Lighting
[p][/p][p]Improving the world's lighting has been an ongoing task for us, for quite some time.[/p][p]As you traverse Vahrin's depths and the sun rises and sets over this once great city, the varied lighting conditions alter the atmosphere of each area you explore.[/p][p]We've always loved experimenting with different times of day and weather with Vahrin's Call, as it allows to cater each area in the game to match the vibe we're aiming to deliver.[/p][p][/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/33742756/0cc3a5f150b36b9e7de156c04e7ddc81c6298ae6.gif"][/img][/p][p][/p][p]That being said, lighting is an incredibly difficult thing to get right, especially when you're working in a tiny team with very limited resources.[/p][p]We always felt the game looked a little dark at certain times, even when you wouldn't expect it to be.Our recent QA tests confirmed our concerns, which led us to take action and implement some substantial changes that have greatly improved the lighting throughout the world.[/p][p][/p][carousel][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/33742756/37949707e021a233297ab2a9445d4b0943822bd1.png"][/img][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/33742756/9d2190420e393a6ebc3671c7877125c482691282.png"][/img][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/33742756/0e35842ad8d0dddc51996813491ef7fab74de674.png"][/img][/carousel][p][/p][p]With the updates made throughout September, the degree of control we have over the game's lighting has increased dramatically. We are now able to manually adjust each area in the game to achieve the specific result we're looking for. This ensures the game is bright enough for you to be able to see clearly (when intended), while maintaining the tone and atmosphere of all the locations you'll visit.[/p][p][/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/33742756/6a60f557ebdef33dfe3e4eb33967d2aee46b4446.png"][/img][/p][p]Underground lighting has also seen substantial improvements. We now have the ability to seamlessly transition from the bright and sunny outdoors to the depths of that dark, damp cave you just discovered. The lantern is the staple of any serious adventurer's toolkit, please don't lose it..[/p][p][/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/33742756/5dceca2c09e2d7f396a4f4f04e8317fb98476c69.png"][/img][/p][p]Everyone on the team, as well as our QA testers are very happy with the recent lighting improvements. We're excited to see what you guys think of it when you're finally able to dive into the world yourselves![/p][p][/p]
