Smudge Tool Created Odd Streaking Patterns

[CrafterJG]

Hello,

I am trying to work on some texture creation in my downtime (specifically, tileable game assets), and I am trying to use the smudge tool to create natural shading on the texture itself, rather than using normal maps. However, every time I go to streak something, it gives me a pattern that looks something like this:



I have tried adjusting the settings on it, such as blend modes, layer sampling, and strength, but they all have the same or similar results. Is there a setting I am glossing over? I am still relatively new to Photoshop. Any help is appreciated!

 

[thebestcpu]

Have you tried resetting the tool? Also, it would help to see the pre smudge image and where the smudge starts to see if forum members can reproduce the problem and help debug the issue
Just a suggestion.

 

[CrafterJG]

Have you tried resetting the tool? Also, it would help to see the pre smudge image and where the smudge starts to see if forum members can reproduce the problem and help debug the issue Just a suggestion.

I ended up turning off the spacing, and the issue went away. Thank you for the suggestion, though!