Junk Jack By Pixbits

[neonbible]

Originally Posted by Hawkeye67

I believe LE was pulled off the App Store entirely, following the Universal update last month.

Ah ok, no problem.


I've never played Minecraft before and I know a lot of people describe this as a 2D remake. However from what I've seen of Minecraft and what I have found impressive is the creativity of some of the structures people have constructed. However looking at youtube videos of Junk Jack I don't get a sense of this. Not saying JJ doesn't look fun, I'm on the verge of buying it but just wondering if it really is comparable to Minecraft in terms of building things?

[Bparker]

Originally Posted by neonbible

Ah ok, no problem.


I've never played Minecraft before and I know a lot of people describe this as a 2D remake. However from what I've seen of Minecraft and what I have found impressive is the creativity of some of the structures people have constructed. However looking at youtube videos of Junk Jack I don't get a sense of this. Not saying JJ doesn't look fun, I'm on the verge of buying it but just wondering if it really is comparable to Minecraft in terms of building things?

Compared to mine craft in terms of building it is no where near the same I would more call it a Terraria type game where building is not quite a main focus but done more as a side project. Plus its 2D so the structures can only go so far but that doesn't mean you cant make something awesome. If you want to see some fan creations go to the forums and fun under the creations tab. There are quite a few good structures (none by me however).

[Ravenblack]

I'm really enjoying the farming bit -- being able to plant crops and trees. I bought the botanist hat which helped in getting new seeds and saplings. That it randomly drops seeds makes it very useful!

I don't know if it's just me, but iron ore seems scarcer lately.

[Bparker]

Here I'll write things that we find during the testing, so that if you read it here then just avoid reporting it. I'll colorize things as soon as they'll be fixed/implemented with a new release.

Mac OS X version coming in next months on Mac App Store(Still being worked on)

Metal tools and weapons can now be encrusted with gems to enhance them (durability, range, etc)
New jeweler bench addon used to cut gems
You can feed stabled pups to help them grow
You can feed stabled adult animals to help them breed
You can tame animals and place them on their correct blocks to keep them in your world
New sow and piglet mob
New ram and lamb mobs
New rooster and chick mobs
New bull and calf mobs
New pig trough to keep and breed pigs
New cowshed block to keep and breed cows
New chicken hen block to keep and breed chickens
New sheepfold block to keep and breed sheeps
A taming collar can be crafted to capture certain mobs
4 New rare fossils can be found and gathered underground
Treasures on ground and fruits are now shown on minimap
Mobs are now shown on minimap
Violet mushroom will now drop sprouts and can be replanted (they grow only in darkness!)
A new kind of showcase block can be crafted and holds up to 4 treasures (as a shelf)
Now you can throw items by dragging them outside inventory (side of throw will be chosen according to position of drag)
Now you can tap an item in the craftbook to see its name
Now you can tap an addon symbol in the craftbook to see its name
Now torches have custom ember colors
New beans plant
New pepper plant
New peach tree plant
New lettuce plant
New potato plant
Now green grass drops grass seeds to replant it
Health is correctly reset when player data is deleted

There are also many bug fixes included to this list.

If you want to see the actual changelog here is the link:http://forum.pixbits.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=8

[Rafnel]

I haven't found any farming plant seeds since the update, where do I get them?

[Bparker]

@Rafnel you find some of the more common ones in crates and the more rare ones deep down in chests and iron crates. Just keep searching and I'm sure you will find some

[Ravenblack]

I did wonder why it doesn't allow me to plant mushrooms. Now it's there on the next update, along with so many cool new features and stuff. Nice!

[Bparker]

It is honestly one of the best games I have played on IOS and no other game like it on IOS can match its superiority. Not even minecraft pe. I jsut can't wait for this new update I feel it could be the best one yet although thats what I keep saying about every update they have.

[nicodemus82]

Originally Posted by Bparker

I feel it could be the best one yet although thats what I keep saying about every update they have.

Haha! Me too

[Bparker]

I don't think that you can make those tables however their are tables in the game that can be made. You can then display your items on those tables but not the ones I'm seeing in the Cooking Addons section.