Call of Duty 5: Patches - Revision history

Zeroy at 11:38, 12 December 2008

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	*Press Y to close the Advanced Editor Tool, you now have your Terrain ready for use.		*Press Y to close the Advanced Editor Tool, you now have your Terrain ready for use.


			[[Category:Call of Duty 5]]
			[[Category:Basic Editing]]
			[[Category:Mapping]]
			[[Category:Terrain]]

Zeroy at 11:37, 12 December 2008

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	[[Image:Nutshell.png]] This tutorial explains how to use Terrain Patches.		[[Image:Nutshell.png]] This tutorial explains how to use Terrain Patches.
			[[Image:Noobs.png\|200px\|right]]
	Terrain patches are on of the most useful parts of the editor.		Terrain patches are on of the most useful parts of the editor.
	When making a map always use Terrain Patches when making ground, even footpaths floors etc.		When making a map always use Terrain Patches when making ground, even footpaths floors etc.

Zeroy at 11:07, 25 November 2008

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	[[Image:Information.png]] Call of Duty WAW has brought in some lovely enhancements to the editor, one big improvement is on the patch tool section.		[[Image:Information.png]] Call of Duty WAW has brought in some lovely enhancements to the editor, one big improvement is on the patch tool section.

	~~==>~~ We can now create a patch 31 x 31 , this makes creating large areas of terrain a breeze.		[[Image:Information.png]] We can now create a patch 31 x 31 , this makes creating large areas of terrain a breeze.

	''Let us then look at creating a terrain.''		''Let us then look at creating a terrain.''

Zeroy at 11:03, 25 November 2008

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	to use patches.		to use patches.

	[[Image:Information.png]] Call of Duty WAW has brought in some lovely enhancements to the editor, one big improvement is on the patch tool section.		[[Image:Information.png]] Call of Duty WAW has brought in some lovely enhancements to the editor, one big improvement is on the patch tool section.

	==> We can now create a patch 31 x 31 , this makes creating large areas of terrain a breeze.		==> We can now create a patch 31 x 31 , this makes creating large areas of terrain a breeze.
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	Right now we have a good size brush, lets turn this into a patch.		*Right now we have a good size brush, lets turn this into a patch.
			*Go to the patch menu and choose Simple Terrain Patch (Patch>Simple Terrain Patch), please note the brush you
	Go to the patch menu and choose Simple Terrain Patch (Patch>Simple Terrain Patch), please note the brush you
	drew should still be selected at this point.		drew should still be selected at this point.

Zeroy at 11:02, 25 November 2008

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	to use patches.		to use patches.

	Call of Duty WAW has brought in some lovely enhancements to the editor, one big improvement is on the		[[Image:Information.png]] Call of Duty WAW has brought in some lovely enhancements to the editor, one big improvement is on the patch tool section.
	patch tool section.

	We can now create a patch 31 x 31 , this makes creating large areas of terrain a breeze.		==> We can now create a patch 31 x 31 , this makes creating large areas of terrain a breeze.

	Let us then look at creating a terrain.		''Let us then look at creating a terrain.''

			*From your launcher program, choose radiant.
			*Now go to the Texture menu and select a grass texture for this excercise

			TEXTURES > Surface Type > Grass

	~~From your launcher program, choose radiant.~~
	~~Now go to the Texture menu and select a grass texture for this excercise~~
	~~(TEXTURES>Surface Type>Grass)~~

	[[Image:ss1.jpg]]		[[Image:ss1.jpg]]

	Now I am choosing the texture peleliu_terrain_grass_dark_patchy (Please note not a blend texture)
			*Now I am choosing the texture peleliu_terrain_grass_dark_patchy (Please note not a blend texture)
	Obviously pick a texture to do the task at hand.		Obviously pick a texture to do the task at hand.

	Now in the editor zoom out slightly, then draw a brush as shown below.		*Now in the editor zoom out slightly, then draw a brush as shown below.


			[[Image:ss2.jpg\|500px]]

	~~[[Image:ss2.jpg]]~~

	Right now we have a good size brush, lets turn this into a patch.		Right now we have a good size brush, lets turn this into a patch.
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	drew should still be selected at this point.		drew should still be selected at this point.

	~~[[Image:ss3.jpg]]~~

	Now set the density to 31 x 31		[[Image:ss3.jpg\|500px]]
	Click OK.

			*Now set the density to 31 x 31
			*Click OK.


			[[Image:ss4.jpg\|500px]]

	~~[[Image:ss4.jpg]]~~

	You will now see your brush has become a patch, the patch we have created is quite dense this is better where we want to make terrain more detailed.		*You will now see your brush has become a patch, the patch we have created is quite dense this is better where we want to make terrain more detailed.

	The next stage is to copy the patch to give us the area of the map that you want covered with it.		*The next stage is to copy the patch to give us the area of the map that you want covered with it.
	Your patch should still be selected so lets press space and copy it.		Your patch should still be selected so lets press space and copy it.
	Move the copy to align to the top as shown in the screen shot, you will need to adjust the grid size to make it align properly.		Move the copy to align to the top as shown in the screen shot, you will need to adjust the grid size to make it align properly.

	[[Image:ss5.jpg]]		[[Image:ss5.jpg\|500px]]

	~~Next lets make the patch a nice square so select both patches (Shift left click on unselected patch) copy them and align to the right.~~

	~~[[Image:ss6~~.~~jpg]]~~		*Next lets make the patch a nice square so select both patches (Shift left click on unselected patch) copy them and align to the right.

	~~You will now have a nice square flat bit of terrain (patches)~~		[[Image:ss6.jpg\|500px]]

	Lets make a hill.		*You will now have a nice square flat bit of terrain (patches)
			*Lets make a hill:

	Press Y and you will see the Advanced Patch Editing Options as shown below (In Default Options).		Press Y and you will see the Advanced Patch Editing Options as shown below (In Default Options).
	Now we have two ways of editing the patch with the tools, we can either choose to Allow Soft Selection or not. By default it is off.		Now we have two ways of editing the patch with the tools, we can either choose to Allow Soft Selection or not. By default it is off.

	~~[[Image:ss7.jpg]]~~

	In this case as we are dealing with the patch you have created and no other patches will be affected let us select the option Allow Soft Selection on Unselected Patches. (Make sure at this point no patches are selected [highlighted] )		[[Image:ss7.jpg\|500px]]


			In this case as we are dealing with the patch you have created and no other patches will be affected let us select the option Allow Soft Selection on Unselected Patches.

			[[Image:Warning.png]] Make sure at this point no patches are selected [highlighted]

			*We will also change the following values.
			*Check the Height check box.
			*Change the Inner Radius, Outer Radius and Amplitude settings as shown below.

	~~We will also change the following values.~~

	~~Check the Height check box.~~		[[Image:ss8.jpg\|500px]]
	~~Change the Inner Radius, Outer Radius and Amplitude settings as shown below~~.

	~~[[Image:ss8.jpg]]~~

	You will note I changed the max settings to 1000, this just allows us to have greater scope on the inner and outer settings.		*You will note I changed the max settings to 1000, this just allows us to have greater scope on the inner and outer settings.
			*Now position yourself in the editor so you can see the terrain at hand, then lets start making a rough hill.
			*Holding down the ALT key and Left mouse button, move your cursor over the patch in the 3d window of the editor.
			*You will see the patch start to change and rise as you move it around.
			*You can change the Inner/Outer and Amplitude to suit your requirements, if you do it to fast it will deform and the patches can come dis-join (You can weld the patches back, this is covered in a later tutorial)

	~~Now position yourself in the editor so you can see the terrain at hand, then lets start making a rough hill.~~

	~~Holding down the ALT key and Left mouse button, move your cursor over the patch in the 3d window of the editor~~.		[[Image:ss9.jpg\|500px]]
	~~You will see the patch start to change and rise as you move it around.~~
	You can change the Inner/Outer and Amplitude to suit your requirements, if you do it to fast it will deform and the patches can come dis-join (You can weld the patches back, this is covered in a later tutorial)

	~~[[Image:ss9.jpg]]~~

	Now we have a hill, we could also make a depression at the front of the hill.		*Now we have a hill, we could also make a depression at the front of the hill.
			*Holding the ALT key still, press and hold the right mouse button. You will see the landscape go down.
			*When your done you should be able to see the changes for example see screen shot below

	~~Holding the ALT key still, press and hold the right mouse button. You will see the landscape go down.~~

	~~When your done you should be able to see the changes for example see screen shot below~~		[[Image:ss10.jpg\|500px]]

	~~[[Image:ss10.jpg]]~~

	Press Y to close the Advanced Editor Tool, you now have your Terrain ready for use.		*Press Y to close the Advanced Editor Tool, you now have your Terrain ready for use.

Zeroy at 10:57, 25 November 2008

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	~~Making~~ Terrain Patches.		[[Image:Nutshell.png]] This tutorial explains how to use Terrain Patches.

	Terrain patches are on of the most useful parts of the editor.		Terrain patches are on of the most useful parts of the editor.

Wakka at 10:51, 25 November 2008

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	[[Image:ss1.jpg]]		[[Image:ss1.jpg]]


	Now I am choosing the texture peleliu_terrain_grass_dark_patchy (Please note not a blend texture)		Now I am choosing the texture peleliu_terrain_grass_dark_patchy (Please note not a blend texture)
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	Now in the editor zoom out slightly, then draw a brush as shown below.		Now in the editor zoom out slightly, then draw a brush as shown below.

			[[Image:ss2.jpg]]

	Right now we have a good size brush, lets turn this into a patch.		Right now we have a good size brush, lets turn this into a patch.
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	Go to the patch menu and choose Simple Terrain Patch (Patch>Simple Terrain Patch), please note the brush you		Go to the patch menu and choose Simple Terrain Patch (Patch>Simple Terrain Patch), please note the brush you
	drew should still be selected at this point.		drew should still be selected at this point.

			[[Image:ss3.jpg]]

	Now set the density to 31 x 31		Now set the density to 31 x 31
	Click OK.		Click OK.

			[[Image:ss4.jpg]]

	You will now see your brush has become a patch, the patch we have created is quite dense this is better where we want to make terrain more detailed.		You will now see your brush has become a patch, the patch we have created is quite dense this is better where we want to make terrain more detailed.
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	Your patch should still be selected so lets press space and copy it.		Your patch should still be selected so lets press space and copy it.
	Move the copy to align to the top as shown in the screen shot, you will need to adjust the grid size to make it align properly.		Move the copy to align to the top as shown in the screen shot, you will need to adjust the grid size to make it align properly.

			[[Image:ss5.jpg]]

	Next lets make the patch a nice square so select both patches (Shift left click on unselected patch) copy them and align to the right.		Next lets make the patch a nice square so select both patches (Shift left click on unselected patch) copy them and align to the right.

			[[Image:ss6.jpg]]

	You will now have a nice square flat bit of terrain (patches)		You will now have a nice square flat bit of terrain (patches)
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	Press Y and you will see the Advanced Patch Editing Options as shown below (In Default Options).		Press Y and you will see the Advanced Patch Editing Options as shown below (In Default Options).
	Now we have two ways of editing the patch with the tools, we can either choose to Allow Soft Selection or not. By default it is off.		Now we have two ways of editing the patch with the tools, we can either choose to Allow Soft Selection or not. By default it is off.

			[[Image:ss7.jpg]]

	In this case as we are dealing with the patch you have created and no other patches will be affected let us select the option Allow Soft Selection on Unselected Patches. (Make sure at this point no patches are selected [highlighted] )		In this case as we are dealing with the patch you have created and no other patches will be affected let us select the option Allow Soft Selection on Unselected Patches. (Make sure at this point no patches are selected [highlighted] )

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	Change the Inner Radius, Outer Radius and Amplitude settings as shown below.		Change the Inner Radius, Outer Radius and Amplitude settings as shown below.

			[[Image:ss8.jpg]]

	You will note I changed the max settings to 1000, this just allows us to have greater scope on the inner and outer settings.		You will note I changed the max settings to 1000, this just allows us to have greater scope on the inner and outer settings.
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	You will see the patch start to change and rise as you move it around.		You will see the patch start to change and rise as you move it around.
	You can change the Inner/Outer and Amplitude to suit your requirements, if you do it to fast it will deform and the patches can come dis-join (You can weld the patches back, this is covered in a later tutorial)		You can change the Inner/Outer and Amplitude to suit your requirements, if you do it to fast it will deform and the patches can come dis-join (You can weld the patches back, this is covered in a later tutorial)

			[[Image:ss9.jpg]]

	Now we have a hill, we could also make a depression at the front of the hill.		Now we have a hill, we could also make a depression at the front of the hill.
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	When your done you should be able to see the changes for example see screen shot below		When your done you should be able to see the changes for example see screen shot below

			[[Image:ss10.jpg]]

	Press Y to close the Advanced Editor Tool, you now have your Terrain ready for use.		Press Y to close the Advanced Editor Tool, you now have your Terrain ready for use.

Wakka at 10:45, 25 November 2008

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	Now go to the Texture menu and select a grass texture for this excercise		Now go to the Texture menu and select a grass texture for this excercise
	(TEXTURES>Surface Type>Grass)		(TEXTURES>Surface Type>Grass)

			[[Image:ss1.jpg]]


	Now I am choosing the texture peleliu_terrain_grass_dark_patchy (Please note not a blend texture)		Now I am choosing the texture peleliu_terrain_grass_dark_patchy (Please note not a blend texture)

Wakka at 10:41, 25 November 2008

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	You will note I changed the max settings to 1000, this just allows us to have greater scope on the inner and outer settings.		You will note I changed the max settings to 1000, this just allows us to have greater scope on the inner and outer settings.

			Now position yourself in the editor so you can see the terrain at hand, then lets start making a rough hill.

			Holding down the ALT key and Left mouse button, move your cursor over the patch in the 3d window of the editor.
			You will see the patch start to change and rise as you move it around.
			You can change the Inner/Outer and Amplitude to suit your requirements, if you do it to fast it will deform and the patches can come dis-join (You can weld the patches back, this is covered in a later tutorial)

			Now we have a hill, we could also make a depression at the front of the hill.

			Holding the ALT key still, press and hold the right mouse button. You will see the landscape go down.

			When your done you should be able to see the changes for example see screen shot below

			Press Y to close the Advanced Editor Tool, you now have your Terrain ready for use.

Wakka at 10:33, 25 November 2008

2008-11-25T10:33:55Z

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	Lets make a hill.		Lets make a hill.

			Press Y and you will see the Advanced Patch Editing Options as shown below (In Default Options).
			Now we have two ways of editing the patch with the tools, we can either choose to Allow Soft Selection or not. By default it is off.
			In this case as we are dealing with the patch you have created and no other patches will be affected let us select the option Allow Soft Selection on Unselected Patches. (Make sure at this point no patches are selected [highlighted] )

			We will also change the following values.

			Check the Height check box.
			Change the Inner Radius, Outer Radius and Amplitude settings as shown below.


			You will note I changed the max settings to 1000, this just allows us to have greater scope on the inner and outer settings.