Java Edition 12w21b

12w21b is the seventh snapshot for Java Edition 1.3.1, and was released to fix some of the bugs and crashes in the 12w21a snapshot.

Blocks

 * Emerald Ore JE1 BE1.png Emerald ore
 * Texture changed from Ruby Ore.png


 * Locked Chest Revision 2.png Locked Chest
 * Texture changed from Missing Texture Block Revision 1.png
 * Changed as a result of the addition of the texture of what would later become the Block of Emerald occupying the texture space of what used to be the chest texture.

Items

 * Chainmail armor
 * Now available in survival mode via trading.

Gameplay

 * Chunks
 * Saving and loading chunks is slightly faster.


 * Creative
 * New inventory screen in Creative
 * Blocks and items are sorted by category, each category in its own tab, the categories are: Building Blocks, Decoration Blocks, Redstone, Transportation, Miscellaneous, Foodstuffs, Tools, Combat, Brewing, and Materials.
 * The inventory can be searched for specific items: just start typing while in the inventory screen. The search results will be displayed in the Search Items tab.
 * The player's survival mode inventory is accessible via a tab with the chest as its icon.
 * Brewed potions will not be included in their own category.
 * To close the new inventory window, the player must press 'Esc'. Using the default inventory key does not currently work.
 * Added monster egg to Creative inventory.

Reupload
12w21b was reuploaded later on May 25, 2012 to fix translation griefings.