The local coordinate caret notation when directed forward will select the block forwards from your feet instead of your crosshair.
Steps to reproduce:
Set up a platform and reference blocks in front of you
Look at the block directly in front of you
Run /setblock ^^~2 glass (or any block)
The video attached may help with this
Observed result:
The block placed is in front of your feet instead of your crosshair
Expected result:
The block placed is in front of your crosshair
Note: The video size is too big so here is a link to it:
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Comments 4
This is intended as player coordinates (which are what you are placing the block relative to) are taken from the position of the player's feet and have nothing to do with crosshair orientation.
This is working as intended, see MC-53322
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This is intended as player coordinates (which are what you are placing the block relative to) are taken from the position of the player's feet and have nothing to do with crosshair orientation.