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Rotating Skybox Idea - Asgar - 08-08-2010
Hey there,
i want to ask if we can try to do in Xonotic an rotating skybox like in Unreal Tournament 99
Example:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfU5Tk9kusM
Its an video of Facing Worlds, and there u can see really good how the sky rotates.
I want to ask this coz then it will feel like u really play in space.
Hope i get an answer soon!!
Asgar
P.S.:I did this in another forum section, could u delete it there?
RE: Rotating Skybox Idea - kojn^ - 08-08-2010
I like this idea, no idea if it can be done though.
RE: Rotating Skybox Idea - Roanoke - 08-08-2010
Most likely it can't be done, but would be great.
RE: Rotating Skybox Idea - divVerent - 08-09-2010
It can be done using misc_model, _skybox and tcmod scroll.
RE: Rotating Skybox Idea - Cuinnton - 08-09-2010
yeh I haven't tried but i think it can be done. as divVerent said
would be great if we can add this effect to one of the space levels
RE: Rotating Skybox Idea - sev - 08-09-2010
A rotating skybox would be quite interesting.
(08-09-2010, 12:09 AM)divVerent Wrote: It can be done using misc_model, _skybox and tcmod scroll.
Am I completely missing something, or do you mean a sphere + skydome texture?
Because using the existing skycubes, I don't really see how this could be done...
Anyway, the _skybox entity already has the ability to be rotated (angle/angles), wouldn't it be possible to change the angle in-game, i.e. animate a rotation?
RE: Rotating Skybox Idea - divVerent - 08-09-2010
Yes, sphere+skydome
And no, the _skybox entity is a pure map compiler entity and does not exist in game.
RE: Rotating Skybox Idea - sev - 08-10-2010
Thanks for the clarification.
(08-09-2010, 10:38 PM)divVerent Wrote: And no, the _skybox entity is a pure map compiler entity and does not exist in game.
Too bad. I guess rotating a model in the skybox won't work either.
RE: Rotating Skybox Idea - kojn^ - 08-10-2010
Is there a reason why I can't see _sev's posts...weird, at work..they shoot to the top of the page
RE: Rotating Skybox Idea - O.I.B. - 08-10-2010
I think this would benefit maps as stormkeep2. You played the map a few times already, but suddenly you stand still, looking outside a window, realizing that the sky is rotating fast and wondering where you are and what this building is for. If its even a building...
And it would make maps less static and more interesting.
RE: Rotating Skybox Idea - Roanoke - 08-10-2010
Wouldn't spheres cause deformation of the textures?
RE: Rotating Skybox Idea - Rad Ished - 08-10-2010
If they were sphere projected skies, then no.
Cube projected... ayup.
RE: Rotating Skybox Idea - Roanoke - 08-10-2010
Pretty sure you have that backwards...
"In the majority of cases, cube mapping is preferred over the older method of Sphere mapping because it eliminates many of the problems that are inherent in sphere mapping such as image distortion, viewpoint dependency, and computational efficiency."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cube_mapping
RE: Rotating Skybox Idea - sev - 08-10-2010
As always, it greatly depends on how it's done. As far as scrolling goes, skydomes work considerably well while skycubes are hopeless. Though you'll need a texture of at least 2048x2048, and with a standard UV sphere (Blender) you will get some happily sparkling poles.
RE: Rotating Skybox Idea - rainerzufalldererste - 08-16-2010
good idea! I think it would look awesome!
RE: Rotating Skybox Idea - nowego4 - 08-16-2010
I'm saying this because it needs to be said...
This could cause some dizziness/sickness, best keep it to maps with limited skybox visibility, or make it move slow.
Personally I like the idea, the more disorientated you are the better
