Java Edition 12w25a

12w25a is the twelfth snapshot released for Java Edition 1.3.1.

Blocks

 * Stairs
 * Added wooden stairs for the remaining three wood types (spruce, birch, and jungle).

Gameplay

 * LAN
 * Added an “Open to LAN" menu in the in-game menu, which allows players to open their world to other players.
 * In the menu, the player can choose to turn commands on or off, and choose the game mode.

Blocks

 * Slabs
 * Redstone (including repeaters, torches, levers, and pressure plates), torches and rails can now be placed on top of upside-down slabs.


 * Stairs
 * Redstone (including repeaters, torches, levers, and pressure plates), torches and rails can now be placed on top of upside-down stairs.

Items

 * Arrows
 * Arrows shot while in Creative Mode can be picked up if approached, however, the player will not receive the arrow item when doing so.
 * Potentially improved memory usage.

Mobs

 * Pigs
 * Pigs now drop 1-3 porkchops instead of 0-2.


 * Slimes
 * Slimes spawning in Superflat world type has reduced.

World generation

 * The End
 * The “sky" in The End has changed; it is now purple instead of greenish.

Gameplay

 * Drowning
 * Removed the downwards knockback while drowning.


 * LAN
 * The multiplayer menu now scans for LAN servers.


 * Villager trading
 * Villagers may remove a trade option after it has been used at least 3 times.

Command format

 * Now allows teleporting to specified coordinates.
 * The syntax for this is.
 * The other functionality of the command is still there.
 * The other functionality of the command is still there.

Fixes
9 bugs fixed


 * A player's Ender Chest storage is no longer wiped on respawning.
 * Fixed pistons not pushing back players.
 * Fixed a crash bug when typing.
 * Fixed a freeze bug when opening the texture pack folder from in-game.
 * Fixed published games apparently staying open for visitors when the host leaves.
 * Fixed Villagers not showing hearts around them when mating,
 * Fixed respawning causing your skin to be set to the default until you leave and come back.
 * Fixed being unable to hear TNT from more than 16 blocks away.
 * Fixed being able to use bone meal in a dark room.