ENB light sources are too bright. Lights toggling glitch?

[EGGY66]

Hello everyone!!
Okay let me get straight to the point. First of all, as the title says, the light sources in ENB are toooooo bright. ( here are some examples: image1 image2 ).

I am using Rudy ENB preset for Obsidian weather, I have made some tweaks to the preset to suit my liking, however, I couldn't find the right parameter for light sources, or maybe I did but it just won't change a thing. and trust me when I say it, I have spent hours searching for a fix and I almost tweak every parameter but no success. So hope you guys could help me with this.

Another weird glitch I have noticed is that, in some areas, the lights only toggle when I get close to them ( see this GIF ) at first I thought it was the enb who causing this but when I disable it the glitch was sill there. I have no idea what mod is causing this? I'd really appreciate it if someone could guide me through this.

My specs :

 

2060 super 8, AMD 7 2700X, 16 ram

 

 

 

My load order:

Skyrim.esm

Update.esm

Dawnguard.esm

HearthFires.esm

Dragonborn.esm

ccbgssse057-ba_stalhrim.esl

Lanterns Of Skyrim - All In One - Main.esm

Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch.esp

RSkyrimChildren.esm

MajesticMountains_Landscape.esm

MajesticMountains_Moss.esp

RealisticWaterTwo - Resources.esm

BBLuxurySuite.esm

Heels Sound.esm

BlackreachSporesSE.esl

ApachiiHairFemales.esm

RaceCompatibility.esm

ApachiiHair.esm

Campfire.esm

SkyUI_SE.esp

Obsidian Weathers.esp

SMIM-SE-Merged-All.esp

Immersive Wenches.esp

EnhancedLightsandFX.esp

Dark_Forests.esp

ELFX - Exteriors.esp

ELFX - Weathers.esp

TrueStormsSE.esp

DSerArcheryGameplayOverhaul.esp

AIMFIX.esp

Book Covers Skyrim.esp

Skyrim Bigger Trees Full.esp

Obsidian Mountain Fogs.esp

BBLS_SKSE64_Patch.esp

Immersive Sounds - Compendium.esp

Skyrim Better Roads - The Rift.esp

YOT - Your Own Thoughts.esp

fallentreebridgesSSE.esp

waterplants.esp

Skyrim Flora Overhaul.esp

Verdant - A Skyrim Grass Plugin SSE Version.esp

Landscape Fixes For Grass Mods.esp

Undriel_QuaintRavenRock.esp

Ashbound.esp

Realistic Boat Bobbing.esp

BetterDocks-MP-DLC-Compatible.esp

Particle Patch for ENB SSE.esp

Skyrim Better Roads - EastMarch.esp

Hothtrooper44_ArmorCompilation.esp

ZIA_Complete Pack.esp

Water for ENB (Mineral Teal).esp

Immersive Weapons.esp

Guards_Armor_Replacer.esp

UFO - Ultimate Follower Overhaul.esp

Qw_BookCoversSkyrim_USSEP Patch.esp

AP Skyrim SE.esp

TKDodge.esp

New Mod.esp

SkyHUD.esp

FleshFX.esp

3PCO.esp

Spring Slingshot Swimsuits.esp

Quaint Raven Rock - Better Docks Patch.esp

Quaint Raven Rock - ELFX Patch.esp

Better Vampires.esp

Schlongs of Skyrim.esp

Morning Fogs SSE.esp

Skyrim Better Roads and Bridges - All In One - Merged.esp

Skyrim Better Roads - Winterhold.esp

wavetest.esp

Oblivion Gates Remade.esp

EmbersHD.esp

RBB - Better Docks Patch.esp

Northern Marsh Bridges SE.esp

[pPatch] Bentpines_Navmesh.esp

BBLSmusic.esp

AnukethFollowers4.esp

Quaint Raven Rock - USSEP Patch.esp

Quaint Raven Rock - AI Overhaul Patch.esp

RBB - USSEP Patch.esp

Elizabeth's Tower - Azura Shrine.esp

BBLuxurySuiteENM.esp

UIExtensions.esp

AddItemMenuSE.esp

RaceMenuHH.esp

HagravenSkinShaders.esp

Better Dynamic Snow.esp

S3DRocks.esp

MajesticMountains.esp

Better Dynamic Ash.esp

WondersofWeather.esp

StormLightning.esp

Immersive Wenches -Apachii hairs- Patch.esp

icepenguinworldmapclassic.esp

Animallica.esp

BlendedRoads.esp

CBBE.esp

Dread Knight Weapon Set.esp

DustEffectsSSE.esp

CC'sEnhancedOreVeinsSSE-HearthfirePatch.esp

FNIS.esp

FNISSexyMove.esp

Facelight.esp

Brows.esp

iHUD.esp

KSHairdosSMP.esp

KS Hairdo's.esp

Chesko_LoreBasedLoadingScreens.esp

MikanEyes All in one SE.esp

NoRadialBlur.esp

RUSTIC SOULGEMS - Sorted.esp

RaceMenu.esp

XPMSE.esp

Smoking Torches And Candles.esp

The Eyes Of Beauty - Elves Edition.esp

TorchesCastShadows.esp

VWA_VanillaWarpaintsAbsolution.esp

AHZmoreHUD.esp

RaceMenuPlugin.esp

RaceMenuMorphsCBBE.esp

Hothtrooper44_Armor_Ecksstra.esp

KSWigsSMP.esp

dD - Enhanced Blood Main.esp

EBT - IC PATCH.esp

Qw_ISC_USSEP Patch.esp

Qw_RusticSoulgemsSorted_ISC Patch.esp

NightEyeENBFix.esp

3BBB.esp

AMatterOfTime.esp

Bijin NPCs.esp

VisualAnimatedEnchants.esp

QRVAE_ISC Patch.esp

QRVAE_ZIA Patch.esp

RBB - Quaint Raven Rock Patch.esp

FireBurns.esp

NieR Automata Characters.esp

NieR Automata Items and Spells.esp

Bijin Warmaidens.esp

Bijin Wives.esp

DeadlySpellImpacts.esp

Differently Ebony.esp

Emfy Cleric Robes.esp

ValkyrieSwordShield.esp

holycow.esp

Footprints.esp

GirlHeavyArmor.esp

JS Armored Circlets SE.esp

Men of Winter.esp

Oblivion Gates Remade - 1st Person Messages.esp

Oblivion Gates Remade - Mountain Texture with MM Shader.esp

Obsidian_TS_Patch_Luminous_WaterFix.esp

Obsidian_TS_Patch_Luminous.esp

WetandCold.esp

Wet&Cold - WaterFix - Addon.esp

OdahviingReplacer_Ancient.esp

PAN_NPCs.esp

RSChildren.esp

Serana.esp

SparklesSE.esp

TheEyesOfBeauty.esp

UnreadBooksGlow.esp

YOT - Campfire.esp

YOT - Immersive Sounds.esp

YOT - Wet and Cold.esp

aMidianborn_Skyforge_Weapons.esp

arvak_replace.esp

Dirt and Blood - Dynamic Visuals.esp

Immersive Citizens - AI Overhaul.esp

Immersive Citizens - OCS patch.esp

Immersive Wenches -Immersive Citizens AI Overhaul Patch-.esp

Convenient Horses.esp

Immersive Citizens - TC patch.esp

YOT - Convenient Horses.esp

nwsFollowerFramework.esp

nwsFF_NTMD_Apocalypse.esp

nwsFF_NoTeamMagicDamage.esp

ELFXEnhancer.esp

Skysan_ELFX_SMIM_Fix.esp

ELFX - NoPlayerHomes.esp

ELFX - NoHjerim.esp

ELFX - NoBreezehome.esp

ELFX - NoProudspireManor.esp

ELFX - NoHoneyside.esp

ELFX - NoVlindrelHall.esp

ELFX - NoSeverinManor.esp

Immersive Citizens - ELFXEnhancer patch.esp

ENB Light.esp

RealisticWaterTwo.esp

Realistic Water Two - Landscape For Grass Mods Patch.esp

RealisticWaterTwo - ELFX Enhancer Patch.esp

Bashed Patch, 0.esp

EzEWorldMapSE.esp

 

[anjenthedog]

can't help with the first other than noticing it seems a brightness issue (or is there a gamma setting too?)

 

On the second, I get that behavior sometimes... when my game/system is being pushed to the limit. (video memory is almost used up, processors are grinding, scrips are showing a bit of lag... )

[Algabar]

For the lights being too bright, you could ask nicely in the comments section of RUDY ENB. Usually you can get an answer from experienced users or even RUDY himself.

 

Regarding the flickering lights: This is an engine limitation of both Skyrim LE and SE. The game won't render more than 4 shadow casting lights (non shadow casting light sources are okay) at the same time. AFAIK, this is "hardcoded" and can't be changed. Unfortunately the game sometimes makes some strange choices when deciding which shadow casting lights to render and which to ignore... You can't do much about it. Believe me, I redid the (IMHO messed up) interior lighting for some house mods myself. This limitation can drive you nuts...

 

I'd suggest to disable ELFX exteriors and see if this helps. While it's nice and all, it can cause too many shadow casting lights in specific situations - especially if you have other additional light sources. I'd recommend Lanterns of Skyrim II instead if you want more exterior lights. Seems to work well so far - at least for me.

[beebophuckleberry]

The lights turning on/off in front of Alvors house is very common with too many light sources. I had it too. Several mods add light sources to Riverwood (JK's Skyrim, Lanterns of Skyrim, Medieval Lanterns, Tamriel Master Lights, ELFX Exteriors, etc). As someone said above, the engine is limited and light-flickering will happen if too many lights are in the area. So, if you've added mods that add light sources to Riverwood, then that's the cause of your issue.

 

I notice you have two lanterns in front of Alvors house; one on the steps and one on the door. Only one of those lights is vanilla which means you most likely have one of the lantern mods. Over by the forge is more light sources, and across the street at the Riverwood Trader, the Inn, and Svens house are more exterior light sources. Point being, you have too many light sources on that small street.

 

Using the Creation Kit you can open the mods that add lights to Riverwood. Delete some of the light sources till the flickering stops. Save then exit the CK. Deploy load order and save changes.

 

^^I've done this to adjust Alternate Start because that mod is notorious for flickering in the prison cell when looking at the Mara statue. Alternate Start has a couple of light sources within the prison cell and other light sources outside of the prison cell down the hall which are out of view. I deleted a few lights that were out of view and now the flickering stopped. Choose wisely though cause you don't want to delete light sources that destroy the lighting quality. Also, don't worry if you mess up because you can reinstall the mod you've edited and you'll be back to default. Might want to have a clean save or start a new game afterwards because I don't trust editing esp's mid game.

 

JK's Skyrim has a 'No Lights' patch that should help too, but based off your picture I don't think you're using JK's???

 

Best of luck to you.

[EGGY66]

For the lights being too bright, you could ask nicely in the comments section of RUDY ENB. Usually you can get an answer from experienced users or even RUDY himself.

 

Regarding the flickering lights: This is an engine limitation of both Skyrim LE and SE. The game won't render more than 4 shadow casting lights (non shadow casting light sources are okay) at the same time. AFAIK, this is "hardcoded" and can't be changed. Unfortunately the game sometimes makes some strange choices when deciding which shadow casting lights to render and which to ignore... You can't do much about it. Believe me, I redid the (IMHO messed up) interior lighting for some house mods myself. This limitation can drive you nuts...

 

I'd suggest to disable ELFX exteriors and see if this helps. While it's nice and all, it can cause too many shadow casting lights in specific situations - especially if you have other additional light sources. I'd recommend Lanterns of Skyrim II instead if you want more exterior lights. Seems to work well so far - at least for me.

 

Thank you so much, that really helped.

As for light being crazy bright I have tried to ask Rudy he didnt answer. However, a fair amount of people were having the same issue in the comments and what Rudy told them is to simply reduce PointLightingIntensityNight, but heck I have even reduced it to 0 but no changes were made to the lights whatsoever... That's really weird, I couldnt tell why wouldnt it change. and it's the only parameter -I think- that doesnt response to changes..?

if you happened to know what could help here I'd really appreciate it.

[EGGY66]

The lights turning on/off in front of Alvors house is very common with too many light sources. I had it too. Several mods add light sources to Riverwood (JK's Skyrim, Lanterns of Skyrim, Medieval Lanterns, Tamriel Master Lights, ELFX Exteriors, etc). As someone said above, the engine is limited and light-flickering will happen if too many lights are in the area. So, if you've added mods that add light sources to Riverwood, then that's the cause of your issue.

 

I notice you have two lanterns in front of Alvors house; one on the steps and one on the door. Only one of those lights is vanilla which means you most likely have one of the lantern mods. Over by the forge is more light sources, and across the street at the Riverwood Trader, the Inn, and Svens house are more exterior light sources. Point being, you have too many light sources on that small street.

 

Using the Creation Kit you can open the mods that add lights to Riverwood. Delete some of the light sources till the flickering stops. Save then exit the CK. Deploy load order and save changes.

 

^^I've done this to adjust Alternate Start because that mod is notorious for flickering in the prison cell when looking at the Mara statue. Alternate Start has a couple of light sources within the prison cell and other light sources outside of the prison cell down the hall which are out of view. I deleted a few lights that were out of view and now the flickering stopped. Choose wisely though cause you don't want to delete light sources that destroy the lighting quality. Also, don't worry if you mess up because you can reinstall the mod you've edited and you'll be back to default. Might want to have a clean save or start a new game afterwards because I don't trust editing esp's mid game.

 

JK's Skyrim has a 'No Lights' patch that should help too, but based off your picture I don't think you're using JK's???

 

Best of luck to you.

 

God bless you man. I really appreciate your help. I didnt know you could do that with Creation Kit. That really is great as I am using elfx e and disabling it isnt really the optimal choice for me.

As for JK's mods, no I am not using them, I am using Skyland A Landscape overwritten by Skyirm 2020 for Pfuscher. and for my experience I really loved how Skyrim is looking with these two mods. Do you think JK's mods is better?

[wjammy]

Hi there, I have a issue with light using dark age, which is still a optional install of photo realistic tamerial. While in first person with my characters hands up, there is a very clear reflection of light on nearby surfaces and almost a faint but easily noticeable aura of light surround my characters hands, it is kind of game breaking and I'm unsure what the issue is or how to fix it. Anyone got any ideas. If there is any information you think might be relevant I'll check some files and get back to you ASAP