TorchLight

Key Features
Dynamic Lighting

Hold a torch and watch as dynamic light follows you everywhere
Light updates in real-time (10 ticks/0.5 seconds) for smooth movement
Enhanced brightness: Each torch in your hand provides 2x the normal light
Light radius expands with multiple torches (up to 5 blocks)
Automatically removes light blocks when you move away

Fuel System

Torches require fuel to stay lit
80 seconds of default fuel for new torches
Maximum capacity: 1000 seconds (over 16 minutes!)
Fuel drains only when torch is held and active
Your fuel level is saved automatically

Three Ways to Refuel

Quick Refuel (Right-Click)

Hold fuel in one hand and torch in the other
Right-click to add 1 fuel item at a time
Perfect for precise fuel management

Inventory Charging

Left-Click: Drop entire fuel stack on torch to charge completely
Right-Click: Add fuel one piece at a time
Visual and audio feedback for each charge

Drop & Charge

Throw torch and fuel items near each other
They automatically merge within 1.5 blocks
Spectacular particle effects and sounds!

Monster Repelling

Lit torches push away hostile mobs
8 block default radius (configurable)
More torches = stronger push force
Keeps you safe while exploring caves!

Beautiful Effects

Flame and lava particles when charging
Sound effects for feedback
Action bar display showing fuel and torch count
Elegant message formatting with frames

Commands
CommandPermissionDescription/rtl or /rtorchlight-Show plugin info/rtl check-Check your current fuel level/rtl reloadrtorchlight.reloadReload configuration

Configuration
yaml# Language (en, ru, or custom)
language: en

Starting fuel amount

default-charge: 80

Maximum fuel capacity

max-charge: 1000

Light level (1-15)

light-level: 15

Monster repel radius

repel-radius: 8.0

Auto-save interval (seconds)

save-interval: 300

Action bar display

actionbar:
enabled: true
message: "&6 &eTorch Fuel: &a%time%s &8│ &7Torches: &fx%count%"

Fuel Values
Fuel TypeSeconds AddedCoal Block800sLava Bucket1000sDried Kelp Block400sCoal/Charcoal80s eachBoat60sPlanks/Logs15s eachFences/Signs10-15sWooden Tools10sWool5sSticks5sBooks10s
All vanilla burnable items are supported!

Multi-Language Support

English (en) - Full support
Russian (ru) - Полная поддержка
Custom language files supported
Beautiful formatted messages with ASCII frames
All messages fully customizable

How It Works

Get a torch - Any regular Minecraft torch
Add fuel - Use any burnable item (coal, planks, logs, etc.)
Hold the torch - Dynamic light appears around you instantly
Watch your fuel - Action bar shows remaining time
Refuel anytime - Multiple convenient charging methods

Pro Tips:

Stack multiple torches for brighter light and larger radius
Use coal blocks for maximum efficiency (800s per block)
Check fuel with left-click or /rtl check
Fuel only drains when torch is actively held
Your fuel persists through server restarts

Technical Details

Minecraft Version: 1.13+
Server Software: Spigot, Paper, Purpur
Dependencies: None required
Performance: Optimized with async tasks
Storage: YAML-based data persistence
Metrics: bStats integration (ID: 23456)

Performance Optimized:

Light updates every 0.5 seconds (not every tick)
Efficient concurrent data structures
Automatic cleanup of light blocks
Smart mob detection and repelling

Installation

Download rTorchLight.jar
Place in your server's plugins folder
Restart or reload your server
Configure in plugins/rTorchLight/config.yml
Customize messages in language files

Perfect For:

Survival Servers - Add challenge with fuel management
Adventure Maps - Dynamic lighting for atmosphere
RPG Servers - Immersive exploration mechanics
Cave Exploration - Stay safe from monsters
Hardcore Worlds - Resource management matters

Support & Updates
Found a bug or have a suggestion? Let us know!

Report issues on the issue tracker
Join our community for support
Regular updates and improvements

License & Credits
rTorchLight - Created with for the Minecraft community
Features Summary:
Real-time dynamic lighting
Fuel-based torch system
Monster repelling
Multiple refueling methods
Beautiful particle effects
Multi-language support
Highly configurable
Performance optimized
Persistent data storage
No dependencies required

Download now and light up your world!