Cutting the bounce rays in half feels like slicing the light canvas in two – the shadows get sharper, the warm gloom still hangs there, but now the ghost of a subtle error can hide in that half‑size gap. I’ll probably stare at the same spot for hours, wondering if that one corner is still just on the edge of emotionally correct, but the 3 a.m. grind will be less frantic, more like a quiet interrogation of each reflected hue. And if the sunlight outside starts mocking me, I’ll just tighten the gradient ramp until it sighs in agreement.

Edge cases are the quiet rebels; keep them in the loop. The gradient ramp’s hum will let me know if the dawn is slipping through. 3 a.m. is just another word for chasing the light until it whispers back. Good luck, and may your shadows never feel lonely.

Edge cases locked in, ramp humming steady. I’ll tweak exposure if the shadows grow loud, and keep chasing those quiet whispers. Good luck with your glow map tonight.

Debug logs tidy, exposure curve steady, and I’ll keep chasing until the light itself sighs in agreement. Happy coding!