Introduction to Radiant

As mentioned  earlier,  Radiant  will be the  editor  that
we'll be using.  The following screenshots will give you
an  idea  of  what  a  map  in  it's  early  stages  looks  like.

 

    
 

    
 


    
This  is the  bounding  box that  holds
our world.  Outside  is what I call the 
"void".   When  the walls, ceiling, and
floor don't line up perfectly your box
will "leak".  Just like punching a hole
in  the  side  of  a  space  capsule.

    
Inside  the  box   you   can   see   some 
simple brushes that I've made to look
like  mushrooms.    The  bounding  box
usually  also  makes  up  the   ceiling,
floor,   and  walls  of  the  map.


    
 

    
 


    
Here  you  can see some detail of the
textures  used  to  cover  the  brushes.
Textures can be in two  formats,  JPEG 
or  TGA.  Both of  which  can  be easily
created in most editors such as Paint
Shop  Pro  or  Adobe  PhotoShop.





    
Now  the  mushrooms  are in wire
frame  mode  allowing you to see
just the individual brushes  them-
selves.   Brushes  that  use  curves
are  also  called  patches.    These 
are  the  new supported feature of
the  Q3  engine.   "Bezier curves".
     

               Here    you  can  see  some  of  the  rudimentary  parts  that    make  up  a  map.    Notice  how  the
                outside shot is surrounded by grey.  This is actually the x,y,z grid that limits the range of design
                of  the  level.    I also call this space the "void".  If your careless about making brushes fit nicely 
                together,   they can  "leak"  and cause a real editing nightmare.  Think of your bounding box  as 
                being  a  space  capsule  that's  air  tight.    If  you poke a hole in it trying to find the leak can be  a
                real  pain.    Especially when you've just put three hours into editing only to have your map take
                a  massive  dump.   Now  let's  actually  take  a  look  at  Radiant.