The Minecraft developers has finally done something about the boring combat in Minecraft. This plus the other changes actually makes me somewhat interested in the game again.
Currently the .jar file Minecraft.net supplies for Linux won't let me download when I launch it with OpenJDK 7 or 8:
QuoteDownloading: https://s3.amazonaws.com/Minecraft.Download/launcher/launcher.pack.lzma (try 4/10)
Exception: javax.net.ssl.SSLException: java.lang.RuntimeException: Unexpected error: java.security.InvalidAlgorithmParameterException: the trustAnchors parameter must be non-empty
I've tweeted it to them, so hopefully someone sees it.
The combat is no longer mindless clicking as fast as you can, and requires a little bit more skill. People will be torn on it, but I think it's a much better approach.
Changelog (not the entire list)
- Added shields
- Attacking now has a “cool-down” delay, making it more important to time your attacks
- You can now hold items in both hands (default quick key to swap items is ‘F’)
- Swords have a special sweep attack
- Axes have a special crushing blow attack
- Added the elytra
- New mob: Shulker
- Expanded The End
- Added Chorus plants
- New Purpur blocks
- New End Rod block
- Added dragon head block
- Ender Dragon can be resummoned
- Added beetroot and beetroot soup (from MC:PE)
- Added grass path block
- Added igloos
- Armor protection values have been lowered
- Added tipped arrows
- Added spectral arrows
- Added Frost Walker enchantment and frosted ice block
- Added a whole bunch of new sound effects
- Added sound effect subtitles
- Brewing Stand now requires Blaze Powder to activate
- Added skeleton riders
- We believe we’ve fixed MC-10 and a whole bunch of other issues
- Removed Herobrine
See their update post here. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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apocalyptech Feb 29, 2016
I'm pretty sure that their only officially-supported JRE is the Oracle one, though it's a shame if OpenJDK stopped working with this update. Anyway, it does sound fun, perhaps I'll dust off an ancient save of mine and make another effort at diving in here. It's been awhile!
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performance decreased a lot on linux with this new update (on my notebook)
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One of the best computer games ever.
It's not just a game for me. It's a kind of religion
It's not just a game for me. It's a kind of religion
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GustyGhost Feb 29, 2016
Quoting: Dea1993performance decreased a lot on linux with this new update (on my notebook)
Quoting: apocalyptechthough it's a shame if OpenJDK stopped working with this update.
Embrace, extend, extinguish. I'll be using Minetest for my voxel block game needs from now on.
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Plintslîcho Feb 29, 2016
I've already been looking forward for this update and am looking forward giving this new version a whirl.
I have to say though that I don't care much for the combat. While I always play in survival mode, I play Minecraft for gathering and crafting stuff; I love to do farming, make sure that I have enough supplies, build myself a "cozy cottage" (thanks to paulsoaresjr) and then, when I have settled the most basic stuff, explore the world of Minecraft. Minecraft is such a relaxing game to me and that's exactly why I like it so much.
By the way, v1.9 runs fine here with openjdk version "1.8.0_74".
I have to say though that I don't care much for the combat. While I always play in survival mode, I play Minecraft for gathering and crafting stuff; I love to do farming, make sure that I have enough supplies, build myself a "cozy cottage" (thanks to paulsoaresjr) and then, when I have settled the most basic stuff, explore the world of Minecraft. Minecraft is such a relaxing game to me and that's exactly why I like it so much.
By the way, v1.9 runs fine here with openjdk version "1.8.0_74".
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Quoting: PlintslchoBy the way, v1.9 runs fine here with openjdk version "1.8.0_74".
This is specifically when downloading a brand new version. Not just grabbing the new version from an already installed launcher.
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ilcontegis Mar 1, 2016
Is it possible to install Minecraft on Steam?
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GustyGhost Mar 1, 2016
Quoting: ilcontegisIs it possible to install Minecraft on Steam?
Minecraft: Storymode is on Steam, and you can add Minecraft via "Add a Non-Steam Game to My library" option. Otherwise, no.
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EagleDelta Mar 1, 2016
Quoting: TheBossQuoting: PlintslchoBy the way, v1.9 runs fine here with openjdk version "1.8.0_74".
This is specifically when downloading a brand new version. Not just grabbing the new version from an already installed launcher.
So I just did some testing and I am having an issue with crashes on Minecraft 1.9. Game can't even start, runs into OpenGL errors. Doing some digging and it looks like it is probably
Last edited by EagleDelta on 1 March 2016 at 3:12 pm UTC
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