Unreal Development Kit Announced!
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I still have to understand how lightmass work. The shadow definition is simply unbelievable for the filesize - no previous lighting builds could get close to it.
The thing is, it doesn't seem to work here. When I looked at DM-Deck for the lightmap resolution, I figured it had nothing to do with it, since it was set to 32.
Basically, it works just fine on meshes, not on bsp..
[screenshot]http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/1050/whyyyyyyy.png[/screenshot]
What am I doing wrong?
It's the dominant lights that cast the special shadows, I believe.
Yeah I just got that now. There's miss-alignment with the shadows right there (even after production build), but I suspect that lightmass really don't appreciate bsp cornering. Also, it seems that there's no way to edit Ambient Occlusion from the post processing settings. Other than on/off.
http://udn.epicgames.com/Three/Lightmass.html#Ambient Occlusion Not sure if this is what you were referring to...
Royalties are spot on. Dev w/ the UDK and when the time comes if you think you've got a sure-fire winner then buy the normal license. You'll get source access and official support to give it that extra polish. Otherwise this a a great low-risk opportunity for devs to use an engine that very well may have been out of reach or explore making games outside the typical "safe zone".
Is it possible to copy files from my ut3 install and utilize them in udk or the udk ut3 demo (like the rest of the weapons and vehicles?)
It does help the "modding" community as you can essentially make your own game and eventually sell it. I think the problem with most TC mods is their based on having a specific game. If this specific game is continually played (like Counter Strike), you can probably take your time and finish the mod.
Most mods never even release a working version of it, which is why I never look forward to mods in development, only one's that are actually playable.
With the UDK, even if it takes 3 years to make the mod, if it's fun to play, you don't have to worry about an existing community, you basically create your own (which is a challenge in itself).
I won't be using the new editor much as I don't see myself making maps for a mod/new game that hasn't been released.
Thank you, a voice of reason
or even 10,000 copies at 20 bucks still makes sense...more reasonable voices, nice!
don't see how the effects the MSUC much since thats a contest and recognition is still, well recognition and prizes!
...and oh yeah, great job on the UDK release Epic!
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10,000 copies at 20 bucks doesn't get you too far - sure it looks like 200,000, but in reality, try taking the 25% Epic cut, a 40% digital store cut, a 15% tax cut and see what you're left with when you share it between say, 10 people.
$4000. It's not bad if you're a hobbyist, but it's probably a poor return for your total development time otherwise
$4000. It's not bad if you're a hobbyist, but it's probably a poor return for your total development time otherwise
