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Dynamic lights make dark areas #265671 05/13/09 15:53 05/13/09 15:53
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 116 S sydan OP Member
sydan OP Member S Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 116	Im using a dynamic light with cast set to create the illusion that a static light is casting a shadow. However when objects enter certain spots they become very dark. Why does this happen and how can I stop it? Last edited by sydan; 05/13/09 17:42. For some reason, my ambition always seems to beat my ability.

Re: Dynamic lights make dark areas [Re: sydan] #265672 05/13/09 16:11 05/13/09 16:11
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 946 T the_clown User
the_clown User T Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 946	You may have to many dynamic lights in one area. A7 doesn't support really unlimited lights.

Re: Dynamic lights make dark areas [Re: the_clown] #265678 05/13/09 16:30 05/13/09 16:30
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,032 Croatia croman Serious User
croman Serious User Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,032 Croatia	few screens might help us help you better Ubi bene, ibi Patria.

Re: Dynamic lights make dark areas [Re: croman] #265682 05/13/09 16:36 05/13/09 16:36
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 116 S sydan OP Member
sydan OP Member S Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 116	To the_clown: I am currently only using one dynamic light. To cerberi_croman: Ok ill try and get some screens. The areas of darkness have no meaning. The floors and walls are not effected only mdl files. For some reason, my ambition always seems to beat my ability.

Re: Dynamic lights make dark areas [Re: sydan] #265745 05/13/09 22:06 05/13/09 22:06
Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,232 Australia EvilSOB Expert
EvilSOB Expert Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,232 Australia	Make sure your static light AND your dynamic light are not casting casting shadows too. "There is no fate but what WE make." - CEO Cyberdyne Systems Corp. A8.30.5 Commercial

Re: Dynamic lights make dark areas [Re: EvilSOB] #265797 05/14/09 07:51 05/14/09 07:51
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 116 S sydan OP Member
sydan OP Member S Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 116	The static light is casting normal map shadows. The dynamic light has cast set and is casting dynamic shadows. Would that cause a problem? For some reason, my ambition always seems to beat my ability.

Re: Dynamic lights make dark areas [Re: sydan] #265847 05/14/09 16:08 05/14/09 16:08
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 116 S sydan OP Member
sydan OP Member S Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 116	Ok can't get screens up. Can anyone help? For some reason, my ambition always seems to beat my ability.