Thanks, I have rendered the scene many times without it but my scene seems to flat.
Generally speaking, no. AO is a fast approximation to GI; it kinda visually simulates some of the effects GI does, but it has nothing to do with tracing rays to light sources. If GI looks flat, there is something missing in the scene, but it’s impossible to guess.
Judging by your join date and the questions you’ve asked, it doesn’t sound like it is some secret client scene you can’t share. Save a new file, do a “object/relations/make local/all”, pack all images, and share the resulting blend somewhere. Can’t guarantee I’ll find time to dwelve into it, but someone might.
Thanks Carl, I may try that. Appreciate it.