diff --git a/src/rendering/m2_renderer.cpp b/src/rendering/m2_renderer.cpp
index 8567ae64..cd080a22 100644
--- a/src/rendering/m2_renderer.cpp
+++ b/src/rendering/m2_renderer.cpp
@@ -2398,7 +2398,7 @@ bool M2Renderer::checkCollision(const glm::vec3& from, const glm::vec3& to,
         if (allowEscapeRelax) {
             continue;
         }
-        if (stepableLowObject && nearTop) {
+        if (stepableLowObject && localFrom.z >= rawMax.z - 0.35f) {
             // Already on/near top surface: don't apply lateral push that ejects
             // the player from the object (carpets, platforms, etc).
             continue;
diff --git a/src/rendering/wmo_renderer.cpp b/src/rendering/wmo_renderer.cpp
index afb7418c..b6d0292c 100644
--- a/src/rendering/wmo_renderer.cpp
+++ b/src/rendering/wmo_renderer.cpp
@@ -137,7 +137,7 @@ bool WMORenderer::initialize(pipeline::AssetManager* assets) {
             if (uIsInterior) {
                 // Interior: MOCV vertex colors are baked lighting.
                 // Use them directly as the light multiplier on the texture.
-                vec3 vertLight = VertexColor.rgb * 2.2 + 0.3;
+                vec3 vertLight = VertexColor.rgb * 2.4 + 0.35;
                 // Subtle directional fill so geometry reads
                 float diff = max(dot(normal, lightDir), 0.0);
                 vertLight += diff * 0.10;