Some questions about the ISDF bridge ramp and segment objects

[Nielk1]

I know a permanent mega-upload method if anyone is interested.

[BNG Da BZ Fool]

I noticed that the export terrain thingy molds the terrain when moving it around the map. Tanks guys...BNG

[Avatar]

All you have to do is make a shape, set it as the 'terrain__h', and place it as a simple building.  When removed the terrain will remain the same shape.  This can be used to 'stamp' the terrain over and over, or make things like ramps that are hard to do with the sculpting tools.

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[BNG Da BZ Fool]

That's very cool. A modeler could make a whole city of building like structures, ruins, or even fortress type stuff. I wonder if anyone has tried to make some mouse maze type maps; I'll bet the AI goes nuts on such maps. Still, I would imagine that if the walls weren't too high most would eventually be able to scale them after a while or find a way around them. A while back I replaced some of the stock map texture files on some of the maps with my own textures and the results were pretty cool; of course, I only only used them on the top layer. So I'm guessing that any textures placed below the first layer are visible for the texture blending function to take place huh? That might be one way to simulate build windows on raised terrain as it's raised the square painted objects would expand and form into the window looking things; I'll have to try it out to see if it's worth the effort. 

[CmptrWz]

I once built a mouse maze style map out of tunnel segments. The AI dove in to the entrance, raced through, and came out the exit. No wrong turns, no real hesitation.

[Spawn]

I'm personally surprised that the AI didn't just push through the tunnels and appear on the surface like they do to everything else...

[Nielk1]

How big is a bz2 building segment? It doesn't quite match up with the grid in my editing program and I would prefer it did.

[bigbadbogie]

in 3dsmax a normal base square (like a powergens one) is 16x16

[mrtwosheds]

In lithunwrap the same square is 32 x 32.