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[Sick0]

HI,

Just wanted to say how well the graphics are looking in the game! Just need to get some new models going now.

Thanks, Sick0!

[Jonix]

Yes, the graphics are ace. We do need new models as you say.

[Jorzi]

Check out Art Revolution mod http://artrev2100.sourceforge.net/download.html
We have normal and specular mapping.

[MaNGusT]

Check out Art Revolution mod http://artrev2100.sourceforge.net/download.html
We have normal and specular mapping.

only normal maps ,specular maps loading code isn't done yet. or I missed something?

[Jorzi]

I rewrote the shader to use the normalmap alpha channel for specularity. If a model doesn't use normalmaps, the diffuse is used instead, preserving backwards compatibility.

[MaNGusT]

well.. alpha channel isn't the same as a monochrome specular map, but still works as a good start.

... or I don't understand something...

[Jonix]

WOW ! THOSE GRAPHICS ! They're amazing !

[MaNGusT]

WOW ! THOSE GRAPHICS ! They're amazing !

dude, pls, don't write useless posts but thank you.

[Jonix]

Oops sorry, better leave this forum ~ I'm no good with graphics

[Jorzi]

@Mangust: while editing is not entirely trouble free, the alpha channel can very well be used to describe any monochrome texture (values ranging from 0 to 1). Just avoid using black, because many image programs reduce the RGB values on entirely transparent pixels to black. My workaround is to increase the brightness by 1 before transferring the specmap to the alpha channel.
@Jonix don't take it personally, it's just general forum etiquette

[MaNGusT]

Okay, but anyway, specular mapping doesn't work without normal maps in wz, at least on win OS.