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Minecraft 1.3 Update - What's New

Merged singleplayer and multiplayer code into one unified codebase. Added emeralds, trading with villagers, temples, and adventure mode.

Changes

#Gameplay(6)
  • Singleplayer now runs an integrated server
  • Added Adventure mode for custom maps
  • Added trading with villagers using emeralds
  • Added desert temples and jungle temples
  • Added bonus chest option for new worlds
  • Added LAN multiplayer support from singleplayer
#Blocks & Items(5)
  • Added emerald ore and emerald block
  • Added Ender Chest
  • Added tripwire hook and tripwire
  • Added written books (Book and Quill)
  • Added cocoa beans as plantable crop
#Commands(2)
  • Added /seed command
  • Added /gamerule command

Server Admin Migration Guide

  • Significant internal changes - update server jar carefully
  • Single and multiplayer code merged - performance characteristics may differ
  • Test plugin compatibility before deploying

Known Issues

  • Performance regression due to integrated server in singleplayer
  • Some redstone behavior changed slightly

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