diff --git a/dxx-changelog.txt b/dxx-changelog.txt
index 0c9637590..2e34fe912 100755
--- a/dxx-changelog.txt
+++ b/dxx-changelog.txt
@@ -1,5 +1,9 @@
 D2X-Rebirth Changelog
 
+20070131
+--------
+main/object.c: If bright ships are enabled cast F1_0*2 light instead of F1_0 which is too dark
+
 20070130
 --------
 d2x.ini, arch/ogl/gr.c, arch/ogl/ogl.c, include/3d.h, main/inferno.c, main/object.c: added transparency effects for some bitmaps like explosions, powerups, weapons, etc. - to enable with -gl_transparency
diff --git a/main/object.c b/main/object.c
index 64913f834..2bc80d59b 100755
--- a/main/object.c
+++ b/main/object.c
@@ -431,7 +431,7 @@ void draw_polygon_object(object *obj)
 #ifdef NETWORK
 	if (Game_mode & GM_MULTI)
 		if (Netgame.BrightPlayers)
-			light = F1_0;
+			light = F1_0*2;
 #endif
 
 	//make robots brighter according to robot glow field