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Minecraft 12w15a

Edition	Java Edition
Release date	April 12, 2012
Type	Snapshot
Snapshot for	1.3.1
Downloads	Client Server (.exe)
Protocol version	29
Minimum Java version	Java SE 5
◄◄  1.2.5 1.3.1 1.3.2 ►► 12w15a 12w16a ►

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12w15a is the first snapshot for Java Edition 1.3.1, released on April 12, 2012.

Changes

Blocks

Dispensers

• Can now deploy boats on water, and minecarts on rails (variants included).

Items

General

• Stackable items now stack outside inventory when thrown to the ground individually.

Mobs

Slimes

• Decreased the spawning rate of slimes in superflat worlds.

Non-mob entities

Minecart with furnace

• Using a minecart with furnace in Creative mode acts as if the player gave it coal.

General

Controls

• The appropriate spawn egg is now given when pick blocking a mob while in Creative mode.
• ⇧ Shift+clicking can now be used to equip armor.
• ⇧ Shift+clicking can now be used to put items in enchantment tables.
• ⇧ Shift+clicking can now be used to put items in brewing stands. However, it does not work with the third potion slot yet.