3D Mountains

Damo334 · Jul 2014

Hi, I'm in need of some assistance. I am creating an environment in Unreal Engine 4. Currently, I need to create a small stretch of mountainous terrain, however I am unsure of how to create 3d mountains. Any help on this would be greatly appreciated.

Whilst searching through forums etc, I have come across the term "displacement maps" and various software such as "World Machine". However it appears that World Machine creates vast landscapes; I just need a small stretch of mountain to depict impassable elevation within the level.

I use Maya for my 3D modelling. The Landscape tool in UE4 seems quite difficult to master, I dont quite understand it at present.

Thanks for your time,
Damien.

Khaja · Jul 2014

https://docs.unrealengine.com/latest/INT/Engine/Landscape/index.html the landscape tool in UE4 is immensely powerful and is probably the best go to tool for creating environmental terrain (small or large). One massively helpful feature of UE4's landscape tool is the ability to copy and paste sections of the landscape. So you could create a varied single mountain and then copy/paste that mountain around to create your range.

this video will also give you a base over view of the landscape tool. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHVuVVHlUmM&index=26&list=PLyfbinWLdAUyBPhLftvQt4o0WS0ULgjk6

hope this helps

Damo334 · Jul 2014

Thanks for the tutorial, it's very helpful

Damien.

3D Mountains

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