Please help with white flash

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thoraero
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Please help with white flash

Post by thoraero »

Version and language: 6.2, English
Whether or not your game is modified: Yes, I ran the game with several mods which I didn't bother to deactivate but I highly doubt it was caused by modding.
Game start being played: 6.0, around 6~8 months ago I believe
Exact nature of the problem: While in game, opening menu (Esc) or the map (M) momentarily creates white flashing which hurt my eyes in dark room. It's similar to white flshing in chrome or IE you may have experienced while switching tabs.
Any possibly relevant changes you have made: I got this problem since the beginning (6.0, without any mod). My graphic driver has been constantly updated.
Your system specifications:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bJhs8S ... drive_link
Video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bJsT_R ... drive_link

Kindly let me know if any additional info needed.
Last edited by thoraero on Sun, 5. Nov 23, 13:26, edited 1 time in total.
CBJ
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Re: Please help with white flash

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The very first sticky thread at the top of the forum - the one with "Please read this before posting!" in the title - explains all the information you need to provide, and tells you how to link files that you've uploaded to a reputable file sharing site.
thoraero
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Re: Please help with white flash

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CBJ wrote: Sun, 5. Nov 23, 12:36 The very first sticky thread at the top of the forum - the one with "Please read this before posting!" in the title - explains all the information you need to provide, and tells you how to link files that you've uploaded to a reputable file sharing site.
Thanks for the headup. I have updated my inquiry with additional info and links. Please kindly check.
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Re: Please help with white flash

Post by CBJ »

Thanks for the video. I can confirm that that's how it looks when the menu opens for me too, and is therefore "normal" for the game. I can see, however, that it might be annoying, so we'll need to investigate whether there is anything we can do to prevent it. I can't promise anything, however, as it may be a limitation of the UI system that we're using.
thoraero
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Re: Please help with white flash

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CBJ wrote: Sun, 5. Nov 23, 14:20 Thanks for the video. I can confirm that that's how it looks when the menu opens for me too, and is therefore "normal" for the game. I can see, however, that it might be annoying, so we'll need to investigate whether there is anything we can do to prevent it. I can't promise anything, however, as it may be a limitation of the UI system that we're using.
Alright Thank you.

If I may add, for me it's more than just annoying or minor discomfort. Idk if my eyes are more sensitive than others, but as I play in my dark studio room, white flash really hurts.
Kalabab
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Re: Please help with white flash

Post by Kalabab »

I am also suffering headaches from this menu transition and I'm very sad that it is preventing me from enjoying this very good game.

I understand the idea behind the menu being projected in 3D space but having a user get flashbanged while going from black space to black menu is crazy to me.

Is there any way to mod this out??

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