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Minecraft 1.2 Update - What's New
Raised the world height limit from 128 to 256 blocks. Added jungle biome, Iron Golems, and new AI for mobs with improved pathfinding.
Changes
#Gameplay(5)
- World height limit increased from 128 to 256
- Added jungle biome with dense vegetation
- New mob AI with improved pathfinding
- Added rare desert wells
- Zombies now attack villagers and can break doors
#Mobs(3)
- Added Iron Golem
- Added Ocelots (tameable into cats)
- Zombies now have improved AI
#Blocks & Items(5)
- Added jungle wood and jungle leaves
- Added redstone lamp
- Added upside-down stairs and slabs
- Added bottle o' enchanting
- Added fire charge
Server Admin Migration Guide
- New world format (Anvil) - worlds will be automatically converted on first load
- Anvil format supports new height limit and biome data per block column
- Back up worlds before upgrading
Known Issues
- Chunk borders may show visual artifacts after conversion
- Iron Golems can spawn excessively in large villages
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