Transparent blocks placed between bookshelves and enchanting tables negate bonuses received from bookshelves
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.
The Bug:
Transparent blocks placed between bookshelves and enchanting tables negate bonuses received from bookshelves.
Steps to Reproduce:
- Build the setup shown in the attachment below. setup.png

- Obtain some lapis along with a diamond pickaxe.
- Place the diamond pickaxe inside the enchanting table and take note of the enchantments available.
- Place some carpets on top of the diamond blocks.
- Place the diamond pickaxe inside the enchanting table.
- 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.
2012-11-08, 03:24 AM
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Minecraft 1.4.2 - 23w12a
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