Backgrounds

[tyson3]

i making a map that requires a background in it. I am new at this whole backdrop thing and i need some help just the basics. thanks

 

[Raeven0]

You mean the sky environment backgrounds?

 

[Dead-Inside]

A 2d skybox (Just the actual sky) or building outside of the actual map (3d skybox)?

 

[tyson3]

a building or ocean outside the map

 

[Flippage]

I think he is after one of those oceans that stretches to the horizon. I have no idea how those are made, but perhaps someone here can help you out.

 

[Dead-Inside]

You don't? lol!

http://www.valve-erc.com/srcsdk/Levels/3d_skyboxes.html

 

[Mess]

That documentation doesnt say how you make those oceans that stretch out to the horizon.

 

[Dead-Inside]

What's hard to figure out about that? Make water in your 3d skybox... Tada.