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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Dynamic Lights

portable and moving lightsources

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Which Dynamic Lights release matches 1.21.1 Forge?

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Best match for your filters DynamicLights 1.21.1.1
Game version 1.21.1
Loader Forge

Dynamic Lights DynamicLights 1.21.1.1 targets 1.21.1 with Forge. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is Dynamic Lights required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.

Client Source doesn’t say
Dedicated server Source doesn’t say
Loader for this release Forge
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.

Understand client and server requirements Read the Minecraft installation guide

What else does Dynamic Lights DynamicLights 1.21.1.1 need?

DynamicLights 1.21.1.1 on 1.21.1 Forge. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.

No extra mods listed for this file

This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

This file does not list any required or optional mods.

Before you install it

Add Dynamic Lights without breaking your instance.

Built for Dynamic Lights DynamicLights 1.21.1.1 on 1.21.1 Forge. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use DynamicLights 1.21.1.1. It targets 1.21.1 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside DynamicLights 1.21.1.1. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Dynamic Lights add?

This modification makes 'shining' items illuminate everything around them if

  1. the player has them equipped (in hand/armor)
  2. they are dropped on the ground

You may add any Item ID you wish as shiny item, via the settings file. Also supports armor items!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rwv8EZy6Qg4

There is no limit to the number of lights you can create, note however they are fairly FPS-costly.

  • the mod now uses fake air and water blocks to achieve light (rapidly placing and removing them as light sources move)
  • this has several limitations, only full water blocks can emit dynamic lights (not waterfalls or partial block rivers)
  • it will also not work if the light source is inside some non-air block like foliage or spiderwebs
  • the mod is now a "standard" mod that requires both a client and a server to have it when playing online

Instructions:
Put downloaded file into mods folder

To other modders: See sourcecode. Adding your own Dynamic Lights is easy(tm)

Project description from CurseForge.

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