[SPZ2-5775] [1.0.0-alpha3-rc1] The Xk shape has a weird reflection

[glacial steeple]

The xk shape color changes a lot depending on the angle because of the reflection (also see #🔒closed-beta-chat message)

[wanton pecan]

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[glacial steeple]

after playing a bit more, I noticed it also happens with the uncolored

[winter portal]

Another example...

This is at the very beginning of the game. The "burnt" black exotic shapes look golden / yellow from almost all angles. This might confuse players who who are looking for the shape shown as the goal shape that appears more black.

Perhaps changing it to a different texture that was less shiny or had some other distinguishing marking (scuff marks?) would help.

[rapid burrow]

I think the shape would benefit from being less reflective

because I had a lot of issues distinguishing Xu from Xw, and those are both shapes you see a lot of at the start of the game

[wanton pecan]

🎫 Many thanks for reporting this issue! We have created an internal ticket for further investigation and will keep you updated. The internal ticket ID is SPZ2-5775 for reference. If you want to provide further information, just comment on this thread.

[SPZ2-5775] [1.0.0-alpha3-rc1] The Xk shape has a weird reflection

[tidal mural]

Also affects black (white) crystals in CMYK mode.

[ancient sentinel]

Thanks. Added it to the internal ticket.