Realistic Torches

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Realistic Torches makes early gameplay more difficult by causing torches to burn out after a configurable amount of time, encouraging players to move toward more permanent light sources early on.

Features

• Torches are now unlit after being crafted, and must be lit with a matchbox or flint and steel
• Torches will burn out after a configurable amount of time (60 minutes real time by default)
• Torches are extinguished when rained on
• Torches generated in vanilla structures will be replaced by unlit torches
• Permanently lit torches can be crafted using glowstone
• Naturally light-emitting blocks and items will emit light when held (pre-1.14.4)

Recipes

Unlit torch (coal or charcoal)

Matchbox

Lit torch (shapeless, matchbox takes damage)

Glowstone crystal (coal or charcoal)

Glowstone paste (shapeless)

Vanilla torch (glowstone crystal)

Vanilla torch (glowstone paste)

Modpacks

Yes, you can use this mod in your modpack.

Support

If you enjoy the mod and would like to support the project, feel free to leave a donation on PayPal. Support is greatly appreciated!

Sponsor

This project is sponsored by BisectHosting. If you're looking for a server, check out their hosting plans and use the promo code Chaos at checkout to get 25% off your first month!

Realistic Torches

Realistic Torches makes torches burn out after a configurable amount of time, making the early game more difficult and encouraging players to move toward more permanent light sources early on.

Features

• Torches are now unlit after being crafted, and must be lit with a matchbox or flint and steel
• Torches will burn out after a configurable amount of time (60 minutes real time by default)
• Torches are extinguished when rained on
• Torches generated in vanilla structures will be replaced by unlit torches
• Permanently lit (vanilla) torches can be crafted using glowstone

Recipes

Unlit torch (coal or charcoal)

Matchbox

Lit torch (shapeless, matchbox takes damage)

Glowstone crystal (coal or charcoal)

Glowstone paste (shapeless)

Vanilla torch (glowstone crystal)

Vanilla torch (glowstone paste)

Modpacks

Yes, you can use this mod in your modpack.

Support

If you enjoy the mod and would like to support the project, feel free to leave a donation on PayPal. Support is greatly appreciated!

Sponsor

This project is sponsored by BisectHosting. If you're looking for a server, check out their hosting plans and use promo code Chaos at checkout to get 25% off your first month!