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{{This is a|shader parameter|name=$halflambert_gbuffer_off|shader=VertexLitGeneric|game=Black Mesa}} This game provides [[$halflambert]] effect separately for [[NewLight Point|new lights]]. It is activated by default (only if {{command|nr_lights_quality}} is 3 and higher), that's why there is this parameter that allows you to turn it off. This effect looks pretty nice for objects that don't cast any dynamic shadows, such as {{ent|viewmodel}}. However, this effect has a negative impact on objects and new lights with enabled shadows, also [[Half Lambert|half lambert]] isn't physically accurate and is similar to how translucency works. The only good it really does is making up for bad ambient lighting. So this effect should be turned off. The parameter takes [[Bool|bool]] value (1 or 0).
{{This is a|shader parameter|name=$halflambert_gbuffer_off|shader=VertexLitGeneric|game=Black Mesa}} This game provides [[$halflambert]] effect separately for [[NewLight Point|new lights]]. It is activated by default (only if {{command|nr_lights_quality}} is 3 and higher), that's why there is this parameter that allows you to turn it off. This effect looks pretty nice for objects that don't cast any dynamic shadows, such as {{ent|viewmodel}}. However, this effect has a negative impact on objects and new lights with enabled shadows, also [[Half Lambert|half lambert]] isn't physically accurate and is similar to how translucency works. The only good it really does is making up for bad ambient lighting. So this effect should be turned off. The parameter takes [[Bool|bool]] value (1 or 0).
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== External links ==
== External links ==
[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3160360493 Newlight Directionality Fix] - workshop addon that disabled gbuffer's half lambert for all materials (if [[$phong]] is enabled) from the original game.
[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3160360493 Newlight Directionality Fix] - workshop addon that disabled gbuffer's half lambert for all materials (if [[$phong]] is enabled) from the original game.

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Black Mesa Level Creation

$halflambert_gbuffer_off is a material shader parameter for the VertexLitGeneric shader available in Black Mesa Black Mesa. This game provides $halflambert effect separately for new lights. It is activated by default (only if nr_lights_quality is 3 and higher), that's why there is this parameter that allows you to turn it off. This effect looks pretty nice for objects that don't cast any dynamic shadows, such as viewmodel. However, this effect has a negative impact on objects and new lights with enabled shadows, also half lambert isn't physically accurate and is similar to how translucency works. The only good it really does is making up for bad ambient lighting. So this effect should be turned off. The parameter takes bool value (1 or 0).

Examples.

External links

Newlight Directionality Fix - workshop addon that disabled gbuffer's half lambert for all materials (if $phong is enabled) from the original game.