Jumping at shadows
Just one of the many reasons I couldn't "Get Something Done" last month was the time I wasted on experimental features.
Thankfully, one of them finally came to fruition: a pixel-based shadow system.
It isn't fast enough to be run realtime (I knew it wouldn't be) but it generates some nice looking light maps and does it at a reasonable pace.
Right now, all of the shadows are hard-edged, but I'm considering calculating penumbra areas and changing them to soft-edged (I don't think I'll get around to it, as it looks decent enough as it is)
Here's some larger examples:
I think what I like most about it is the depth it adds to the turfs. The geometry looks a bit busy, but it seems to match up well.
If you notice any problems with the generation, please post them! I think I've fixed most of them (and those that are left I can live with).
I may together a little demo-game for people to play around with if they want to see how slow it is :P
Thankfully, one of them finally came to fruition: a pixel-based shadow system.
It isn't fast enough to be run realtime (I knew it wouldn't be) but it generates some nice looking light maps and does it at a reasonable pace.
Right now, all of the shadows are hard-edged, but I'm considering calculating penumbra areas and changing them to soft-edged (I don't think I'll get around to it, as it looks decent enough as it is)
Here's some larger examples:
I think what I like most about it is the depth it adds to the turfs. The geometry looks a bit busy, but it seems to match up well.
If you notice any problems with the generation, please post them! I think I've fixed most of them (and those that are left I can live with).
I may together a little demo-game for people to play around with if they want to see how slow it is :P
Posted by DarkCampainger on Sunday, June 07, 2009 04:05PM
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#13 Evi of au:
I LIKE YOU DC
Saturday, May 09, 2009 02:54PM
#12 Jp:
Your background looks funky when scrolled up and down
Wednesday, April 29, 2009 06:20PM
#11 Flame Sage:
So lucky...
I'm still missing Episode 2.
I don't feel like buying it though, too much for a single game.
Sunday, April 26, 2009 10:06PM
#10 Tiberath:
Kick ass. =)
Sunday, April 26, 2009 07:31PM
#9 DarkCampainger:
It doesn't have HL1.
Sunday, April 26, 2009 07:27PM
#8 Zaole:
The Orange Box contains HL1, HL2, HL2:ep1, HL2:ep2, TF2, and Portal. correct me if i'm wrong
Sunday, April 26, 2009 07:25PM
#7 Tiberath:
I can't remember if the Orange Box was for HL1 or HL2. Or even if it is for HL. I just can never pass up on an attempt at free stuff.
Do I get one too? <.<
Sunday, April 26, 2009 07:24PM
#6 Jeff8500:
Drat, no Orange Box for me!
Sunday, April 26, 2009 06:02PM
#5 DarrylX:
You have an fantastic CSS.
Saturday, April 04, 2009 04:04AM
#4 Evi of au:
You have an amazing CSS sir.
Thursday, April 02, 2009 04:10AM
#3 DarkCampainger:
Hah, thanks! I don't know what I was thinking when I chose that background xD
Wednesday, April 01, 2009 06:42PM
#2 Ollyseeya:
Nice CSS! Very acid-trip looking, DC! =P
Wednesday, April 01, 2009 05:34PM
#1 DarkCampainger:
Aha, my CSS is nearing completion!
Sunday, March 29, 2009 12:21PM