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Re: New Level Design Tutorial Almost Completed [Re: Dan Silverman] #20187 03/09/04 20:23 03/09/04 20:23
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 546 Somewhere in this world Commander_Josh Developer
Commander_Josh Developer Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 546 Somewhere in this world	Dan, thanks a lot for this tutorial, I've read through it and it contains a lot of good information and advice. Well done, good job! Later on I'll apply some of the things mentioned in your tutorial in the level i'm currently working on. Commander Josh lives! http://www.caligari.com/gamespace/gsl/contest_results.asp

Re: New Level Design Tutorial Almost Completed [Re: Commander_Josh] #20188 03/09/04 22:34 03/09/04 22:34
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 212 Finland / Helsinki Don Pedro Member
Don Pedro Member Joined: May 2003 Posts: 212 Finland / Helsinki	Wish I had had this last spring when I started... Well doing things the hard way can be very educational Anyway - looks great, lots of valuable information! I'm sure it makes life a lot easier for beginners (which I still am) and even for more advanced ones. The only place where success comes before work - is dictionary.

Re: New Level Design Tutorial Almost Completed [Re: Don Pedro] #20189 03/10/04 01:33 03/10/04 01:33
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robertternes Developer R Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 547 Bavaria, Germany	Everything there is I already know... I hoped that there will be much more about the lightning, but these informations there I already know, too Perhaps someone will release a Lightning Tut someday

Re: New Level Design Tutorial Almost Completed [Re: robertternes] #20190 03/10/04 15:37 03/10/04 15:37
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 76 M muyoyo Junior Member
muyoyo Junior Member M Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 76	I like it,especially info on memory conservation using textures,but i think it is too little...i expect more screenie,slecting textures for game mood(toony ambient(not shader just environment),serious game where u have lava,broken ladder),yes,lighting tips too although we should choose on our own atleast should us the great techniques,but overalll it is still worth it:D

Re: New Level Design Tutorial Almost Completed [Re: muyoyo] #20191 03/10/04 18:16 03/10/04 18:16
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,300 Albury, Australia James_Burke Serious User
James_Burke Serious User Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,300 Albury, Australia	I've finished reading (I skiped some parts ) I really like the theory part. Very helpful, although it reminds me a lot of some articles in 3AM www.tyrosoftware.com

Re: New Level Design Tutorial Almost Completed [Re: James_Burke] #20192 03/10/04 19:56 03/10/04 19:56
Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 11,321 Virginia, USA Dan Silverman OP Senior Expert
Dan Silverman OP Senior Expert Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 11,321 Virginia, USA	It should remind you of some of the articles in 3AM ... the same authore wrote them both . Professional 2D, 3D and Real-Time 3D Content Creation: HyperGraph Studios

Re: New Level Design Tutorial Almost Completed [Re: Commander_Josh] #20193 03/11/04 04:29 03/11/04 04:29
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 76 M muyoyo Junior Member
muyoyo Junior Member M Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 76	I am confuse on texture memory conservation is it the file size of texture matter or the texture size itself...take a look here http://www.slackiller.com/tommy14/tex-dimensions.htm This is for HL but i am really confuse...can some1 tell me?

Re: New Level Design Tutorial Almost Completed [Re: muyoyo] #20194 03/11/04 04:57 03/11/04 04:57
Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 11,321 Virginia, USA Dan Silverman OP Senior Expert
Dan Silverman OP Senior Expert Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 11,321 Virginia, USA	Quote: I am confuse on texture memory conservation is it the file size of texture matter or the texture size itself...take a look here It is not the file size of the texture itself. The same pixel sized image saved as a BMP, PCX and TGA will all be different sizes as far as file size is concerned (i.e. Kb). All three textures will consume the same amount of video memory, though. The texture will go through a conversion process so once the texture hits the video card it is not a BMP, PCX or TGA anymore. It is simply a (insert pixel size here) image and that is all. I hope that helps a little. Professional 2D, 3D and Real-Time 3D Content Creation: HyperGraph Studios

Re: New Level Design Tutorial Almost Completed [Re: Dan Silverman] #20195 03/11/04 05:20 03/11/04 05:20
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,826 Margaritaville (Redneck Rivier... myrlyn68 Senior Expert
myrlyn68 Senior Expert Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,826 Margaritaville (Redneck Rivier...	Depending on a few things... DDS format retains compression in video memory. Certain engines are able to utilize other compression methods for reducing the memory foot print as well. Currently with 3DGS, it does not support any compression methods - so a 512x512 texture will take up the same ammount of memory no matter what. Hopefully though they will add DDS support soon, as that can be of great help in reducing your overall memory load. Virtual Worlds - Rebuilding the Universe one Pixel at a Time. Take a look - daily news and weekly content updates.

Re: New Level Design Tutorial Almost Completed [Re: myrlyn68] #20196 03/11/04 05:56 03/11/04 05:56
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 585 Alexandria, VA Alkai Developer
Alkai Developer Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 585 Alexandria, VA	That's very interesting, myrlyn... thanks for that tidbit of info... If you gaze long into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you. 3.0 GHz Pentium 4 w/HT 1 Gig 400mhz DDR SDRAM 128mb NVidia GeForce FX 5200

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