info_no_dynamic_shadow
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Note: This entire entity class is a hack to mask shadows appearing on the wrong side of walls.
Code: If making a custom SDK mod, merge this PR that properly fixes the shadow bleeding issue in the C++ code and makes most usages of this entity obsolete.
Note: This is an internal entity. When the map is compiled by VBSP, it is processed and then removed; it does not exist when the map is running.
info_no_dynamic_shadow is an internal logical entity available in all 
Source games.
It is used to mark surfaces that shouldn't receive dynamic shadows controlled by shadow_control. Useful to apply to walls and floors where shadows are drawn improperly, giving away the location of enemies.
Note: This entire entity class is a hack to mask shadows appearing on the wrong side of walls.
Code: If making a custom SDK mod, merge this PR that properly fixes the shadow bleeding issue in the C++ code and makes most usages of this entity obsolete.
Note: This is an internal entity. When the map is compiled by VBSP, it is processed and then removed; it does not exist when the map is running. Keyvalues
- Brush faces (sides) <sidelist>
- List of brush sides that shouldn't receive dynamic shadows.
- Name (targetname) <string>
- Name of this entity. Displayed in Hammer's 2D views and Entity Report. No effect in-game, nor in map compilers.