compiling problem

kat · 2002-07-14 03:08:00 UTC

I keep getting this wierd compiling problem that seems to effect textures with alpha channels, more specifically the ‘cobweb’.

It doesn’t effect the alpha textures itself but rather the NoDraw texture applied to the other sides of a brush, they are creating visual ‘leaks’ in my map where I can look out into the void (or see the backside of the maps content) - also if I look out of one of these ‘gaps’ it draws the whole map regardless as to where I am… anybody had this happen or know what’s going on???

I’m gonna try something… brb…

[EDIT - a little later] oh now that’s really wierd. I removed the AiNoSee texture from where it is in the map (on the other side to where the problem occurs) and the visual errors don’t show up?! Another ‘issue’ to add to the list with that particular texture/shader?!

nothing to add your honour… except… maybe quake3bits?? Is that alright??

[ This Message was edited by: kat on 2002-07-14 03:09 ]

[ This Message was edited by: kat on 2002-07-14 03:55 ]

sock · 2002-07-15 01:32:00 UTC

On 2002-07-10 02:06, sock wrote:
Generally you only use AI_NO_SIGHT in tricky situation. I would recommend using AI_NO_SIGHT like BOT DO_NOT_ENTER. Probably use it only when you really need it.

As I said before you really should not be using this as a general surface type. It does behave differently and can act strange with different compilers.

Sock
3D Brush Monkey

kat · 2002-07-16 17:51:00 UTC

aye I know, just trying it out to see what it does…!! It does work (ie: it blocks the AIs from seeing you when standing behind it) but has dodgy compile problems as mentioned - I’m finding it better to script AI characteristics anyhoo to ‘get around’ the issue (the reason I was testing it)

nothing to add your honour… except… maybe quake3bits?? Is that alright??

[ This Message was edited by: kat on 2002-07-16 17:52 ]

SCDS_reyalP · 2002-07-16 20:48:00 UTC

Unless it breaks them, it seems like these shaders should have surfparm trans in them to work with ydnar q3maps (which includes the ones that come with gtkradiant after 1.2.1). At least the effects sound like what you get when it is missing from a clip type shader.

OTOH, the fumes from the caulk may be rotting my brain…