Java Edition Alpha v1.2.2

Alpha v1.2.2 is the name given to two versions of Alpha released on November 9, 2010. Alpha v1.2.2a is a debug version which allows you to spawn nether portals using the key. Alpha v1.2.2b added support for more animations as well as minor changes and fixes.

Additions

 * New server-configuration setting:
 * Support for more animation settings added

Changes

 * Lava flows further in the Nether.
 * Main menu now contains the texture pack selection menu for easy texture pack switching, replacing the "play tutorial level" button.
 * It now takes longer for the "took too long to log in" screen to appear when connecting to a server.

Fixes

 * 15 bugs fixed


 * Players and mobs on fire, in lava, or next to cacti no longer spam sound effects
 * Getting hit with a higher damage while recovering from a smaller one works as intended
 * Duplicating buttons when resizing screens fixed
 * Zombie Pigmen and Ghasts no longer get hurt by fire and lava
 * Fixed volume sliders not saving properly
 * SMP Fixes:
 * no longer overwrite old save chunks
 * Boats are visible to other players
 * Players can ride minecarts and boats
 * Minecarts move smoother
 * Fishing works
 * Buckets can now pick up fluid
 * Sheep and Cows look like Sheep and Cows
 * Now able to steer server-side boats
 * Stairs being difficult to destroy fixed
 * Increased the timeout before "took too long to log in" appears