When the torch particles were displayed on and full block, such as the dirt in the image, it was normal. But with water as the background it took on a blue transparency similar to have stained glass in front of the torch.
MC-39665
Torch transparency w/ water bug
Resolved
Duplicate
0
Chance Price
(Unassigned)
Unconfirmed
Minecraft 1.7.2
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