Create: Dynamic Lights
This mod adds a dynamic lighting system for mechanisms from the Create mod, significantly improving the visual perception of moving constructions.
Main Features
Dynamic Lighting for Mechanisms
- Light sources are automatically created when mechanisms move
- Lighting smoothly follows moving objects
Integration with LambDynamicLights
- Compatibility with the popular dynamic lighting mod
- Smoother and more natural lighting effects
- Optimized lighting performance
Compatibility and Requirements
For Fabric
- Required: Create-Fabric
- Recommended: LambDynamicLights
For Forge
- Required: Create
- Recommended: Embeddium/Rubidium Dynamic Lights
Server and Client Support
| Feature | Server Only | Client Only | Both Sides |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Blocks | Yes | No | Yes |
| Dynamic Lighting | No | Yes | Yes |
Installation Features
Server Only
- Can create light blocks even without the mod on the client
- Clients see light sources
- Possible performance impact
Client Only
- Only visual lighting effects are visible
- Actual light sources are not created
- Smoother lighting through LambDynamicLights
Known Issues
On Fabric, when installed only on the client, crashes may occur when modifying server configuration. It's recommended to install the mod on the server even without using light blocks to prevent errors.
Visual Examples
Mechanism without dynamic lighting
Standard dynamic lighting
Enhanced lighting (brightness multiplier 1.2)
Animations
- Lighting smoothly follows the moving elevator
- Natural illumination of surrounding space
- Creation and removal of light blocks during movement
- Slight lighting flicker
- Light blocks disabled, LambDynamicLights enabled
- Completely smooth lighting without flicker
Frequently Asked Questions
When to use light blocks?
Light blocks are invisible light sources that can affect the game world (melt ice and snow, prevent mob spawning). However, they may reduce performance and create flickering when mechanisms move. It's recommended to use LambDynamicLights for smoother lighting.
Light blocks are useful in two cases:
- When LambDynamicLights or this mod is not installed on the client
- When you need to create a light source that affects the environment
