How can i make Shadows look better in small models?

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#1

Is there a way to make shadows look better without them being just a spot of nothing?
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I think shadows work better with big objects but, im trying to make a game that includes small and somewhat detailed things.
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Shadow softness: 1
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Shadow softness: 0
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Shadow softness: 0.2
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Now, shadow with a spotlight, which looks better but, im sure i might be asking for a lot by wanting better shadows.
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if you somehow know how to make it look just a bit better, feel free to reply!

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#2

Shadow quality also strongly depends on the type of lighting technology you use. If you’re not using Future already, I’d recommend that.

#3

thanks for replying, i used future lighting in these imagesimage

#4

Maybe go to Studio Settings and then change the quality to level 21.

#5

I always have the quality level set to the max for like 7 months or so.
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#6

Then I’m afraid I can’t help you.

#7

Currently it is impossible to do this but hopefully with roblox rolling out more future lighting updates it will come soon!

#8

Personally I just turn off shadows.

#9

The reason Roblox doesn’t just give extreme HD shadows from skybox illumination (the sun rays) is because it would cause immense lag.

In the future we can hope for a “HighDefinitionShadows” property, but for now you’re probably going to be stuck with weird shadows.

I strongly advise against using spotlights for good shadows. It’ll only create more problems in the future. (ex. in dark rooms there will be random glowing / performance problems)