2D Art Transparent textures

[[AM]Echo_419]

Now I don't usually work with texturing and such aside from really simple ones, but unfortunately my simple textures are always square. I'm sick of it! How would I create a sign with a rounded edge and so that the outer edge is transparent? I really need help! Thanks, and sorry if this isn't the appropriate forum for this thread.

 

[Murphy]

Make the unneeded corners pitch-black and when you import your texture check "Masked".
Or create it as a transparent 32-bit .tga file and make the corners transparent and when you import it check "Alpha".

 

[[AM]Echo_419]

Alright I appreciate the quick reply Ill test it out and get back to ya.

 

[[AM]Echo_419]

It works! Thank you so much! I appreciate your help Murphy.

 

[ENDERS]

Make the unneeded corners pitch-black and when you import your texture check "Masked".
Or create it as a transparent 32-bit .tga file and make the corners transparent and when you import it check "Alpha".

just like making Source engine sprays!
If you dont mind, how much more complex is it, to make a texture with shaders, like a brushed metal surface?

 

[Murphy]

Slightly more complex because there are more steps involved, but all in all not very complex at all. Read this:
http://udn.epicgames.com/Two/MaterialTutorial.html
And then this:
http://udn.epicgames.com/Two/MaterialsShaders.html

 

[[AM]Echo_419]

Nice going to use that too Thanks for all the help Murphy.

 

[arramus]

Thx.

I imported a .dds and used the 'Alpha' method.