Platforms visible without any light source.

[phoenix352]

i just started working on a map but all the pieces i add to it are visible within the game even though i didn't put any kind of light source in it yet.. is this normal or a bug and if it is how do i fix it?

[Portello]

There needs to be a Sticky thread for this SDK stuff.


DEAR phoenix352,

YOU ARE CLAIMING THAT YOU ARE EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH THE ALIEN SWARM SDK.

UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION INTO YOUR CLAIM, YOU ARE NOT EXPERIENCING ANY GLITCH, BUG, OR ERROR.

When you use hammer, then complie it for testing, the rooms will be lit, just as you describe.

This is because when you do not add any light sources in your SwarmSoure hammer maps, the compiling process renders all areas with a decent amount of light.


If you add a light source, then it'll all go back to its regular dark/unlit state.

[phoenix352]

There needs to be a Sticky thread for this SDK stuff.


DEAR phoenix352,

YOU ARE CLAIMING THAT YOU ARE EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH THE ALIEN SWARM SDK.

UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION INTO YOUR CLAIM, YOU ARE NOT EXPERIENCING ANY GLITCH, BUG, OR ERROR.

When you use hammer, then complie it for testing, the rooms will be lit, just as you describe.

This is because when you do not add any light sources in your SwarmSoure hammer maps, the compiling process renders all areas with a decent amount of light.


If you add a light source, then it'll all go back to its regular dark/unlit state.

thank you. now i can continue making it in peace..
and i agree there should be a sticky with some tips for starting modders...