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!

 

very offtopic but...anyone else notice this? Graph bug or exploding diskspace usage, if its for real someone may want to look into it.


seems a bit large for craftbukkit, but prob just a div/0 error...

 

not sure i was trying to peacefully close that discussion b4 its degenerated to flaming and ruined the thread. anyhow i have a friend running a 699 test server for me and he says i tricked it into useing mods from 677 but thats its kinda going bat crap crazy on him.

 

Only 3 of my 25 plugins broke with CB697, so Im at MC1.5 =D

 

i'm running following plugins.

Ancientgates
Craftbook dynmap
essentials
groupmanager
iconomy lwc
magnetblock
Worldegit
worldguard
This plugins working by me with 699


Minecart mania newest version i have it deleted

because its not working .. i hope by MM comming soon a new update for 1.5_01/02

well i need this xD

Best regards

Tesla

 

*....tuts...*

People trying so hard to play Minecraft.
Almost feel sorry for them.

I have patience and im Waiting. (slogan of the week)

 

I Havent used Bukkit very long i put it on my server then about 4 hours later 1.5 came out. lol
so i havent tried any plugins.

 

Your day will come young padawan

 

Your friend is full of shit.
He didn't 'trick it into using mods from 677'.
That's impossible.

The modifications are either compatible, or they are not and need to be updated.
Some plugins don't worth with 699, a lot do.
But this is not because Bukkit thinks the plugin is for 699, or it is not.
This is the way the plugin is coded, the code is either compatible with the updated 699 code or it isn't.
That simple.

 

On the CraftBukkit Twiter page,it says that it has been updated to version 1.5_2 already.
On here it says build #699 for Dev-Craftbukkit.

 

hey is there any way of turning bukkit of temporaraly just to play a bit on a vanilla server while i wait for the update? thanks

 

i think version 699 is the last build for 1.5_02

stay too on twitter

 

I am going to wait for a Update from Bukkit a Official stable one and keep my server and community at a Vanilla play around server for now'

Check out my forums for info: ObsidianGaming.net

 

I'm always amazed at how impatient people have become. Updating to a new build of Minecraft is not just like pushing the Staples EASY button and deploying that. I'm relatively new as a Minecraft server admin but have dealt with enough programming in the past that I know these aren't just quick easy fixes.

Thanks for the honesty and the update. Carry on

 

The world has become a very soft and sensitive place. Thats why everyone is mad at Notch, at bukkit and now me.

Freaking (insert word) people CHILL!

You should see my inbox. Thankfully I live in the real world and can just ignore these overly sensitive people who disregard the point of my message and have to change the subject. Its number reason #1 why good people never become politicians and why the world has gone to the...(insert word)

 

701!!!

 

lol okay ^^

 

Pray it works

 

omg IT WORKS!!!

 

With out any major problems ?
Im about to try it on my server now - i will keep you posted

 

lol 703 now, i'm using 701 for now with 20 players online and it has no console spam so far

 

Ignore what i said 703 is now out I will try that instead

 

i didn't have any major problems also with b689 and bigger

 

does anyone have magic carpet working with 1.5?
if so what build are u using?

 

703

 

so if there are so many new builds will it turn into recommended build finally or will the next recommmended build at 750 and higher??

 

Btw guys, CB699 is labeled as a Stable Build.
All it's missing now is Recommended build.

I say again, 699 is the Stable build, but NOT Recommended build yet.

So if we all beat the crap out of it, and it still works, it will probably become Recommended.

 

i just started the server with 703 and the rain came for the first time on my server. i'm loving b703

 

I just wanted to give you a heads up, @EvilSeph;
I'm afraid it has happened again, in at least one point in the code.
I added an issue on the tracker for the one I found.
The problem is there may be more cases of this...

 

so just to be 100% sure, magic carpet works fine on 703, right?

 

I spoke to soon, 703 is now their latest stable/successful build...