Java Edition 12w08a

12w08a is the eighth snapshot released for 1.2.1.

Additions

 * Added Iron Golem, a new utility mob.
 * Defense for Villages.
 * Added upside-down stairs.
 * 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

 * Removed some Canadian English stereotypes.
 * Multiplayer no longer says "Go camping with your buddies, eh?"
 * Many changes to the world and lighting system
 * Lava ponds and flat stone areas generate on the surface more frequently.
 * Redstone torches and torches can be placed on the top of glass

Fixes
1 bug fixed


 * Fixed the End and caverns generation.