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# Environment Editor

Environment Editor Overview

The Environment Editor in Gem RTS is an advanced tool designed for the precise configuration and modification of environmental settings within a game. This editor empowers developers to sculpt the atmosphere uniquely for each mission, enhancing the immersive experience.

## Functionalities and features

* Customize lighting settings to simulate different times of the day, enhancing realism and mood
* Adjust the visual parameters for sky and clouds to reflect specific weather conditions or time-of-day effects
* Configure wind effects to influence environment dynamics and particle movements
* Manipulate weather conditions to impact gameplay dynamics and visual aesthetics
* Integrate and control environmental sounds to match the visual settings, adding depth to the scene
* Apply and adjust global visual effects that affect the entire scene, providing a cohesive visual experience
* Utilize comprehensive settings for scene post-processing, including SSAO, Eye Adaptation, Tone Mapping, Glare, Blue Shift, and Depth of Field, as well as video effects that enhance the final visual output

## Usability

* Access a library of pre-configured lighting presets suitable for various scenarios.
* Modify existing presets or use integrated tools to create new presets tailored to specific needs.

Learn more about Environment Editor

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