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FPSC Classic Models and Media / Faking grate shadows

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wizard of id
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Posted: 30th Nov 2009 19:14 Edited at: 30th Nov 2009 19:36
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Hi guys this might not be new to you.But for those who don't here is a simple trick to fake grate shadows in your games.

By adding a illuminationmap to normal textures and having a source for the grate you can fake the grate shadows by using illuminationmap.fx shader...

It's not really complicated and your illuminationmap can come in any shape and size and with some uvmapping you could extend to other segment even walls if you want I'm sure you could even do entities

It looks like this

Note this only works in X9 I have no reason to believe this will work in X10

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KeithC
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Posted: 30th Nov 2009 19:30
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Nice one, WofId.

-Keith

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alimpo83
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Posted: 30th Nov 2009 19:41
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Yes, I've tried it too before, and it's pretty simple and cool.

Currently working on the MindTrix Entry:
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wizard of id
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Posted: 30th Nov 2009 19:46
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Quote: "Nice one, WofId. "


Was really by accident.Would have to add will only work with white light any other colours would have to be added to the _D2 texture and transparent to allow the original texture underneath to show.

As far as I know illuminationmapping only works with a black and white map by changing the white colour it may or may not work have not been tested...

But I'm sure to add any extra info here

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Leaning Objects To The Side
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Posted: 30th Nov 2009 20:55
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OMG..wizard of id, i didn't know that..WOW...thanks for the info. you are the best!! I hope you have a great day.

Cheers,
Tanya.
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michael x
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great work man but not new that what that shader is use for. plus it does work for entities. as shader 1.0 great for things like this.

more than what meets the eye
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Blind Digger
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Thanks Wisard thats more for me to learn.

One day i will be good at this FPSC with the help of people like you.

Thanks Wisard.

Best Stephen
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