The 6144 Limit

[ST218]

The standard height limit (ceiling - floor) of sectors is supposed to be 6144. What is it about this number that makes it so? Why is it this number and what happens when you exceed it-I can't see any ill side effects.

 

[BlueZero4]

Erm,

I'm pretty sure it's just software graphical glitvhes or something. I'd also like to note that it doesn't happen with most open air levels, unless you have an FOF hanging above you at great heights.

 

[Pepe]

Try putting ambient sounds around the place.

 

[Sky Ninja]

What do sound have to do with the height limit?

 

[Pepe]

I had created a test map before, and every time I'd reach a certain depth into a pit, the ambient sounds would go nuts on me, and certain graphics would glitch up on the screen. Alas, that map is long gone.

 

[Sky Ninja]

Oh, but that would make the level work worse.

 

[Mystic]

If you go beyond 6144, you will randomly SIGSEGV. Other than that, I don't know of any ill side-effects.