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Elie Gould

'We're on solid moral ground': If you don't like Still Wakes The Deep's use of yellow paint, then take it up with OSHA and the HSE

Person pulling a safety leaver .

I've always found yellow paint useful, whether that be for knowing where I can park my car or helping me figure out the best way to traverse an environment in a video game, but as some players have a problem with this bright signpost the developers from Still Wakes the Deep wanted to set the record straight. 

During my time on the Beira D oil rig I encountered plenty of horrifying creatures and tragic scenes, but British health and safety standards weren't one of them. There was a good amount of yellow paint, especially outside the rig, but this didn't break my immersion or ruin the suspense—if anything, it made my journey seem more realistic. 

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