valid Add light sources in night mode

[sensei_tanker 3,098]

Night Mode had a lot of potential, except that the developers became lazy and just only made the map dark as heck. This is bad for gameplay because it puts way too much stress on the eyes in order to play. Or, Rio Night Mode, which has enough lighting without being a pain for the eyes, just doesn't have a night mode feel to it because there are no lights shining in the city. 

 

I feel like the devs need to add more light sources to make the map brighter. Not only would this make this game mode more popular, it would make the night feel more realistic. Right now, the moon doesn't really cast any light onto the map, which would look extremely cool if it did and make it seem more realistic. 

 

My idea's added light sources would include:

 

1. The moon casts a lot of light. There are still shadows where the moonlight is blocked, such as a house in the way.

 

An Example of This:

 

 

It should be very similar to the current lighting. Maybe the moonlight beams and shadows will be more noticeable.

 

2. Supply Boxes give off more light. They don't look brighter, however, the area around them lights up a lot.

 

3. Burning Buildings and Crates. I mean, this is warfare, and these would give tons of light off. 

 

4. Light posts / Torches. New props designed to put light sources in strategic spots on the map. 

 

5. Firebirds burn brighter. The fire should cause the area around them to glow. 

 

6. The LED looking lights in front of the M3 Hulls should act as lights just like the lights in front of a car. Enemies may see you coming, however, this will help you see. You could also sacrifice your vision for being stealthy by driving backwards. 

 

7. Tunnel Lights

Edited September 9, 2018 by sensei_tanker

[BlackWasp777 4,498]

Valid

 

Similar idea: Add light effects to hulls

Edited January 14, 2020 by Thiedes

[CabbageRoll 3,018]

also make night theme based on location you choose in settings (makes it feel realistic to play night mode at night btw ofc)

basically client sided theme

[iMoneyMaker 4,500]

Maybe also add Tunnel Light.

[Pyre 3,485]

Burning animation would kill the servers :P

[REDOUANE78190 836]

Can you show me a example

[ThirdOnion 4,898]

Night mode already has moonlight and lighting from supply boxes. Enable dynamic shadows and dynamic lighting.

 

I actually like night mode a lot because firing gives away your position. The map gets naturally lit up by Ricochet, Twins, and Firebirds.

Edited November 15, 2018 by ThirdOnion

[Guest]

Night mode already has moonlight and lighting from supply boxes. Enable dynamic shadows and dynamic lighting.

 

I actually light night mode a lot because firing gives away your position. The map gets naturally lit up by Ricochet, Twins, and Firebirds.

The moonlight is too dark in night mode. An accurate representation of how much moonlight I want on Sandbox is basically the same lighting as the Halloween Map with the graveyard in the middle. Most players do not enable dynamic shadows or dynamic lighting due to lag concerns/issues, and even with both of those turned on, it is simply not enough.

 

I love night mode, but I'm just trying to get others to play it. Firing, in all modes, give away your position. 

Edited September 9, 2018 by sensei_tanker

[MLG_Keemstar 176]

I love this

[ThirdOnion 4,898]

Most players do not enable dynamic shadows or dynamic lighting due to lag concerns/issues, and even with both of those turned on, it is simply not enough.

Then why are they playing night mode? Even the sources of light you suggest adding will be pointless for those that don't play with those settings.

 

I love night mode, but I'm just trying to get others to play it. Firing, in all modes, give away your position. 

Right, but in night mode a lot more so. I like night mode because it is dark, because you can sneak up on people. Honestly, I'd actually prefer if it was darker and there were some light sources in key areas of maps.

[r_MaquinaDeGuerra0 207]

Agreed

[Heles 9,220]

Agreed

Hopefully u can turn it on and off in the setting.

idk if some old pc can handle this amount of graphic details 

[thesquarerootof2 165]

I really like this idea

[Guest]

Agreed

Agreed

Hopefully u can turn it on and off in the setting.

idk if some old pc can handle this amount of graphic details 

I really like this idea

Thanks :D

[sensei_tanker 3,098]

Night Mode is a little bit too dark for some players, but few people ever complain about the halloween lighting. The halloween lighting is pretty dark and at night, but there is enough light emitted by the moon for players to see very clearly what is going on on the battlefield. There is some weird spooky green lighting effects during halloween, which can be removed, but otherwise, night mode should still have light in the form of moonlight and the lights from crates. Maybe also even add actual nightlights on the map.

[Sacrifice 2,278]

On 6/22/2020 at 10:13 PM, sensei_tanker said:

 

Topic Merged

[ThirdOnion 4,898]

On 6/22/2020 at 2:13 PM, sensei_tanker said:

The halloween lighting is pretty dark and at night, but there is enough light emitted by the moon for players to see very clearly what is going on on the battlefield.

Halloween lighting is practically identical to the current night mode, at least to my eyes.

Spoiler

Actually there are at least four different night light modes in the game. This one is used by maps like Aleksandrovsk, Brest, Bobruisk, Parma.

This one by maps like Silence, Atra, Polygon

Future

Rio

 

The Rio night mode is by far the brightest.

 

Edited June 24, 2020 by ThirdOnion

[wolverine848 13,097]

On 6/22/2020 at 3:13 PM, sensei_tanker said:

Maybe also even add actual nightlights on the map.

Like in Narnia?

[DieselPlatinum 5,121]

4 hours ago, Sacrifice said:

Topic Merged

Lol, rather ironic that @sensei_tanker's idea got merged into his already existing one.

[Benefactor 6,888]

How many Gauss turrets will be hiding in the shadows?

[sensei_tanker 3,098]

2 hours ago, DieselPlatinum said:

Lol, rather ironic that @sensei_tanker's idea got merged into his already existing one.

I have made so many bad ideas over the years that I have forgotten what I already suggested

[DieselPlatinum 5,121]

4 hours ago, sensei_tanker said:

I have made so many bad ideas over the years that I have forgotten what I already suggested

Probably, but still.

MISSION FAILED SUCCESSFULLY.

[XLG1 29]

Good idea. When the ability to play in the night for longer periods is restored after they fix their game (HTML5), Stadium lights can really give that feeling of a late night event / arena kind of thing.

Edited June 30, 2020 by XLG1