No fog in D3D & OpenGL

Oss · 1st Jan 2001, 06:01 PM

Strange one this. I've only just noticed it because I've just started playing around with UnrealEd. On my system, fog effects are only visible in software rendering mode. I have a Geforce256 card, the Elsa Erazor X2. I've tried DirectX 7 & 8 and I've got the latest drivers from Elsa. However, under either D3D or OpenGL there is no fog.

Anyone got any ideas?

Taker · 1st Jan 2001, 06:09 PM

This link can answer your question and provide you with some good tips.

http://www.3dspotlight.com/tweaks/ut/index.shtml

This link will give you a little more in depth info:

http://www.tweak3d.net/tweak/geforce.shtml

Hope these can answer your question........

Oss · 1st Jan 2001, 06:22 PM

I thank for what can only be described as the fastest answer I have ever received for anything ever. I will go forth and learn.

Taker · 1st Jan 2001, 06:34 PM

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Originally posted by Oss
I thank for what can only be described as the fastest answer I have ever received for anything ever. I will go forth and learn.

Go forth and learn........For one day you may be able to help those in UT need...

I am sitting here trying to get over what can be described as a Super Class "A" hangover.Since I don't drink but maybe once or twice a year my stomach turns everytime I try to lay down.......That's why you got a reply so quick from me.
Keeping my mind busy to forget how bad I feel.

Hope you had a good New Year........

Prophetus · 2nd Jan 2001, 09:00 AM

Volumetric lighting will enable the fog. But, if you are making it for maps, most people disable it to decrease on distractions. Its something to remember, because many mappers think they are hiding certain powerups in fog, only to discover later its very visible when the player turns off volumtric lighting. Some have replaced fog with scripted textures, like broken pipes that spue out smoke.

Unfortuneately, the Unreal Engine doesn't utilize fog like some other engines (Tribes). It really does enhance a map, if incorporated in the right areas.

Taker, wow...just read your sig. Thanks, but I should thank you. Your replies always turn me in the right direction and remind me of other answers

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Oss · 2nd Jan 2001, 03:10 PM

Thanks for the advice, Prophetus, I hadn't really thought that far ahead to be honest. I will rethink my fog ideas. Scripted textures, though. Ooh-er. Probably getting ahead of myself. I'm still struggling with some of the basics.

Thanks, guys, you've been great.

1st Jan 2001, 06:09 PM	#2
Taker UT Junkie Join Date: Oct. 26th, 2000 Location: Outside your window.....hmm Posts: 397	This link can answer your question and provide you with some good tips. http://www.3dspotlight.com/tweaks/ut/index.shtml This link will give you a little more in depth info: http://www.tweak3d.net/tweak/geforce.shtml Hope these can answer your question........ __________________ I play........ Therefore I am.......

2nd Jan 2001, 09:00 AM	#5
Prophetus Old Fart Join Date: Dec. 4th, 1999 Location: ...standing behind you... Posts: 3,093	Volumetric lighting will enable the fog. But, if you are making it for maps, most people disable it to decrease on distractions. Its something to remember, because many mappers think they are hiding certain powerups in fog, only to discover later its very visible when the player turns off volumtric lighting. Some have replaced fog with scripted textures, like broken pipes that spue out smoke. Unfortuneately, the Unreal Engine doesn't utilize fog like some other engines (Tribes). It really does enhance a map, if incorporated in the right areas. Taker, wow...just read your sig. Thanks, but I should thank you. Your replies always turn me in the right direction and remind me of other answers. __________________ Logic separates us from animals. Reasoning by emotion makes you an idiot.

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1st Jan 2001, 06:01 PM	#1
Oss Registered User Join Date: Jan. 1st, 2001 Location: London Posts: 3	Strange one this. I've only just noticed it because I've just started playing around with UnrealEd. On my system, fog effects are only visible in software rendering mode. I have a Geforce256 card, the Elsa Erazor X2. I've tried DirectX 7 & 8 and I've got the latest drivers from Elsa. However, under either D3D or OpenGL there is no fog. Anyone got any ideas?

1st Jan 2001, 06:22 PM	#3
Oss Registered User Join Date: Jan. 1st, 2001 Location: London Posts: 3	I thank for what can only be described as the fastest answer I have ever received for anything ever. I will go forth and learn.

2nd Jan 2001, 03:10 PM	#6
Oss Registered User Join Date: Jan. 1st, 2001 Location: London Posts: 3	Thanks for the advice, Prophetus, I hadn't really thought that far ahead to be honest. I will rethink my fog ideas. Scripted textures, though. Ooh-er. Probably getting ahead of myself. I'm still struggling with some of the basics. Thanks, guys, you've been great.