So I found this amazing website (especially this particular page), which is helping me figure out Halo modding a lot.

But there's one thing I'm having trouble finding atm... That's how to define "hard light" materials in 3DS MAX/Gmax. (For example, hard light bridges in A30, the traffic signs in New Mombasa etc.)

I know this is probably a simple and noobish question and I apologize for that, but how do I define it? What symbol(s) should I use?

EDIT: Also, how (if possible) could I define how much damage breakable materials like glass can take before they break? Apparently, you can make it respawn, but...?
Edited by renegade343 on Jul 26, 2012 at 06:23 PM

There is no symbol. Being able to walk on the bridge is done with a collision model. What you see is done with a shader_trasparent _chicago_extended in the gbxmodel tag.

yes, you can use shader_transparent_chicago as a solid material, you just dont add the "!" at the end of the material name and make sure they are "sealed" like any other solid surface in you bsp, you can also use the "glow" property in the shader_environment just check the small text (tutorial) the tag itself has and check other shaders that use glowing effect as a reference, same things goes for the shader_transparent

however, i THINK that shader_transparent_chicago_EXTENDED can't be use in bsp, same goes for shader_transparent_plasma and meter... so watch out and of course... someone correct me if i'm wrong lol

good luck pal :D

Alright. Just for the records, what's the difference between shader-chicago, shader-shicago-extended, shader-plasma, meter and all those other materials?

Thank you!

well, shader_transparent_chicago_extended is like the normal transparent_chicago but it allows you to add more "layers" of textures and masks in other words, more detailed effects

shader_plasma are those used in mater chiefs and elite's energy shields

shader_transparent_meter, well i never used this one before but i do know that it allows you to add meters like the name says, like the assault rifle's display, the warthog's speed display inside the vehicle, plasma pistols battery circle, plasma rifle overheat meter on it's left side, etc

hope that helps ;D
Edited by ChBgt909 on Jul 27, 2012 at 01:36 AM

thx c: