props over lit

I'm working on a map with some prop style walls. I am using a prop_static with the world model props_debris/plaster_wall002a.mdl

The problem is that when I enter the map, the textures of these props
are lit up as if fullbright is on, even though all other walls are
using what appears to be the exact same texture and are lit normally.
The effect is some normal looking walls that have some sections with
holes that are remarkably clean or well lit. Any suggestions?

Hmm I recompiled and it worked this time. No clue what I did.

Any ideas? :sad:

Put cubemaps in your level and then compile the map. Load it up and type buildcubemaps in the console - should solve the problem and make it look amazing (well...it did for me)

I'll try this as soon as I get home, thanks

I'm reviving this thread because my props are again being all bright,
even though brushes with the same textures are not bright, and also
because I really don't know what a cubemap is so I can't make one...

So, any help for props who have textures that are overly lit?

Cubemaps. Just a env_cubemap point entity I believe...though I can't give you a lot of advice about placement. I do know that if you want a cubemap to be applied to specific brush faces there's an option for it...like Pick Faces or something.

I see what the deal was, I was trying to get it to do my whole map by
putting it way up in the air. As a result it couldn't reach anything.
Once I put it closer it was fine. Thanks all

That's sorta vague, but ok! Whatever works...

I was refering to my env_cubemap

It was really really far away from the props so the props weren't refering to it and instead were lighting themselves