ye olde equine corpse abuse (lighting, black water, night fog, etc.)

[lilibat]

Looking at the beautiful, horrible, awe inspiring images from Kilauea, especially the night pictures, I am once again saddened by the black water bug. The skies filled with vog and clouds glowing red from the lava fountains. Something we can't do because these effects don't show up at night or underground.

Looking at reference images of flooded Dwarven mines and knowing there is no point in trying to do this because the water will barely show, that waterfalls and mist are pointless at night and underground.

Still this is my number one problem with the game. I know it would take a lighting engine overhaul but, oh it just makes me so sad.

 

[Big Draco]

I know what you mean.

I don't understand why fog (grey smoke etc) disappears in the dark.

 

[lilibat]

I know what you mean.

I don't understand why fog (grey smoke etc) disappears in the dark.

Because those particle effects, including water, are only lit by daylight. I am not 100% sure how the lighting engine works but they only reflect that light. They will not reflect placed lights. That's the problem. Particles that have their own light like fire and fireworks show fine of course.

I presume this decision was made to be less taxing on computers, but it really messes me up because so much of what I do is meant for night or underground.

 

[MsRedNebula]

Regardless of deceased equine torment, I will always agree with the need to fix this problem. It was one of the first bugs I noticed in the game, and it continues to be a thorn in my side.