I need help with shadows for models Created 6 years ago2018-03-09 01:10:27 UTC by Yu2673

Hi there.
Here is the model on a map:Here is how it looks when I'm rying to make its collider with NULL-texture:I like what shadow it casts, but I don't want it to affect the brightness of model. I've tried different ways and entities, but seems don't get how to make a proper shadow for the model.

Also, can't find any fgd-file with zhlt_usemodel entity to try it out.

This is exactly why I don't use models for large items in maps. Just small details and debris :rly:

You need to recompile the model so it's origin point falls somewhere outside of the shadowed area. Assuming it's origin is dead center, it would be sampling it's lighting from the shaded ground below it.

To be honest, I think the lighting on the shadowed screenshot looks better anyway, it has more depth than the flat lit version. That model is simple enough that you could build it out of brushes and have perfect lighting all round, anyhoo.

Thanks, folks! I just realised how zhlt_copylight works and that is what I needed.
I also tried changing origin, that worked too, but in comparison just waste of time.
Again, thanks to everyone who tried to support!

Oh, I had no idea zhlt_copylight was a thing. That's perfect.

Yeah, you can make a brush with null-texture around your model and put small {blue func_illusionary somewhere near to copy light from it.