Large Environment
415 Posts
Posted Jun 17, 2011
How do I create the effect of the large chamber with fog?
Is it using a 3D skybox?
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205 Posts
Posted Jun 17, 2011
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I think all the large chambers with fog are just that: large chambers with fog. I don't see the need for a 3D skybox, and it would probably just complicate things. Is there a specific effect or chamber you're trying to make it look like?
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Posted Jun 17, 2011
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Like this? http://puu.sh/2E8P
I use env_fog_controller and a little bit of gray--darkblue colors with 100 or 300 (depends the size of your rooms) to 1000 or 2000.
415 Posts
Posted Jun 17, 2011
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Yes, like that.
I was worried that such a large box would really kill the framerates for the map. But apparently not.
Thanks.
767 Posts
Posted Jun 17, 2011
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If you use valve's environmental entities instance at the bottom of the instance folder you can use a logic_auto at the map spawn to turn on many different fog effects used in the real game!
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Posted Jun 17, 2011
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I found this tutorial the other day...
Valve Fog & Color Correction Ents
http://www.youtube.com/user/SolarChronu ... z-qwPfYpbs
This really helped me out for a level I'm working on...
767 Posts
Posted Jun 17, 2011
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SolarChronus is the best.
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415 Posts
Posted Jun 18, 2011
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Thank you, everyone.
SolarChronus's video tutorial was most helpful.
After watching it, I stayed up until 3 am to add an outside section to my map, Suspended.
Now it looks a lot better than just a boring room.