of Minecraft a game that not only launched the career of Persson. After the games initial success in alpha, Persson helped to form Mojang. There are currently three games in active development from Mojang studios. Minecraft, Cobalt, and Scrolls.
Minecraft has sold over 5 million unites, an unheard of feat in the gaming world. The success of Minecraft has not been limited to the game itself, its iconic square blocks can be found on shirts, note pads, wrapping paper, and soon Lego building bricks.
Great work Mojang, keep up the good work!
This morning Notch had an interview with a rep. from the The British Academy of Film and Television Arts to have a Q&A session and members of the community in preparation for the big day tomorrow when Notch will be receiving a special award. The interview was done over twitter #notchQA, below is a transposed copy that’s a bit easier to read.
BAFTA – So first things first, how are you feeling about accepting your BAFTA Game special award tomorrow?
Notch – I’m feeling pretty good about it. Picking up the tux later today (black tie event!), and nervous about the speech.
BAFTA – Where did the name “Notch” come from?
Notch – I used to have a (secret) horrible nickname and needed a better one. Wrote a list of several, chose Notch.
BAFTA – What inspired the creation of minecraft? How did u get the idea for such an amazing game?
Notch – Single player Dwarf Fortress plus Infiniminer art style. Supposed to be short project, hah.
BAFTA – Did you expect this much success from minecraft?
Notch – No, I did not. I’m constantly amazed and humbled by how popular the game got! Thanks for playing! 😀
BAFTA – If it wasn’t for the Youtube community do you think Minecraft would be as well known / as popular?
Notch – Probably not, Youtube is a massive reason it got big. I should’ve paid attention to it earlier on!
BAFTA – Do you have a personal motto towards life or work?
Notch – Last year I decided to live my life in whatever way makes for the best story. Things are more fun that way.
BAFTA – Through playing Minecraft, what specific skills do you think can be transferred to the real world?
Notch – The redstone stuff can teach you some useful low level programming things. Other than that.. not much.
BAFTA – What was the hardest feature to code into Minecraft?
Notch – “Infinite” terrain generating the same way on the fly from any direction. It was also very fun to write!
BAFTA – Would you consider bringing Minecraft to PS Vita /3DS for gamers playing on the go?
Notch – Due to (really good) business reasons, we can’t. But it’s available on mobile phones!
BAFTA – Will the giant ever make an appearance in Minecraft maybe a retexture and re-AI?
Notch – Oh yeah, that thing!! Hopefully, but that’s up to Jeb to decide now. It looks fun looming in the distance.
BAFTA – How does it feel to step away from the game you developed & let others code it?
Notch – It was scary at first, but Jeb is exactly what the game needs now, so I’m relaxed about it.
BAFTA – Will there be an APRIL FOOLS coming from Mojang this year?
Notch – Yes, we will be tricking everyone that jens and mollstam get married, and it will be funny.
BAFTA – What indy game are you most looking forward to at the moment?
Notch – Fez, Proteus, the double fine one, Wasteland 2, Spy Party, Monaco.. piles more that I forgot now
BAFTA – Did you play with a lot of Lego as a child?
Notch – Yes, I used to drive my parents insane with the sound of clawing through my lego drawer. So much fun
BAFTA – Which developers does Notch look up to the most?
Notch – Valve, of course. Blizzard. John Carmack, John Romero, Sid Meyer, David Braben, Ken SilvRUNNING OUT OF SPACE
BAFTA – What would be your key piece of advice to youngsters interested in becoming indie game designers?
Notch – Don’t try to replicate what others have done. Don’t listen to advice. Follow your gut. (Don’t take a loan)
Notch will receive his Special Award tomorrow night at 9pm at the British Academy Video Games Award Show.
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