Minecraft 1.3 to merge single and multiplayer

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Minecraft version 1.3 is on the way, and this update looks to be a doozy. The most sweeping change will be a merging of single-player and multiplayer modes. More specifically, single-player as everyone knows it will now be a "shell on top of multiplayer."

The reason behind the change, according to Mojang, is to accommodate the upcoming modding API, which otherwise would have required modders to create multiple versions of each mod, one for single-player and one for multiplayer. The downside is that single-player games will now require a little more computing power, though Mojang is hoping to smooth things out a bit in 1.4.

Other additions in 1.3 will include emeralds and emerald ore, the ability to buy items from villagers, the ability to write in books, an optional "bonus chest" that helps new players "get started quicker" and more. Minecraft 1.3 is slated to arrive August 1, with a "release candidate" available a week prior.

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Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/05/minecraft-1-3-to-merge-single-and-multiplayer-coming-august-1/#comments

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FrogPosted:

SovietRussia
Kex
SovietRussia
Little_Monster
Kex
SovietRussia
JtagFX they need to add more uses for emerald


Isn't emerald rarer than diamond?


Think they're about the same rarity.


No, you'll find more diamonds before you find emerald. Unless you get lucky. It's much more rare, makes finding a diamond look easier now.


I can't wait until the 360 is updated so it kind of matches the PCs version.


Same man, the version on 360 sucks.


I don't see why they don't go ahead and update it to match the PC it would just make it easier on mojang and 4j


Yeah ikr! What's the point in leaving it so far behind the PC version!

SovietRussiaPosted:

Kex
SovietRussia
Little_Monster
Kex
SovietRussia
JtagFX they need to add more uses for emerald


Isn't emerald rarer than diamond?


Think they're about the same rarity.


No, you'll find more diamonds before you find emerald. Unless you get lucky. It's much more rare, makes finding a diamond look easier now.


I can't wait until the 360 is updated so it kind of matches the PCs version.


Same man, the version on 360 sucks.


I don't see why they don't go ahead and update it to match the PC it would just make it easier on mojang and 4j

MawderzPosted:

SovietRussia
Little_Monster
Kex
SovietRussia
JtagFX they need to add more uses for emerald


Isn't emerald rarer than diamond?


Think they're about the same rarity.


No, you'll find more diamonds before you find emerald. Unless you get lucky. It's much more rare, makes finding a diamond look easier now.


I can't wait until the 360 is updated so it kind of matches the PCs version.


Same man, the version on 360 sucks.

SovietRussiaPosted:

Little_Monster
Kex
SovietRussia
JtagFX they need to add more uses for emerald


Isn't emerald rarer than diamond?


Think they're about the same rarity.


No, you'll find more diamonds before you find emerald. Unless you get lucky. It's much more rare, makes finding a diamond look easier now.


I can't wait until the 360 is updated so it kind of matches the PCs version.

HerpPosted:

they need this for the xbox

Little_MonsterPosted:

Kex
SovietRussia
JtagFX they need to add more uses for emerald


Isn't emerald rarer than diamond?


Think they're about the same rarity.


No, you'll find more diamonds before you find emerald. Unless you get lucky. It's much more rare, makes finding a diamond look easier now.

NellPosted:

Emerald Ore! Though I have a map I play and I hope it will spawn on it, not needing a new map.

MawderzPosted:

SovietRussia
JtagFX they need to add more uses for emerald


Isn't emerald rarer than diamond?


Think they're about the same rarity.

FrogPosted:

SovietRussia
JtagFX they need to add more uses for emerald


Isn't emerald rarer than diamond?


I hope there is something rarer than Diamond!

SovietRussiaPosted:

JtagFX they need to add more uses for emerald


Isn't emerald rarer than diamond?


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