1) Fresh install, new universe;
2) spawn player at 2,2,2, look around;
3) open options, change "Draw additional stars", close options
4) look around, notice difference
5) open options, change "Star Count", close options
6) repeat steps 4-5 with different values
7) move or admin warp to distant galaxy, most recently tested region was near < -2000, 2000, 2000>
8) look around, notice no stars
9) change settings and repeat from 8