diff --git a/init.lua b/init.lua
index 5e5bd23..0876b94 100644
--- a/init.lua
+++ b/init.lua
@@ -29,8 +29,58 @@ minetest.register_node("real_torch:torch", {
 })
 
 -- override default torches to burn out after 8-10 minutes
+-- also converts 3D torches back into 2D.
 minetest.override_item("default:torch", {
 
+	description = "Torch",
+	drawtype = "torchlike",
+	tiles = {
+		{
+			name = "default_torch_on_floor_animated.png",
+			animation = {
+				type = "vertical_frames",
+				aspect_w = 16,
+				aspect_h = 16,
+				length = 3.0
+			},
+		},
+		{
+			name="default_torch_on_ceiling_animated.png",
+			animation = {
+				type = "vertical_frames",
+				aspect_w = 16,
+				aspect_h = 16,
+				length = 3.0
+			},
+		},
+		{
+			name="default_torch_animated.png",
+			animation = {
+				type = "vertical_frames",
+				aspect_w = 16,
+				aspect_h = 16,
+				length = 3.0
+			},
+		},
+	},
+	inventory_image = "default_torch_on_floor.png",
+	wield_image = "default_torch_on_floor.png",
+	paramtype = "light",
+	paramtype2 = "wallmounted",
+	sunlight_propagates = true,
+	is_ground_content = false,
+	walkable = false,
+	light_source = default.LIGHT_MAX - 1,
+	selection_box = {
+		type = "wallmounted",
+		wall_top = {-0.1, 0.5 - 0.6, -0.1, 0.1, 0.5, 0.1},
+		wall_bottom = {-0.1, -0.5, -0.1, 0.1, -0.5 + 0.6, 0.1},
+		wall_side = {-0.5, -0.3, -0.1, -0.5 + 0.3, 0.3, 0.1},
+	},
+	groups = {choppy = 2, dig_immediate = 3, flammable = 1, attached_node = 1},
+	legacy_wallmounted = true,
+	sounds = default.node_sound_defaults(),
+
 	on_timer = function(pos, elapsed)
 		local p2 = minetest.get_node(pos).param2
 		minetest.set_node(pos, {name = "real_torch:torch", param2 = p2})
diff --git a/readme.md b/readme.md
index a05bdf8..1b1d4f2 100644
--- a/readme.md
+++ b/readme.md
@@ -11,3 +11,4 @@ Changelog:
 
 - 0.1 - Initial upload
 - 0.2 - Punching unlit torch with coal powder relights torch
+- 0.3 - Torches are 2D and override any that are 3D