Get the Best Look in Different Lighting Conditions

Understand How Time of Day Affects Appearance

This shader excels at both daylight and night. During sunrise and sunset, the painted quality becomes most visible as warm and cool tones blend. At night, the fantasy elements shine through with enhanced glow from torches and other light sources.

Adjust for Caves and Underground

In dark areas, the shader's lighting system prevents caves from looking flat. Torchlight will feel more atmospheric and directional. If caves feel too dark or too bright, check your ambient lighting slider in shader settings — this controls how much light reaches shadowed areas without a direct source.

Maximize Outdoor Scenes

The painted style works best outdoors where the shader can render sky gradients and distant lighting. Stand on high ground during different times to see how the shader interprets clouds, water, and terrain. The realistic-fantasy blend is most apparent when you can see large areas of landscape at once.