//MASON

//MASON is a level design tool designed to trim down the blockout process. 

THIS IS AN WORK IN PROGRESS - REQUIRES UNREAL 5.1 AND UP

I made this plugin as a previous unity developer. Unreal has fantastic Modeling and BSP tools, but no where as easy to get into as Probuilder, UModeler or RealtimeCSG. I got my start in level design in the source hammer editor and loved the workflow, so I wanted to make my own stab at it.

Alpha Showcase:

Trim Tool Showcase:

Marcis Retro Effects Showcase:

What is //MASON?

//MASON (aka Mason) is a procedural mesh generation suite for making your levels, easing the process by keeping you fully in the editor. The functionality of this suite is exposed from a parent class can be used in any level, even at runtime.

Why use //MASON?

I created this tool as because I am part of a couple small teams and the time it takes to iterate from engine to my 3D software of choice can really put a damper on my time. //MASON aims to solve this issue with straight forward tools that allow you build your levels and make it ACTUALLY enjoyable; while finding a spot in every workflow.

This tool is made with non-technical artists and developers in mind. Every tool and feature is fully documented and both are receiving updates together. To use //MASON is rather easy and straightforward to understand. If there is something you feel could be done better or is missing completely, I am always open to add new features. I want this to be the level design suite to rule them all in unreal

Features:

• Runtime Booleans - Use any //MASON tool to Selectively and or Freely Intersect, Subtract or Union to any other //MASON tool.
• Privative Shape Tools (Box, Cylinder, Triangle)
• Complex Shape Tools (Wall, Floor, Trim, Stairs)
• Mesh Tool - Converts any static mesh into a usable //MASON tool.
• Convert //MASON tools into static meshes.
• Custom Utility Widget.
• Custom Prototyping Materials
  
  

INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS 

Extract the zip into your projects /Plugins folder. If there isn't one, make a folder and then extract the zip into there. Everything should be sitting inside of the MASON folder.

Number of Blueprints: 10 (9 tools and 1 editor utility widget

Network Replicated: No

Support: https://discord.gg/dAJ58RtXVA

Supported Development Platforms:

Windows: Yes

Mac: No

Documentation: Link https://friendly-studios.gitbook.io/const-int/mason/

Important/Additional Notes:

• Requires GeometryScripting and PCGGeometryScriptInterop to be enabled
• Directly compatible with Marcis - Retro Graphics (or material using affine texture mapping)