Light Problems fixed?

[Lesynn]

Hi, quick question. Havent played in a while cause i really didnt like the light issue. What i mean is that even if you put enough lights everywhere there will "spawn" dark spots when you replace blocks even if these blocks dont block the light. And with that there will spawn enemies. This was almost a year ago. Is that fixed by now?

[Edit]

Just checked my World, problem is still there.
Proof:

https://youtu.be/ukgzxFad9AQ

Will this be fixed someday?

[CharlieC]

Not sure what you mean about dark spots spawning when you replace blocks.

Natural blocks in dim areas will allow creatures to spawn.

Well lit areas with crafted blocks do not spawn creatures.

Lately have found that I can't be trusted because I see and believe things things.

Such as there seems to be a sheep player and nobody knows for sure what happens in sheep worlds, but we also have meatballs that are demanding bazookas and smiling cats making videos if that helps.

[Lesynn]

Originally posted by CharlieC:

Not sure what you mean about dark spots spawning when you replace blocks.

Natural blocks in dim areas will allow creatures to spawn.

Well lit areas with crafted blocks do not spawn creatures.

Lately have found that I can't be trusted because I see and believe things things.

Such as there seems to be a sheep player and nobody knows for sure what happens in sheep worlds, but we also have meatballs that are demanding bazookas if that helps.

Check my edit with the video

[Lesynn]

Dont you see all the shadows that disappear when i place a block / remove it? Thats the bug that i mean. Even that one lamp with the shadow right next to it, the shadow disappears when i place a block.

[CharlieC]

Light goes on litterally. See what you mean.

Agreed they need to fix the lights.

Lights should be controlled by switches. Never heard of mud controlled lighting and now that i see it am as outraged as you. Well I'm a bit disturbed. Kind of silly isn't it?

Been like this for awhile you say? Seems like an easy fix. Wonder why it isn't fixed.

They need better lighting anyway. Shouldn't have to put a gazillion lights up for decent lighting.

[Jalahr]

Been like that forever. Kind of a pain to toggle lamps off and on to re-light an area when the shadows creep in.
But, I'm sure the devs are aware of it, and it's on their list of things to fix....but considering how long it's been around, it's probably a low priority for them.

[RSoM LuckySheep]

Lighting issues haven't changed, nor do I think they're a very high priority. Most players are on peaceful worlds. Those of us who prefer hostile worlds know how to avoid creature spawns (crafted floors, definitely). Gas lamps are indeed the strongest lights in the game.

Your video touches on a bit of the behavior. Anytime something happens to cause lighting to be updated, that has a good chance to temporarily fix the bug. Walking away or simply turning around has a chance for the bug to return. Things which update lighting would be turning on or off nearby lights, adding or removing any block directly in a cardinal direction from a light source, and a few other things.

Lighting issues are difficult for the team to duplicate. Some players see them all the time, other players don't. A few people complain, but the workarounds are simple, so most players just craft their floors & move on. As a result, the lighting bugs aren't a terribly high priority on the list of things to fix.

Natural stone, by the way, won't spawn creatures either. Even in your first 5 minutes in a world, those will do in a pinch to stop creature spawns. You don't need any lights at all, just 4 walls & a natural stone floor. For extra fun, make your "house" a corral with fences. Miru will leer at you all night, but he won't step over your fence.

[Lesynn]

Thanks for your reply RSoM LuckySheep. To be honest the mob spawn isnt even my biggest concern, its more for the aesthetics. I appreciate your tips and all but since the problem is still there (and for me -PERSONALLY- its a gamebreaking issue) ill just move on and wait another year i guess.

Thanks everyone for the replies and have a nice day :)

[Dmitry]

Issue is still there and is very annoying.

[TheRemyD]

The Devs hope to be able to spend some time working on various parts of the engine. Although I have no ETA for specific fixes.