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*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]].


==See also==
* [[Moving Clouds]]
==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.akilling.org/akg/tutorials/wiseSmokeStack.asp HL2 Smoke Stack] tutorial
*[http://www.akilling.org/akg/tutorials/wiseSmokeStack.asp HL2 Smoke Stack] tutorial


[[Category:Level Design]]
[[Category:Level Design]]

Revision as of 20:39, 14 November 2005

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This article is about adding smoke, dust, fog, etc, to a map. Due to their similatities, most of these effects can be achieved by variations of each other.

Entities

Textures

  • effects/fog_d1_trainstation_02 Used only in the distance. Fit to brush face. HL2-content derived source games only.
  • shadertest/volumetricfog — Doesn't work.
  • tools/toolsfog — Doesn't work.
  • 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 (where did that material go?).
  • 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.

See also

External links