Dinnerbone Reveals More About 1.9, Answers Questions

Though we have yet to see a serious snapshot this year, we have seen bits and pieces of what's planned for 1.9. Today, Dinnerbone gave us a bigger glimpse of the features they plan to implement in 1.9.

Earlier this morning, Dinnerbone tweeted a picture of himself dual wielding fish before an army of hungry ocelots.

https://twitter.com/Dinnerbone/status/603872971963392000

He answered many questions about 1.9. Here's the highlights:

• You will be able to dual wield items, including weapons, but you can't attack with the second weapon.


• There will be a "lefty mode" which includes a left-sided arm viewmodel that's also visible to other players.


• You will only see your second arm when you've got something equipped in it, or when you're using a bow or map.


• Dinnerbone has nicknamed the "shield slot" as the "offhand slot."


• Swords will no longer block.  Instead, shields will do the job.

Dinnerbone also mentions that nothing he's said is 100% final, so expect changes between now and the snapshots/release.

https://twitter.com/Dinnerbone/status/603984687464341504

If you wish to read more about this or ask Dinnerbone some questions, go to his Twitter here.