Sculpting

• Sculpting Tools Navigation:

• Under “Sculpt” tab after landscape creation
• Basic Controls:
  • Click = raise terrain
  • SHIFT+click = lower terrain
  • Tool strength range: 0.1 to 10.0
    • “High values (10.0) = extremely strong impact”
    • “Recommended: Keep strength low (0.3-0.7)”

• Core Tools:

• Noise Tool:

  • Quick terrain generation
  • Settings:
    • Large brush size (~65,000 max)
    • Scale (~512)
    • “Multiple clicks build up effect”

• Utility Tools:

  • Erase:
    • Flattens to height 100
  • Flatten:
    • Uses eyedropper for custom height
    • Can specify exact elevation
  • Smooth:
    • Blends rough areas
  • Ramp:
    • Creates paths between points
    • “Falloff (~0.4-0.5) crucial for natural look”

• Advanced Effects:

  • Erosion:
    • Simulates soil movement
  • Hydro:
    • “Creates grooved patterns”
    • Simulates rainfall effects

• Key Practice Tips:

• “Test in play mode for proper scale”
• Experiment with tool combinations
• Focus on iteration over perfection