Java Edition Classic 0.0.17a

0.0.17a

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0.0.17a is a version of Java Edition Classic released on June 10, 2009,^[1] shortly after 19:16 UTC, which added /setspawn command for admins, made changes to multiplayer and fixes bugs.^[2] This version is not available in the launcher, but has been archived elsewhere.

0.0.17a was released back onto applet page /play.jsp, with 0.0.16a_02 remaining on /mptest.jsp.

Controls

• List logged-in players when ↹ Tab is pressed in multiplayer.

/setspawn

• Sets the current location as the default spawn location for new players.
• Only for admins.

Multiplayer

• Server-side client verification in server.properties.
  • Set this to false would allow players to connect directly via http://www.minecraft.net/play.jsp?ip=<ip>&port=<port>.
• Added logged-in.txt on the server.
• Players can no longer spam ping requests.
• Private server addresses changed behavior.
  • The server generates an externalurl.txt when run now.

Chat

• Log appears when typing.
• Chat is disabled in singleplayer.

Font

• The characters 0 and O now display differently.

4 bugs fixed

• Fully fixed /banip (it was working, but not intuitive.)
• Fix spawn location to default at log in.
• Server flood exploits prevention.
  • Players now get kicked if they place a block not available through legitimate gameplay.
  • Players now get kicked if they place a block further than allowed through legitimate gameplay.
• No more lava floods.

• Client.jar file of this version is compiled at 20:14 UTC, but the server version was compiled at 19:45 UTC.
  • It might mean that 0.0.17a is actually released at same time with server version and later reuploaded, or it was intentionally released later for unknown reasons.

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  The list of players added in this version.
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  Developer version - multiplayer with custom skins.
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  Render of the custom skins by testvan.
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  Render of the custom skin by mezo.
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  Multiplayer.
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  Some player-built structures.
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  A giant sand wall built by a player in 2009.
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  A giant sand wall built by players in 2021.
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  A pixel art mural.
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  The Minecraft webpage with this version.
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  Another Minecraft Webpage screenshot with this version.
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  A building with the word "Reddit!!!" on the face.
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  A "Reddit" pyramid.
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  Another pixel art mural.
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  An "Imperial Star Destroyer".
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  A hollow Trojan horse.
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  Pixel art signs.
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