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RE: Basic Map and Light Improvements - FlawlessHappiness - 01-16-2014
(01-16-2014, 03:08 PM)Romulator Wrote:I totally agree! I didn't think about well-lit rooms. I was thinking about dark rooms.(01-16-2014, 11:52 AM)FlawlessHair Wrote: I use spotlights as often as I can.
Shadows makes it more realistic IMO.
Spotlights are also able to fade, but anyway, always try to keep your colors low.
It's a good idea for realism, however don't have too many shadows :3 Can screw around with performance on low end computers and too many shadows off one object is a bit unnecessary. A well lit room however, even though it will have shadows, will be somewhat covered up by the light in the room itself unless it is quite dark
Think about the Archives level in Amnesia. It's a fairly well lit area, therefore there are limited shadows given off throughout, however in somewhere like the Wine Cellar, there would be a lot more shadowing used because it is not as bright.
Not arguing or anything, but just giving what I think.
I'm thinking: 1 shadow-source for each room, depending on the size of it.