Java Edition Alpha v1.2.3

Alpha v1.2.3 is a version of Alpha released on November 23, 2010, which improved multiplayer, as well as other including additions, changes and fixes.

Additions

 * The player's current coordinates are now shown in the debug screen.
 * Leaves now decay again.
 * Players and mobs on fire in multiplayer now visibly on fire.
 * Added visible hurting animations for players and mobs in multiplayer.
 * Added the ability to attack entities (mobs, boats, minecarts, and players) in multiplayer.
 * New server configuration settings
 * ( by default). If this is set to , players cannot directly attack other players (i.e. by hitting them or shooting them with a bow; things like lava will still damage them).
 * ( by default). If this is set to , all hostile mobs will be removed and they cannot spawn.
 * ( by default). If this is set to , all passive mobs will be removed and they cannot spawn.

Changes

 * The debug screen is now only shown while holding.
 * Multiplayer improvements
 * Damage is now correctly given for falling, drowning, and burning.
 * Eating food restores health.
 * Players can now respawn.

Fixes

 * 3 bugs fixed
 * Fixed a block respawning bug in multiplayer.
 * Fixed a crash related to lighting.
 * Players in boats and minecarts now receive terrain updates.

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