[REL] what color is your torpedo?

castorp345 · 03-09-08, 07:59 AM

i got to wondering about historic torpedo appearance and found many images of the various USN types, but none from the WWII time period showed the sort of coloration that is currently used in the game's torpedo information display (or did someone mod the torps to those colors? 'can't remember what stock looked like... also, i'd except from this the Mk. 16). so i decided to redo the US_torpedoes512 bitmap to more accruately [?] reflect what seems to have been the actual 'coloration' of the torpedos in use for this era. i left the Mk. 16 alone in the original bmp i have on my hd (whether it's someone else's mod work or stock), but adjusted all the others. there was certainly some conjecture in the scheme i've opted for, so if anyone has better information then i'm all ears!

additionaly, this is the dds from 1.4, so if you're running 1.5 (which i'm not yet) then you'll have to cut&paste these into the expanded 1.5 file.

d/l link ==> http://rapidshare.com/files/98190719...es512.dds.html

and preview ==>

as always, make sure to backup your original.

cheers,
hc

gimpy117 · 03-09-08, 10:30 AM

is that dinky one used in game??

jimbob · 03-09-08, 11:28 AM

Im grabbing it, thanks, looks sweet.

You got 1.5 ?

I know dem textures for torps in 1.4 that you see in water are
Torpedo14.dds and Torpedo14_01.dds for MK14 etc in "tex" folders
but does anyone have idea what file(s) the german torps use in 1.5?

This is what the german looks like:

and I'd like to skin that pig fo to something like:

or this:

or maybe like this:

and that blueish:

Did some heavy colors tho, but was just testing stuff...

I think Ducimus did some nice touches in TMO for torp colors.
And those files shoulda work in 1.4 just allrite.

Sailor Steve · 03-09-08, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by castorp345

...or did someone mod the torps to those colors? 'can't remember what stock looked like...

Quote:

as always, make sure to backup your original.

:hmm:

Looks good!

Digital_Trucker · 03-09-08, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by castorp345

(or did someone mod the torps to those colors? 'can't remember what stock looked like...

Just to refresh our memories:rotfl:

castorp345 · 03-09-08, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Digital_Trucker

Just to refresh our memories:rotfl:

so those were stock!
i thought they might've been added in the rfb installation.

well & good. 'glad to not have been stepping on anyone's toes.

castorp345 · 03-09-08, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by gimpy117

is that dinky one used in game??

yes, it's the Mk 27 passive homing.

gimpy117 · 03-09-08, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by castorp345

Quote:

Originally Posted by gimpy117

is that dinky one used in game??

yes, it's the Mk 27 passive homing.

lol it's tiny!!!

maybe it can sink a rowboat...

SgtWalt65 · 03-09-08, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by castorp345

i got to wondering about historic torpedo appearance and found many images of the various USN types, but none from the WWII time period showed the sort of coloration that is currently used in the game's torpedo information display (or did someone mod the torps to those colors? 'can't remember what stock looked like... also, i'd except from this the Mk. 16). so i decided to redo the US_torpedoes512 bitmap to more accruately [?] reflect what seems to have been the actual 'coloration' of the torpedos in use for this era. i left the Mk. 16 alone in the original bmp i have on my hd (whether it's someone else's mod work or stock), but adjusted all the others. there was certainly some conjecture in the scheme i've opted for, so if anyone has better information then i'm all ears!

additionaly, this is the dds from 1.4, so if you're running 1.5 (which i'm not yet) then you'll have to cut&paste these into the expanded 1.5 file.

d/l link ==> http://rapidshare.com/files/98190719...es512.dds.html

and preview ==>

as always, make sure to backup your original.

cheers,
hc

Would be nice if you would specify where in the game folder to place this file since it isnt JSGME friendly.

If it was JSGME friendly you would not have to worry about backing it up either as it makes a back up for you.

LukeFF · 03-09-08, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by gimpy117

lol it's tiny!!!

maybe it can sink a rowboat...

lol, do some research on it!

Paajtor · 03-09-08, 03:45 PM

Yeah...and then you want them, just like I do.

I loved the Zaunkönigs, in SH3.
Did you ever follow such a fish on cam, along it's searching path?
When target comes closer, you can see it jinking from L to R, constantly adjusting course.
If it misses, and zipps past the stern, it makes a fast narrow turn, and comes in from the other side!

....and it won't miss, this time.

Penta · 04-10-08, 09:16 AM

I admit confusion...How do I install this mod (or the new ordnance mod) in 1.4?

I can't find the files to be replaced.

tater · 04-10-08, 09:18 AM

Sort of a personal question, isn't it?

Penta · 04-10-08, 09:38 AM

....um?

I have default install path and all...

I don't know how to install the mods, is all.

castorp345 · 04-10-08, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Penta

I admit confusion...How do I install this mod (or the new ordnance mod) in 1.4?

I can't find the files to be replaced.

hey Penta

in your SH4 install folder, just drop my replacement bitmap into data/menu/gui/layout

make sure to backup you original file, just in case!

alternatively, you could install the RFB package as it uses this mod.

cheers
hc

03-09-08, 07:59 AM	#1
castorp345 Sonar Guy Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: People's Republic of Cambridge Posts: 379 Downloads: 118 Uploads: 0	[REL] what color is your torpedo? i got to wondering about historic torpedo appearance and found many images of the various USN types, but none from the WWII time period showed the sort of coloration that is currently used in the game's torpedo information display (or did someone mod the torps to those colors? 'can't remember what stock looked like... also, i'd except from this the Mk. 16). so i decided to redo the US_torpedoes512 bitmap to more accruately [?] reflect what seems to have been the actual 'coloration' of the torpedos in use for this era. i left the Mk. 16 alone in the original bmp i have on my hd (whether it's someone else's mod work or stock), but adjusted all the others. there was certainly some conjecture in the scheme i've opted for, so if anyone has better information then i'm all ears! additionaly, this is the dds from 1.4, so if you're running 1.5 (which i'm not yet) then you'll have to cut&paste these into the expanded 1.5 file. d/l link ==> http://rapidshare.com/files/98190719...es512.dds.html and preview ==> as always, make sure to backup your original. cheers, hc __________________ my diminutive mod contributions new chronometer thermalizer Japanese wartime radio pack Japanese traditional radio pack new radio new ordnance what color is your torped o aye, sir! sound mod

03-09-08, 10:30 AM	#2
gimpy117 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 3,243 Downloads: 108 Uploads: 0	is that dinky one used in game?? __________________ Member of the Subsim Zombie Army

03-09-08, 03:45 PM	#11
Paajtor The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Dutch mountains Posts: 1,545 Downloads: 64 Uploads: 1	Yeah...and then you want them, just like I do. I loved the Zaunkönigs, in SH3. Did you ever follow such a fish on cam, along it's searching path? When target comes closer, you can see it jinking from L to R, constantly adjusting course. If it misses, and zipps past the stern, it makes a fast narrow turn, and comes in from the other side!....and it won't miss, this time. __________________

03-09-08, 11:28 AM	#3
jimbob Ensign Join Date: May 2005 Location: Suomi Finland Posts: 224 Downloads: 365 Uploads: 6	Im grabbing it, thanks, looks sweet. You got 1.5 ? I know dem textures for torps in 1.4 that you see in water are Torpedo14.dds and Torpedo14_01.dds for MK14 etc in "tex" folders but does anyone have idea what file(s) the german torps use in 1.5? This is what the german looks like: and I'd like to skin that pig fo to something like: or this: or maybe like this: and that blueish: Did some heavy colors tho, but was just testing stuff... I think Ducimus did some nice touches in TMO for torp colors. And those files shoulda work in 1.4 just allrite.

04-10-08, 09:16 AM	#12
Penta Seaman Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 38 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	I admit confusion...How do I install this mod (or the new ordnance mod) in 1.4? I can't find the files to be replaced.

04-10-08, 09:18 AM	#13
tater Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 9,023 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 2	Sort of a personal question, isn't it?

04-10-08, 09:38 AM	#14
Penta Seaman Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 38 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	....um? I have default install path and all... I don't know how to install the mods, is all.