Cellar lighting

[Thornment]

Does lighting affect cellar efficiency?

[xXx_Ape_xXx]

No, it does not as far as I know.

Now, there may be difference between actual sunlight and a lantern or torch, but I never let sunlight into my cellar, so I don't know if it does.

Edited September 13, 2024 by xXx_Ape_xXx

[Alder]

The blocks you use and your choice of door will affect the cellar's efficiency.
I have never observed efficiency going down from using lights. I've used both oil lamps and lanterns and neither affects efficiency.

[Alluvium]

Any particular blocks better than others? I always just build it from some type of stone. Not played with different materials...

[Grummsh]

I think any solid block is ok stone, dirt, wood doesnt matter. Make whatever you like

[Alder]

On 9/15/2024 at 8:28 AM, Alluvium said:

Any particular blocks better than others? I always just build it from some type of stone. Not played with different materials...

I can't provide any specifics, but from what I know stone-type blocks are the best. I haven't noticed a difference between natural stone and cobblestone. But I have seen a huge difference between stone and planks. I once tried to decorate my cellar with some wood supports, and it drastically decreased the efficiency.

But you should be perfectly fine sticking with stone. I'd also recommend Cellar Door - By: UnnamedSystem
No matter what door you use, it'll always decrease efficiency, the most efficient cellar must be completely closed off. This mod adds a ceramic door that will completely seal your cellar.

[Thorfinn]

Cobblestone and packed earth used to be the same, too. Haven't checked in several versions. The biggest factor is the number of blocks. With my standard, a 6x6x6, the difference between a standard wood door and cobble isn't enough to worry about. If you build a 7x7x7, it's even less significant, but I have no idea what I'd do with all the extra space. At least a third goes unused as is, and that's including using the cellar as a forge and a kitchen. I doubt I could devise a layout that would use it very well, except maybe using a bunch of reed chests. And why bother, since many of the trunks are mostly or completely empty anyway.