Moving Light Source
Experience real dynamic light without Optifine.
About this Mod
Offers significantly increased TPS performance compared to Jabelars Moving Light Sources and fixes flickering with burning mobs.
Features:
- Moving projectile lighting
- Mob lighting
- Dropped item lighting
- Held item lighting
Available Versions
How to Install Moving Light Source on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set forge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.12.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Moving Light Source". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.12.2
Server-side
~ OptionalRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Moving Light Source server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong forge version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.12.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Moving Light Source compatible with forge?
Moving Light Source officially supports forge for Minecraft 1.12.2. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Moving Light Source – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Moving Light Source consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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