Shadow duplication glitch

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Shadow duplication glitch #270380 06/07/09 23:55 06/07/09 23:55
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 528 Wagga, Australia the_mehmaster OP User
the_mehmaster OP User Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 528 Wagga, Australia	Hey guys! I have a problem with an rts game I'm developing. For some reason the shadow of my power station model is duplicating over the earth. If you don't understand just look at the picture: Any suggestions? p.s: if you want to know how i got the earth to glow in extra edition (no shaders) just ask.

Re: Shadow duplication glitch [Re: the_mehmaster] #270396 06/08/09 06:45 06/08/09 06:45
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chris_oat Unregistered C	i guess the shadow like in ur picture is "normal" in 3DGS, bcs shadows will go thru walls and objects (entities). Last edited by chris_oat; 06/08/09 06:56.

Re: Shadow duplication glitch [Re: ] #270409 06/08/09 07:44 06/08/09 07:44
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 528 Wagga, Australia the_mehmaster OP User
the_mehmaster OP User Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 528 Wagga, Australia	your right, but is there any way to hide it besides turning self shadows on?(looks really jagged)

Re: Shadow duplication glitch [Re: the_mehmaster] #270411 06/08/09 07:53 06/08/09 07:53
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KiwiBoy Member Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 298 Southern Oceans	Fake it with decal. Use the 'manual' Luke, the manual is your friend. 'Self reminder' My WebPage

Re: Shadow duplication glitch [Re: KiwiBoy] #270415 06/08/09 08:31 06/08/09 08:31
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chris_oat Unregistered C	Originally Posted By: KiwiBoy Fake it with decal. yeah u could try that! like this?! Code: ENTITY* ent_carshadow = { type = "car_shadow.tga"; } action race_car(){ ... set(my,SHADOW); my.shadow = ent_carshadow; // car-shaped shadow sprite ...

Re: Shadow duplication glitch [Re: ] #270580 06/08/09 20:44 06/08/09 20:44
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the_mehmaster OP User Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 528 Wagga, Australia	That works, thanks!!