[TEC] Textures questions

kapuhy · 04-15-19, 05:27 AM

Hi guys,

Newbie in need of help

I have been trying to retexture a model to create a clone with different paintjob. Having some problems though, so I thought to ask you for guidance.

When I load .dds file in Gimp it looks like this:

I then make a new layer, insert and edit new textures there. When I'm ready I merge the new layer with the old one and export as .dds.

Thing is, the changed bits lack something. They are not... how to say it - "partially transparent" like the original textures (no checkerboard all over them). Upon loading in game,they have a problem with lighting: when direct sunlight is reflected by the surface it becomes almost white, looking like some extremely reflective polished metal. This would be perfect if I was making a sci-fi starfighter but looks out of place on worn-down Messerschmitt.

Obviously I am missing something, so how to do it correctly?

04-15-19, 05:27 AM	#1
kapuhy Grey Wolf Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Poland Posts: 873 Downloads: 72 Uploads: 3	Textures questions Hi guys, Newbie in need of help I have been trying to retexture a model to create a clone with different paintjob. Having some problems though, so I thought to ask you for guidance. When I load .dds file in Gimp it looks like this: I then make a new layer, insert and edit new textures there. When I'm ready I merge the new layer with the old one and export as .dds. Thing is, the changed bits lack something. They are not... how to say it - "partially transparent" like the original textures (no checkerboard all over them). Upon loading in game,they have a problem with lighting: when direct sunlight is reflected by the surface it becomes almost white, looking like some extremely reflective polished metal. This would be perfect if I was making a sci-fi starfighter but looks out of place on worn-down Messerschmitt. Obviously I am missing something, so how to do it correctly?