GIMP 2.6 DDS Settings

[WhiteTreePaladin]

GIMP 2.6 DDS Settings - save using these settings with the DDS plugin

[Mythos_Ruler]

Yep, DXT3 is basically what I have been using on all the textures for a few years now. Good for people to know.

[Kimball]

Would I be able to use interpolated alphas (DXT5 - basically means alpha has grey areas which are partially colored) on objects or is that impossible?

[Wijitmaker]

DXT5 worked in the past, if my memory serves me correctly.

Each format has a purpose. There is a nice bit of instruction on choices and application found here:

http://trac.wildfiregames.com/wiki/ArtDesi...GraphicsFormats

[Kimball]

Well I'm asking so I can do cool stuff like see-thru cloth materials and partial player color. I've never tried before so I wanted to make sure it was possible before I broke something.

[Mythos_Ruler]

Yeah, DXT5 works in the game. I just use DXT3 as a default. I am not sure how well the DXT alpha channels render in the engine. Do gentle gradients render very well? Not sure.

[Jeru]

Make sure this is in the relevant page on Trac

[Kimball]

It is. Check Jason's link.