Way too dark at night

Joker · 09-08-17, 07:54 PM

I'm trying to like this game but I'm having a really hard time. I got a couple of tiny mods up and running after some weird issues, but now just playing basically the vanilla game is almost impossible at night.

Seriously. I can't see a thing. I understand that it gets dark at night, that's just mother nature.

But this is a game and I'd like to be able to see what's happening.

This is definitely not a gamma issue. If I turn the gamma up, everything gets far too bright and even screws up the contrast so it's still difficult to see anything.

I don't understand. It's so bad that this is basically a game breaker for me. Are there any mods or is there anything I can do to make night brighter?

Thanks guys.

aanker · 09-08-17, 08:55 PM

Sounds like perfect conditions for night surface attacks.

Wait for the moon to come up if you want more light... it's probably overcast and maybe foggy too where/when you are now.

Happy Hunting!

propbeanie · 09-08-17, 09:02 PM

What is your monitor set to? Some monitors have all sorts of "temperature settings" for different light conditions. You could try switching between them. When I get serious about my Silent Hunter, I'll sit in a darkened room. Not total black-out, but just a lamp in the corner, away from a screen reflection, but enough that I can see the keyboard. Curtains closed if it's daylight out. That lets the "night shine" on my LCD monitor. Then, when the full moon is out, it practically blinds you...

Also, it doesn't take much with the gamma setting to notice a major difference.

Joker · 09-08-17, 09:38 PM

My monitor settings are fine. This is actually my gaming laptop. That way I can sit on my couch watching WWII sub documentaries while playing SHIII.

Perhaps it's a moon thing. Like I said before the gamma doesn't work because it doesn't allow the adjustment of contrast so the entire game, HUD and all, look terrible.

I'm playing SHIII right now but I'll attempt SH4 again soon and see if it's still bearable. I really find it odd that I can't find anyone else mentioning this issue via google search. Maybe I just use the outside view a lot more than everyone else. I just love watching everything play through graphically after I set my orders. Beautiful games.

Joker · 09-13-17, 02:40 PM

Yeah it's still terrible. Basically unplayable. Very unfortunate because the graphics are great during the day. Night... can't tell the difference between the sky and the water.

Joker · 09-13-17, 03:26 PM

Damn it. I figured it out. I didn't realize I had any mods installed. It's the Real Environment mod.

I'll try to find a better graphics mod.

aanker · 09-13-17, 05:51 PM

Kinda figured it was.

You might like:
ISE v2 (not v3) + ISE Realistic colors by Caustic
Search for:
Improved Stock Environment - there is one for TMO/RFB too.

Happy Hunting!

09-08-17, 07:54 PM	#1
Joker Watch Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 19 Downloads: 31 Uploads: 0	Way too dark at night I'm trying to like this game but I'm having a really hard time. I got a couple of tiny mods up and running after some weird issues, but now just playing basically the vanilla game is almost impossible at night. Seriously. I can't see a thing. I understand that it gets dark at night, that's just mother nature. But this is a game and I'd like to be able to see what's happening. This is definitely not a gamma issue. If I turn the gamma up, everything gets far too bright and even screws up the contrast so it's still difficult to see anything. I don't understand. It's so bad that this is basically a game breaker for me. Are there any mods or is there anything I can do to make night brighter? Thanks guys.

09-08-17, 08:55 PM	#2
aanker Pacific Thunder Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yellow Sea Posts: 1,896 Downloads: 236 Uploads: 14	Sounds like perfect conditions for night surface attacks. Wait for the moon to come up if you want more light... it's probably overcast and maybe foggy too where/when you are now. Happy Hunting! __________________ " Bless those who serve beneath the deep, Through lonely hours their vigil keep. May peace their mission ever be, Protect each one we ask of thee. Bless those at home who wait and pray, For their return by night and day."

09-08-17, 09:02 PM	#3
propbeanie CTD - it's not just a job Join Date: May 2016 Location: One hour from Music City USA! Posts: 10,098 Downloads: 451 Uploads: 2	What is your monitor set to? Some monitors have all sorts of "temperature settings" for different light conditions. You could try switching between them. When I get serious about my Silent Hunter, I'll sit in a darkened room. Not total black-out, but just a lamp in the corner, away from a screen reflection, but enough that I can see the keyboard. Curtains closed if it's daylight out. That lets the "night shine" on my LCD monitor. Then, when the full moon is out, it practically blinds you... Also, it doesn't take much with the gamma setting to notice a major difference. __________________ "...and bollocks to the naysayers" - Jimbuna

09-13-17, 05:51 PM	#7
aanker Pacific Thunder Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yellow Sea Posts: 1,896 Downloads: 236 Uploads: 14	Kinda figured it was. You might like: ISE v2 (not v3) + ISE Realistic colors by Caustic Search for: Improved Stock Environment - there is one for TMO/RFB too. Happy Hunting! __________________ " Bless those who serve beneath the deep, Through lonely hours their vigil keep. May peace their mission ever be, Protect each one we ask of thee. Bless those at home who wait and pray, For their return by night and day." Last edited by aanker; 09-13-17 at 06:05 PM.

09-08-17, 09:38 PM	#4
Joker Watch Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 19 Downloads: 31 Uploads: 0	My monitor settings are fine. This is actually my gaming laptop. That way I can sit on my couch watching WWII sub documentaries while playing SHIII. Perhaps it's a moon thing. Like I said before the gamma doesn't work because it doesn't allow the adjustment of contrast so the entire game, HUD and all, look terrible. I'm playing SHIII right now but I'll attempt SH4 again soon and see if it's still bearable. I really find it odd that I can't find anyone else mentioning this issue via google search. Maybe I just use the outside view a lot more than everyone else. I just love watching everything play through graphically after I set my orders. Beautiful games.

09-13-17, 02:40 PM	#5
Joker Watch Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 19 Downloads: 31 Uploads: 0	Yeah it's still terrible. Basically unplayable. Very unfortunate because the graphics are great during the day. Night... can't tell the difference between the sky and the water.

09-13-17, 03:26 PM	#6
Joker Watch Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 19 Downloads: 31 Uploads: 0	Damn it. I figured it out. I didn't realize I had any mods installed. It's the Real Environment mod. I'll try to find a better graphics mod.