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[?] tree shadows

Posted: 2008-11-17 18:18
by cat
I have a question about overgrowth shadows. When I paint the shadows it changes the tree lightness. However does this also affect any dynamic pbjects like players or vehicles? Or are they only shadowed by the lightmap?

Re: [question] tree shadows

Posted: 2008-11-17 20:08
by marcoelnk
wut? you paint the shadows?

Re: [question] tree shadows

Posted: 2008-11-17 20:51
by cat
The overgrowth shadow appears to tint the trees in a grayscale. I am just wondering if it also affect things below it.

Re: [question] tree shadows

Posted: 2008-11-17 20:53
by ice_killer
... i did mapping some time ago, so i can be wrong but; the shadows are genereted whit the lightmaps, no other way.

Re: [question] tree shadows

Posted: 2008-11-17 20:54
by cat
the overgrowth shadows are something different.

Re: [question] tree shadows

Posted: 2008-11-17 21:05
by ballard_44
The overgrowthshadowmap affects overgrowth only, but that includes overgrowth and 'static' overgrowth.

Dynamic objects can have their lighting (brightness/color) influenced by the groundhemi file.

They were also suppose to have their shadows/shadows cast influenced by the 2 simpleshadowmaps, but I heard DICE might have forgone that as it caused to many problem???

Re: [question] tree shadows

Posted: 2008-11-17 22:32
by Rhino
Making overgrowth darker; Overgrowth Shadow Map. - Official BF Editor Forums

I wish to god you would start searching for your questions!

Re: [question] tree shadows

Posted: 2008-11-17 22:36
by cat
I wish to god you would start searching for your questions!
Your complaint is not valid because:

I already know what it does on trees. I asked if it ALSO AFFECTS OTHER OBJECTS. And that is not written in the tutorial. So can we calm down a bit on that reflex of accusing me every time that I ask "unallowed" questions?

Re: [question] tree shadows

Posted: 2008-11-17 22:48
by Rhino
no it dose not... it states on that tut it is only for making overgrowth darker, it even says it in the title: Making overgrowth darker; "Overgrowth Shadow Map."

Re: [question] tree shadows

Posted: 2008-11-17 22:59
by cat
Still I was concerned about side effects.