ST has some obnoxious flashers after the last update. Even though it blinded me and cost me some drains, I still liked it. After a while I got used to it and can easily play through the flashers even in the dark. A good, vibrant light show is vital for modern pinball IMO. It attracts people to the game and adds to gameplay. That said, I understand that some of our eyes are more sensitive than others. Hopefully, Stern can address all this with simple settings. If not, shouldn't be hard to swap bulbs for less bright versions.