I'm not sure what the point of that analogy was, but what Galactic_Muffin was trying to say was that you can dub anything "impossible" and walk away, but that doesn't mean the concept is actually physically impossible. In code especially; anything's possible, it's just a question of whether or not it's feasible for the developer to code it. Colored glass is a somewhat ambiguous zone; it's not entirely unfeasible to add colored light, but it isn't exactly all too feasible to rewrite the lighting system in support of it. What people are trying to determine is whether or not the attempt would be worth it.
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Coding colored glass wasn't that bad at all!
But getting light to respond accordingly will require a ridiculous shader that won't run well, or an entire rewrite of minecraft's lighting engine.
I am curious to see where the specifics end up causing problems. If I can potentially create blue glass that emits blue light, then I might be able to do something... at least cheat the system into making it look a little blue-er
That... or I'll make colored lasers (think colorized beacons)
Just have it change the colour of the light depending on the surface
As far as I know, this would invalidate Minecraft, and remove the ability to use Forge and other mod platforms... It's essentially possible if you start ripping Minecraft's render apart, but so far, there is nothing close that can accomplish this task. (At the moment)
It's easy to say in words, but getting Java/Minecraft to do it is a completely different beast.
I need to update to 1.5.2 , but I'll be sure to take a look to see if I can specifically emit colored light from a block without destroying everything else.
Coding colored glass wasn't that bad at all!
But getting light to respond accordingly will require a ridiculous shader that won't run well, or an entire rewrite of minecraft's lighting engine.
I am curious to see where the specifics end up causing problems. If I can potentially create blue glass that emits blue light, then I might be able to do something... at least cheat the system into making it look a little blue-er
That... or I'll make colored lasers (think colorized beacons)
Not sure...
They have been working on a rewrite of the lighting engine for a while now.
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The problem with the truth, is that it never lies.
Also, couldn't the color-emitting block just create multiple entities that mimic and recolor the texture of the block face they're over, to mimic a lighting engine?
Like people have already said; there are ways to mimic colored lighting (and there are ways to mimic dynamic lighting too). A mimic will never be as good as the actual thing, however.
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[quote=Badgerz]You have to keep in mind that people are stupid.
[quote=Catelite]Just because you don't understand how something works, doesn't make it broken or pointless. >_<
I fully support this topic. But one thing I would like to shout out, maybe we should color the glass with dye instead of sand because I think that would make more sense then... Colored sand? But if colored glass was in the game I would finally make an actual, realistic rainbow! :3 People would be able to put stained glass in their churches or homes. Color glass seems legit, creative, realistic, and awesome in different ways. I hope your idea get's put in the game and we are able to have something awesome.
The colored light could REALLY improve so many builds. Would make it better if you could make colored class "covers" so you werent required to have a 2block thick wall to make a flush-to-the-wall colored light (basically thinking quarter slabs, kinda like Repeater size)
just did this test on meh own (req. creative mode):
dig a deep tunnel, and trap yourself in a 4x4 room of regular stone.
Drink a potion of night vision (3 or 8 min, idc)
Place a redstone torch next to you.
Notice! The stone looks reddish now!
Do the same thing w/ regular torches, and it turns yellowish.
There is some limited color to light in Minecraft, but not the full-spectrum that you say you need.
Keep on codin'!
I'll presume this just has to do with light level, and not the actual light source itself? Is the light 6 blocks away from a standard torch reddish?
A yellowish-orangish tint, actually.
But it's dependant on both the source and the distance. Here are a few examples:
A redstone torch is more red than a regular torch, even at close range, but as you can see the colored light stops at around 7 blocks, which is the range of the torch.
Meanwhile a regular torch retains it's yellow hue until around 7 blocks and then fades into a red hue.
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[quote=Badgerz]You have to keep in mind that people are stupid.
[quote=Catelite]Just because you don't understand how something works, doesn't make it broken or pointless. >_<
Definitely! Also, perhaps the coloured light, but not stained glass, would be a 'fancy graphics' only feature, that would kill some lag. Even more support.
Wow, you've obviously put a lot of thought into this. I support this idea fully, as it is a great one. Nice pictures, also. It's a much better and more thought out than requests like, "Can MC have colored glass?" I applaud you.
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Coding colored glass wasn't that bad at all!
But getting light to respond accordingly will require a ridiculous shader that won't run well, or an entire rewrite of minecraft's lighting engine.
I am curious to see where the specifics end up causing problems. If I can potentially create blue glass that emits blue light, then I might be able to do something... at least cheat the system into making it look a little blue-er
That... or I'll make colored lasers (think colorized beacons)
Not sure...
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Curse PremiumAs far as I know, this would invalidate Minecraft, and remove the ability to use Forge and other mod platforms... It's essentially possible if you start ripping Minecraft's render apart, but so far, there is nothing close that can accomplish this task. (At the moment)
It's easy to say in words, but getting Java/Minecraft to do it is a completely different beast.
I need to update to 1.5.2 , but I'll be sure to take a look to see if I can specifically emit colored light from a block without destroying everything else.
They have been working on a rewrite of the lighting engine for a while now.
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Curse PremiumSo when light hits grass, create a tint on the grass?
How does that make it look like the blue glass nearby is changing the light color? I'm having a hard time following you.
Like people have already said; there are ways to mimic colored lighting (and there are ways to mimic dynamic lighting too). A mimic will never be as good as the actual thing, however.
[quote=Badgerz]You have to keep in mind that people are stupid.
[quote=Catelite]Just because you don't understand how something works, doesn't make it broken or pointless. >_<
Hope this gets added. Supported!
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dig a deep tunnel, and trap yourself in a 4x4 room of regular stone.
Drink a potion of night vision (3 or 8 min, idc)
Place a redstone torch next to you.
Notice! The stone looks reddish now!
Do the same thing w/ regular torches, and it turns yellowish.
There is some limited color to light in Minecraft, but not the full-spectrum that you say you need.
Keep on codin'!
Yes, though it is just a little, and only really evident below 50% brightness. Here's Moody:
It's not really noticeable or effective, however.
[quote=Badgerz]You have to keep in mind that people are stupid.
[quote=Catelite]Just because you don't understand how something works, doesn't make it broken or pointless. >_<
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A yellowish-orangish tint, actually.
But it's dependant on both the source and the distance. Here are a few examples:
A redstone torch is more red than a regular torch, even at close range, but as you can see the colored light stops at around 7 blocks, which is the range of the torch.
Meanwhile a regular torch retains it's yellow hue until around 7 blocks and then fades into a red hue.
[quote=Badgerz]You have to keep in mind that people are stupid.
[quote=Catelite]Just because you don't understand how something works, doesn't make it broken or pointless. >_<
15=White
07=Orange
03=Red
Which really doesn't help us with colored lighting, unfortunately.
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