Board Thread:Suggestions forum/@comment-26063164-20150504212642

In Minecraft, torches have only one purpose - to light up areas. I propose a few new uses for torches, or for a new type of torch.

1)     When held in hand, torches should light up the area around the player as they move. This would add a bit of realism.

2)     Torches could be used to light things (especially thatch) on fire.

3)     This new kind of torch could have a durability, which would slowly go down with time. Lighting things would take up durability as well.

4)     When hit with a torch, not only should players and mobs be lit on fire, but if they have nonmetal armor, it should lose extra durability from burning. 