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When creating reflective textures, what is the optimal (best) alpha channel value to use? I want something that provides a good reflection, but without over doing it.

And, on what scale is that value based, is the value 255 the highest reflection value or the lowest?

255 is solid - no reflection

0 is full chrome/reflection

Typically, I've seen folks suggesting a start about 235 and going up or down from there.

When creating reflective textures, what is the optimal (best) alpha channel value to use? I want something that provides a good reflection, but without over doing it.

And, on what scale is that value based, is the value 255 the highest reflection value or the lowest?

Thanks Felix... You have been a big help.  :)

You're welcome ...  

although Inspector Poly would say "you're in deep doo-doo now if you believe what the schmuck says..!"

[quote]Thanks Felix... You have been a big help.