Jeb and Notch decided to release two images yesterday about the upcoming 1.8 Adventure patch. Check out the two above and see if you notice anything new. In the first image you may be a bit confused and think nothing is different, but Notch has previously noted that he was working on a level generator for heights up to 512 units tall. Currently the default height is only 128. This means that there can be mountains of enormous heights and caves that go deeper and deeper into the ground. Which means you may be making spiral stairs for a lot longer than you'd think before you see diamonds and other rare minerals. Also since there will be a much bigger area between you and the top of the map, sky dimensions may be an idea in the 1.8 patch.
Now lets take a look at the second image, although we're not done with the first. In the second image you'll notice something new being cooked, chicken! Instead of killing chickens for feathers or waiting for them to lay eggs, you can now also kill them for chicken basically. Lets hope there are other ways as well to get food easily, because guess what, you're sure going to need it. They're adding a food bar which you'll see on the right. Now personally I'm hoping this is an option, similar to the hardcore mode system in Fallout: New Vegas. It'd definitely make things tougher and interesting You'd have to stock up more on food for when you plan on going exploring in caves and such. Along with whatever else is to come too.
Also, I'm sure you noticed the long greenish bar below the health and food bars. It's not confirmed what it could be, but it could be a variety of things. Perhaps a tiredness bar and you'd have to use a bed more often, but that would then change the idea of only being able to at night probably. So I don't suppose it's likely. It could be some sort of stamina or strength. Hopefully we'll see another teaser or hint that may make it more easily to understand.
If you go to PAX in August, you'll be able to test out the Adventure 1.8 Patch. Otherwise, soon after we'll be sure to see a ton of videos and images or stories popping up about it. So that's something to look forward to!
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