gl_modulate 1.9r_overbrightbits 1.9intensity 1.9vid_gamma 0.675r_hwgamma 1
That was my point, actually. Those shots ARE dark. And I can get a much brighter screen with simple normal 3.20 cvars. I don't know how others play, but anyone who plays where people can hide in the shadows is missing out on simple settings to brighten the game.