aaaMArtin Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Suggestion Name: Light distance slider Suggestion Description: I have noticed with recent updates, that the lights from headlights casted on the ground from other trucks, is only visible if you're within 100-200m of them. When trucking on a dark single lane road, it breaks the immersion when lights only fade in right as you're passing the truck. Also, if you're driving behind someone, the truck in front doesn't cast any light if you're a little too far back. I hope you understand what I'm trying to explain. I know that there were no such limit previously, where the lights would pop in within a certain distance, but my guess is that this has been implemented for optimization reasons. Therefore, my suggestion is to give the user the possibility to change this in the settings. Give us a slider to set the distance for when casted light should be drawn in. Or if you have better suggestions, feel free to share. Any example images: This an old pic from quite some time ago, but you can see the lights drawn from all the trucks in the distance. Now: And when close enough: Why should it be added?: Just for added realism and immersion. I understand if it's been made like this for optimization, but it would be nice to have it as a user setting, so people can set it to their preference. It's very nice to see peoples lights around corners etc. on a dark road, and was a welcomed feature when first introduced! Thanks for reading 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuna Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 +Rep It would be easier to drive, it would be a slight decrease fps but worth it 2 Read this PLEASE ! How to use the Ban Appeal System - How to use the Report System - Forum rules - How to become In-game administrator? - In-game rules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeKnYan Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 +1 Great Idea, On 12/12/2016 at 8:33 AM, ArmiNNN said: slight decrease fps but worth it I have a good PC so I don't have to worry about it 2 If my post helped, don't hesitate to click that green up arrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 +1! MP really need truck's lights back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
* PROFETA Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 support 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[T.G.E][01] Lorena* Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 +1 I like your suggestion and I think that adds realism as you comment =) 1 Old ranks: - - - Spanish - Portugués &------------------------------& Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aestrial Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 I think it should be an optional thing, where players can turn it on and off (as this may increase/decrease frames slightly). Apart from that, I think this can work in-game. 1 Aestrial | Former Game and Community Manager Are you banned? - Report a player - Help - Global rules - Staff recruitment - Complaints/feedback No existe gran talento sin gran voluntad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaaMArtin Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 (edited) Thanks for your replies. Yes, that's what I had in mind. It's important that this doesn't ruin it for people with less powerful computers, hence the slider. That way you could also put it all the way down to zero, so you never see the light casted, if that's your preference Edited December 22, 2016 by aaaMArtin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryeng Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 I want to revive this thread as I feel like this suggestion is still valid today. I think the spawn distance on lights are way too low today. An optional slider or choice would be great so that people that want more immersion can choose a longer spawn distance at the cost of fps. The same applies to truck spawning distance as well, but I might open a separate thread for that if I can't find one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeKnYan Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 (edited) Truck spawning distance (draw distance setting) can be already set, but it seems to be slightly bugged. Anyone else having that issue? Edited July 19, 2017 by JeKnYan If my post helped, don't hesitate to click that green up arrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Togili Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 I've seen a lot of crashes because of this issue. Most of the players only check their mirror when joining the road from a gas station or another road. So when its night they can't see the truck coming so they crash into eachother. I think it would be a nice thing to add for avoiding crashes like that. +1 2 hours ago, JeKnYan said: Truck spawning distance (draw distance setting) can be already set, but it seems to be slightly bugged. Anyone else having that issue? I sometimes have it. I don't know if they are spawning on the road, but sometimes people just show up on my screen. They were in the gps thou. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_agreatguy Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 I agree with this 100%. I've noticed this on a country road a lot also. It would be better to be able to see the lights a lot sooner. 3 Report a player | Appeal a ban | Forum Rules | In-game Rules | Supported MODs | MP Launcher Error Solutions Search TruckersMP Support for help or submit your own support ticket if forum members cannot successfully resolve your issue(s). "Tea, coffee, pictures are all optional but not forgetting the trailer is mandatory " My World of Trucks account - visit to learn about my multi and single player profiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GameSter Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 I think this is a good idea. It would be better to be able to see the lights a lot sooner. This also gives you more light and view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaaMArtin Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 Nice to see some enthusiasm around this subject again! Maybe this time it will catch someones attention in the dev team I totally agree with you Ryeng, and I think it should be doable considering we previously (a year ago?) had the lights spawn in with the trucks. I also agree about the truck spawning, but I'm not sure of the complexity consering these issues. For all I know, there have been substantial changes within the MP code, which makes this difficult, but it would be nice to have an official word from a team member. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LousyHealer13 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 I give it a +1. I would love to see that feature ingame. And to the people worrying about FPS. The suggestion is a SLIDER which you can adjust to yours and your computers liking. So you don't have to worry about it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aragon Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Hello, Your suggestion has been accepted. We are currently working on stuff in the graphics settings for this. Regards. 1 Signature made by Aestrial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 This has been included in the rework of the settings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 /Moved to Done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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