john9818a on 3/12/2014 at 09:00
In my current mission I have used snow as the ground texture. I've also used it on other outside surfaces such as steps and roofs. The snow texture looks more like wallpaper than it does a lumpy substance. Has anyone developed any techniques that make snow look more realistic?
Caradavin on 3/12/2014 at 09:26
Not I, but I did download some snow and ice textures. You are welcome to peruse them if you want me to share them with you. I honestly can't remember where or how I got them, so you might already have them. I believe the original title of the file is "Snow&Ice," I got it along with other custom textures similarly grouped (ie Church&Fortress). PM me if you want a look-see.
Renzatic on 3/12/2014 at 16:48
First thing I'd do is make a texture out of a render cloud, setting the contrast so it's mostly pure white, with only the barest hint of lumpiness. For added flavor, you could use a cubemap with an alpha to fake a specular, giving your snow a faint, icy glow.
gigagooga on 3/12/2014 at 17:09
Changing the footstep sound on snow to more realistic one would be good idea too.
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ZylonBane on 3/12/2014 at 17:45
Quote Posted by john9818a
In my current mission I have used snow as the ground texture. I've also used it on other outside surfaces such as steps and roofs. The snow texture looks more like wallpaper than it does a lumpy substance.
Don't apply a "lumpy" texture to a non-lumpy surface. You're fighting the engine instead of working with it. Your ground surfaces are smooth, so apply a smooth texture. Something more like (
http://www.sharecg.com/images/original/2596.jpg?PSID=bd8bdb6809d38a6e62bebfeca0e5c88d) this.
john9818a on 17/12/2014 at 09:17
That looks pretty good Zylonbane! :)
The problem I have with snow is that there really isn't a way to apply it to adjacent facings of brushes like steps and have it look like snow wasn't painted on. Instead of having sharp edges there should be rounded edges on adjacent facings.
Caradavin I'll let you know if I decide to step away from the default snow textures. :)
gigagooga thanks! I'll check that sound file out.
