As much as I love to build with blocks (trust me, I hate building levels from models), in this scenario, I'm going to have to use models. The route I plan on taking will require me to use a different shader on the level, which is too slow with blocks.

I don't remember the exact method of applying this to blocks, but here's an idea:

Save thses lines into an FX file, ex: none.fx
Code:

technique whatever
{
    pass p1
    {
        AlphaBlendEnable = true;
        srcBlend = zero;
        destBlend = one;
    }
}


then, run this line of code in your main function:
Code:

Function Main()
{
    effect_load(mat_flat, "none.fx");
    ...
}


Without the manual, I'm not sure if my syntax/keywords are correct. I they are though, then this will apply the "invisible" material to all blocks with flat shading...

xXxGuitar511
- Programmer