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Minecraft 1.7 Update - What's New
Massive world generation overhaul adding many new biomes including Mesa, Mega Taiga, Savanna, and Roofed Forest. Added stained glass, new flowers, and packed ice.
Changes
#Gameplay(4)
- Complete world generation overhaul with new biome algorithm
- Added amplified world type
- Achievement system reworked
- Added new fishing mechanics with treasure loot
#Blocks & Items(7)
- Added stained glass and stained glass panes (16 colors)
- Added new flowers: tulips, azure bluet, allium, blue orchid, sunflower, peony, rose bush, lilac
- Added packed ice
- Added red sand
- Added podzol
- Added new types of wood: acacia and dark oak
- Added new fish types for fishing
#Performance(2)
- New network code for multiplayer
- Server list improvements
Server Admin Migration Guide
- New biomes only generate in unexplored chunks
- Consider resetting the world or pre-generating new chunks for new biomes
- New network protocol - clients must update to connect
Known Issues
- Biome edges can create abrupt terrain transitions in old/new chunk borders
- Some server plugins may need updates for new network protocol
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