Feature Request: Bump/normal Mapping

[y00tz]

Requires: New map format (Most likely)

I'm just throwing it out there... I'm sure Jitspoe will see it and throw it right out the window

Bump mapping takes a normal mesh, but calculates each pixel's shading in reference to height map so that the texture appears to be 3D. 

[Eiii]

This'd be nice, but would require lots of reworking of the pball/ctp textures.
Well, not so much reworking as just additional work.

[jitspoe]

http://dplogin.com/dplogin/featurevote/feature.php?id=10080

It should probably be implemented at some point.  A map format with deluxe mapping or real time lighting would be necessary to use it on maps, but normal maps could potentially be used on models.

[Garrett]

I like this idea.  Little things like this could make a big difference.

[y00tz]

Need more votes people!  Textures could would look like this: http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a7/dkh2/bump_mapping.png - I reallly think this should be a top priority for anyone who makes maps.

[_burnt]

That looks nice. I would give second vote if i could.

[KnacK]

Need more votes people!  Textures could would look like this: http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a7/dkh2/bump_mapping.png - I reallly think this should be a top priority for anyone who makes maps.

How about a with and without shot so that others can really see teh difference?

[ViciouZ]

If this is done, with the (relatively) simple addition of parallax mapping, this is what it could look like:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:QfusionScreenshot1.jpg

[jitspoe]

Catch with bump mapping is you either need real time lighting or something stored in the lightmap that maintains the light direction (like deluxemaps).  In other words, they'd basically require a new map format unless they were only applied to models.