[Crysis SP WIP] Ridge

Thought I'd post an update. Apologies for the lack of updates recently.

These new pics show what I call a "Skyring" Skybox. I created a new method for making High-Res textures for the skybox. The new skyring also has normal maps and specualr maps, something not possible before in a static skybox. This new method allowed me to utilize the full beauty of a Crysis HDR sky with a dynamic TOD. This was not possible with the old static skybox, the lighting was kinda flat. Now the lighting is very vibrant.

The level also underwent many changes including:

- Added mini-radar objects for easier objective locating

- completely new Intro movie and custom voices

- level objectives are now linear format

- level optimized more

- new custom AI action scripts for the hostage objective (thanks for help, Talvipakkenen)

- completely re-textured terrain

- adjusted vegetation textures

- new "Skyring" Skybox

- new custom music track created with FL Studio 9

- new custom road textures with normal maps

- added over 30 new AI

- added/replaced vegetation objects

Here are the latest pics with the dynamic TOD:

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Cheers

Hey Paul,

This is a custom skybox. As are the trees .

Hey guys,

Ridge is now released.

http://www.crymod.com/filebase.php?fileid=5338

Notes:

- Ridge was designed to be played on High to Very High settings. The TOD (time of day) was not designed to be run below high settings.

- Saving and loading the level can cause weird things/events to happen. This is a known issue with Crysis SP levels

Enjoy