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Date: Tue, 22 Aug 95 09:50 BST-1
From: snouty@cix.compulink.co.uk (Phil South)
Subject: Re: glow behind
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> Glow behinds render as if they are mapped to a plane that is always
> facing the camera. This "plane" can cut thru objects when close to them
> (depending on the size of the flare). For this reason, LW reminds you
> that Glow Behinds should only be used in the distance - behind all
> objects.
>
> You can also run into the problems of the G.B flare causing transparent
> polys to render solid when placed behind them. THis only happens if the
> flare is located in front of an opaque object, but behind a transparent
> one... Another good reason why they should be used behind all objects.
>
> You can always fake a glow behind by mapping a flare image onto a
> plane...
Ah, that clears that up. I suppose I could fade in the glow behind when
the ship turns, perhaps? Or is the invisible plane there even when the
flare is fully dissolved?
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