Java Edition 12w05a

The pre-reupload server version of this release is lost.
 
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Minecraft 12w05a
Java Edition 12w05a.png: Infobox image for Minecraft 12w05a the version in Minecraft
Edition

Java Edition

Release date

February 2, 2012

Type

Snapshot

Snapshot for

1.2.1

Downloads

Original:
Client (.json)
Reupload:
Client (.json)
Server

Protocol version

24

Minimum Java version

Java SE 5

12w05a is the third snapshot for Java Edition 1.2.1, released on February 2, 2012,[1] which makes minor changes to mobs.

12w05a was reuploaded later on February 2, 2012, to fix a bug where the game would crash when right-clicking a sitting cat empty-handed, as well as fixing racist translation griefings.[2]

Changes

Blocks

Dead bushes

  • Can be obtained by breaking them using shears.

Items

Fire charges

Mobs

Creepers

  • Have new AI: they now stalk the player.

Ghasts

  • Updated hitbox to incorporate their whole body, prior to this ghasts could only be injured by hitting their tentacles and lower body.

Ocelots

  • Are now easier to tame, and tamed ocelots can now be told to sit.

Villagers

  • Try to detect village houses and live in them.
  • Now have the ability to open and close doors.

World generation

Mineshafts

  • Now bridge over ravines.

General

Enchanting

Languages

  • Updated language files.

Sounds

  • Lava sounds now function.

Fixes

2 bugs fixed

  • Corrected a duplication bug involving nether portals.
  • Removed racial slur from the title screen when using the Afrikaans language.

References

  1. "Minecraft Snapshot 12w05a" (archived) by Jens Bergensten – Mojang.com, February 2, 2012.
  2. "Snapshot is back online! http://mojang.com/2012/02/02/minecraft-snapshot-12w05a/"@jeb_ (Jens Bergensten) on X (formerly Twitter), February 2, 2012

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