diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/Dungeon.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/Dungeon.java
index 815007612..ab2c8fad3 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/Dungeon.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/Dungeon.java
@@ -699,8 +699,7 @@ public class Dungeon {
 	}
 
 	public static void observe(){
-		int dist = Dungeon.hero.viewDistance;
-		dist *= 1f + 0.25f*Dungeon.hero.pointsInTalent(Talent.FARSIGHT);
+		int dist = 8 + 2*Dungeon.hero.pointsInTalent(Talent.FARSIGHT);
 		observe( dist+1 );
 	}