Author Topic: Phantom Coastline (Read 779 times)

Bullethead · « **on:** October 17, 2003, 10:41:34 PM »

P4-1.7, 256MB, GeForce3, WinME, DX9.0

The fog makes a false coastline when you're out over the ocean. It retreats from you as you fly toward it, so it's always the same distance away. This phantom shore is most visible at 10 and 2 o'clock, less so at 12, but still there.

Here's a shot of it. Note on the map how I really am pointing out to the open sea. I found this very confusing at first, doubting my compass

Is this the legendary Island of Ultimate 'Nanas?

BenDover · « **Reply #1 on:** October 18, 2003, 12:44:37 PM »

I think you ARE pointing out to sea...

Bullethead · « **Reply #2 on:** October 18, 2003, 01:34:37 PM »

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Originally posted by BenDover
I think you ARE pointing out to sea...

That's what I'm saying. I'm flying south with nothing ahead of me but water. But the way the fog has this line in it, it LOOKs like I'm heading for land.

zmeg · « **Reply #3 on:** October 18, 2003, 01:38:42 PM »

I dont think that means anything as the highest level of detail (shift F1) has not yet been activated.