Lod-Models

[FireFly]

I noticed when you move away some structures gradually disappear. For example the images below that I took from different heights ( valley map near the Shield Generator- with 'noclip')

http://members.chello.nl/~d.vandervorst1/firefly/forum/lodmodels.jpg

-1: all structures are still visible
-2: stairs just disappeared
-3: chimneys are gone, crates are starting to disappear

I assume these are actual models and not brushwork? If so, what format can we use for those lod models? ASE, obj or lwo?

I was also wondering If you have any control over the distance, when the model gradually disappears, or is this hard-coded into the game?

[HalF.DeaD]

yup we need more lod by default

[[]v[]]

Wils has said that distance culling is setup by the mapper using grouping tools,
hopefully this includes normal brush work.

[FireFly]

v[];117409']
hopefully this includes normal brush work.

Yep, I agree. That would be a big time saver, instead of converting your "detail" brushwork ( like chimneys, rainpipes, laterns etc) into 3d models.

[General.Jung]

Hello Forum,

v[];117409']Wils has said that distance culling is setup by the mapper using grouping tools,
hopefully this includes normal brush work.
That sounds really good. A solution for the short fade ranges at least for the entities! Do you have a link about that?

[sponge]

IIRC, you can also control it client side based on the size of the object in pixels, but that isn't what this thread is about.

I'm unsure about the editor though.

[jRAD]

The grouping tools work with brushes, patches, and models. You're able to create different LOD levels with them and set their fade distances in the editor.

[General.Jung]

Hello jRAD,

thanks for your reply. Are these entity settings set in the valley.entities file! Is correct that the the variable maxVisDist control the fade ranges and vistDistMulti is a factor for it to control them via Runtime? What means drawSpec, light_radius, light_rotatio and classname? So can I increase values only in this file without loading the WorldCreator?