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!

 

Just copy and paste your current server folder, paste it somewhere else and do the regular routine of updating CB.
If it doesn't work, you still have all your old files, then just wait for a recommend build.

 

can u give yourself -1 cobblestone or something like that? cause i use essentials and then i only get 64 of cobblestone!?

 

To update CB I just download the new snapshot.jar file and replace it with the old one right? Then just start the .bat file like always?

 

Thanks for the heads up Bukkit Team,
Hopefully Notch can fix all the bugs with 1.5 then you can get on with your objective of bringing out a 1.5_1 Server with all the things working.

I would ask though; After every time Notch updates minecraft and the way the servers work could you bring out one of these that include: Expected Bukkit Update Dates, List of what needs fixing, Any further info for the server owners

If you are using Bukkit then the command should be /give 4 -1
On the other hand, im not sure; if you are using the Essentials give plugin then it may have changed this and you may not be able to do -1

Correct. But you cannot do this until the Bukkit team have updated their Jar with the working codes, As this thread explains... they are working on it

EDIT by Moderator: merged posts, please use the edit button instead of double posting.

 

Yeah, but since he was referring to Minecraft 1.5 and a 'recommended' build is not available yet (for 1.5), I'd advice to create a back-up like I explained.

 

All of my plugins work with CB #689. Thank you Bukkit Team.

 

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but on my 1.4 server with the same essentials plugin it worked. oh and i can't do the command /give 4 -1 because the name is missing

 

when i try and spawn new rails i get error:null any advice?

 

wow lol thtas exactly what i did! i agree with u. im not updating untill i know bukkit and all my antigrifer plugins are updated and in perfect working order.

hey im the first one to post in 15 minutes! O_O

EDIT by Moderator: merged posts, please use the edit button instead of double posting.

 

I've got the same problem. I hope it gets fixed.

 

Anyone try commandbook yet?

 

Wont be installing right now due to amount of plugins i use ^^. but very well done bukkit people on pushing out a compatible version, and under pressure from alot of the community too. very appreciative and i hope the good work keeps rolling in

 

Working:
- AutoSave
- LastSeen
- WorldGuard (Prevented Creeper Explosion from doing Damage to the world, damaging the player as it was configured)
NOT Working:
- RedstoneChips (Issues when Placing the new Rails, the chips seem to work)
- Nether1.2 (Issues when Placing the new Rails)
- SignLift (Rightclick on new Rails...)

 

does it pose any risk to my server? like can it corrupt the map data or other stuff?

 

Please get is as soon as possiblr my friends are killing me!

 

This might sound like a ridiculously stupid question, but doesn't Mojang provide unobfuscated code for Bukkit? It would only seem logical that they should, especially seeming that there is nothing out there like Bukkit, and Mojang don't offer a similar service. It seems silly that the Bukkit developers should have to spend their time de-obfuscating instead of working on newer and greater things for Bukkit itself...

 

Give them a few bones... they turn into a dog and follow you around.

 

anyone getting a problem with 'broken pipe' every time they place a block? leads to a MC crash

 

when i try to download it it gives me a 504 gateway timeout

 

ooohhh ouch!
i was still trying to figure out how to tame them.
i had not thought of "tossing them a bone", and now the fun of figuring it out on my own is gone.

ah well, now i can tame a few and see if there are ways to teach them tricks, like kill that creeper before it explodes kind of trick.

 

If Mojang provides the Bukkit team with unobfuscated code, that code also gets sent out to developers via Git. Mojang doesn't want their source distributed to anyone at this point in time.

 

Ughhh... I can't wait till' this update is released... none of my friends on the server understand that it isnt updated immediatly... Please work extra fast on this!

 

[Please do not distribute any builds of CB]

I was not "distributing", I was providing a mirror as your webserver clearly can't keep up with demand

It is impossible time consuming for us to ensure that builds people supply are valid, hence there is a blanket ban on providing any 'mirrors'.
If you want to set up a mirror agreement, perhaps you should create a thread detailing how that might work. For now, it just adds confusion and makes more work for us; forum-goer:"CB isn't working!!!!" mod:"what version do you have??" forum-goer:"ummmm I got it from a post" etc

 

It is updated

 

thank you

 

Download is very slow but seems to be working.

 

NO a thunder burned a tree on my map an the tree flamed all the woodhouses on my map

 

Tried it but the craftbukkit.jar that comes down wont start up for some reason.

 

No DylanFTL, I mean a reccomended build, so I can have all of my plugins working. Without my fire protction plugins, oh boy, i don't even want to think about it...