Terrain Editor Demo.

[ms_amos]

Our intern, Ivan, has been taking a look through some of the new features that the next version of Moviestorm will offer, and has created a short video showcasing some terrain created with the new Terrain Editor tool. You can take a look at this video over on the dev blog, and please feel free to post any comments you may have.

[ms_amos]

Thanks guys, let me try to answer some of your questions ...
1) Yes, the default mountains are now editable with the new tools so you can keep them if you want or edit them to produce a new landscape.
2) We have been experimenting with a larger grid, and have plans to include it in the next version of Moviestorm. It's worth noting that nav meshes can be used in conjunction with the terrain to make navigable areas outside of the grid if you like.
3) Characters are still only able to navigate flat areas, I'm afraid. But having said that, characters are able to traverse stairs with nav meshes, so you could place a nav mesh under the terrain to make it look like that character was climbing a hill.
4) The terrain editor can only be used on the existing terrain mesh.
5) Difficult question. The terrain tools include a raise brush, a lower brush and tools to flatten, smooth and paint textures. I hope that this gives you an idea of the functionality, and some ideas for how it can be used.
6) The terrain will ultimately be saved in stock sets, I would imagine that we'll be providing some examples with the next release, so you can see what's possible with the new tools.
Hope this helps,
Amos

[alonzo11208]

Thanks guys, let me try to answer some of your questions ...
1) Yes, the default mountains are now editable with the new tools so you can keep them if you want or edit them to produce a new landscape.
2) We have been experimenting with a larger grid, and have plans to include it in the next version of Moviestorm. It's worth noting that nav meshes can be used in conjunction with the terrain to make navigable areas outside of the grid if you like.
3) Characters are still only able to navigate flat areas, I'm afraid. But having said that, characters are able to traverse stairs with nav meshes, so you could place a nav mesh under the terrain to make it look like that character was climbing a hill.
4) The terrain editor can only be used on the existing terrain mesh.
5) Difficult question. The terrain tools include a raise brush, a lower brush and tools to flatten, smooth and paint textures. I hope that this gives you an idea of the functionality, and some ideas for how it can be used.
6) The terrain will ultimately be saved in stock sets, I would imagine that we'll be providing some examples with the next release, so you can see what's possible with the new tools.
Hope this helps,
Amos

1.) THAT sounds good, I'm sure those who filed for the "Remove the Mountains" Campaign will be equally joyed.

2.) News of a plausibility in a larger grid is welcomed and well needed indeed.

3.) That's unfortunate, but beggers can't be choosers.

4.) Ah ok, thats good.

5.) Oh that's even better! And yes it does give me a rough idea.

6.) Oh that's also good.

All in all, the Terrain Editor sounds and looks to be a nice addition. Will be waiting...

Until then,
STORM ON!