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We will explain everything in the mapinfo.lua, to make everything work from:

Metal values
Map hardness/terrains
Height
Gravity
Link all additional maps
Sun Lighting
Map Lighting
Unit Lighting
Fog
Skybox
Water
Grass
Startpositions

INDEX

1. The main structure of mapinfo.lua

Every possible aspect inside mapinfo.lua

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Needed tools:

1. A Text Editor

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2. Basic settings & resources

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3. Lighting settings

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4. Water settings

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5. Terrain Types,

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6. Start positions

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7. Volumetric clouds

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Mapping

File Structure & Prerequisites [1]

What are all the components of a map-file for BAR

Heightmap & Rendering [2]

How to turn a heightmap into a texture

Additional Maps & Details [3]

How to work with normal, specular, reflect and DNTS splatmaps

Objects & Grass [4]

How to add objects and grass to your map

Map Config file [5]

Everything you need to know about the mapinfo.lua

Map Playtesting [6]

Ready to test, tweak and then release?

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