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Torches should be usable as crossbow projectiles

The new caves are difficult to light up as it currently stands, which makes it easy for one to be overwhelmed by constant mob spawns while exploring. What if, similar to fireworks, torches could be launched from a crossbow? They wouldn't emit block light as an entity, but they would become a placed torch once they've landed.

In addition, maybe they could have a special property when they collide with an entity. Either they'd deal very little/no damage, as they have no arrowhead, or they'd light the target on fire. This could be useful in combat, as crossbows can't use the flame enchantment.

I'd imagine these would have the same behavior as fireworks; not being compatible with multishot or piercing for logistics reasons. Maybe they should only be loadable from the offhand as well, to prevent accidentally loading them instead of torches.

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• February 12, 2021 16:39
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  • February 12, 2021 20:22
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  Soul torches too

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  • February 13, 2021 01:23
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  This would be great! It’s perfect for lighting up to new giant caves. What may happen to the torches if they get shot into water though?

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  • February 13, 2021 04:12
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  This seems like a great idea, but I agree with what several people on the Reddit thread are saying: that this shouldn't actually place a torch, but instead work like a flare gun, emitting light and possibly fire particles for a certain amount of time before "going out" and despawning. This would involve these "flares" being entities and emitting light, which Mojang hasn't done before, but with Glow Squids confirmed and set to be released, this shouldn't be an issue...?

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  • February 13, 2021 04:38
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  If they collide with water, they should drop as an item

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  • February 13, 2021 19:01
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  maybe if they hit water they turn into charcoal

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  • February 13, 2021 21:42
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  Perfect, an amazing alternative to something like the flame enchant on the crossbow!