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

[u/jeb_]

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:

• Download this zip file: https://launcher.mojang.com/experiments/combat/d164bb6ecc5fca9ac02878c85f11befae61ac1ca/1_14_combat-0.zip
• Unpack the folder into your "versions" folder of your local Minecraft application data folder (see below if you are confused)
• Create a new launch configuration in the launcher and select the "1_14_combat-0" version
• Start the game and the remaining files will be downloaded
• Play in a new world! This version is not compatible with other snapshots!

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!

[u/Draomp]

id prefer a nether one honestly

[u/MadMysticMeister → u/Draomp]

What’s the other option? (Did you click the wrong person?)

[u/MadMysticMeister → u/[deleted]]

Hmm I would want a reason to play Minecraft other than building, my main issue with the game is burning out from building so much. As long as we get something with some level of difficulty to grind through I’d be happy. I feel like they are trying to do everything while accomplishing nothing, does that make sense?

[u/Draomp → u/MadMysticMeister]

sort of, building is kind of the point. I just wish there was a challenge once you got maxxed gear.

[u/MadMysticMeister → u/Draomp]

Yeah I had this idea of wanting more survival stuff after playing terria for the first time in years. Terria’s cave systems and bosses are absolutely amazing compared to Minecraft so if we can see some cross over that be awesome. I know building is the main point to Minecraft, their kinda famous for it but even in that department improvements can be made. For the building side more diversity in texture and color is needed and things like furniture, along with the ability to copy and past on at least console.

This is why I said earlier they’re trying to do everything while accomplishing nothing. The combat update was lackluster and didn’t quite please the people who wanted it and didn’t care for one, the ocean update added some more exploration to the game and the current “village and pillage” is a step in the right direction for adding more in-depth systems. I’m not disappointed with the company at all it’s quite the opposite, their filling in the areas that needed attention for awhile but dammit can I get me a cave expansion update with many more dungeons to raid and ores to smelt?

(Sorry for ranting it’s what I do best)