Summary:
Torches (torch, soul torch, redstone torch) are “centered” in slots in the inventory, crafting table, chest, etc. Previously, the texture in slots started near the bottom edge (like with the lever and tripwire hook). Since the change only affects torches (does not affect levers and tripwire hooks for example), is not mentioned in the changelog v1.21.0.21 and breaks parity, I consider it a bug.
Steps to reproduce:
Open your creative inventory.
Look at the torches.
Observed results:
Torches are centered in slots.
Expected results:
Torches are located on the bottom side of the slot.
Screenshots:
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This is a hard-coded change, not a carried_texture difference, so resource packs cannot change it to match their style. This means packs which used the full 16-pixel height for torches now overlap the top edge of item slots.
Torches placed on the ground are unaffected.
There is no separate texture in the files for a carried torch, unlike nether_sprouts, which has an offset texture specifically for inventory screens.
Attached extra images to aid the report. The image with the torchflower was created by replacing the torch texture with the flower to show the hard-coded nature of this change.
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