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{{Infobox version
|title=Minecraft 12w38a
|image=12w38a Banner.png
|image2=Java Edition 12w38a.png
|edition=java
|type=Snapshot
|parent=1.4.2
|date=September 20, 2012
|clientdl=[https://vault.omniarchive.uk/archive/java/client-release/1.4/pre/12w38a.jar Client] ([https://meta.celestia.sh/versions/v1/12w38a.json .json])
|serverdl=[https://vault.omniarchive.uk/archive/java/server-release/1.4/pre/12w38a.jar Server]
|exedl=[https://vault.omniarchive.uk/archive/java/server-release/1.4/pre/12w38a.exe .exe]
[[Category:Versions using legacy download site]]
|prevparent=1.3.2
|prev=12w37a
|next=12w38b
|nextparent=1.4.4
}}<onlyinclude>

'''12w38a''' is the sixth [[Minecraft:snapshot]] for [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.4.2]], released on September 20, 2012.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20120921170012/http://www.mojang.com/2012/09/minecraft-snapshot-12w38a/</ref>

== Additions ==
=== Mobs ===
'''[[File:Bat JE1 BE1.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Bat]]s'''
* A passive [[Minecraft:mob]].
* Spawns in dark [[Minecraft:cave]]s.
* Spawns in [[Minecraft:Peaceful]] difficulty.
* Sleeps during the [[Minecraft:day]].
* Hangs on the ceiling when idle, starts flying when players come near.
* A corresponding [[Minecraft:spawn egg]] is provided in [[Minecraft:Creative mode]].

'''[[File:Witch Revision 1.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Witch]]es'''
* A hostile mob.
* Its nose slowly bobs up and down when not hostile.
* Throws splash potions of Poison, Slowness, Weakness, and Instant Damage at the [[Minecraft:player]].
* Regenerates health over time.
* Hold a [[Minecraft:glass bottle]] and raise their noses when attacking.
* Drink potions of Instant Health and Fire Resistance to defend themselves in combat.
* Rarely drop potions of Instant Health and Fire Resistance.
* Is 85% resistant to damage from magic, including [[Minecraft:Poison]], [[Minecraft:Instant Damage]], and [[Minecraft:Thorns]], but not [[Minecraft:Strength]], [[Minecraft:Sharpness]], or [[Minecraft:Power]].
* Does not spawn naturally (yet), but a [[Minecraft:spawn egg]] exists for it in Creative mode.

=== Command format ===
'''Target selectors'''
* [https://gist.github.com/3736487 Target parameters] have been upgraded.
** These can be added after the {{Code|@}} selector in brackets.
** {{Code|x}}: X coordinate of search center
** {{Code|y}}: Y coordinate of search center
** {{Code|z}}: Z coordinate of search center
** {{Code|r}}: range; 0 means no range limit
** There is a short syntax for x,y,z,r options, e.g. {{code|[,64,]}} targets y=64
** {{Code|m}}: gamemode; -1 means no gamemode limit
** {{Code|c}}: count; 0 means no count limit; use {{cd|-}} to return results from end to start.
*** Example: <code>@p[c=-1]</code> targets the farthest player.

== Changes ==
=== Blocks ===
'''[[Minecraft:Beacon]]s '''
* Artwork was changed.
* Beam of light was changed.
* Texture of bedrock under the beacon was removed.

'''[[Minecraft:Glass]]'''
* New block breaking sounds.

'''[[Minecraft:Grass block]]s'''
* New footstep sounds.

'''[[Minecraft:Gravel]]'''
* New footstep sounds.
* New block placing sounds.

'''[[Minecraft:Ladder]]s'''
* New footstep sounds.

'''[[Minecraft:Lava]]'''
* Now has constant noise.

'''[[Minecraft:Plant]]s'''
* New block placing sounds.

'''[[Minecraft:Sand]]'''
* New footstep sounds.
* New block breaking sounds.

'''[[Minecraft:Snow]]'''
* New footstep sounds.
* New block breaking sounds.

'''[[Minecraft:Soul sand]]'''
* New footstep sounds.

'''[[Minecraft:Stone]]'''
* New footstep sounds.
* New block placing sounds.

'''[[Minecraft:Torch]]es'''
* New block placing sounds.

'''[[Minecraft:Log]]'''
* Now have a different rotation algorithm.
** Instead of using the player's position, they rotate based on the face they are placed upon, like a lever.
** This is mainly a test feature.
* New block placing sound.
* New block breaking sound.

'''[[Minecraft:Water]]'''
* Now has new sounds.
* The water overlay is more saturated blue.
* Flowing water now has constant noise.

=== Items ===
'''[[Minecraft:Flint and steel]]'''
* Has new sounds.

'''[[Minecraft:Hoe]]s'''
* New sounds when a player tills dirt.

'''[[Minecraft:Shear]]s'''
* New sounds when shearing sheep.

=== Mobs ===
'''[[Minecraft:Cow]]s, [[Minecraft:chicken]]s, [[Minecraft:endermen]], [[Minecraft:pig]]s, [[Minecraft:skeleton]]s, [[Minecraft:slime]]s, [[Minecraft:spider]]s, and [[Minecraft:zombie]]s'''
* New mob sounds.

'''[[Minecraft:Wither]]s'''
* Added sound when withers break blocks.

=== World generation ===
'''[[Minecraft:Extreme hills]]'''
* Rarely generate [[Minecraft:stone monster egg]] blocks underground.

'''[[Minecraft:The Nether]]'''
* Loads faster when going through a portal.

=== Gameplay ===
'''[[Minecraft:Creative mode]]'''
* Teleportation is now instantaneous.

'''[[Minecraft:Experience]]'''
* Added a level up sound.
** Will be changed later for a shorter one.<ref>{{tweet|c418|248785611740311552|archive=1}}</ref>

'''[[Minecraft:Sounds]]'''
* Updated and added new sounds by C418.
** Some new sounds are unintended and are the same as in the ''[[Minecraft:Pocket Edition]].''<ref>{{tweet|c418|248774282715471873|archive=1}}</ref>

=== Commands ===
* Added <code>item</code> argument to {{cmd|clear}}.
* Added <code>commandBlockOutput</code> to {{cmd|gamerule}}.
* Items obtained by {{cmd|give}} are now given directly to the player instead of being dropped around them.

== Fixes ==
'''4 bugs fixed'''
* [[Minecraft:Item frame]]s no longer despawn when the player moves 20 blocks away.
* Fixed entities losing momentum when going through portals.
* Fixed the "Bottomless Pit" superflat preset having the wrong blocks.
* Fixed not receiving a fishing rod when the [[Minecraft:carrot on a stick]] is used up.</onlyinclude>

== References ==
{{reflist}}

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