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For other uses of the name "Shadow", see Shadow (disambiguation).

Console variables < extShadowQuality

This setting controls the Dynamic Shadows in-game.[1]

Warning[]

Be warned, setting the shadow quality too high for your PC will bring it to its knees - work from a low setting and raise it.

Current issues with Macs[]

Currently, shadows don't work fully in OpenGL. Using a d3d -> OpenGL interface will result in incorrect transparency within models. Using a shadow setting higher than "4" may result into a blank screen in raw OpenGL mode.

Default setting[]

0

Possible settings[]

0
Off. This leaves the 'blob' type shadow only. If off, shadowLOD is activated.
1
On for characters (Players, NPCs, mounts, etc) only.
2
On for Environment & characters, low-res, med-distance.
3
On for Environment & characters, low-res, large distance.
4
On for Environment & characters, high-res, large distance.
5
On for everything, shadows overlap, high-res, large distance.

Changing this setting[]

In-game, type the following

/console extShadowQuality setting

Alternatively, you can exit wow, open the Config.wtf file, and add the following line:

SET extShadowQuality setting

Or you can change the setting via the in-game Video Options.

Patch changes[]

  • Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Inlinegfx/img_link_data.json' not found./Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Inlinegfx/img_link_data.json' not found. Patch 3.0.2 (14-Oct-2008): Added.

References[]

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