Light from engines

[Hyomoto]

Are engines supposed to light up the environment? I seem to remember, perhaps incorrectly, that they did. Now they do not. I didn't want to post this in support if they aren't supposed to, so this is just a general question as to whether or not they are meant to or not. Anyone can feel free to answer this yes or no.

Edited May 5, 2015 by Hyomoto

[monstah]

I remember them lighting it, yes. I used it to judge my landers altitude, since at my settings there is no shadow.

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As in, "if I can see the light I'm already too close"

[mikegarrison]

If the ground you are landing on is dark, the fire from the engine does light it up a little. But only when you get very close (final seconds of landing).

[Hyomoto]

That's the way I remember it too, thanks for answering. Can you confirm whether or not it is still doing that? I might have to take this over to support then, it's possible it's a bug or I have something conflicting.

[Motokid600]

They should produce a lot more light. Im hoping with Unity5 we can actually have things shine. Looking down the business end of a burning rocket should be like looking at the sun.

[mikegarrison]

That's the way I remember it too, thanks for answering. Can you confirm whether or not it is still doing that? I might have to take this over to support then, it's possible it's a bug or I have something conflicting.

Yes, it is still doing that for me in 1.02. (I'm playing on maxed out high quality graphics settings. I suppose this might depend on some of your graphics options.)

[Maddmatts]

I never noticed they weren't producing light anymore. I was too busy watching the dust they now kick up close to a surface. I think I'm ok with that trade.

[LordFerret]

I never noticed they weren't producing light anymore. I was too busy watching the dust they now kick up close to a surface. I think I'm ok with that trade.

I like that effect as well. I first noticed it lifting off from Mun.

[bonyetty]

Lots of lights can cause lag I'm guessing that lots of engines that light up the surroundings would also cause lag. Probably one of the reasons the game is less laggy now.