OG bug: Various issues when Z Buffer is enabled

[aredfan]

Dropped flares end up beneath the surface

https://github.com/LostArtefacts/TRX/assets/94776985/b93072b4-d61f-4fc2-9c11-b79f0a76b8fe

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Water animated texture is visible on the interior floor of the boat

https://github.com/LostArtefacts/TRX/assets/94776985/752436c1-23fa-4eff-9a69-66e6d5811299

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Some disc sparks are not visible

https://github.com/LostArtefacts/TRX/assets/94776985/4275ccab-7917-455e-a52c-4d4292ead2df

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Wall light fixture have z-fighting with the wall

https://github.com/LostArtefacts/TRX/assets/94776985/0e5f3a20-3be0-4fca-ad72-b7395eef59fb

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[rr-]

What sense is there to disable the z-buffer?

[aredfan]

What sense is there to disable the z-buffer?

I would say that it's preferable to keep z-buffer enabled even though it causes a few issues. Without z-buffer, we'll have textures clipping and objects appearing through walls.

https://github.com/LostArtefacts/TR2X/assets/94776985/848abf7e-e22c-4f10-be29-d773c5d1296d

[rr-]

That's what I mean – IMO it should always be enabled; can you list the issues that come with enabling the z-buffer?

[aredfan]

That's what I mean – IMO it should always be enabled; can you list the issues that come with enabling the z-buffer?

Yes, of course. 👍

• Dropped flares end up beneath the surface (#93)
• Water animated texture is visible on the interior floor of the boat (#96)
• Some disc sparks are not visible (Link)
• Wall light fixture have z-fighting with the wall (Link)

These are the issues I know of when z-buffer is enabled, but I'll make sure to add to the list if I see anything else.

[rr-]

That's so weird! I thought it was about having it disabled. Wow.

[Richard-L]

My hunch is this list will potentially be quite long.

Why is it not as much an issue in TR1?