Java Edition Alpha v1.2.2

Alpha v1.2.2 is the name given to two versions of Alpha released on November 9, 2010.^[1] Server version 0.2.4 was released with this version, which mainly fixed bugs.

Two versions are available in the launcher, Alpha v1.2.2a (a debug version) and Alpha v1.2.2b (which added support for more animations as well as minor changes and fixes).

Additions

Support for more animation settings added

Changes

Lava flows further in the Nether.
Main menu now contains the texture pack selection menu for easy texture pack switching, replacing the "play tutorial level" button.
It now takes longer for the "took too long to log in" screen to appear when connecting to a server.

Fixes

Players and mobs on fire, in lava, or next to cacti no longer spam sound effects.
Getting hit with a higher damage while recovering from a smaller one works as intended.
Duplicating buttons when resizing screens fixed.
Zombie pigmen and ghasts no longer get hurt by fire and lava.
Fixed volume sliders not saving properly.

Debugging version

Alpha v1.2.2a added generation of a nether portal using F4.

Gallery

The nether in this version.
During this update, it was possible to generate portals by using the F4 key. After this update, this test feature was removed.

References

↑ From this version's .json file.

[1] From this version's .json file.

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