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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Dynamic Darkness

Client-side mod that changes minimal vanilla light/brightness level. Also an alternative to Hardcore Darkness.

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Which Dynamic Darkness release should I use?

Updated 3 years ago
Latest stable file darkness-forge-1.12.x-0.5.0.jar
Game version 1.12.2
Loader Forge

Dynamic Darkness darkness-forge-1.12.x-0.5.0.jar targets 1.12.2 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

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

The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

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 Darkness darkness-forge-1.12.x-0.5.0.jar need?

darkness-forge-1.12.x-0.5.0.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

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 Darkness without breaking your instance.

Built for Dynamic Darkness darkness-forge-1.12.x-0.5.0.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use darkness-forge-1.12.x-0.5.0.jar. It targets 1.12.2 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 this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside darkness-forge-1.12.x-0.5.0.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Dynamic Darkness add?

Dynamic Darkness

Dynamic Darkness is a small client-side mod that removes minimal light/brightness level in Minecraft. It also changes sky light depending on the moon phases (enabled by default). You can opt-in for classic Hardcore Darkness mode in config.

Unlike Hardcore Darkness it does not alter Night Vision effect colors, has in-game config and comes with sensible defaults.

Preview

Animation below uses the following moon phase brightness factors: [0.6], [0.5], [0.4], [0.3], [0.2], [0.3], [0.4], [0.5]

You can set them in “Mods” → “Darkness” → “Config” → “Moon Phase Brightness” by adding numbers in the order of moon phases, starting with full moon (see example under images tab). Default uses vanilla brightness factors: 1.0 (normal brightness) during full moon, 0.0 (pitch-black darkness) during new moon.

Project description from CurseForge.

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Recent files

Dynamic Darkness versions and loaders

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