This post is me and others(hopefully) So far from what I understand about Custom Terrain. I do also mention what each texture is for further understanding. However if you are looking for a video tutorial the only one can be found here



BTW ALL INFORMATION IS FOR VERSION "beta 01.003"



File Structure



The terrain folder is located in FPSC Reloaded ...........\Files\terrainbank

In the folder contains (what I like to call) different environments(folders in the location).

There are 3 default environments(desert, ice, lush). You can edit these environments and add more in by making a new folder. In that folder there must be 10 DDS files to not break the Engine.(Look at "Files" for more)



In editor



To change the environment in the editor you must run a test and press tab 2 times. then there is button right next to "terrain type" which you can click to select a new environment.(Yes I know the Engine calls it terrain/ type, but I think environment makes more sense)





Files



In any environment there is ten DDS files. To change the terrain texture you must modify these files. In the default environment there is png files.(but I don't understand these and you do not need them to work)





WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE/NOT INCLUDE ANY DDS FILE IN THE FOLDER OR IT WILL BREAK THE ENGINE.





FYI: there is no point in adding in anymore DDS FILES as the engine will just ignore them



Names for files and what they do: [NOT FINISHED]

From My understanding, the different textures have to do with different gradients.



(when I right the number it means + and - degrees)



Default_D This is the diffuse texture for a gradient of 5 and less(which makes it the most used) also it forms the 2nd ring of the rocky paint.

Default_N This is the Normal texture the above texture



Mossy_D This is the diffuse texture for a gradient of 5 to 10

Mossy_N This is the Normal texture the above texture



Path_D This is the diffuse texture for a gradient of 10 to 15(max)

Path_N This is the Normal texture the above texture



Rocky_D This is the diffuse texture for a gradient of 15 and above(making it form on high steep hills) as well as the most inner ring of the rocky paint.

Rocky_N This is the Normal texture the above texture



Sedimentary_D This is the diffuse texture only used for the rock paint and forms the small outer ring.

Sedimentary_N This is the Normal texture the above texture



Please do note that each of these numbers are approximate and do not reflect true values. Also from what I have seen each layer does try to blend in with others.





Please tell me if I am missing something or if there is something you want to know that is not already on here.

I just thought I would let you know i have updated it !!