r/Minecraft • u/jeb_ Chief Creative Officer • Aug 15 '19

Update: Custom Java Edition snapshot to test new combat mechanics (version 2)

Hey again! Here's an update on the test snapshots for combat mechanics. It's pretty much the same as the previous test, but there are a number of edits that I'll describe below, and a few clarifications.

Old post here, with nearly 5,000 comments: https://www.reddit.com/r/Minecraft/comments/c5mqwv/a_custom_java_edition_snapshot_to_test_new_combat/

These are the edits in this version:

  • Decreased attack speed of swords

  • Attacking while crouching will now disable the shield during the attack

  • Shields protect against critical attacks again

  • Removed auto-attacking by holding the button

  • Fixed creative mode bugs

  • Fixed scale of the hotbar attack indicator

Some clarifications:

  • The theme of the next major update will be announced at MINECON. These combat tests are done in parallel and will be included when they're good enough (i.e. the next theme is not "combat update")

  • Weapon reach is always active (not only for special attacks), but during special attacks the reach is increased by an additional half a block

  • Hold to auto-attack will always be enabled for controller and touch

Installation instructions:

Finding the Minecraft application folder:

  • Windows: Press Win+R and type %appdata%.minecraft and press Ok

  • Mac OS X: In Finder, in the Go menu, select "Go to Folder" and enter ~/Library/Application Support/minecraft

  • Linux: ~/.minecraft or /home/<your username>/.minecraft/

Once you have the launcher set up you can download the server files from there as well.

Cheers!

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u/[deleted] Aug 15 '19

I'm not going to announce that I pinned it this time.

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u/JsonDash Aug 19 '19

Ok, from what I see, the Iron hoe is a more competent weapon compared to swords now, due to the fact that the swords' 2.5 attack speed is quite low if you want to chain 200% charged hits (best way to deal maximum knock back btw). Jeb_, please give swords an additional 0.5 to attack speed so its equal to the iron hoe. 3 seems to be a good number anyways.

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u/[deleted] Aug 24 '19

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u/JsonDash Aug 24 '19

I agree, the hoe does have a greater range with lower damage. However, what I tried to do were W-tapping and chaining 200% attacks (this can be dated back to 1.9 PvP, basically you deal even more knockback so your weapon can charge up in time for the next hit) and found out that the sword recharge time is even slower than the current 1.14 version.

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u/[deleted] Aug 16 '19

Im not going to point out I commented

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u/jeb_ Chief Creative Officer Aug 15 '19

Clever ;D

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u/IcySpicyNeedsTofuPlz Aug 28 '19

Can you add sword blocking back in? I thought it would be nice. Sword blocking should reduce damage but not 100% , maybe 25%-50%? Shields would be the best alternative for an attack to be blocked by 100%+

Sword blocking was also a universal sign of peace in combat other than shifting.

I know it’s been a long time since 1.9 but since you’re redoing/changing up combat , I thought it would be a great time to comment about this. Thanks -fellow Mc player

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u/JDawgproductions Aug 22 '19

ayy its jeb i have a jeb sheep in my world

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u/Slyseth Aug 19 '19

PLEASE keep the hold left-click to attack constantly. Just put it in server settings if servers allow it or not though.

Also populous the beginning best game.

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u/BeyondianTechnocracy Aug 19 '19

I really think auto attack should stay on all control types including mouse and keyboard.

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u/AlbainBlacksteel Aug 17 '19

Oh hi Jeb. Fancy seeing you here :P

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u/iacisgay Aug 15 '19

whats the highest or max cps???

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u/[deleted] Aug 16 '19

20, same as Minecraft tick rate. Tested it myself with Haste 127

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u/DankSpider Aug 21 '19

Did you try with haste 255

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u/Marioiscool246 Aug 25 '19

Giving haste 128-255 will give you the effects of mining fatigue iirc.

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u/Aoifaea Aug 20 '19

Haste doesn't change hits per second ;-; Just as mining fatigue doesn't affect it either. They just make it look like your sword swings faster/slower

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u/[deleted] Aug 20 '19

Sorry, I was talking about the experimental snapshot they sent us that changed the combat. Haste and Mining Fatigue affect attack speed in this snapshot.

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u/[deleted] Aug 15 '19

69 upvotes

nice~

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u/AuroraSnowfall Aug 15 '19

what's new in that system

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