Normali(s|z)ing Ores and Materials

[Noah Buttes]

Not quite sure why there's been a lack of discussion on this... any feedback from anyone?

I've been holding my tongue because I didn't want to offend you with my feedback.

I've been trying to think of a way to phrase it in a constructive manner, but doing so has been exceptionally difficult.

I like everything you suggested except for the bits about lossy behavior, which fill me with an irrationally intense sensation of loathing and revulsion. I have no idea why that particular suggestion elicits such a strong reaction since, on its face, it seems like a decent idea with no significant flaws.

Something in my gut is screaming that this a really, really, really horrible idea, but I can't tell you how to fix it because I don't even know what's actually wrong with it.

My first impression is usually pretty accurate, but since I can't justify it, I'm going to respectfully withdraw from providing any further feedback on this issue unless I suddenly have an epiphany.