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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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