Very valid. you can simply scale it in the needed direction to give it the effects that you need. The problem with a point light is that it has no decay, so it'll be constant no matter how far away it is from its object. what? it does have a decay rate... it's right there under the emit diffuse check box. Please check your info before you post such a definitive statement. Here is something i put together to show you what I'm talking about: A