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Newcomers DBPro Corner / Changing the sky colour

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aw2003
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Hi
I just got DB but have got stuck on the 9th tutorial- changing the sky colour. The online help system doesnt tell me anything so i was wondering if any of you guys knew how to do it
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aw2003
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by the sky colour i mean the default colour when you create a matrix. It is always set to blue and i would like to know how to change it

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Mnemonix
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Np. The sky you refer to is known as the backdrop. There are several commands related to coloring and texturing the backdrop. You can also scroll the backdrop. To change the color of the backdrop use this code. This will change it to magenta

backdrop on
color backdrop rgb(255,0,255)

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aw2003
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thanx mnemonix - that really helps
Aw2003

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John H
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For any type of 3d Sky I suggest using a skysphere or a skybox.

Sorta off topic but the other day I was playing CS and I noticed de_dust uses a skybox I saw the seam

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Mnemonix
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I agree. backdrops are adequate for beginners however if you want to attain a higher level of shine and quality in your game i suggest like rpggamer that you use a 3d sky
backdrops are static depending on which way the camera is facing. You will soon notice the limit of backdrop textures.

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The Darthster
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I thought all the half life/cs maps used skyboxes, to close the bsp level. They're just coded so you don't notice. In spectator mode there's no clipping, so you might be able to move out of the skybox.
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John H
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I dunno. Ive never tried. Usually first person checking for hackers

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