Java Edition Indev 20100212-1

A version of Minecraft Indev was released on February 12, 2010.

Items

 * Armor
 * Added Helmets, Chestplates, Leggings and Boots made of Wool, Chain, Iron, Gold and Diamond.
 * Currently being tested.
 * Currently has no function.
 * Taking hits does not reduce its durability.
 * Does not protect the player.


 * Crafting
 * Added 20 new armor recipes for a total of 63.

Gameplay

 * Made the day/night cycle 20 minutes long, with day and night lasting 10 minutes each.
 * Stars now appear in the night sky.

Other

 * Blocks
 * Blocks that can be replaced (Fire, Water, Lava), no longer get used up when placed in a space with the same Block ID.
 * Torches require support.
 * Unsupported non solid blocks will now drop themselves.
 * Sand and gravel fall immediately when placed once again.
 * Glass no longer drops itself.
 * Torches no longer automatically rotate based off block around them.
 * The player can now choose which direction torches will face.
 * Because of this torches placed in existing worlds always face straight up.


 * General
 * Removed rain.
 * Items drop in a straight line with little variation.
 * Changed texture of splash particles.
 * Added an "L" (lighting updates) value to the Debug screen.
 * Skins now display in the inventory, however, the player appears completely black unless a skin proxy is used. In this version, the player model is always shown with Notch's skin.
 * Caves darkened.
 * Pressing now pauses the burning animation.