My Edited Starter Map, - With Extra Foliage Layer...

Foliage is set to "No Collision" for small plants to ensure smooth player movement, while larger shrubs have simplified capsule colliders. 4. Visual Comparison Original Map Edited Version Ground Texture Mostly flat/painted Multi-layered 3D grass Color Palette Monochromatic green Variegated greens and earth tones Shadow Depth Richer ambient occlusion from foliage 5. Conclusion & Next Steps

The new layer increases vertex counts by approximately 15%, but utilizes LOD (Level of Detail) settings to maintain performance. My edited starter map, With extra foliage layer...

Project Overview This report covers the modifications made to the "Starter Map" environment, focusing primarily on the implementation of a secondary, high-density foliage layer to improve visual depth and environmental realism. 1. Modifications Summary Base Map: Standard Starter Map. Primary Addition: "Extra Foliage Layer" (Layer 2). Foliage is set to "No Collision" for small