> If anyone manages to log in to Minecraft, they'll likely be updated to 1.3, probably > making access to servers impossible until they've been updated. > > Aware of rl issues as posted here; no hurry. > > See http://notch.tumblr.com/ for details.
I bit the bullet and updated. The new "smooth lighting" option looks really really great when viewing terrain from a distance, but there's a fair bit of mosaic or dithering present when looking at nearby or low-light objects.
As Tfin mentions, servers will need an update, and maps have to be converted to use the new lighting engine (this is automatic in the client, not so sure about what's required for servers).
Seconded on the awareness of rl issues; definitely no hurry.
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