Since the release of the Pretty Scary Update we’ve been super-busy trying to fix as many reported issues as possible. We’ve now reached the point where we’ve fixed so many that we spend more and more time wondering “haven’t we fixed that already?” and “I wonder if this will break anything else…” In other words, it’s time to look forward to a new official update!

The changes since 1.4.2 is:

Over 100 issues fixed, full list here: https://mojang.atlassian.net/secure/Rele...sion=10302
Noteable: The missing song “where are we now” is now available, but called “wait”
Noteable: Random falling damage due to lag fixed
Noteable: Falling damage when riding minecarts fixed
Noteable: Enchanted book exploit fixed
Noteable: Slimes have correct collision box
Noteable: Signs no longer lose their text client-side
If nothing serious happens, we intend to release 1.4.3 next Wednesday.

Download the pre-release here:

Client: http://assets.minecraft.net/1_4_3/minecraft.jar
Server: http://assets.minecraft.net/1_4_3/minecraft_server.jar (or EXE)
Report bugs here:

Minecraft issue tracker!
// The Minecraft Team

Here’s the next snapshot, 12w42b! We are pushing these very rapidly now because we need to get ready for the 1.4 pre-release (which needs to be out before the official release on October 24). Since yesterday’s snapshot we’ve done…

Falling sand now properly “pops” when falling on non-solid blocks (such as torches)
The redstone repeater lock mechanism is now slightly more stable / predictable. It’s still not 100% as we want it, but fixing it completely will require bigger changes that we’ve planned for Minecraft 1.5.
Fixed tooltip width for renamed items
Added a number of sound events, but the sound effects are not added yet
Server ping will now tell if the server and client have mismatching protocol versions
Updated translation files
Download the snapshot here:

Client: http://assets.minecraft.net/12w42b/minecraft.jar
Server: http://assets.minecraft.net/12w42b/minecraft_server.jar (or EXE)
If you don’t have Minecraft you can download the launcher here: http://www.minecraft.net/download

// The Minecraft Team

/say command works again
Updated sound engine and added minecart sound effects
Various other sound effect changes
A few tweaks to the witch mob
Nether loads faster when going through a portal
In creative mode, teleportation is instantaneous
Updated and added new sounds by C418
Added a sound for climbing up Ladders
New block-placing sounds: Wood, Stone, Plants, Sand, Gravel, although unintended by C418
New footstep sounds: Sand, Gravel, Soulsand, Grass Block, and Stone
New mob sounds: Cow, Pigs, Enderman, Zombie, and Skeleton
New tool sounds: Flint and Steel, Shears (when shearing sheep)
Lava and Flowing Water now have constant noise
Added level up sound, but will be changed later for a shorter one
Added a passive mob (Bat)
Spawns in dark caves
Sleeps during the day
Hangs on the ceiling when idle, starts flying when players come near
Added a hostile mob (Witch)
Throws splash potions of poison, slowness, weakness and instant damage at you
Regenerate health over time
Hold an empty bottle and rise their noses when attacking
Drink potions of instant health and fire resistance to defend themselves in combat
Rarely drop potions of instant health and fire resistance
Is immune to some splash potions
Does not spawn naturally (yet), but a Spawn Egg exists for it in Creative Mode
Command block target parameters have been upgraded, click here for details
Beacon artwork was changed
The beam of light was changed
Item Frames no longer despawn when 20 blocks away.
Wood blocks are now rotated differently. Instead of using the player’s position, it will rotate based on the face it is placed upon, like a lever (this is mainly a test).
Silverfish Source Blocks have a chance of spawning in caves

Client download : http://bit.ly/R2U5WM

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http://forums.blackmesasource.com/showth...post480683


September 14 2012