Creating a simple terrain - Revision history

MoP: Made this a more detailed step-by-step process rather than a solid paragraph.

2007-11-26T11:38:24Z

Made this a more detailed step-by-step process rather than a solid paragraph.

DavidE at 14:24, 23 November 2007

2007-11-23T14:24:57Z

DavidE at 14:24, 23 November 2007

2007-11-23T14:24:07Z

Ducks: Batch update

2007-11-21T17:26:10Z

Batch update

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{{First etqwmap toc}}
Lets add a simple, flat terrain so we have something to drive and run around on. It is possible to export geometry from within editworld as a model format, making it editable in a 3d package if you wish.

=Setting up the megatexture=

For now we will use the area22 megatexture assets for the etqwmap. Copy the following file and rename it to etqwmap_*.
*{{filename|megatextures/area22_lit.mega}}

=Adding a simple terrain mesh=

# Duplicate the floor brush and adjust its size to a 32768 unit square.
# Convert the brush to a patch and by using the primitives inspector, change its subdivisions to 32 by 32.
# Using the texture editor, adjust the bounds so it matches the megatexture preview image 1 to 1. You may need to click the y-axis flip
# Using the surfaces inspector apply the material megatextures/etqwmap.
# Adjust the height of the patch in the side or front viewport so it sits at 0, then export the mesh to models/terrain/yourmapname.obj.
# Now that we have saved our model. Lets import it as an ETQW terrain. In the terrain inspector right click and add new tree. Pick your terrain model. You should see it appear at 0,0,0. The terrain can be hidden by using the fourth button in the terrain toolbar [[Image:Toolbar terrain.jpg]] and the wireframe can be toggled with the first button.
Although this terrain doesn’t represent the final polycount or appearance of a regular terrain it is fine for now. Creating a regular terrain mesh is covered in this tutorial.

[[Category:Basic Level Design]]

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 {{First etqwmap toc}}
-For now a flat terrain is fine to drive and run around on. The example map already has a flat terrain set up. The terrain mesh was added to a map via the [[Terrain Editor]]. Pick the Terrain Editor inspector and right click on the empty left hand dialog. Then choose New > Tree... Then choose the following terrain model "models/terrain/sdk/etqwmap.lwo". Some guidelines on making your own terrain model can be found on [[Terrain|here]].
+For now a flat terrain is fine to drive and run around on. The example map already has a flat terrain set up. The terrain mesh was added to a map via the [[Terrain Editor]]. Here's how...
 [[Category:Basic Level Design]]

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 {{First etqwmap toc}}
-For now a flat terrain is fine to drive and run around on. The example map already has a flat terrain set up. The terrain mesh was added to a map via the [[Terrain Editor]]. Pick the Terrain Editor inspector and right click on the empty left hand dialog. Then choose New > Tree... Then choose the following terrain model "models/terrain/sdk/etqwmap.lwo". Some guidelines on making your own terrain model can be found on this page [[Terrain]]
+For now a flat terrain is fine to drive and run around on. The example map already has a flat terrain set up. The terrain mesh was added to a map via the [[Terrain Editor]]. Pick the Terrain Editor inspector and right click on the empty left hand dialog. Then choose New > Tree... Then choose the following terrain model "models/terrain/sdk/etqwmap.lwo". Some guidelines on making your own terrain model can be found on [[Terrain|here]].
 [[Category:Basic Level Design]]