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[niklars]

I too think this sounds like a great idea. And hope there will be a new light engine soon to support this.

[Zigzagar]

Colored Glass for beacons to change the beacon light

[Mat_Zo]

Brilliant idea! I think it would be simpler if it was made just like this.

http://www.minecraft...ings-for-glass/

Please implant these ideas to Minecraft!!

[Winter_Mage]

This is really needed and would advance building options.

[SporeHero]

Sounds like the best idea ever. You sir, have just made my day.

[Galactic_Muffin]

Mat_Zo, on 15 January 2013 - 02:50 PM, said:

Brilliant idea! I think it would be simpler if it was made just like this.

http://www.minecraft...ings-for-glass/

Please implant these ideas to Minecraft!!

Yes, I considered that idea when i made this topic, but simpler isn't always the best. It has to be creative and challenging based on the rarity of an item. "wrapping" a light source with colored blocks to create colored light ensures that people cant just spam with colored light and that they have to think strategically and creatively within their space to create colored light.

In other words, simplifying it down to just simply adding dye to a torch or adding dye to a glowstone block removes the fun. -_^

[Evilsystem]

That is a really good idea. . It looks really good.

[Kovu]

Well, I gritted my teeth and came up with a prototype.



The main problem with this is that "light" doesn't update properly, and gets out of sync, because it's in sync with the chunks instead of blocks. Also, I think it'll be difficult for me to go any further because of the level of math involved.

[x_clucky]

Galactic_Muffin, on 17 January 2013 - 04:27 AM, said:

Yes, I considered that idea when i made this topic, but simpler isn't always the best. It has to be creative and challenging based on the rarity of an item. "wrapping" a light source with colored blocks to create colored light ensures that people cant just spam with colored light and that they have to think strategically and creatively within their space to create colored light.

In other words, simplifying it down to just simply adding dye to a torch or adding dye to a glowstone block removes the fun. -_^

I agree, Minecraft has always had a habit of making block placement require strategy. Why change that now? I think Minecraft needs to add more strategy in the game, as personally, I feel it doesn't have enough. Which is why I'm glad that they're adding a lot more redstone stuff in 1.5, as this will allow for more strategic designs.

[Galactic_Muffin]

x_clucky, on 18 January 2013 - 05:48 AM, said:

I agree, Minecraft has always had a habit of making block placement require strategy. Why change that now? I think Minecraft needs to add more strategy in the game, as personally, I feel it doesn't have enough. Which is why I'm glad that they're adding a lot more redstone stuff in 1.5, as this will allow for more strategic designs.

well put :3

Kovu, on 18 January 2013 - 05:31 AM, said:

Well, I gritted my teeth and came up with a prototype.



The main problem with this is that "light" doesn't update properly, and gets out of sync, because it's in sync with the chunks instead of blocks. Also, I think it'll be difficult for me to go any further because of the level of math involved.

Wow this is amazing, Kovu! Is this done with the current lighting engine, or did you have to make some adjustments to it? As i know some people who tried to do this earlier in the topic was unable to get more than 2 colors working.
Also if it isn't too much to ask, would it be possible if you could try the 'wrapping' technique i posted in the OP? I understand that for testing purposes, using colored redstone lamps is ideal but it would be interesting to see colored glass and light working together. -_^ I believe the poster above has a good point regarding colored red stone lamps.

Also, do you mind if I add this into the op?

edit* can you post a screenshot at night? o_o that would look beautiful
sorry about all the questions and requests, I'm just so excited to see this :3

[Fishbog44]

This idea is AWESOME​ Defiantly supporting

Sooooo many possibilitys like you could make an disco lol woot!! !!!!!

Cant wait for mojangs and jebs decision wether this should be added hopefully they say YES soon.

Good luck and dice pics and good idea coloured sand would look cool too
And remember, keep on crafting! Lol xd.

[Kovu]

Galactic_Muffin, on 18 January 2013 - 06:02 AM, said:

well put :3

Wow this is amazing, Kovu! Is this done with the current lighting engine? Or did you have to make some adjustments to it; as i know some people who tried to do this earlier in the topic was unable to get more than 2 colors working. Also if it isn't too much to ask, would it be possible if you could try the 'wrapping' technique i posted in the OP? I understand that for testing purposes, using colored redstone lamps is ideal but it would be interesting to see colored glass and light working together. -_^ I believe the poster above has a good point regarding colored red stone lamps.

Also, do you mind if I add this into the op?

edit* can you post a screenshot at night? o_o that would look beautiful

Night screenie:



Had to do a bit of editing, wasn't built on night yet, but the implementation was fairly simple.

[Galactic_Muffin]

Kovu, on 18 January 2013 - 06:12 AM, said:

Night screenie:



Had to do a bit of editing, wasn't built on night yet, but the implementation was fairly simple.

Oh cool, I would love to use this in my current builds!

So what about my other questions? Would you be fine with me posting this in the op, credited to you of course. :3
And about the implementation of colored glass, is that something that's possible or...?

[Datastolker]

Nice idea, wish they would add it in the game! And the coloured redstone lamps look really cool too, keep up the good work!

~Data

[FlubbyPandaz28]

this would be amazing if this could be added to vanilla minecraft, just to see it in caves would be awesome

[DUBV3N0M]

i like the 2nd way of getting it

[Kovu]

Galactic_Muffin, on 18 January 2013 - 06:31 AM, said:

Oh cool, I would love to use this in my current builds!

So what about my other questions? Would you be fine with me posting this in the op, credited to you of course. :3
And about the implementation of colored glass, is that something that's possible or...?

Do whatever you want with it.
Not sure about the colored glass thing. Theoretically, it could be done, but it'd require a LOT of calculations.

[MCModSquad]

I really like this idea i think u should try to get Notch and Jeb to add it to another Minecraft update.

MCModSquad

[curseoc]

Looks awesome!  Especially the colored glass.  I could do with/without the colored sand.