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Increased number of levels of light

Torches are in the game for a long time, which even feels like forever (A long time), and light system even longer.

And because worlds started with size of 256 * 256 * 64, having 16 "states" of light was appropriate. Also, back in the old days, players built a lot smaller builds. But now, when worlds are Infinite™ and builds are way bigger, there is a problem - you need a lot of light sources to prevent mob spawning and overall, to see something. And I think that we can all agree, that having a large garden full of torches / glowstone / sea pickles isn't exactly the most beautiful thing to see.

So I propose one "simple" change: double the number of light levels, and everything light level related. For example:

Highest light level now: 15 (16 - 1)

Highest light level after: 31 (32 - 1)

 

Torch luminance now: 14

Torch luminance after: 28

 

Maximum light level for hostile mobs to spawn now: 7

Maximum light level for hostile mobs to spawn after: 14

etc.


And I know, this will probably be rejected as "too difficult to implement" or "too game changing" but I have to at least try.

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    I agree completely! I have a huge area blocked off from the outside and the ground is littered with torches everywhere trying to keep from getting attacked, and sometimes enemies still spawn. That change would definitely be for the best.

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    I agree, I don't like haveing to place so many light sources in my builds just to prevent hostile mobs from spawning in my builds.    Increaseing the number of light levels will alleviate this common issue with the game.

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    This fix would balance out how overtuned mob spawn currently is. Another consideration would be to allow light to overlap. 2 torches on the floor within a few blocks of each other causes a shadow between them dark enough for mob spawn. This results in placing more light source to counteract the shadows.

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    I'm fine with changing some of the existing light sources to be brighter, but normal torches are mostly fine as they are, really. Lamps, lanterns and end rods definitely need to be brighter though.