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

Integrated a "Global Wind" actor that affects the new foliage layer, adding subtle movement to the grass and leaves.

Introduced mid-tier shrubbery and ferns to bridge the visual gap between the ground and the existing trees. My edited starter map, With extra foliage layer...

Added "hero" foliage assets (e.g., fallen branches, wildflowers) near player paths to serve as natural landmarks. Integrated a "Global Wind" actor that affects the

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...

Added a variety of low-lying grasses, clovers, and mosses to eliminate repetitive ground textures.

Used a randomized noise mask to ensure the foliage appears organic rather than grid-like. 3. Technical Enhancements