GM Layer Text/Shape Opacity Unusable?

Hey I was wondering if I'm just doing something blatantly wrong, but it seems that the GM layer shapes and objects is way to dim to see. Has anyone else run into this problem and found a solution? PS I'm using the starter set maps , it might also be contributing to the poor visibility.

Depends on what you're displaying. If you're leaving yourself notes in text and such, you could create black filled box and use white text to make it easier to see.

They are intentionally 'faded out' so as to be only partially visible; this allows the GM to both see through them to whatever's underneath, and immediately identify them as being on the GM layer (while still being visible.) Are they so translucent as to be invisible? Perhaps you could post a screenshot... This is an example from my current campaign (Spoilers if anyone in my group is reading this!) As you can see, Horace is quite translucent but still visible. If yours is substantially less solid-looking, you may have a problem. Otherwise, this is as intended. -Phnord

I must be doing something wrong because that actually makes it worse (and here's a screenshot)

On that appearence, it would seem you put the text first and drew the box over it :)

What MarkG said. Try right-clicking on the black box and selecting "Move To Back" to put it behind the white text. Alternately, try using different colors for the text; I find reds, oranges, and yellows to be effective on green and grey backgrounds. Basically, 'hot' colors on 'cool' backgrounds, and vice-versa. -Phnord

Mark G. said: On that appearence, it would seem you put the text first and drew the box over it :) That does help! After reading Mark G.'s suggestion I drew a square, and then I brought the text to the front (right click). It's still a little dim for my liking, but I'll take it! I also found another solution, it's not the greatest either but switching to the GM layer with quickly with `K` and then double clicking the text:

Thanks Phnord the color suggesetion helped too.