Dynamic Lights
Mod and data packAdds dynamic lights for players, items, mobs, etc. [formerly known as dynamic torches]
DESCRIPTION
This data pack makes torches and many other luminous items like glowstone, glowberries, lanters, etc. emit light while in your hand. It also makes certain mobs such as blazes and glow squids glow permanently and dropped light emitting items also glow. The light is server-side and visible to other players. This allows you to explore caves with ease without having to place torches everywhere.
INSTALLATION/UNINSTALLATION GUIDE
Installation:
-
for datapack version, go to your saves folder located here on Windows:
C:\Users\(your name)\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft\savesgo to your world's folder, open the datapacks folder, put the zipped file, and restart your world -
for mod version, put the jar file in
c:\Users\(your name)\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft\modsand then launch the game
Uninstallation:
for v1: run this command /function dl:uninstall, and then delete the data pack. Make sure to not reload (/reload or by restarting your world) after running the uninstall command until the data pack is deleted!
for v2-v3: make sure you are not holding a torch, run /datapack disable (file), delete the datapack and run /reload
for v4 - v5: use /function dt:config to disable every setting, /datapack disable (file), delete the datapack and reload.
for v5.1+: run /function dt:uninstall and follow instructions
FEATURES/CONFIG OPTIONS
Config
Use /function dt:config to open the config menu.
| Feature | Stored as (in dt.config scoreboard) |
Description | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Players holding light glow | playersitemsglows |
If players holding luminous items such as torches should glow | true (1) |
| Item entities glow | itemsglow |
If luminous items dropped on the ground should glow | true (1) |
| Blazes glow | blazesglow |
If blazes should glow | true (1) |
| Glow Squids glow | glowsquidsglow |
If glow squids should glow | true (1) |
| Ignited Creepers glow | litcreepersglow |
If creepers should glow when lit with flint and steel | true (1) |
| Mobs set on fire glow | fireglow |
If mobs set on fire should glow | true (1) |
| Mobs holding light glow | mobsitemsglow |
If mobs, such as zombies, holding luminous items like torches should glow | true (1) |
| Arrows glow | arrowsglow |
If flaming and spectral arrows and should glow | true (1) |
| Fireballs glow | fireballsglow |
If ghast and blaze fireballs should glow | true (1) |
| Magma Cubes glow | magmacubesglow |
If magma cubes should glow | true (1) |
Each config setting can be edited by using the appropriate /scoreboard players set command. For example, to toggle Players holding light glow, you can use the command /scoreboard players set playersitemsglows dt.config 1 or 0 to enable or disable it, 1 being true and 0 being false. You can run /function dt:config to bring up a menu which you can click to type the commands automatically. (Feel free to message me on discord below for assistance!)
List of luminous items and entities
| Luminous Items | Luminous Entities |
|---|---|
| Torch | Blazes |
| Jack o' Lantern | Glow Squids |
| Lantern | Magma Cubes |
| End Rod | Creepers (when lit) |
| Shroomlight | Any entity set on fire |
| Glowstone | Any entity (e.g., zombie, player, allay) holding a luminous item |
| Froglight blocks | Flame Arrow |
| Sea Lantern | Spectral Arrows |
| Beacon | Dropped luminous item entity |
| Campfire | Fireballs (shot by blazes/ghasts) |
| Lava Bucket | |
| Glow Berries | |
| Glow Ink Sac |
OTHER THINGS TO NOTE
- You may change settings by running
/function dt:configand uninstall by/function dt:uninstall - Due to minecraft limitations and the nature of the datapack/mod, it may obstruct flow of liquids like lava and water
- for feedback, bug reports, or other help, join the discord server from the links section of this page!
