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DarkBASIC Discussion / Skybox?

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bunghole
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Posted: 10th Mar 2004 13:07
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How to use this so called "skybox". That what you use to locate sky, what you cannot reach. How to texture box's inner walls? Don't I see right through the box when inside of it?
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BatVink
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Posted: 10th Mar 2004 14:08
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SCALE OBJECT by -1, that turns it inside out, and puts the texture on the inside. It also means you can use collision detection without permanently colliding with the sky sphere

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Peregrin
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Does the skybox has to be a box for a reason, or can it be a "skysphere" or a "skycylinder" as well ?
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Kentaree
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Posted: 13th Mar 2004 15:48
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A skybox is used often because its relatively easy to texture, and has a very low polygon count. When done right, they look very good. However, a skysphere can also be used, and is probably a bit more natural as its like the atmosphere, around the world. I havent seen skycylinders used, but they should be possible, probably wouldnt look to bad either.

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