Minecraft is a beloved game that keeps getting better with each update. The recent snapshot, 23w44a, may not bring new features, but it’s packed with changes and fixes that keep the game running smoothly. Let’s dive into these Minecraft patch notes and see what’s new.
Changes to Copper Doors and Trapdoors: One of the visual changes in this snapshot is related to copper doors and trapdoors. These features now have updated textures, giving them a fresh look. While it may seem like a small change, it’s all about making your Minecraft world even more beautiful.
Technical Improvements: Minecraft isn’t just about the visible stuff; there are technical improvements too. In this snapshot, the Data Pack version is bumped up to 23. What does this mean? Well, it helps the game run smoothly and prepares it for future content.
Decorated Pots Get Smarter: Decorated pots have been upgraded as well. They can now use loot tables, which means they can hold and display loot you find in your adventures. This adds more depth to your world’s decoration and makes it easier to show off your treasures.
Command Changes: Minecraft wouldn’t be complete without its command system. This snapshot introduces changes to commands. The “tick” command, as well as the “return” and “function” commands, have seen some improvements. These tweaks make commands more reliable and versatile.
- Return Command: It will now always return. If there are no valid results, the function containing the “return run” will fail. This makes sure things work as expected.
- Return Storing: You can now store values with “return run.” So, if you execute a command, you can save its value and use it elsewhere.
- New Subcommand: “Return Fail”: This subcommand is added to make the entire function fail. This can be useful for specific scenarios where you want to stop a function from running.
Function Command Improvements: When the function command runs multiple functions alongside “return run,” execution will stop after the first return in any of the functions. This ensures that things don’t get confusing. Additionally, a single call to the function command will always have a “return” when run with “return run.” It helps streamline your command usage.
Execute If|Unless Function Changes: If you use the “execute if|unless function” command, it will no longer always fail if all functions have no return. Instead, if there are no returns in the called functions, “if” will fail and “unless” will pass. The first return in any of the called functions will return for a single context. This ensures smoother command execution.
Bug Fixes Galore: This snapshot isn’t just about changes; it’s about squashing those pesky bugs too. Here are some of the issues addressed:
- When teleporting using Chorus Fruit, burping and teleporting sounds used to play in the wrong place. Not anymore!
- Subtitles for turning copper bulbs on or off used to display raw translation strings, but now they work correctly.
- Footsteps on Polished Tuff no longer create missing subtitles.
- Tuff bricks have learned to align properly with other bricks.
- Copper doors no longer include an open part of the window, and chiseled copper can’t be stonecut from cut copper blocks anymore.
And many more little bugs have been fixed to make your Minecraft experience smoother.
Conclusion: While this snapshot may not bring thrilling new features, it’s all about making your Minecraft experience better. The changes, improvements, and bug fixes ensure that the game runs like a well-oiled machine. And don’t worry if you were expecting more; there’s always more content to explore in the beta and snapshot versions in the coming weeks. Minecraft keeps evolving, and players can look forward to exciting new adventures ahead. So, keep crafting and building your fantastic blocky worlds!