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Sly. · Sly.

How to fix the AmbientLighting on Static Meshes You have to know the basics of the Unreal Editor 3 to be able to follow this tutorial. Step 1: Preparation Well, what do we need?We will need a raw example-map that contains at least one static mesh and (if possible) no light actors (this will help you to see...

TKBS · TKBS

- Just for fun effects; i know its simple but i thought i would post it; if only for reference. - Thank the Mirror's Edge people; its the only place i ever saw a clock like this Update Here are some values for the Rotator: R * Centr...

DarK · DarK

Hehe My first Go easy on me! This was also a great source of learning for me to write this tut so I have all my flaws captured on paper. Other might have benefit of it too. http://darkn3xs.wordpress.com/tutorials/bsp-trimming-basic-info-and-how-to/ -- Edited by DarK on Monday 31st of...

Bl!tz · Bl!tz

UNIVERSAL SOUNDBANK French Version: http://www.universal-soundbank.com/ English Version: http://eng.universal-soundbank.com/ a huge "sounds and noises" database; really usefull to add new feelings to your map with sounds importations....;) http://www.freesound.org/ ...

Lord_PorkSword · Lord_PorkSword

Creating Domination Maps Just a quik tutorial about converting maps to the DOM gametype! First of all download the latest version (v5) of UT3DOM Here and install it! Make sure you also say OK to install the 'unpublished files' for use with the editor! Without these files you will not be able to cook D...

1xTrEmE · 1xTrEmE

I was wondering what you guys are using for your BSP work? Google Sketchup?, Blender? Maya, etc. I know the editor has limited capabilities as far as BSP; some of the really cool brush trim, shapes I'm seeing is obviously designed in something else I assume, I just wanted to get some opinions from guys o...

mAlkAv!An · mAlkAv!An

I was always wondering why textures in UT3 look so blurry compared to other games or even the UDK. The answer is as simple as appalling. The vast majority of UT3 textures have a LOD Bias of 1 by default. Which forces them to always use the first MipMap at a close distance. What this means is that each textu...

Lord_PorkSword · Lord_PorkSword

A tutorial for creating flashing and pulsing lights where the static mesh also reflects the lighting change! 1. - First thing we need is to create a Material Instance Constant (MIC). SO create a new blank one in your map file and go find a material to base it on. For simplicitys sake with this tutorial...

Achernar · Achernar

Came across and interesting tool for creating space backgrounds called Spacescape. The tool works by building up a scene using a layer system which you can tweak to create a lot of variation in your stars and nebular. The output is to a 6 images for creating a cube map. With a little bit of patience one ca...

mAlkAv!An · mAlkAv!An

[How-To] use ambient occlusion maps for materials (UE3) Ambient Occlusion is a feature which is supported by nearly all up to date game engines. However this is a global effect and will only affect real existing geometry. If you have a material that is faking geometry, by using bumpoffset or parall...

MDK1311 · MDK1311

Hello All, didn't really know where to post this, But I've Just stumble on this. http://www.delgine.com/ Could be usefull, to model staticmeshes for UT. (For those who don't like blender) Also all plugins for Deled are free. Hope this is usefull for you guys/girls/"ehm..."/etc. Let me...

Lord_PorkSword · Lord_PorkSword

There are stock lens flares in UT3. Two ways to do it; First is to use a fogsheet than go into "FX_Lensflares" and add a lens flare material to it. Second is to add a lensflare source to ya map. Go into "FX_Lensflares" (making sure that you can see 'lens flare' objects) and find the...

Cr4zy · Cr4zy

So recently I made a animated cloud shader for DM-Edge I figured I would write up a quick tutorial about it as I was asked a few times just from early screenshots how it was made. You can check it out here (I have also included the textures for it too) http://cr4zyb4st4rd.co.uk/SkyShader.html Works fin...

Lord_PorkSword · Lord_PorkSword

A quik tutorial for Animating a Skeletal Mesh! 1. - Add your Skeletal Mesh to your map! (don't forget to enable 'Light Environment') 2. While the Skeletal Mesh is selected create a Matinee. 3. Add a Skeletal Mesh Group. (as shown below) 4. Go into the Generic Browser and selet the animation set that you...

Lord_PorkSword · Lord_PorkSword

I found a bunch of Tutorial links on UDN. They're mainly for UDK but some of the stuff should work fine in UE3! UDN Tutorial Links!

Achernar · Achernar

I dug up some old working out for using Uscript. These instructions show how to compile scripts found else where and changing the properties of objects in the game. The example I will show is extending the properties of the Flack Cannon to increase its ammo count. To explore other items you may wish to...

Lord_PorkSword · Lord_PorkSword

Create a trigger volume around the area that you don't want the Hoverboard to be used in. Create a Kismet sequence as shown below! Note the setting highlighted in bold!

Lord_PorkSword · Lord_PorkSword

Here's a quik titorial for creating lifts. I'll skip the lift/kizmit part creation itself and concentrate on setting lifts up for the AI. 1. Have your lift setup. Either as a touch event, on a mesh, or a trigger volume. 2. Goto the Generic browser under NavigationPoint and select LiftCenter. P...

Lord_PorkSword · Lord_PorkSword

Open the generic browser and click on your map package. In the grey area right click and select 'New MaterialConstant'. Give it a name and confirm that it's going into your map package. Group is optional! The properties window for the MIC(Material InstanceConstant) should open automatically look...

Lord_PorkSword · Lord_PorkSword

Just some instructions on how to setup a teleporter that teleports players/items to multiple locations. Credits go to NickG on the Epic forums! 1. Setup a trigger volume where you want your teleporter to be located. 2. Open Kismet and copy the following code into the Kismet window. (don't copy the ==...

stevelois · stevelois

Hi, I made this tutorial because I wanted to add my own music track that also include the right stingers. By using this method you'll be sure stingers are set right. Not that you can't make your own music file but by using a stock music arrangement as a base guarantees that stingers are all set up properly...

NOVA · NOVA

So you want this cool custom mesh (in our case the fog sheet) from an uncooked map on your own map, but how ? 1-Open the generic browser and check the box "Show All Resource Type" 2-find the map package where is stocked the mesh and its material (in our case, the map is named DM-Tuto-Duplicate...

Bl!tz · Bl!tz

u can find thoses infos here C:\Unreal Tournament 3\Engine\Localization\INT\EditorTips.int i tryed to make the page more clean ;) : 1)Want to see what your level will look like as you play? Use "G" to toggle visibility of all non-game actors. 2)Want a quick radiosity type bounce ligh...

Lord_PorkSword · Lord_PorkSword

While working in the editor it is possible to hide assets that you aren't currently working on, which can make it easier to work on the map as you can hide areas/assets to allow you a clear view of the area you're working on. It can also improve performance within the editor as it's not drawing all the map a...

Odedge · Odedge

Since I just learned how to use Cascade to create/edit particles/emitters, I decide to make a directional emitter package to replace the stock jump pad emitter. While there is no way to over ride it, you can hide the jump pad and place the new emitter and a static mesh of the jump pad. Check out this Epic...

Bl!tz · Bl!tz

To have a clean skysphere with an "homogen population" of stars : -open S_UN_Sky package and add the S_UN_Sky_SM_StarSphere01 ("A") to your map -addapt the scaling of the mesh t...

Thrallala · Thrallala

When I made CTF-Thermostate, I noticed that the texture used for the spacerings showed a white line in the outer edges of the mesh. It's only a minor issue but it's very simple to fix. So if you have this problem, here's the solution! First, download the texture here [url]http://www.mediafire.com/?...

TIPPER · TIPPER

I swore I wasn't going to do this :( But, looking at the great maps you guys manage to construct and being in the right place it seems for a bit of friendly advice etc, I think it's time I at least learnt the basics. Apart from the mapping tutorials on the Epic site any suggetstions for other places to look f...

stevelois · stevelois

Hello all, Why this tutorial you may ask ? Simply because that weapon is not available in the standard weapon list. I did this tutorial since the Enforcer is IMHO a must & should be include in every map as well as all the other weapons. 1) Start the Editor, open your map & the generic browser (whic...

stevelois · stevelois

Hello all, This tutorial is to help you duplicate Epic content (static meshes, materials, emitters, particle systems) and put these assets in your own map package. I did this tutorial since it was essential for me to do so for my DM-Station 12 map. A similar thread already exist & you can find it he...

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Tutorial - UEd3: How to fix the AmbientLighting on Static Meshes AmbientBrightness AmbientLighting static mesh bright problem UEd3 (Preview) How to fix the AmbientLighting on Static Meshes You have to know the basics of the Unreal Editor 3 to be able to follow this tutorial. Step 1: Preparation Well, what do we need?We will need a raw example-map that contains at least one static mesh and (if possible) no light actors (this will help you to see...	Sly.	7	1002	May 10th by UnShame
Clock Tutorial (Preview) - Just for fun effects; i know its simple but i thought i would post it; if only for reference. - Thank the Mirror's Edge people; its the only place i ever saw a clock like this Update Here are some values for the Rotator: R * Centr...	TKBS	3	115	March 10th by TKBS
Trimming tut. (Preview) Hehe My first Go easy on me! This was also a great source of learning for me to write this tut so I have all my flaws captured on paper. Other might have benefit of it too. http://darkn3xs.wordpress.com/tutorials/bsp-trimming-basic-info-and-how-to/ -- Edited by DarK on Monday 31st of...	DarK	7	161	January 5th by DarK
universal-soundbank (Preview) UNIVERSAL SOUNDBANK French Version: http://www.universal-soundbank.com/ English Version: http://eng.universal-soundbank.com/ a huge "sounds and noises" database; really usefull to add new feelings to your map with sounds importations....;) http://www.freesound.org/ ...	Bl!tz	13	1479	Dec 20, 2012 by Bl!tz
Tutorial Creating DOM Maps (Preview) Creating Domination Maps Just a quik tutorial about converting maps to the DOM gametype! First of all download the latest version (v5) of UT3DOM Here and install it! Make sure you also say OK to install the 'unpublished files' for use with the editor! Without these files you will not be able to cook D...	Lord_PorkSword	26	783	Nov 24, 2012 by Odedge
BSP Brushes / Tools (Preview) I was wondering what you guys are using for your BSP work? Google Sketchup?, Blender? Maya, etc. I know the editor has limited capabilities as far as BSP; some of the really cool brush trim, shapes I'm seeing is obviously designed in something else I assume, I just wanted to get some opinions from guys o...	1xTrEmE	7	138	Nov 24, 2012 by DarK
UT3 High-Res Textures (Preview) I was always wondering why textures in UT3 look so blurry compared to other games or even the UDK. The answer is as simple as appalling. The vast majority of UT3 textures have a LOD Bias of 1 by default. Which forces them to always use the first MipMap at a close distance. What this means is that each textu...	mAlkAv!An	6	802	Jul 5, 2012 by stevelois
UT3 Flashing/Pulsing lights (Preview) A tutorial for creating flashing and pulsing lights where the static mesh also reflects the lighting change! 1. - First thing we need is to create a Material Instance Constant (MIC). SO create a new blank one in your map file and go find a material to base it on. For simplicitys sake with this tutorial...	Lord_PorkSword	18	2590	Mar 16, 2012 by stevelois
Creating background using Spacescape (Preview) Came across and interesting tool for creating space backgrounds called Spacescape. The tool works by building up a scene using a layer system which you can tweak to create a lot of variation in your stars and nebular. The output is to a 6 images for creating a cube map. With a little bit of patience one ca...	Achernar	7	1380	Jan 14, 2012 by Achernar
[How-To] use ambient occlusion maps for materials (UE3) (Preview) [How-To] use ambient occlusion maps for materials (UE3) Ambient Occlusion is a feature which is supported by nearly all up to date game engines. However this is a global effect and will only affect real existing geometry. If you have a material that is faking geometry, by using bumpoffset or parall...	mAlkAv!An	3	1955	Nov 12, 2011 by Achernar
Modelling tool: Delgine editor (DelEd) now for free (Preview) Hello All, didn't really know where to post this, But I've Just stumble on this. http://www.delgine.com/ Could be usefull, to model staticmeshes for UT. (For those who don't like blender) Also all plugins for Deled are free. Hope this is usefull for you guys/girls/"ehm..."/etc. Let me...	MDK1311	0	427	Oct 29, 2011 by MDK1311
Lens Flares in UT3 (Preview) There are stock lens flares in UT3. Two ways to do it; First is to use a fogsheet than go into "FX_Lensflares" and add a lens flare material to it. Second is to add a lensflare source to ya map. Go into "FX_Lensflares" (making sure that you can see 'lens flare' objects) and find the...	Lord_PorkSword	12	2075	Oct 1, 2011 by Achernar
Animated sky/cloud shader (Preview) So recently I made a animated cloud shader for DM-Edge I figured I would write up a quick tutorial about it as I was asked a few times just from early screenshots how it was made. You can check it out here (I have also included the textures for it too) http://cr4zyb4st4rd.co.uk/SkyShader.html Works fin...	Cr4zy	3	564	Jun 4, 2011 by Lord_PorkSword
Animating Skeletal Meshes (Preview) A quik tutorial for Animating a Skeletal Mesh! 1. - Add your Skeletal Mesh to your map! (don't forget to enable 'Light Environment') 2. While the Skeletal Mesh is selected create a Matinee. 3. Add a Skeletal Mesh Group. (as shown below) 4. Go into the Generic Browser and selet the animation set that you...	Lord_PorkSword	10	1760	Jun 1, 2011 by Bl!tz
UDK/UE3 Tutorial Index (Preview) I found a bunch of Tutorial links on UDN. They're mainly for UDK but some of the stuff should work fine in UE3! UDN Tutorial Links!	Lord_PorkSword	2	1893	Apr 30, 2011 by stevelois
Compiling and modifying scripts in UT3 (Preview) I dug up some old working out for using Uscript. These instructions show how to compile scripts found else where and changing the properties of objects in the game. The example I will show is extending the properties of the Flack Cannon to increase its ammo count. To explore other items you may wish to...	Achernar	5	1272	Mar 26, 2011 by Achernar
Stopping Hoverboard use (Preview) Create a trigger volume around the area that you don't want the Hoverboard to be used in. Create a Kismet sequence as shown below! Note the setting highlighted in bold!	Lord_PorkSword	0	512	Mar 24, 2011 by Lord_PorkSword
Lifts for AI (Preview) Here's a quik titorial for creating lifts. I'll skip the lift/kizmit part creation itself and concentrate on setting lifts up for the AI. 1. Have your lift setup. Either as a touch event, on a mesh, or a trigger volume. 2. Goto the Generic browser under NavigationPoint and select LiftCenter. P...	Lord_PorkSword	1	1283	Jul 6, 2010 by Bl!tz
Material Instance Constant (Preview) Open the generic browser and click on your map package. In the grey area right click and select 'New MaterialConstant'. Give it a name and confirm that it's going into your map package. Group is optional! The properties window for the MIC(Material InstanceConstant) should open automatically look...	Lord_PorkSword	4	1678	May 5, 2010 by rathalos150
1 Teleporter to multiple locations! (Preview) Just some instructions on how to setup a teleporter that teleports players/items to multiple locations. Credits go to NickG on the Epic forums! 1. Setup a trigger volume where you want your teleporter to be located. 2. Open Kismet and copy the following code into the Kismet window. (don't copy the ==...	Lord_PorkSword	7	1436	Apr 13, 2010 by Odedge
Tutorial - How to include custom music (Preview) Hi, I made this tutorial because I wanted to add my own music track that also include the right stingers. By using this method you'll be sure stingers are set right. Not that you can't make your own music file but by using a stock music arrangement as a base guarantees that stingers are all set up properly...	stevelois	7	928	Apr 8, 2010 by stevelois
Duplicate custom content from uncooked map to another (Preview) So you want this cool custom mesh (in our case the fog sheet) from an uncooked map on your own map, but how ? 1-Open the generic browser and check the box "Show All Resource Type" 2-find the map package where is stocked the mesh and its material (in our case, the map is named DM-Tuto-Duplicate...	NOVA	3	1010	Jan 17, 2010 by Bl!tz
UT3 Editor Tips & Keys (Preview) u can find thoses infos here C:\Unreal Tournament 3\Engine\Localization\INT\EditorTips.int i tryed to make the page more clean ;) : 1)Want to see what your level will look like as you play? Use "G" to toggle visibility of all non-game actors. 2)Want a quick radiosity type bounce ligh...	Bl!tz	1	1661	Jan 8, 2010 by NOVA
Hiding/Grouping Assets in the editor (Preview) While working in the editor it is possible to hide assets that you aren't currently working on, which can make it easier to work on the map as you can hide areas/assets to allow you a clear view of the area you're working on. It can also improve performance within the editor as it's not drawing all the map a...	Lord_PorkSword	11	1202	Jan 8, 2010 by NOVA
Directional Jump Pad Squares (Preview) Since I just learned how to use Cascade to create/edit particles/emitters, I decide to make a directional emitter package to replace the stock jump pad emitter. While there is no way to over ride it, you can hide the jump pad and place the new emitter and a static mesh of the jump pad. Check out this Epic...	Odedge	16	1677	Dec 9, 2009 by NOVA
BASICS:Stars SkySphere (Preview) To have a clean skysphere with an "homogen population" of stars : -open S_UN_Sky package and add the S_UN_Sky_SM_StarSphere01 ("A") to your map -addapt the scaling of the mesh t...	Bl!tz	0	817	Nov 28, 2009 by Bl!tz
Small Tutorial - better looking spacerings (Preview) When I made CTF-Thermostate, I noticed that the texture used for the spacerings showed a white line in the outer edges of the mesh. It's only a minor issue but it's very simple to fix. So if you have this problem, here's the solution! First, download the texture here [url]http://www.mediafire.com/?...	Thrallala	2	874	Nov 17, 2009 by Lord_PorkSword
learning to map (Preview) I swore I wasn't going to do this :( But, looking at the great maps you guys manage to construct and being in the right place it seems for a bit of friendly advice etc, I think it's time I at least learnt the basics. Apart from the mapping tutorials on the Epic site any suggetstions for other places to look f...	TIPPER	4	702	Oct 31, 2009 by stevelois
Tutorial - How to include the Enforcer weapon (Preview) Hello all, Why this tutorial you may ask ? Simply because that weapon is not available in the standard weapon list. I did this tutorial since the Enforcer is IMHO a must & should be include in every map as well as all the other weapons. 1) Start the Editor, open your map & the generic browser (whic...	stevelois	2	885	Oct 14, 2009 by stevelois
Tutorial - How to duplicate Epic content (Preview) Hello all, This tutorial is to help you duplicate Epic content (static meshes, materials, emitters, particle systems) and put these assets in your own map package. I did this tutorial since it was essential for me to do so for my DM-Station 12 map. A similar thread already exist & you can find it he...	stevelois	0	1080	Oct 14, 2009 by stevelois