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I need clear definition on TLK

by Mquaker · in · 12/26/2006 (11:34 pm) · 3 replies

This is what i understand about lighting kit

- DRL (Dynamic Range Lighting) wasn't included in TLK 1.4
- there are upgrade version of TLK added into TGE 1.5
so, I don't have to buy TLK if I purchase TGE 1.5 (=Can use DRL in TGE 1.5 without TLK purchasing)
- TLK for TGEA is exist sepratly or TLK included in TGEA?
- What is th edifference between Torque lighting kit and Torque lighting system?

guys, I need your help to make myself clear
Thanks~
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Torque 3D Owner Eric Forhan
#1
12/27/2006 (12:03 am)
-DRL is an upgrade in any version of TGE.
-If you buy Torque 1.5, TLK is included and already implemented
-Ditto that for TGEA
-Dunno on the TLK vs TLS, but if there's a difference I'd go with TLK.

I'm also not hot on DRL, though it's possible it's just not been properly implemented.

Associate David Montgomery-Blake
David MontgomeryBlake
#2
12/27/2006 (7:37 am)
The Torque Lighting System is the incorporated lighting system, while the TLK was the add-on pack for pre-1.5 versions of Torque.

For HDR and DRL out of the box, you will want to use TGE-A. You can use the resource as well with 1.5 and previous versions (as long as you have the TLK in those previous versions). TGE-A has dynamic lighting and shadows as well. Self-Illumination and exposure can be used with TGE-A.

1.5 (Torque Lighting System) has interior detail mapping enabled and illuminated particles.

Torque Owner John Kabus (BobTheCBuilder)
#3
12/28/2006 (6:47 pm)
TGE 1.5 and TSE both have the Lighting Kit incorporated into their
respective engines, so you do not have to buy TLK separately, however,
only the Torque Shader Engine has HDR and built-in DRL capabilities.

The Torque Lighting Kit became the Torque Lighting System after being
integrated into the newer engines, as it now serves as a core system
for the engines.