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Minecraft 1.6 Update - What's New

Added horses, donkeys, and mules as rideable mobs. Introduced horse armor, leads, and carpets. Changed health system and added new launcher.

Changes

#Gameplay(4)
  • Health regeneration now requires food (hunger above 18)
  • Added hardened clay and stained clay blocks
  • Added resource pack system replacing texture packs
  • New Minecraft launcher introduced
#Mobs(3)
  • Added horses, donkeys, and mules
  • Horses are tameable and rideable
  • Donkeys and mules can carry chests
#Blocks & Items(7)
  • Added horse armor (iron, gold, diamond)
  • Added leads (leashes)
  • Added name tags
  • Added carpets (all 16 colors)
  • Added hay bales
  • Added hardened clay and stained clay
  • Added coal block

Server Admin Migration Guide

  • Health regeneration changes affect PvP balance significantly
  • Players now need food to regenerate health
  • Update server jar and test combat balance

Known Issues

  • Horses can clip through fences in certain conditions
  • Lead breaking when chunks unload

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