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> I've seen several
> images use just Terragen which to me doesn't seem right since it isn't
> really a ray tracer.

Not a problem, any rendering program is acceptable (see Acceptable tools
3a).

> I decided against using it as a background this round
> because I found isosurfaces a better fit, but for future opertunites, how
is
> the use of Terragen looked upon as a background? Good? Bad?

There are no rules against using a Terragen background (or a photograph, or
any sort of non-rendered background). Of course if the final image is a
beautiful Terragen background with raytraced sphere plastered upon, some
people may rightfully object. Otherwise using Terragen to generate skies or
terrains is not a problem per se. I did use a Terragen background in my
Fortress entry, but as it was only a background (mostly sky with a little
bit of ground), not the centre of attraction of the scene, nobody
complained.

G.

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