When will Bukkit be updated for Minecraft 1.5?

Update:
We have completed the update to Minecraft 1.5_02 (and have had it done for a while now) and are working out a few issues before we promote a recommended build. A TEST ONLY build is available but we highly recommend that you wait until we promote a Recommended Build before putting it on your production server.

You can find the latest test build on ci.bukkit.org. Please note, though, that if you don't already know how to get it, you probably shouldn't be using it. Only Recommended Builds have gone through extensive testing. Anything else could result in unforeseen problems like Bukkit eating your cake or your world. You have been warned.

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Common Problems/Questions:
What's the first build that works with Minecraft 1.5_02
The first CraftBukkit build that works with Minecraft 1.5_02 was made available 2 days ago and is build #689. However, it is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that if you are running the test builds, you always stay up to date as we usually fix bugs, exploits and improve stability.

I downloaded build 714 but got some other build!
You're probably reading the version string incorrectly.

Here's an example version string:
git-Bukkit-0.0.0-686-g71ef92a-b714jnks (MC: 1.5_02)

This version string is for build 714, as you can tell by the "b714jnks" at the end.

Whenever I use a plugin that changes blocks, I can't see the changes until I reconnect!
We had an issue with blocks not updating properly but this has since been fixed from build #707. This bug affected plugins that changed blocks in game, like WorldEdit.

Help! My console keeps getting spammed with this error whenever someone gets kicked or disconnects and it lags the server!

This is a bug we've fixed from build #701 onwards.

I can't build or destroy anything! Help!?
The common cause of this issue is a client mod called Single Player Commands, please try uninstalling all your client mods and seeing if this fixes the issue. If this is the case, then it isn't a Bukkit issue and you should contact the author of the mods you use.

Every time I connect to the server and load a sign, the client crashes. What's wrong?
Minecraft 1.5 has added limits for sign text. Plugin developers commonly used longer sign text to store extra data or add colours to signs. This is no longer possible, so we now cut off any line in a sign longer than 15 characters (as of build #712).

I get kicked when flying and am told that flying hasn't been enabled on this server. How do I enable flying?
Minecraft 1.5 added anti-flying checks. You can enable flying by setting allow-flight=true in server.properties.

Whenever I try to send a long message in chat, it gets cut off at roughly two lines.
A limit on chat has been added with Minecraft 1.5. This is one of the issues we're hoping to address before we promote a Recommended Build.

Help! When I use the CLI arguments to set ports (or any setting), the server always starts up on 25565 or ignores the setting!
There was a bug that prevented the server from reading settings passed through CLI arguments. This has since been fixed from build #706 onwards.

The easiest fix for most problems is to update to the latest Bukkit test build.

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As is the case with every Minecraft update, we saw our usual influx of extra traffic from people wondering if we have a build of CraftBukkit working with the Minecraft update seconds after release (seriously). Usually, you'd see a pretty standard post from me stating we're working on an update and providing the usual advice that you aren't forced to update. However, this time there was a distinct lack of communication from the team regarding the status of the update, other than the usual "we're working on it". Couple this with the slow development occurring lately and we can forgive people for posting the expected "is Bukkit dead?" or "what's going on?" posts. I hope this post will explain everything.

Will there be a CraftBukkit for Minecraft 1.5?
Given the reports of showstopping bugs present in 1.5, there's a high chance a new bugfix update for Minecraft will be out tomorrow or even several times this week. As a result, it is unlikely we will be releasing a 1.5 compatible build and, instead, will be waiting for something stable to work with.

Due to the nature of the project and the methods we use to provide Bukkit for Minecraft, any update - no matter how small - requires us to figure out the mapping of obfuscated classes and update our code. This takes a lot of time and work, so hopefully you understand our decision.

Having said all this, we recommend that you stay on 1.4 for a while until the patch storm subsides if your server depends on Bukkit.

Further, I wanted to apologise for the lack of communication regarding this update. I was really hesitant announcing this since it would only serve to disappoint and annoy people, however, I noticed quite a few supportive comments on here and IRC that pushed me to post this announcement because the people that have supported us through everything deserve it.

Why are things so quiet? Why is the update taking so long?
Before I answer this, I think it is appropriate to cover what usually happens when we're aware of an update coming soon. Whenever we recieve word of a Minecraft update (which, contrary to popular belief, is generally the same time as everyone else), we place all development in the Bukkit project under a code freeze to prepare for the update and make things easier. That being said, last week thursday we were expecting a Minecraft update and appropriately placed the project under a code freeze. Unfortunately, the update was delayed and pushed to the next week, resulting in a much longer code freeze than normally occurs. Naturally, this lead to activity within the project seeming critically lower than it really was and prompted some people to post the inevitable "what's going on?" thread.

On top of the code freeze, we're working on some larger changes to Bukkit or CraftBukkit that require quite a bit of time to complete and will only be commited to the public code when they are ready. Quite often you'll find that, while you don't see any updates, we definitely are still working hard programming awesome things and appreciate your patience and support.

So why is this update taking so long? After we had updated for Minecraft 1.4, we came across some annoying chunk related issues and bugs that were incredibly difficult to pinpoint due to confusion with the new obfuscated names mappings (d -> c and c -> d). Naturally, these kinds of issues were unacceptable for the project and we immediately got to work on improving our update process to avoid issues of this nature in the future. While I think we can all agree with this decision, the unfortunate result is the delay we're currently facing since we're not yet done improving the process. The good news is, we're nearly done improving our update handling process and the wait will definitely be worth it come future updates.

Thank you for your patience and understanding!

 

Donated $5 dollars! Cause i think their doing a great job!

 

Oh, Thanks.

 

1.5_01 is out and work well !

 

I hope so that it comes

 

Can we just chill out and get back on topic and wait for Bukkit's release?

 

Keep up the good Works Guys & Girls.
You ROCK...

Looking forward to the upcoming Bukkit server.
Thanks for making our gaming life a little more MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMmmmm.

 

Try to keep this non-personal... yes, waiting to play is frustrating. That doesn't mean the threads have to turn into massive trainwrecks.

 

Soldier on gang! Keep up the good work. We are all anxious to see what new awesome-in-a-box you've created from 1.5. Thank you for all your hard work!

 

aww bukkit i love u, why did u ruin my troll fun.

its okay this time, next time, we wrestl, grr

 

http://forums.bukkit.org/threads/wi...shine-respect-for-the-team.13694/#post-227014

Show the admins some love

 

Quality over Quantity I always say. It's better to wait for a great product than demand a half ass one! Great job devs, keep up the good work and we will wait for the finished product. Don't let the trolls bog you down! Plus, it gives a chance for some of these people to go outside or something. They might burst into flames upon sunlight but they can always hide under a tree or hold dirt above their heads.

 

Thank you i think ppl just need to w8 just start a normal server from minecraft.net just w8 guys

 

actually, it DOES modify the jar. they beat the poor crap out of it.

 

In a good way, of course
Edit: Most of the time

 

Thanks for the update.

I think I will speak for most people here when I say that I would rather get an update... which means a post like THIS... than nothing.

Information always help calm the moods and keep people at least somewhat satisfied.

There will always be the people who don't bother to read or just moan...

Ignore them, because you gave the information which is needed and people with a little bit understanding on how coding, computers and the world itself works will understand..

They others... remind me of lemmings (the game)... they just follow others and don't look where it goes.

Keep up the work, perhaps keep us updated a little bit more and hopefully we see the moding api from mojang soon.

 

@CraftRepo You're correct, thats why you don't need to minecraftserver.jar

as bukkit automatically creates all the files you need for it

 

Yeah I understand that much but even in a Beta update there should be some screening to fix the more major bugs that are seen in Minecraft a lot

 

Now that 1.5_02 is out, will development resume for reals?

 

Well at least i know why the latest build isn't out.

 

not trying to troll but is 1.5_02 considered stable?

 

LOL
anyone read Notch' latest tweet?

I take it our Bukkit devs will not be without a hobby soon

 

Bukkit Team,

Take all the time you need to do it your way. Your donation only funded project is truly a wonderful gift to all of us less talented coders. My sincerest thanks for what you have done so far and for what you continue to do.


To anyone who can't wait until it is "ready", put down the Mt. Dew, take a deep breath, and reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeelaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaax... I mean seriously, Mortal Kombat & Portal 2 are out. Go forth and de-spine evil-doers/solve puzzles with science. MC & Bukkit will be here when you get back.

 

are the team working in bukkit now since its in _01 stage or are they wating for another update to come out?

 

Wait.. the newest bukkit IS 1.5,, right??

 

No

 

No, The newest bucket is version 684 which supports minecraft 1.4_1

 

i wanted to know that too but the minecraft client is in 1.5_01 the minecraft server .jar is in
1.5_02

 

Please Bukkit Dev Team,

I really appreciate your work, honestly!
But please, we (or I) really want the 1.5 update instead of the 1.4 being updated.
Because I saw you were still updating 1.4... but please.

BTW. Before anyone says: "Blablabla leave the bukkit dev as it is give them time blablabla"
This is what I want, not anything i DEMAND them to do.
Just what I want, you don't need to argue with that since it's what I think.

 

Mmmm It's not that hard to see how to donate, it is on the homepage

 

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