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#redirect [[Visibility optimization]]
'''Visibility''' refers to what can be seen by a [[player]] or [[NPC]] while a game is running. It is impacted by the [[PVS]], but the two are not mutually inclusive.
{{modernConfusion|Vis''a''bility{{sic}}, as coined in the {{worldcraft|4.1|addtext={{nbsp}}2.0}} changelog, refers to what is seen by [[VIS]]. Stuff such as {{ent|func_detail}} can block visibility without blocking visability. For more information, see [[VIS optimization]].}}
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Latest revision as of 12:08, 30 August 2023

Visibility refers to what can be seen by a player or NPC while a game is running. It is impacted by the PVS, but the two are not mutually inclusive.

Warning.pngRisk of Confusion:Visability[sic], as coined in the Hammer 3.x Worldcraft 2.0 changelog, refers to what is seen by VIS. Stuff such as func_detail can block visibility without blocking visability. For more information, see VIS optimization.