Ok so everyone confuses metalness. Metalness does not work as a specular map. Here is a breakdown of metalness: Some background first. The metalness map was made to save the use of another full color map for specular/ reflectance. Metal has no diffuse so for the most part when texturing metal you can put black in the…
The way I’ve done animated skyboxes is with a custom shader setup. This avoids performance problems from overdraw, makes sure skybox lighting is confined to only affecting the skybox, and generally optimizes everything. Because skyboxes can cover a significant percentage of the screen. A video here, using a custom engine.…
System InformationTime of this report: 8/11/2013, 20:36:29 Machine name: SQUEAK-PC Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.130318-1533) Language: English (Regional Setting: English) System Manufacturer: System manufacturer System Model: System Product Name BIOS: BIOS…
Time to double update this thread! First up an updated "CTF" version with lights of the big ol tech. http://i.imgur.com/WZlQxfL.jpg But that's old news, and my latest last minute project has been something else. That "something" is a return to an earlier concept, specifically the 3d blockout I spent a little time with.…
d1ver CLOSE! lol, but here is what you are actually seeing in the first graph. You are misinterpreting this as LOD vs what I am talking about and referred to ass "L" in my diagram, the slow communication between CPU and GPU. Sadly there is no reference for time, I assume this is how much it can do in 1 second of time.…
okay - I actually had some ideas about this while I was at work today (bug fixing day so lots of opputunity to think) wall of text: Name: Princess Hadrienne. Age: 21 Bio: born the daughter of a subjugated king, Hadrienne grew up feeling that she was denied the life that she deserved as part of her birthright, she is bright…
It takes so long just to get preview images together.. Anyhow.. Mod: Apprehension Heavy Roamer: [ QUOTE ] Physical Description: Huge aircraft, approximately the size of a school bus. Front has a cockpit and 2 side guns attached to the inner part of the wings. Also has two rear turrets above and below, for a total of 5…
Hey guys, Id be thrilled if you check out my new game; www.synthetikgame.com Its been a long road getting to this point (getting near to the 2 year mark) and theres a lot more to do, mainly in the art department but its very stable and fun to play so far. I really hope you enjoy. The rundown: * Everything is very powerful…
Hey guys! First post on polycount! I Wanted to share this piece, I hope you like it! Introduction I love games like Dead Island or Requisition VR. For this portfolio piece I wanted to get inspired by the crafty, impossible yet believable weapon designs of these games. What better than C4 attached to something like a…
Here's one last show of new specs from a Gateway. Processor- AMD Phenom™ X4 9100e 64-bit Quad-Core Processor (1.80GHz, 2MB L2 Cache) with AMD64 Technology Operating System- Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium (64-bit) with SP11 Memory- 4096MB 800MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM (2-2048MB modules) Hard Drive - 640GB…