[MC-163730] Torch, redstone torch and soul torch hitboxes are too big

They appear to have a 4x4 base, despite only extending out to 2x2.

Redstone torch head does not count, since it's simply an extension of the texture and not part of the mass of the torch.

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The redstone torch is 4×4 at the top, you can even see it in your screenshot.

By this logic cactus should have a full block hitbox.

Where do you draw the line? At what point should a group of pixels be inside or outside of the hitbox?

"Redstone torch head does not count, since it's simply an extension of the texture and not part of the mass of the torch."

How would you define "mass of the torch", if not by texture?

The volume bounded by all four texture planes before they start to intersect each other.

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Can confirm in 1.17.

Likely WAI to make breaking them easier, since they are used so often.

Can confirm in 1.18.2.

Can confirm in 1.19.

Can confirm in 1.19.2.