/* set defaults */
ApplySurfaceParm( "default", &si->contentFlags, &si->surfaceFlags, &si->compileFlags );
- si->backsplashFraction = DEF_BACKSPLASH_FRACTION;
- si->backsplashDistance = DEF_BACKSPLASH_DISTANCE;
+ si->backsplashFraction = DEF_BACKSPLASH_FRACTION * g_backsplashFractionScale;
+ si->backsplashDistance = g_backsplashDistance < -900.0f ? DEF_BACKSPLASH_DISTANCE : g_backsplashDistance;
si->bounceScale = DEF_RADIOSITY_BOUNCE;