How to make Shiny windows in Generals
Axel of Sweden 24 Nov 2007
the method used to simulate reflection in generals aspecilay on windows is known to only a few modders
It,s a pretty complicated processes for a beginner, but once you learned it, your models will look 100% better
This Effect can be found in generals on most civilian cars and buildings and the Comanche
So this is how you do it
Step 1.
Extract the Lakedusk.dds from Textures.Big
(Any other Texture will do but Lakedusk will look the best)
Convert it into TGA Format in order to use it in Gmax
Make sure the texture youre using have alpha channel
and on the Spots where you want it, such as windows etc.
Step 2.
Start up Renx
open the Renegade material editor
Select Pass 1 and do like this
Then go back to Properties and change the "Pass count" to 2
Then select the newly appeared Pass 2 and do it like this
Then go to "Textures" and select and apply yur texture with added alpha layer
The result should look something like this
Notice the Glossy finish on the windows, that,s what the tutorial is about
It,s a pretty complicated processes for a beginner, but once you learned it, your models will look 100% better
This Effect can be found in generals on most civilian cars and buildings and the Comanche
So this is how you do it
Step 1.
Extract the Lakedusk.dds from Textures.Big
(Any other Texture will do but Lakedusk will look the best)
Convert it into TGA Format in order to use it in Gmax
Make sure the texture youre using have alpha channel
and on the Spots where you want it, such as windows etc.
Step 2.
Start up Renx
open the Renegade material editor
Select Pass 1 and do like this
Then go back to Properties and change the "Pass count" to 2
Then select the newly appeared Pass 2 and do it like this
Then go to "Textures" and select and apply yur texture with added alpha layer
The result should look something like this
Notice the Glossy finish on the windows, that,s what the tutorial is about
Creator 01 Dec 2007
It does not work. Windows just blink with different colors.
And there is another thig. The cube with reflections. It is made with your method too. Everything is ok in 3d max. But it turns into piece of shit in game.
Edited by Creator, 01 December 2007 - 12:14.
And there is another thig. The cube with reflections. It is made with your method too. Everything is ok in 3d max. But it turns into piece of shit in game.
Edited by Creator, 01 December 2007 - 12:14.
Zeke 05 Dec 2007
You need to make the glass part transparent
Example:
Old (Left)>>>>>>>>>>New (Right)
Result:
Meh not that good but you get the ideer
Edited by Zeke, 05 December 2007 - 03:10.
Example:
Old (Left)>>>>>>>>>>New (Right)
Result:
Meh not that good but you get the ideer
Edited by Zeke, 05 December 2007 - 03:10.
Stalker 29 Jan 2009
One of the pictures doesn't work. Coulld you please re-upload it.
is Pass 1 or Pass 2 lakedusk.tga?
is Pass 1 or Pass 2 lakedusk.tga?
Stinger 29 Jan 2009
This is an intermediate level tutorial so it is assumed that you already have the knowledge to extract .dds files.
In other words, there is no missing picture.
In other words, there is no missing picture.