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*[[env_smokestack]] and [[func_dustcloud]] use numerous sprites to achieve their effect, and can therefore be very expensive to render (some settings will slow your map, especially on low-end systems). | *[[env_smokestack]] and [[func_dustcloud]] use numerous sprites to achieve their effect, and can therefore be very expensive to render (some settings will slow your map, especially on low-end systems). | ||
*[[CS:S]] has some cloud props. | *[[CS:S]] has some cloud props. | ||
*Shafts of light must be added by hand. There is a model for this (<code>Effects/vol_light.mdl</code>) or you can create a non-solid brush with material | *Shafts of light must be added by hand. There is a model for this (<code>Effects/vol_light.mdl</code>) or you can create a non-solid brush with material models/effects/vol_light001 or vol_light002. | ||
*To get fog in a 3D skybox, adjust the fog settings in the [[sky_camera]]. For best results give it the same settings as the [[env_fog_controller]]. | *To get fog in a 3D skybox, adjust the fog settings in the [[sky_camera]]. For best results give it the same settings as the [[env_fog_controller]]. | ||
*{{l4d2}} There is a Fog Panel in Left 4 Dead 2 that allows in-game manipulation of fog parameters. It is loaded via console command <code>fogui</code>. | *{{l4d2}} There is a Fog Panel in Left 4 Dead 2 that allows in-game manipulation of fog parameters. It is loaded via console command <code>fogui</code>. | ||
Revision as of 06:03, 18 August 2010
This article is about adding smoke, dust, fog, etc, to a map. Due to their similarities, most of these effects can be achieved by variations of each other.
Entities
- env_fog_controller — adds fog to the entire map
- env_smokestack — smoke emerges, is moved by wind, and dissipates
- func_dustcloud — a volume of dust
- env_steam — fast-moving version of env_smokestack, without wind
- env_dustpuff — emits puffs of dust
- env_smoketrail
- func_smokevolume
Materials
effects/fog_d1_trainstation_02Used only in the distance. Fit to brush face. HL2-content derived source games only.shadertest/volumetricfog— Doesn't work.tools/toolsfog— Works only with func_smokevolume.tools/toolsskyfog(needs description)
Notes
- env_smokestack and func_dustcloud use numerous sprites to achieve their effect, and can therefore be very expensive to render (some settings will slow your map, especially on low-end systems).
- CS:S has some cloud props.
- Shafts of light must be added by hand. There is a model for this (
Effects/vol_light.mdl) or you can create a non-solid brush with material models/effects/vol_light001 or vol_light002. - To get fog in a 3D skybox, adjust the fog settings in the sky_camera. For best results give it the same settings as the env_fog_controller.
There is a Fog Panel in Left 4 Dead 2 that allows in-game manipulation of fog parameters. It is loaded via console command fogui.
See also
External links
- Fog prefab for Episode One and Two Realistic, non-fps killing fog - tutorial