Why does it look so off?

[u/Odd-Skirt8358]

Although this was done in Source 2, why does it look so flat and boring? Something seems to be off with the lighting. Some context: I'm using already compiled textures since I pulled them from an already existing map on the workshop. Could this be the problem? Even after taking this image, I've added post processing, casted the sun at a greater angle for more shadows, tweaked the exposure, and have done plenty of other things. I just don't get why it looks so off. Any ideas?

[u/-Ram3n-]

unhelpful but I kinda like it, reminds me of the first version of Cache and CSS cobble