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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HarmfulMushroomPosted:

I don't like the idea of a merge, make the stupid devs create 2 versions of their mods like they always had to do!

Other than that, looking forward to it I guess. My computer can run anything.

BritishColumbiaPosted:

This update was garbage!

JtagFXPosted:

they need to add more uses for emerald

SovietRussiaPosted:

Nicasus Nice update. Although, I wonder if Emerald ore will spawn on existing maps, or if you have to create a new map that will have Emerald.

Creme they need to add pistons!!! >:O

This is about Minecraft on PC, not the Xbox360 edition. Pistons will be added soon.


Pistons will be added within the next week. In the best position it will be released on the 13th

NicPosted:

Nice update. Although, I wonder if Emerald ore will spawn on existing maps, or if you have to create a new map that will have Emerald.

Creme they need to add pistons!!! >:O

This is about Minecraft on PC, not the Xbox360 edition. Pistons will be added soon.

PhracturePosted:

CartmanisPhat I wish that there could be 24 players in a game at a time, Just because hungergames is very hard to host with only 7 players or so.


Very true!

buxPosted:

cant wait for this update

Android_Posted:

I wish that there could be 24 players in a game at a time, Just because hungergames is very hard to host with only 7 players or so.

Gangsta-Posted:

I like mojang its a great company and instead of being mean to modders they help them.

PhracturePosted:

I was hoping that they would do this sooner or later.


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