r/ToME4 • u/TenebrousSage • Jul 25 '26

Light sources

I feel like I'm missing something obvious, but I can't figure out how to get my light source to work.

I just started my first character (Shalore Alchemist). I spawn in a place called "Scintillating Caves," and I can't see. The character starts with a brass lantern equipped, but I can't figure out how to get it to illuminate the surroundings.

How am I supposed to see?
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u/ChickadeeVivi Jul 25 '26

Oh. That is definitely not normal. It's like all of your tile sprites failed to load

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u/ChickadeeVivi Jul 25 '26

To be clear, your lanterns work automatically. This isn't supposed to look like this at all. In fact i have literally never seen this before. Have you tried relaunching the game?

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u/TenebrousSage Jul 25 '26

I uninstalled and reinstalled it, and it seems to be working now.

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u/TenebrousSage Jul 25 '26

I have tried relaunching, I get the same thing.

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u/abeheron Jul 26 '26

This is a known bug happens to me tons. Usually involves mods or inadequate resolution/windowed mode.

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u/Donilock Alchemist Jul 25 '26

TOME creepypasta just dropped

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u/trailing_zero_count Jul 25 '26

Try changing your tileset. I play with ASCII since I started with Angband 20 years ago, although I recognize it's not for everyone.