Paradigm Shift

As we know, detail brushes are vital for map performance, but the difficulty remains in how best to use them. How do we balance the subtleties between solving T-junctions and overdraw issues, preventing leaks, and optimizing visibility - all while still trying to create visually engaging level art?

The solution is to completely separate the visual representation of the map from the parts that the -vis process uses. In the same way that we simplify collision geometry for players, bots and weapon impacts, we can create a simplified hull of the map for the -vis process using structural caulk brushes. This process is known as the Caulk-Hull method.

Properties of Structural Caulk

non-drawing, shadow casting, vis blocking, solid

Hide Everything

Make everything detail

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