[Bug][.97] Occasionally the main map foreground and background colors are loaded incorrectly

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First off, this is a random bug that is cleared by reloading, so sending in a save file and a ticket on it might not be very helpful.  But, if directed, I can send one in anyway when it happens.

Ever since the graphics were tweaked a while back, I can get a very bright orangey swirl in the background with a very washed out foreground.  This is very hard on the eyes, and, subjectively, pretty ugly.  A reload or two will usually clear it, though sometimes I have to quit the program altogether to clear it.

Here is a screenshot of what I am talking about:

All my drivers are up to date as well, before anyone asks. :)  

 

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Reply #1 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

 

That isn't a visual bug, just a large orange nebula in the background map that is making it look like that (if you spin the camera around you will see the nebulas edges). It is really big and really orange so I understand your comment, but it is working as designed.

Reply #2 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Quoting Derek, reply 1

 

That isn't a visual bug, just a large orange nebula in the background map that is making it look like that (if you spin the camera around you will see the nebulas edges). It is really big and really orange so I understand your comment, but it is working as designed.
End of Derek's quote

I suspected it might be that, as I  saw the background image change occasionally. Now that I move the camera around, I see that the "center" of the background image shifts around as the game is loaded.

Well, all I can say is that section is indeed VERY orange.  Too orange for my tastes. Sorry. :) Out all of the sections of the background map, that one is the only one I find to be very oft-putting and bad for user experience.  I might be alone on that one, but whenever that shows up, I automatically try to get rid of it, up to and including restarting the game.

If the brightness of that section can be toned down a bit, that might go  along way to it being acceptable.  But, then again, this might just be me.

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