1.9 Pre-5

[Kugyince]

New Pre-Release out.

Among changes:
-Fixed glitch of fences interacting with leaf blocks.
-Slimes now spawn in layers y0-40 instead of y0-16.
-Creepers deal considerably more damage. Unconfirmed.
-More achievments.
-Stair glitch fixed.
-Ability to disable clouds.
-Piston crash glitch fixed.
-Heal pots damage zombies.
-Longer reach with swords and picks.
-Overall performance enhanced, game is less resource intensive on computers.


New glitch:
-Fences do not retain mobs 100% of the time.

Complete list:
Zarith7480 comments on 1.9pre5 Released! (http://www.reddit.com/r/Minecraft/comments/lqzn5/19pre5_released/c2uw8vo)

[Dudebro]

Overall performance enhanced, game is less resource intensive on computers.
This part sounds awesome.

[KATZ]

some how my computer doesnt slow down with minecraft yet my pc is crap

[Demon-Mask]

-Overall performance enhanced, game is less resource intensive on computers.

Time for me to update.

[CatalystiCam]

Was able to host my own server today, and play on Far render distance. I have no idea how. But I assume its because there is hardly any chunks. I hope I can do this normally

Also, I'm hosting my own servers simply for co-ops or trios of adventure maps. For example, my friends and I are playing Skyblock, very fun idea. Apparently there is lots more maps like these as well:

Check it out if you want:

[Surv] SkyBlock - Minecraft Forum (http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/600254-surv-skyblock/)

Also, not downloading pre-releases ever again for minecraft after last time.

[CrispyChicken]

NSFW
Skyblock Survival Creature Vision Special - YouTube

The Creatures (Group of Youtubers) did this. Funny stuff!