This is actually a nod to realism,(sometimes you may go outside, and think it's dark enough to use a flashlight, but it isn't yet). It does need adjusted slightly because there are times when it is dark, and the lights don't work yet.

a light should turn on no matter if it´s dark or light out.

Whether the light turns on, or does not turn on is dictated by the ability of the light to turn on.
Whether or not the light makes a difference in your environment is dictated by the light conditions in your environment.

Perform this test (in real life) and you will understand what I am saying:

1. Obtain an average flashlight

2. Wait for the sun to begin setting

3. Turn the flashlight on at various stages of the sun setting

4. Observe that the flashlight doesn't illuminate how you may expect it to

The game is in accordance with reality, although it does need slightly adjusted because there is a time when it is dark enough to illuminate the environment with the flashlight, but you cannot yet.

It appears that the illumination is not gradual, it's more like the game checks whether or not it's night or day, and then the light changes how it illuminates based on that.

Changing this may not be a prudent use of time for the Dev's right now, when you consider just how much of a rabbit hole changing this would become.

Who said anything about sun setting? I´m inside a building with now windows and its overcast and dark from weather outside appart from it being evening, When you turn on a light it should make a difference at least you can see it´s on. I´m not asking anyone to change anything just pointing out a bug as and when I find new ones. which is often but not serrious in this case though light sources not working when it´s light out is know bug in the bunker where NVG´s get over exposed. I´d hardy be reporting a bug with lighting if it was in bright daylight and the torch was not needed.

A light should work when it´s dark not just when the clock says it´s daytime even though the skybox is at it´s darkest, your indoors and visibility is about same as after sunset. One would think.

Just because you think the light should make a difference doesn't mean it always will.

Sometimes, it seems like it will be dark enough to use a light, (in the real world), and it actually does not make a difference.

I think there are times when a light should work, while the clock says it's daytime. This could be a change to the game that requires a large investment of time.

One idea that could help:

Darkness is an effect, that is localized to players.

Using a light creates a cone that adds transparency to the dark effect.

This would also help thwart gamma-modders who are using gamma to gain unfair advantages. (The darkness is real particles, not just lower exposure.)

Then you just add a little game logic that toggles darkness on or off for players based on conditions. (We can copy some of the code for rain logic.)

Maybe you should find and report bugs instead of trolling those that do 89, and spend your time arguing about relative light sources, a tree in the forrest still casts a shadow though nobody is there to see it.

This is a forum to report bugs in the game not piss about with people you´ll just end up getting banned and then you´ll have to go be a smart-arse on Discord instead.

I don't even know what you're trying to say to me, but you seem upset. This board is for reporting, and commenting on bug reports, feature suggestions, and general feedback for all members in the community. Please refrain from any more beligerant behavior.

It´s written in plain English 89 get a grownup to read it to you. Report bugs or zip it.