-= The UT99.org 2021 Mapping Contest =-

[TexasGtar]

Does fog in a skybox stay in the skybox, or can it be seen in the actual playable part of the map? I made a skybox with fog but it isn't showing up. Anyone know of a work around?

[Aspide]

You could:

-Add fog to the zones where the skybox is visible
-Use sheets to create the illusion of fog in the skybox.

Besides that I don't know.....

[SteadZ]

You need to have the playable area zoneinfo also set to bFogZone, it's also possible you have volumetric fog disabled in your renderer of choice?

[TexasGtar]

okay thanks all. I'll give those ideas a go. I think I tried that stuff but will go again and see. Must have forgot to do something. Thank you all.

[jmartin]

Yes, I can confirm.

Fog in a SkyBox does not show up in the main map's fake backdrop (after extensive testing), which is a bummer.

That's why Godzilla uses translucent 2D sheets.

That's not to say there is no secret work around for it?


EDIT:

Thanks to our esteemed colleague Tony Garcia (Wolf's Tutorials) I dug up the original instructions for FOG zones in Unreal, however to make it work in UT, I changed the ZoneInfo/ZoneLight/ViewFog X,Y and Z variables to 0.500 to make it work correctly.

Below is a FogZone test map with the results.

Fog in the fog zone (the one with the potted plant in it, which also doubles as a SkyBox) is visible, but not from outside the zone.

I also inserted a room with a fake backdrop to test the SkyBox's visibility, (negative). Hope it helps!

https://www.mediafire.com/file/c5kaeo0z ... s.zip/file

[TexasGtar]

Thanks guys. I found an extra zone info in my area that I forgot about which was why the fog wasn't showing up.

The 1 zoneinfo i knew about I had set true but the one I forgot about was causing it to not show up. Once I deleted the extra zoneinfo in that area it worked just fine.

But then after I got it working, I didn't like how it looked and removed it again. lol Thanks for the tips though.

[TankBeef]

DM-NRMC-Outpost24, 6-12 player Deathmatch map.

Hi all, here is my entry for the NRMC, it is and old school mapping styled arena type map. Enjoy.

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DM-NRMC-Outpost24.zip

Very beautiful map, nice spinning billboards. But I do have to say it, It got laggy in some areas.

[EvilGrins]

Bots get hung-up in a couple spots, but nice overall.

Love the music!

[jmartin]

So I have created a DOM map, with which I'm working on an idea I think could be fun and is doable. So, here's a basic question for ut modders: is it a big deal to have weapons rendered "harmless"

As I recall, some pickups you can modify the weapon itself. Others, you have to mod the ammo or projectile it shoots.

I took a look at the sniper rifle and made a non lethal version by reducing the TakeDamage from 100 to 0. It appears as a sub class of Sniper rifle.

if ( Other.bIsPawn && (HitLocation.Z - Other.Location.Z > 0.62 * Other.CollisionHeight)
&& (instigator.IsA('PlayerPawn') || (instigator.IsA('Bot') && !Bot(Instigator).bNovice)) )
Other.TakeDamage(0, Pawn(Owner), HitLocation, 35000 * X, AltDamageType);

The Nali cows are very grateful.
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[Ghostwheel]

Hi all, posted my NRMC entry here viewtopic.php?f=5&t=14845

Thanks for the comments. TankBeef and EvilGrins.

[UnrealGGecko]

Ghostwheel, really glad you posted here great map!

[TankBeef]

CTF-NRMC-Gravitation

It's probably not done, but I've been working on this map to the point where I've lost all objectivity. Feedback would be great.

Known issues:
- Bots are not picking up or using the sniper rifle at designated defense points (Scanner Room).

Notes:
- This is my second UT map
- New (non stock) music
- New (not stock UT) textures
- The jumppads are NOT forgiving. If you try to use air control, you will likely end up in the black hole.
- The redeemer is not easy to find or reach, and there is no getting back once you reach it. Using it is a sacrifice play.

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CTF-NRMC-Gravitation.zip

I tried to play it, but it tells me that the file for package UT99org-NRMC is missing.

[EvilGrins]

I tried to play it, but it tells me that the file for package UT99org-NRMC is missing.

Yeah, I could see how that would be a problem.

I'm guessing it was a specialty file he made himself but forgot to include.

[fudgonaut]

I tried to play it, but it tells me that the file for package UT99org-NRMC is missing.

I updated the .zip file - hopefully it will work now

[EvilGrins]

I updated the .zip file - hopefully it will work now

It does, reviewing now.