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Post by ofelya on Apr 26, 2024 8:21:38 GMT -5
Hello, I have a question. I want to make lip gloss for the Sims 4 but I need it to be really shiny. As far as I researched, I saw that I could achieve this brightness with a specular map. However, specular map training is usually demonstrated by giving an example of an item. Does this apply to lipgloss? Or do you have anything else to suggest?
I'm sorry if there's a spelling mistake. I use google translation.
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Post by mauvemorn on Apr 26, 2024 9:17:49 GMT -5
Hi. Yes, that applies to everything. However, specular maps are visible only on the mid to highest settings, so it is best to not rely on them too much. Instead, you should rely on the diffuse. Find a picture, project it on the avatar, then adjust the result further
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Post by ofelya on Apr 27, 2024 5:22:46 GMT -5
Hi. Yes, that applies to everything. However, specular maps are visible only on the mid to highest settings, so it is best to not rely on them too much. Instead, you should rely on the diffuse. Find a picture, project it on the avatar, then adjust the result further Thank you very much for your answer.😇 It seems like I can achieve the result I want by doing a few experiments.
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Post by Sejian on Apr 29, 2024 9:25:56 GMT -5
[...] by doing a few experiments. Keeping in mind what was said about SpecMaps, there are two EAxis lipsticks with SpecMaps that can be retooled for standalone lip gloss. I know because I've done it. You could poke around those and see if you can't accomplish the OVER 9000 shine you seek by modifying them. I intend to play around with shine as well but it's currently on the back burner.
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Post by Sejian on May 7, 2024 7:18:25 GMT -5
However, specular maps are visible only on the mid to highest settings, [...] This is partially incorrect from my quick Live test. You only need Laptop Mode = DISABLED and Lighting = MEDIUM to enable Specular Maps (on things like Lipstick anyway). Everything else can be set to Low, including 3D Scene Resolution.
Verify when able.
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Post by mauvemorn on May 7, 2024 8:40:57 GMT -5
However, specular maps are visible only on the mid to highest settings, [...] This is partially incorrect from my quick Live test. You only need Laptop Mode = DISABLED and Lighting = MEDIUM to enable Specular Maps (on things like Lipstick anyway). Everything else can be set to Low, including 3D Scene Resolution.
Verify when able. Is this something worth caring about? Switching all settings to mid for a quick test wont make the game lag
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Post by Sejian on May 9, 2024 6:04:02 GMT -5
This is partially incorrect from my quick Live test. You only need Laptop Mode = DISABLED and Lighting = MEDIUM to enable Specular Maps (on things like Lipstick anyway). Everything else can be set to Low, including 3D Scene Resolution.
Verify when able. Is this something worth caring about? Switching all settings to mid for a quick test wont make the game lag Not really, no, BUT if someone had to run the game on Low it'd be useful to know that those two settings are all they need to adjust to enable SpecMaps.
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