CleverRaven/Cataclysm-DDA

Light do not respect 3D FoV

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#65,514 opened on May 6, 2023

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(S2 - Confirmed)Help WantedZ-levels[C++]

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Description

Describe the bug

If you try to use lighter at night, only your z-level would be illuminated

Attach save file

N/A

Steps to reproduce

  1. Set time to 23:00
  2. Teleport to any roof or z-level 1
  3. Use flashlight
  4. See nothing above and under your character is illuminated

Expected behavior

Being able to see stuff below

Screenshots

GIF 06-05-2023 20-00-17

Versions and configuration

  • OS: Windows
    • OS Version: 10.0.19044.2846 (21H2)
  • Game Version: bbfa357 [64-bit]
  • Graphics Version: Tiles
  • Game Language: English [en]
  • Mods loaded: [ Dark Days Ahead [dda], Disable NPC Needs [no_npc_food], No Fungal Growth [no_fungal_growth], Bionic Professions [package_bionic_professions], Magiclysm [magiclysm], Xedra Evolved [xedra_evolved], Mythical Martial Arts [MMA] ]

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Research direction
Examine the field of view calculation logic during night time, specifically how light sources interact with z levels. Check the light radius function and ensure it applies to all z levels within range.
Tech stack
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Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
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Half day
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Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
C++
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65