How come there are so many avatars that use rim lighting? It always looks weird to me so I usually disable it, but I’m curious as to why it’s usually a default on a lot of avatar bases.

if used right it can be a great way to add more depth to shading. it’s typically best used to give the look of light bouncing off the side of something. unfortunately the key phrase here is “if it’s used right” since most creators (most commonly e-boy and e-girl avatar creators) tend to do it horr…

Why Use Rim Lighting?

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SherbetDreams June 19, 2025, 3:52pm 3

Wow! Thank you for explaining in such depth!

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Why Use Rim Lighting?

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