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[Suggestion] Flashlight Mod

Discussion in 'Suggest + Report Bugs + Get Help' started by DSoS, Apr 21, 2013.

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Would you use a flashlight while mining or do other activities?

Poll closed May 5, 2013.

  1. Yes

    3 vote(s)
    37.5%

  2. No

    5 vote(s)
    62.5%
  1. DSoS

    DSoS Member

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    Torches don't cost a lot, but they can take up considerable amounts of space and use up a lot of coal over time. I would like to see if we can have a Flashlight mod.

    There's times where I would like light, but not have to place and break a torch to do what I want to do

    Short Video of the Flashlight mod linked above:


    I'm not sure if 1000's (or more) of torches could cause lag after awhile, but if it could help cut down some CPU strain, why not?

    Post your thoughts, opinions and whatnot please!

    Thank You,
    DSoS
     
    #1 DSoS, Apr 21, 2013
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  2. fxstriker

    fxstriker Good Bye skcraft.

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    Very flashy,
    doubt it will get added due to lag lighting updates are very taxing (pun intended)
     
    #2 fxstriker, Apr 21, 2013
  3. Tonius

    Tonius 555 Eternal Server Error

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    Dynamic lighting causes lag to both the server and client. Also, torches are VERY easy to mass produce for pretty much free. You can not only make them with coal, but also charcoal and sticky resin.
     
    #3 Tonius, Apr 21, 2013
  4. DSoS

    DSoS Member

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    Did not know that!
     
    #4 DSoS, Apr 21, 2013
  5. xXMadNessXx

    xXMadNessXx Beware of the MadNess

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    doesn't beeswax also work?
     
    #5 xXMadNessXx, Apr 21, 2013
  6. Tonius

    Tonius 555 Eternal Server Error

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    I'm not sure if beeswax works too, but maybe. I do know that you can use that for candles, though.
     
    #6 Tonius, Apr 21, 2013
  7. Neonbeta

    Neonbeta Person who did stuff and things

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    Beeswax does work.
     
    #7 Neonbeta, Apr 21, 2013
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