Aether Torch <—> Normal Torch
Since all Torches turn into Aether torches when thrown in Shimmer there’s no way to get back the normal torches created through crafting or biome torch conversion. Having Aether Torches turn back into Normal Torches would help remedy this problem.
sadly, this part in particular is sad to read for me. I've been kind of late to joining the whole shimmer mechanic and using it, but I was sad to find out we can't get back ingredients by throwing biome torches... I don't exactly understand why. I know with Torch God it means free material if you place and re-mine torches, but like, that's exactly what I want honestly. Reproducible blocks. At least for Ice Torches specifically since Sandgun's Sand Replication already exists.
I would prefer if all torches don't instantly turn into Aether Torch, but instead, turn into Normal Torch + some ingredients rounded down, but then also: Let Normal Torch turn into Aether Torch and vice versa. Sadly, the reality right now IS that all other torches turn into Aether Torch regardless.
(I think this doesn't allow progression skips, but I haven't thought much about it. Maybe dungeon? but my torches are still normal when trying to go as far deep as I can pre-skeletron and I die to guardian before any Dungeon Torches)
Your suggestion itself for Aether Torch to turn into Normal Torch is nice by itself though. I just hope other torches won't be affected by this messy ordeal.
I love all the other shimmer transmutations here. very nice. though I wouldn't convert my Ambers into diamond or whatever, but it's understandable I guess to want more usage out of the Gem / Ore shimmering.
If I could suggest something, then I would love something that
Permanently gives players a 4th Loadout, but OP seems like a pretty great person for making sprite art and concept on all these things so far, so I'll just throw this idea out there and wait
Edit: oh god this thread is great. Tsunami in a bottle to Cloud in a Bottle (for renewability and since fishing-loving players can almost make Bundle of Balloons consistently rn), and renewable Ice block from Snow shimmering to make it work both ways? that's exactly why I started coming to this forum just today!
I guess this means my own threads should just be locked, but I suggested basically
this (Tsunami -> Cloud) and
this (Ice Block Renew methods) just a few hours ago. OP is ahead of me and honestly, fair game! I really should have used the search feature..