I totally agree with the OP.
The atmosphere would be much better when dark places (crypts, deep caves, the underdark, . . .) would be really dark, as in "you are practically blind without darkvision or a light source".
That would make the use of light and darkness more importent, it could be useful to ambush others or be ambushed and well used light sources ( like glowing moss in a cave) could be used to guide or mislead the player.
Thats how it was in the old games btw.
Forget to bring a light source when exploring a cave and the screen is completely black.
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