Okay, now using the method suggested by Ben, I get the _exact_ same result as my original algorithm in the first post. Interesting ... so I wasn''t crazy afterall. But, admittedly, this method is way, way faster.

So yeah, the lines are back - that same image I showed at the very top is the very same.

Maybe I''ve just been blinded by perfection I just wanted to make sure I had the lighting down perfect before I moved on to texturing. Although, I suppose, once that''s there, it''ll look more proper.

Thanks all.

- Ben

Hi, I have the same problem, please if someone knows the solution tell me.

Benjamin bunny''s solution was the best, and fastest. For best results, consider as many vertices as possible for each vertex.

I mean, you can''t avoid these artifacts, I''ve learned. They''ll be far less noticable once you map a texture over top, believe me.

If you want more accurate lighting, consider using lightmap shading.

- Ben

Thank you