When paired with dark colors, it creates a moving, near-black effect.

Proponents argue that if the game allows you to turn off shaders, doing so is fair play. They claim that visual clarity is a settings issue, not a skill issue. Comparisons are often drawn to colorblind modes or performance modes in other esports (like CS:GO players turning down graphics settings to gain higher FPS and clearer visibility).

Collectibility and rarity signaling

Texture resolution and maps

feature several "Away" variants with sleek, dark-themed designs that many players use to get a "cleaner" visual experience. Season 18 Aesthetic: