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!

 

http://forums.bukkit.org/threads/wi...shine-respect-for-the-team.13694/#post-228413

Congrats Mate Post your name here we need to get a donation drive going

 

i want to see a plugin where your type /strike playernamehere
and they get struck with lightning or with worldedit you can do //strike and it will bound lightning to a tool and everywhere you rightclick strikes lightning that wood be epic

 

I have never ran a server for anything in my life let alone as dynamic as Bukkit, and have managed to do so through the expert/hard work of the Bukkit team and plugin developers. With that said I want to put into writing my appreciation for the effort that it takes to do something like this and to deal with the expectations that comes with an undertaking like this. So from me and my players we smoke a fat 4:20 bowl in your honors sirs!

 

Straight from the EULA/Copyright:

 

That's there since BETA only, we that purchased Alpha have all updates because of the EULA that was there then.
Do your homework please.

 

All we wanted was communication and we got it - I'll wait as long as is needed as long as I know *something* is being done! Thank you!

 

Even in ALPHA he didn't OWE us anything. We just get whatever updates he CHOOSES to release. Homework done.

 

Umm when you buy a car, does the firm come and change something for the worse? I think you'd wnat your money back.

This is a product you bought, so you have a right to request bugfixes...

 

I would argue this further in a different thread, but this isn't really what this thread is about. You can have the last word. I bring that point up because he doesn't have to release any updates at all, and can stop at any time, yet people seem to think he is obligated to do so. He is not. That is the bottom line. For better or worse.

 

I don't mean any disrespect i just want to be more updated

 

Alright peoples i got a idea.... Go to single player create a new world call it "Bukkit Upgrading World" and put the seed as "Bukkit" (no quotes) and then only play on this world when Bukkit is upgrading. Post screen shots somewhere and show off how much stuff you got done between Bukkit upgrades.

 

i know i have been asking the same question not trying to be a troll lol

doing it!
great idea im just the bored idiot, better than yelling at my mom to make me sandwhiches like the neckbeard basement dweller i am

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

 

I will take your advice

Hmmmmm interesting world

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

 

Anyway, it's a true fact, this update is hard to transpose, Canary users are in same situation, just wait and play offline (single) or watch movies

 

that world is a desert

 

More challenging?

 

I was spawned in a desert... but within range of trees right over a huge cave system! WOOT! Within 5 min had a full complement of tools and wondering what I should build...

 

Was there a large pillar near the trees? If so i think i saw that cave system to but decided to make a house on top of the pillar.

 

i built a giant statue of eric cartman lol its bad though

 

Naw no pillar. There is a thin wall of dirt keeping water out of the cave system at that. I was just excited because right when I walked in, iron. Waiting for daytime now.

 

Aww guess we went different ways to get out of the desert.

 

Why play offline remember you dont have to update to 1.5. my server is working perfectly and Ive been playing online since notch released yet another broken patch.

To the bukkit team I love what you do. Thank you and take your time I can play on 684 as long as it takes.

 

im banned from netflix cant watch movies ;(

 

In a matter of 10 minutes, ive built a man made island... fairly big house...boat house, cave system, underground passageway to boat house and random exit to some hills... heaps of tools and yeh... I feel like ive accomplished something
Im basically READY for a zombie apocolipse

 

I'm gathering sand to make glass to make an underwater bio-dome.

 

im gonna create a sky house then fill it up with water because i am bored

 

Me and all my users just play on our "vanilla world" that I have set aside.

All my users know that it could easily be griefed, and I usually OP people I wouldn't normally OP to keep things interesting. It's just vanilla afterall - who cares?

Hopefully 1.5_02 is what you guys were looking for as far as stability goes to get the ball rolling (if it already isn't rolling - I have no clue lol)

 

hello is it possible to get an estimate of when the 1.5 update comes out

thanks

 

they won't tell you, they have already stated that we won't even know when they even start working on it.

 

I really don't see what the big frickin deal is?????????? Just keep playing on 1.4 until bukkit has the time to do what they do (for FREE). I am no computer wizard and somehow my computer auto updated to 1.5. After reading that it may be days until bukkit gets done I searched google on how to revert back to 1.4 or 1.4_01 I found a free program (by Vaquxine) called Minecraft Update Controller/Patcher that does in seconds what I read in earlier posts took some of you Server Owners all day to do; It allows you to literally click and choose any update from 1.1_02-1.5. I am surprised no one else knows about this. The funny thing is I play on JpDiv's server (love it) and obviously no one I play with does either because I have been the only one on all day. Anyways good luck and Go Bukkit!!! You guys ROOOOCK!!!!