[REL] SH-5 Water for SH-3 Ultimate V84

rik007 · 12-24-12, 12:31 PM

Description:
This environment mod is the third version in an evolution of three. In this version everything has been done to make it as perfect as possible.

Sharp edges have been removed and everything that was already good in the previous version has been polished again.

Basis of this mod is a carefully created model that calculates colors etc to recreate the natural mechanic of light, reflection, ambient light etc. This model gives better results then modding each parameter by hand. Also new versions can be created much quicker (one mouse click). Still a lot of work has to be done as it needs testing and tuning of images etc.

Features and improvements

As far as I can remember...

General
More and better use of reflection
Water in windspeed=0 is now still moving as the 'mirror water' is a bit ugly
Focus on playability and moderation
Testing and tuning for the all scenes, sun altitudes and intra-scenes

Clear sky (scene 0) and cloudy scene (scene 1)
Optimized underwater colors consistent with the colors above the sea surface
Attempt to create the illusion of transparancy of the water surface
More contrast in objects. Shadows a bit darker, sun lit side of objects lighter
Midday scene fully redone, a lot of tuning there.
Afternoon scene less yellow. But enough to keep it realistic. An optional mod has been added for those sensitive eyes who still cannot stand it. I actually think there is no need for this one as in the standard mod the start of the 'yellow phasse' has been shifted a bit later.
Moderated the sunset scenes. Transition from afternoon to sunset optimized as much as possible though slightly hampered by a bug in stock exe.
Evening scene slightly adapted, especially fog re-colored. The fog in the evening scene should fit both the sunset side of the sky as well as the darker side. But now it is better compromised than before

Overcast and rain sky (scene 2)
Most difficult scene especially the evening.
Overcast sceneries are now based on grey and green. Colors are more subtile. Unfortunetaly the game injects red automatically into the evening scene. Second issue is that grey and blue become purple when it gets darker. These issues spoils the perfect night scene. By now the evening scenes are the best achievable and certainly not bad.
Cloud texture replaced by a more realistic and smoother one.
Night sky made a bit lighter for playability

Fog (scene 2)
Optional 'Heavy Fog'-mod added. So at least you have an additional situation there. Remember the H.Sie fog fix will not warn you for this fog and I'm unaware if the game implemented the sensor part for the fog.

Installation
Unzip the archive and place the contents in you JGSME "MOD" folder and enable it.

The mod contain three components:

1. SH-5 Water for SH-3 16/20 Km V84
Standard Mod

2. SH-5 Water for SH-3 16/20 Km V84 Less yellow afternoon
The same mod but with a milder yellow color for the afternoon scene. I actually think there is no need for this one but you may prefer it.

Optional mod:

3. SH-5 Water for SH-3 16/20 Km V84 Optional Fog take
Redone of the 'heavy fog'. This mod you have to install after one of the
above has been installed

Testing
This mod has been tested using the GWX supermod. Previous version has shortly been tested with Living Silent Hunter. It will be a great help if you will test this mod with LSH, NYGM etc and report back to me!

20 Km/16 Km
Mod is available in both 20 Km as well as 16 Km version

Thanks

Neal Stevens for founding of www.subsim.com
The GWX team for thier excellent mod
Johann Sebastion Bach (1685-1750) for his magnificant cantates so much appreciated during the many hours of modding

Distribution
No commercial use or purposes. Re-use in other mods after my permission.

Some screenshots before the download section:

Sunset

After sunset, slow sea.

Sailing away

On the bridge in a sunny storm

Storm and rain through the persicope

Coal powered merchant.

The sign of Scorpio with the moon

Destroyer in an evening storm

Picture from the top

Convoy in the evening

After sunset

Do not sink me

Picture from the Optional 'Heavy Fog' mod

Downloads:

2012-12-24: Release:

Mod: SH-5 Water for SH-3 Ultimate V84 20 Km
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?fjbaue5drjnjh19

Mod: SH-5 Water for SH-3 Ultimate V84 16 Km
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?spwm9j9enve8thr

From the previous release available:

Optional Bigger sun (if required):
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?s6nc5f1tqxqft2q

And if you want the Officer symbols in the screenshots:

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?tgy4dztnfmy

Please report bugs, ideas and suggestions. Have fun!

Rik007, Dec 2012

12-24-12, 12:31 PM	#1
rik007 Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Holland Posts: 704 Downloads: 117 Uploads: 0	[REL] SH-5 Water for SH-3 Ultimate V84 Description: This environment mod is the third version in an evolution of three. In this version everything has been done to make it as perfect as possible. Sharp edges have been removed and everything that was already good in the previous version has been polished again. Basis of this mod is a carefully created model that calculates colors etc to recreate the natural mechanic of light, reflection, ambient light etc. This model gives better results then modding each parameter by hand. Also new versions can be created much quicker (one mouse click). Still a lot of work has to be done as it needs testing and tuning of images etc. Features and improvements As far as I can remember... General More and better use of reflection Water in windspeed=0 is now still moving as the 'mirror water' is a bit ugly Focus on playability and moderation Testing and tuning for the all scenes, sun altitudes and intra-scenes Clear sky (scene 0) and cloudy scene (scene 1) Optimized underwater colors consistent with the colors above the sea surface Attempt to create the illusion of transparancy of the water surface More contrast in objects. Shadows a bit darker, sun lit side of objects lighter Midday scene fully redone, a lot of tuning there. Afternoon scene less yellow. But enough to keep it realistic. An optional mod has been added for those sensitive eyes who still cannot stand it. I actually think there is no need for this one as in the standard mod the start of the 'yellow phasse' has been shifted a bit later. Moderated the sunset scenes. Transition from afternoon to sunset optimized as much as possible though slightly hampered by a bug in stock exe. Evening scene slightly adapted, especially fog re-colored. The fog in the evening scene should fit both the sunset side of the sky as well as the darker side. But now it is better compromised than before Overcast and rain sky (scene 2) Most difficult scene especially the evening. Overcast sceneries are now based on grey and green. Colors are more subtile. Unfortunetaly the game injects red automatically into the evening scene. Second issue is that grey and blue become purple when it gets darker. These issues spoils the perfect night scene. By now the evening scenes are the best achievable and certainly not bad. Cloud texture replaced by a more realistic and smoother one. Night sky made a bit lighter for playability Fog (scene 2) Optional 'Heavy Fog'-mod added. So at least you have an additional situation there. Remember the H.Sie fog fix will not warn you for this fog and I'm unaware if the game implemented the sensor part for the fog. Installation Unzip the archive and place the contents in you JGSME "MOD" folder and enable it. The mod contain three components: 1. SH-5 Water for SH-3 16/20 Km V84 Standard Mod 2. SH-5 Water for SH-3 16/20 Km V84 Less yellow afternoon The same mod but with a milder yellow color for the afternoon scene. I actually think there is no need for this one but you may prefer it. Optional mod: 3. SH-5 Water for SH-3 16/20 Km V84 Optional Fog take Redone of the 'heavy fog'. This mod you have to install after one of the above has been installed Testing This mod has been tested using the GWX supermod. Previous version has shortly been tested with Living Silent Hunter. It will be a great help if you will test this mod with LSH, NYGM etc and report back to me! 20 Km/16 Km Mod is available in both 20 Km as well as 16 Km version Thanks Neal Stevens for founding of www.subsim.com The GWX team for thier excellent mod Johann Sebastion Bach (1685-1750) for his magnificant cantates so much appreciated during the many hours of modding Distribution No commercial use or purposes. Re-use in other mods after my permission. Some screenshots before the download section: Sunset After sunset, slow sea. Sailing away On the bridge in a sunny storm Storm and rain through the persicope Coal powered merchant. The sign of Scorpio with the moon Destroyer in an evening storm Picture from the top Convoy in the evening After sunset Do not sink me Picture from the Optional 'Heavy Fog' mod Downloads: 2012-12-24: Release: Mod: SH-5 Water for SH-3 Ultimate V84 20 Km http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?fjbaue5drjnjh19 Mod: SH-5 Water for SH-3 Ultimate V84 16 Km http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?spwm9j9enve8thr From the previous release available: Optional Bigger sun (if required): http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?s6nc5f1tqxqft2q And if you want the Officer symbols in the screenshots: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?tgy4dztnfmy Please report bugs, ideas and suggestions. Have fun! Rik007, Dec 2012 Last edited by rik007; 12-25-12 at 04:06 AM.