shadow_control? Is this possible.

[Excursion]

Here's my issue: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=616141807

No matter how I move the "shadow_control" or "light_env," I cannot seem to get the shadow from the bars to reflect off the wall... please help

[Rectus]

Those bars are a a prop_static, right? Static props cast lightmap shadows, while shadow_control only affects dynamic shadows.

By default the compiler uses the prop_staticss collision mesh to generate the shadows, so you need to compile VRAD with the -StaticPropPolys option for use the actual model.

[Werewolf™]

You will probably also want to increase the lightmap density on the surface where the shadows land so that you get better defined shadows.

[bundestrojaner]

For an easier solution just use a brush with the block light texture around the bars to replicate this effect

[Excursion]

Originally posted by Rectus:

Those bars are a a prop_static, right? Static props cast lightmap shadows, while shadow_control only affects dynamic shadows.

By default the compiler uses the prop_staticss collision mesh to generate the shadows, so you need to compile VRAD with the -StaticPropPolys option for use the actual model.

♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ genius. I didn't know dynamics can't cast shadows without shadow_control, but the prop_static change did the trick! Thanks :)
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=616910218