Mojira Archive
MC-2474

Transparent blocks placed between bookshelves and enchanting tables negate bonuses received from bookshelves

Moderator Note

Please note that this bug was only partially fixed:

While part of this bug is WAI, replaceable blocks will be allowed between the table and shelves without affecting the bonus.

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The Bug:

Transparent blocks placed between bookshelves and enchanting tables negate bonuses received from bookshelves.

Steps to Reproduce:

  1. Build the setup shown in the attachment below. setup.png
  2. Obtain some lapis along with a diamond pickaxe.
  3. Place the diamond pickaxe inside the enchanting table and take note of the enchantments available.
  4. Place some carpets on top of the diamond blocks.
  5. Place the diamond pickaxe inside the enchanting table.
  6. Take note as to whether or not transparent blocks placed between bookshelves and enchanting tables negate bonuses received from bookshelves.

Observed Behavior:

Transparent blocks negate bonuses received from bookshelves.

Expected Behavior:

Transparent blocks would not negate bonuses received from bookshelves.