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Torch Optimizer

Torch Optimizer

Allows you to visualize the intensity of light rendered as numbers on the top of blocks. There's a default optimal indicator for light placement set for torches. It can be adjusted for other light sources. Use the square brackets to control its position.

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Compatibility

Minecraft: Java Edition

1.17.1
1.16.5
1.14.4
1.11.2
1.10.2

Platforms

Forge

Supported environments

Client-side

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Creators

kreezxil
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Details

Licensed MIT
Published 2 years ago
Updated 2 years ago

 

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Description

Torch Optimizer shows numbers on the ground to help you to place torches or other light sources for maximum mob spawning blockage.

Instructions

The default shortcut key to turn on/off light level overlay is F7. You can change it in "Options -> Controls".

 

You can use Shift + F7 to toggle sky light calculation. Ctrl + F7 to toggle overlay display (1.12.2 & below)

 

Initial Version to 1.12.2-2.0.4

, (comma) to change the optimal torch position by plus one.

. (period) to change the optimal torch position by minus one.

1.12.2-2.1.5+

[ (Left Bracket) to change the optimal torch position by plus one.

] (Right Bracket) to change the optimal torch position by minus one.

 

 

Features

If you enable optimizeEnable in the gui config you will get an asterisk placement on the ground at position number 2. However you can further change where the placement will be from 0 to 15.

Licensing

A derivative work based on the mod by oldjunyi known as Light level Overlay Reloaded which is also MIT LICENSED.

Original License by 4poc at https://github.com/4poc/lloverlay/blob/master/resources/LICENSE included here for posterity.

The source code is available at: https://github.com/4poc/lloverlay Light Level Overlay is licensed 3-clause BSD.

Copyright (c) 2012-2013, Matthias Hecker <apoc@sixserv.org> All rights reserved.

Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:

  • Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
  • Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
  • Neither the name of the author nor the names of the contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission.

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