EHelljumper
Terrarian
I think that biome torch swap should use bone torches in non specific biome locations
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ppowersteef
Paladin
Why bone torches instead of the default torch?
Nicol Bolas
Terrarian
Because bone torches give a small luck bonus in pretty much every biome that doesn't have a special torch.
Jatopian
Terrarian
I also note that the Torch God's Favor doesn't give you coral torches underwater, which could be changed.
If torches are going to matter beyond how much light they provide and in what color, we should commit to making that as painless as possible for the "favored".
If torches are going to matter beyond how much light they provide and in what color, we should commit to making that as painless as possible for the "favored".
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Pumpking
The coral torches have been discussed. If my memory serves me right, the reason why you don't get free coral torches is because they can be used underwater.
The only other two torches that can be used underwater appear in hardmode, so having access to free underwater torches right from the game's start is a big no-no.
The only other two torches that can be used underwater appear in hardmode, so having access to free underwater torches right from the game's start is a big no-no.
BrusselSprouts693
Retinazer
The difference between glowsticks and coral torches is that glowsticks dissapear after a while, and coral torches remain until you remove them.
Jatopian
Terrarian
I am well aware. Also why is your text bold? You can turn that off by clicking the "B" button in the posting interface, or Ctrl+B if you are using a keyboard. Also,
It's not "right from the game's start" if you have to beat an event/boss first!
BrusselSprouts693
Retinazer
That's just my style. A lot of people like to use colors which make it harder to read the text, but this makes it easier instead.
Jatopian
Terrarian
You said something interesting here, "in easy mode". There are some mechanics that change a bit in Hardmode, so maybe this could be one?
In Hardmode:
Instead of corrupt and crimson torches, cursed and ichor torches (even underwater).
Coral torches elsewhere underwater.
Bone torches everywhere that isn't already covered by biome-specific torches.
Pre-Hardmode it could continue to work as it does now.
Narananas
Steampunker
The Torch God's Favor definitely isn't tied 100% to torch luck as suggested so far. You can check the wiki page for confirmation.
If EHellJumper's reasoning was based on the luck usefulness of bone torches, then I ask, should bone torches be so universal? What about the more popular regular torches? A lot of players really like those, so it's kind of a shame that they have to exchange them for colder bone torches for a bit of luck in a large portion of the world.
In reality, I think most players don't bother with bone torches for luck, which may or may not be intended. Damn, I hadn't even realised I didn't put one in my 'purity' biome arena and I'm up to lunatic cultist.
- Coral torches are not swapped in for the ocean biome, despite improving luck there.
- Bone torches are swapped in for the Dungeon, despite not improving luck there.
- Demon torches are swapped in for the Underworld, despite it being Bone Torches that provide luck there.
If EHellJumper's reasoning was based on the luck usefulness of bone torches, then I ask, should bone torches be so universal? What about the more popular regular torches? A lot of players really like those, so it's kind of a shame that they have to exchange them for colder bone torches for a bit of luck in a large portion of the world.
In reality, I think most players don't bother with bone torches for luck, which may or may not be intended. Damn, I hadn't even realised I didn't put one in my 'purity' biome arena and I'm up to lunatic cultist.