Java Edition 12w08a

12w08a is the eighth snapshot released for 1.2.1.

Additions

 * Iron Golems
 * New utility mob
 * Occasionally spawns in large villages as defense
 * Can also be spawned by arranging 4 iron blocks and a pumpkin


 * Controls
 * Added camera controls (These were accidentally added. Jeb noted them as "deadmau5 camera" controls and will likely be removed again in an upcoming snapshot)
 * Pressing causes the player to get "stuck" to the camera until F6 is pressed again. This allows players to appear to phase into blocks.
 * Pressing causes the camera to freeze in its position, allowing to see the player model rotating in third person view.
 * Scrolling the mouse wheel (which also scrolls the inventory) rotates the forward, left, right, and back directions
 * Pressing, , , , , , , , and  change the camera positioning in a variety of ways. While pressing two functionally connected keys at the same time (example:  + ) will revert that view back to normal (but  +  doesn't work).

Changes

 * Stairs
 * Can now be placed upside-down when placed against the bottom of a block


 * Language Files
 * Removed some Canadian English stereotypes
 * Multiplayer no longer says "Go camping with your buddies, eh?"


 * World generation
 * Lava ponds and flat stone areas generate on the surface more frequently


 * Redstone Torches
 * Can now be placed on the top of glass

Fixes
1 bug fixed


 * Fixed the End and caverns generation.