Shadow/Black spot problem

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Saint Mercy

L1: Registered
Aug 13, 2009
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I've searched for a couple hours and could not find a solution to my problem.
Problem:
Black spots (which I presume to be shadows) are appearing on one side, and not the other. In addition these Black spots look absolutely horrid, and I cannot figure out how to fix them or get rid of them.
Notes:
My map is a completely inside map, which means you can't see the skybox. I do have a skybox though. I presume this might be the problem, which is fine but just annoying. The green circles are what the problem is, or where it would be.
Screens:
BLU Side (Problem side):
cp_underground_a30004_large.jpg

RED Side (OK side):
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evanonline

evanonline

L420: High Member
Mar 15, 2009
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A number of things could cause this--

*Blocks completely made out of a nodraw texture still draw shadows unless tied to certain entities (i.e. func_door)
*Skybox materials that cross through to the normal stage will be invisible but can cause nasty shadows. It's as simple as moving it over a little bit.
*Sometimes this can simply come up from poor lighting--adding some light inside there could easily fix things up.
 
Terr

Terr

Cranky Coder
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Jul 31, 2009
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When you compile your map, there are three phrases. The final phase, VRAD, it often the longest but does all your lighting. If the problem still occurs with a high-quality (i.e. slow) lighting compile, then it's of more concern.

BTW, for me your first image link is broken and won't appear.
 
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