^to be honest i lost you at grass. i know im a super noob. here ill just make a list of the questions left
1.how would i make my trees leaves cast a shadow?
2.are my objects not sopposed to cast a shadows on the terrain?
3.how do i block the blue form the skybox seens how its an island?
4.how would i make a sun?
i'll add to the list

An easy sun would require going to WED's "Map Properties" option and clicking the "Sun" tab. Adjust the values to your likeness.

Your tree's leaves don't cast a shadow because (tell me if I'm wrong) you're using sprites. Make them models if you want them to cast "real" shadows.

A faker's way to do that with sprites is to paint your own shadow sprite and put it under the tree.

As for the sky issue, if you mean the blue engine background that blends with the sky (if there's one there), then I think you'll just have to find a workaround (like using a skysphere model that engulfs the entire level and then some).

For your "shadows on terrains" question, it's already been answered:

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yes, with stencil shadows.

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when i say sun i mean like a circle in the sky. i already know about that sun.
and how do i use stencil shadows?

1) create a sun sprite, then make use a "skillfully" made panel [such as in the lensflare effect.

2) var stencil_shadows = 1;

how would i do number 2 in your list guitar?

If your using the templates, then open Display00.wdl, find the line where it says:

var stencil_shadows = 0;

And then change it to a 1 [one].

quote: An easy sun would require going to WED's "Map Properties" option and clicking the "Sun" tab. Adjust the values to your likeness.
i meant that i already knew how to make light come from the sky but not how to make the actuall sun. i didnt mean to be rude...