I came in here not expecting much at all, and wound up being relatively surprised. It's all really impressive and looks like you took your time, and some of the curved designs are actually very stunning. Good work, it looks great!
I had a similar instance with a relative of mine. I left my computer running Minecraft (paused) and went to go make some food. When I got back, I discovered she had made a nice little addition to an existing NPC village. Rather than kick her off I let her keep playing and watched fascinated as she discovered Minecraft, often noting the similarities in what she did in her first hours with my own first hours.
It really is fun to watch other people be inspired.
I don't think there has been anything that hasn't appeared on old maps in new chunks
This has been my experience too. It would seem silly that Mojang would create new features in Minecraft and not make them compatible with others. There is a process to this, you know. If you are having problems with maps in regards to chunk updates and new features, I would chalk it up to a bug that's the exception rather than the rule. Checking the changelogs and bug lists to see if others are having similar problems would always be recommended.
Had a similar problem earlier. The height of flatlands was just low enough to where instead of being able to wire Redstone one block under and save myself some hassle, I had to create a whole new complicated circuit just to workaround it.
Like tobitobide said, MCEdit. It's a very useful feature that can allow for exactly what you need and there are plenty of guides posted on YouTube about it.
I noticed that as well, and can say that I am hoping for something besides a gravel texture update. It looks to liquid-y to be gravel, so hopefully it's something new.
It's nice, because gravel roads really drove me bananas for some reason. It just didn't really "work" with the design I guess. I can't really tell from the picture here but I hope the block is a bit more suitable for walking and makes a less annoying noise when touched.
It adds character to the game, and there really doesn't seem to be any reason why it should be taken out. Like you said, plant-monsters that create gunpowder exist here, so we're not exactly dealing with strict logic.
While I'm no map-maker, I do like to put in some attention to detail in the things I create. Recently I remodeled a NPC Village to be about 1.5 times its original size, with two distinct styles of architecture, indicating a bit of a cultural rift in the town. For my part I'll probably write journals for the NPCs and leave them around in chests so as to give the town a little bit more life with a story so if one of my friends stumbles upon the town in SMP they can read little journals and have a chuckle at the mostly nonsense I'll come up with, a la Fallout.
Why do you all want Rubys to be crafted from Redstone? Redstone has enough uses already.
This entirely.
I would much rather see the money be independent from the other ores entirely, or at the very least have ways of being obtained on its own accord. Trading is a funny system, in that you get money when you sell things as well as spend it when you buy them. So for all the people here worrying about spawning new chunks...yeah, you'll probably have to spawn new chunks if youreally want a significant amount of rubies, but you'll probably still be able to obtain some money without having to do anything but sell some of the junk you've already got sitting around.
If the question is "how do I make a custom map" the answer is you very simple: use creative mode. In creative mode you can build and modify the world to your heart's content, albeit a little slow and with a lot of dedication.
If the question is "how do I upload my custom map" the answer is here: http://www.ehow.com/how_4452565_file-mac-os-x-leopard.html
Essentially you just have to create a .zip file of the Minecraft save (found in your .minecraft folder) and upload it to some file-sharing site like MediaFire, then post a link in the forums and ask people to download it.
Personally I find the currency aspect being developed to be a wonderful possibility to the gameplay. Minecraft is a sandbox game at its most pure form, and adding additional vanilla features makes it all the more entertaining and leaves the player only more possibilities to engage in while they play.
I do not agree with claims that the game is becoming easier...additions like Hardcore Survival, shears, Zombie sieges, the End, and more have made the game come with its fair share of challenges. Creepers are still as obnoxious as ever and I've never seen the Nether more fun than it is currently right now (although I wouldn't mind it being a little bit more objective-based as it lacks any real incentive for development and extensive exploration compared to the Overworld).
To talk more specifically about the currency system I doubt it will just become a system of spamming the villagers with enough Cobblestone until you have enough money to buy a thousand diamonds and do nothing but sit on your (virtual and literal) butt all day--I would think the developers are a little more savvy than that. The testificates need some interaction with the player, and an economy system being built into the game is on par with survival being added in terms of how much it will do to incentive the player. It provides a third spoke for the game to build off of (the other two being the aforementioned survival and the crafting aspects), and could lead to further potential benefits in the form of built-in jobs, village development, SMP or SSP shops, skills and more.
These are truly impressive updates. I'm not one for snapshotting (I'll take my stable builds, thankyouverymuch), but I am giddy with anticipation at the eventual 1.3. If the API is released with it (which I doubt it will), I don't see why any new update could be wanted for for a very long time.
I doubt this was truly necessary, and usually I am all for new additions. It looks a little...rough...to say the least. Hopefully this is just an early version.
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It really is fun to watch other people be inspired.
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This has been my experience too. It would seem silly that Mojang would create new features in Minecraft and not make them compatible with others. There is a process to this, you know. If you are having problems with maps in regards to chunk updates and new features, I would chalk it up to a bug that's the exception rather than the rule. Checking the changelogs and bug lists to see if others are having similar problems would always be recommended.
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I used MCEdit as well, it's a wonderful service.
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I thought I was the only one who had heard that.
C'mon people, you don't need to murder people in every game you play.
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Please everyone pay attention to this individual, for this is a brilliant idea.
Let's hope this is the case, because it would add purpose the roles of each villager other than a parade of rainbow smocks.
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It's nice, because gravel roads really drove me bananas for some reason. It just didn't really "work" with the design I guess. I can't really tell from the picture here but I hope the block is a bit more suitable for walking and makes a less annoying noise when touched.
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This entirely.
I would much rather see the money be independent from the other ores entirely, or at the very least have ways of being obtained on its own accord. Trading is a funny system, in that you get money when you sell things as well as spend it when you buy them. So for all the people here worrying about spawning new chunks...yeah, you'll probably have to spawn new chunks if youreally want a significant amount of rubies, but you'll probably still be able to obtain some money without having to do anything but sell some of the junk you've already got sitting around.
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If the question is "how do I upload my custom map" the answer is here: http://www.ehow.com/how_4452565_file-mac-os-x-leopard.html
Essentially you just have to create a .zip file of the Minecraft save (found in your .minecraft folder) and upload it to some file-sharing site like MediaFire, then post a link in the forums and ask people to download it.
If the question is "how do I play a custom map" the answer is here: http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to-install-minecraft-save-file-using-mac-414680/. Just follow the instructions (don't worry, it's written for Mac users).
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I do not agree with claims that the game is becoming easier...additions like Hardcore Survival, shears, Zombie sieges, the End, and more have made the game come with its fair share of challenges. Creepers are still as obnoxious as ever and I've never seen the Nether more fun than it is currently right now (although I wouldn't mind it being a little bit more objective-based as it lacks any real incentive for development and extensive exploration compared to the Overworld).
To talk more specifically about the currency system I doubt it will just become a system of spamming the villagers with enough Cobblestone until you have enough money to buy a thousand diamonds and do nothing but sit on your (virtual and literal) butt all day--I would think the developers are a little more savvy than that. The testificates need some interaction with the player, and an economy system being built into the game is on par with survival being added in terms of how much it will do to incentive the player. It provides a third spoke for the game to build off of (the other two being the aforementioned survival and the crafting aspects), and could lead to further potential benefits in the form of built-in jobs, village development, SMP or SSP shops, skills and more.
So yeah, I'm excited.