This pack strips the lightmap entirely, replacing it with a solid white-to-gray gradient.
With modern versions of Minecraft featuring dynamic lighting and updated brightness algorithms, going back to 1.12.2 can feel surprisingly dim. This is why one of the most searched terms among nostalgic gamers and modded enthusiasts remains
If the screen is still dark:
The shadows were gone, but the adventure was just beginning. In the version that time forgot, Alex had found a way to make the darkness disappear forever.