[REL]b25_ Hi-Res Conning Tower 4096

[brett25]

UPDATED: 03/21/10-Now includes moldy food-when you activate the mid or late patrol modules, your food will get nice and moldy, yummy!

UPDATE: 03/12/10 New Arctic Campaign Module

thanks and credit goes to Irish1958 for his excellent idea in suggesting this arctic version! Please note the arctic module contains an additional file to provide snow cover for the decks


This version will work with the Type VII C boats, download link below


Due to the enormous size of the full mod (768mb) I have decided to upload only the NSS_Uboat7c_coning.tga for each of the 3 patrol stages. This mod is compatible with any skin you are presently using and only the NSS_Uboat7c_coning.tga will be replace. There wont be the weathering on the tread plates, UZO, and Flak gun anymore, unfortunately


This mod will replace your conning tower textures with very hi resolution textures (4096 pixels). I figure we spend a lot of time on the deck, might as well put some work into it. This mod consists of 3 modules which you can enable depending on how long you've been at sea .

Just leaving port in your squeaky clean boat (activate Early module):


http://idylwilde.net/SH3/conningtower_early_01.jpg


http://idylwilde.net/SH3/conningtower_early_03.jpg


A week at sea and your crew has better things to do than swap the deck (activate (Mid module)


http://idylwilde.net/SH3/conningtower_07.jpg



http://idylwilde.net/SH3/conningtower_03.jpg

http://idylwilde.net/SH3/conningtower_04.jpg


Your still alive and its been 2 months at sea? If your boat looks like this just imagine how your crew looks (and smells) (activate late module)

http://idylwilde.net/SH3/conningtower_late_01.jpg



http://idylwilde.net/SH3/conningtower_late_02.jpg

On the type VIIC:


http://idylwilde.net/SH3/conning_VIIC_Late.jpg


New Arctic Campaign Module:

Heading North?

http://idylwilde.net/SH3/coningICE_MID.jpg


http://idylwilde.net/SH3/coningICE_MID_01.jpg



For when your really up there (module Arctic ICE LATE):


http://idylwilde.net/SH3/coningICE_FULL.jpg


http://idylwilde.net/SH3/coningICE_FULL_01.jpg


Moldy Food

Been a wile at sea? Yummy!

http://idylwilde.net/SH3/mold_01.jpg



http://idylwilde.net/SH3/mold_02.jpg


http://idylwilde.net/SH3/mold_03.jpg


New Version v3 (includes moldy food):


http://www.filefront.com/15889297/B25_ConningTower_v3.7z/


Original (no food) version:

http://www.filefront.com/15799489/B25_ConningTower.7z/


ARCTIC Module


Download:

http://www.filefront.com/15812707/B25_ConningTower_Arctic.7z/



Silent Hunter Mods Mirror:


http://www.silenthuntermods.com/forum/index.php?topic=396.msg1712#msg1712




happy sailing!

[YukonJack_AK]

They look stunning man! :cool: DL'ing now but any chance of a version for a Type IX anytime soon?

[Magic1111]

Hey, that´s an very good idea with the 3 Module ! :up: I like it ! :yeah:

Thank you for the MOD !

Best regards,
Magic

[flakmonkey]

Now that looks damn good, im curious if its compatible with my lil lightmaps mod, i think some shadows would be a great addition... who`d have thought 5 years ago sh3 would end up looking this good:up:

[irish1958]

SH3CMDR can activate the mods for you at the appropriate time.
This mod looks very good; will you release the changes for the other boats?

[Kpt. Lehmann]

MMMMmmm SALTY!!! Nice work Brett! :rock:

... who`d have thought 5 years ago sh3 would end up looking this good:up:

No doubt FM! :arrgh!:

[brett25]

thanks all for your good words. We should run a campaign called "welcome back to sh3" for our friends that strayed......:har:

im curious if its compatible with my lil lightmaps mod, i think some shadows would be a great addition... who`d have thought 5 years ago sh3 would end up looking this goodFlakmonkey, I was thinking this all along. I plan on testing this today. I think this has a potential to look really good. I would adjust the textures if needed to work well with your lightmaps, so they work together well

SeaWolf U-57thanks seawolf, I will update my posts

SH3CMDR can activate the modsIrish, this is brilliant, will look into it because then the possibilities for textures changing over time would be wide open!


DL'ing now but any chance of a version for a Type IX anytime soon?yukonjack,


thats a good suggestion, if there is a demand I can make versions for type 2 and 9 since most of the hard work is done in my .psd files

[Magic1111]

SH3CMDR can activate the mods for you at the appropriate time.


Hello Irish !

Can you please explain how this works? In which SH3-Commander folder I must put the files ? :hmmm::oops:

Thanks in forward,
Magic:salute:

[brett25]

please see my update in first post. I have to re upload new fixed versions that will work with type VIIC and Flakmonkeys lightmaps. Check back soon!

[urfisch]

nice work, dude!

[SeaWolf U-57]

This Mod has been added to you Mod page at SHMF

Download page Link ...Here (http://www.silenthuntermods.com/forum/index.php?board=7.0) :salute:


New version now showing :up:

[brett25]

New version now showing

thanks:up:

[irish1958]

Hello Irish !

Can you please explain how this works? In which SH3-Commander folder I must put the files ? :hmmm::oops:

Thanks in forward,
Magic:salute:
Magic1111,
There are probably several ways to do it. The one I use is cumberson as I don't really understand how to use the config files of SH3CMDR.
The first thing to do is install JSGME in the CMDR folder. Then you make the files in the way you want, and install them into the CMDR mod file.
The file you introduce into the file structure of SH3CMDR is the date folder.
You select the date you want the files installed into SH3 and set the file structure for the SH3 data folder which you include in the CMDR date folder.
I have a mod called "War Radio" which uses this file structure. The best way to understand how this works is to download the mod and study it.
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=1067

I am currently testing another major mod, and I don't have the time to make the files for doing this; perhaps I might in a while when the high resolution mod is finished, and release it as an addon.

[rik007]

Very nice. The second one is my taste. Gonna try it right away! Thanks!

[Aces]

Hi,

Fantastic mod thank you, I tried the first version and it was fine but the new download has CRC errors, I tried from both download links.

Best regards

Aces

[SeaWolf U-57]

Hmmmm yes they also have an error in the SHMF downloads also :hmmm:

[brett25]

I tried the first version and it was fine

Hi Aces, yes the first version may be fine on many systems, however, on some the mod may produce a CTD when using a type VIIC boat. I usually test these mods on the tutorials (easy loading) and those are all type VIIB,s. The only difference in the two versions is the amount of compression applied to the image.

brett

[Wolfehunter]

Beautiful work dude. Really detailed. :yeah:

[Aces]

Hi Brett,

Thanks for the reply, the second rar file is corrupted it won;t install.

Best regards

Aces

[Magic1111]

Magic1111,
There are probably several ways to do it. The one I use is cumberson as I don't really understand how to use the config files of SH3CMDR.
The first thing to do is install JSGME in the CMDR folder. Then you make the files in the way you want, and install them into the CMDR mod file.
The file you introduce into the file structure of SH3CMDR is the date folder.
You select the date you want the files installed into SH3 and set the file structure for the SH3 data folder which you include in the CMDR date folder.
I have a mod called "War Radio" which uses this file structure. The best way to understand how this works is to download the mod and study it.
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=1067

I am currently testing another major mod, and I don't have the time to make the files for doing this; perhaps I might in a while when the high resolution mod is finished, and release it as an addon.

Many, many thanks Irish ! :yeah:

Best regards,
Magic:salute:

[Magic1111]

the second rar file is corrupted it won;t install.

Best regards

Aces

Yes, I can confirm that! I get during unzipped with 7z always an error message that a file is corrupt (from both Download Sources)! :wah:

Best regards,
Magic

[brett25]

thank you Aces and Magic for pointing this out, the file must have corrupted as it was zipped. I have uploaded a new file:

http://www.filefront.com/15799489/B25_ConningTower.7z/

also the download link in the first post is updated.

@seawolf you will need to upload this nerw file to your server


sorry for the confusion:oops:

[Aces]

Many thanks Brett, love your mods, looking forward to trying the latest version this evening.

Kind regards

Aces

[Magic1111]

Many thanks brett from me too for upload again ! :yeah:

Best regards,
Magic:salute:

[SeaWolf U-57]

@seawolf you will need to upload this new file to your server


sorry for the confusion:oops:

No problem Done and dusted :up:

[Myxale]

This mod is sweet!

Together with SH3Cimmander and this will rock.

Imagine the feeling as your boot rusts as the months go by.:salute:


Did you plan to make this mod for all boat types and towers?
And for the Stock GWX\WAC textures?

[brett25]

Did you plan to make this mod for all boat types and towers?
And for the Stock GWX\WAC textures?

@Myxale Yes, I am making a version for the type 2 and 9 boats. The good thing is you apply this mod on top of any skin you like and you will have the benefits of the rusting conning tower over time. If you dont use a skin, then you will have the GWX skin (one of my favorites)

[melnibonian]

Spectacular Job :up:

Can't wait for the IXs now :yep::yeah:

[Magic1111]

Hello brett !

Unzip the files is now successful! No more problems!

Many thanks and best regards,
Magic:salute:

[Sailor Steve]

Brett25, it looks great!

Using SH3 Commander's 'Date' files will work if you want the paint to age over an entire career, but having it happen over a single patrol will require going into Commander before you start every patrol and calculating the files starting with that patrol's start date. That takes a bit of work, but it should do the job.

[Myxale]

@Myxale Yes, I am making a version for the type 2 and 9 boats. The good thing is you apply this mod on top of any skin you like and you will have the benefits of the rusting conning tower over time. If you dont use a skin, then you will have the GWX skin (one of my favorites)

Ok, my bad.:damn:
Wasn't aware that this baby worked like this. :rock:

Way cool!

[brett25]

ing SH3 Commander's 'Date' files will work if you want the paint to age over an entire career, but having it happen over a single patrol will require going into Commander before you start every patrol and calculating the files starting with that patrol's start date. That takes a bit of work, but it should do the job. thanks a lot for that info sailorsteve, it sounds like it shouldn't be too hard to set that up. Im content with simply uninstalling one module and then installing another in the series, when I want a diferent level of weathering, but i must admit the SH3 commander option sounds very cool

[Gilbou]

@Myxale Yes, I am making a version for the type 2 and 9 boats. The good thing is you apply this mod on top of any skin you like and you will have the benefits of the rusting conning tower over time. If you dont use a skin, then you will have the GWX skin (one of my favorites)

Kick-ass for skippers using type II like me ;:up:

[irish1958]

Brett25, it looks great!

Using SH3 Commander's 'Date' files will work if you want the paint to age over an entire career, but having it happen over a single patrol will require going into Commander before you start every patrol and calculating the files starting with that patrol's start date. That takes a bit of work, but it should do the job.
Exactly correct; however, for a full patrol, one would have to save and continue many times. For anyone using CMDR ("don't leave port without it") this should not be a problem. And for anyone using the typeII with short patrols, having the boat age over several patrols is probably also realistic.

One might also consider using a Winter, icy boat when appropriate.

[brett25]

One might also consider using a Winter, icy boat when appropriate.

Irish, thats a fantastic idea. Using my current templates, I can try to make an arctic patrol version which gets icier as you go north. Let me look into this and if people want this I can do it

[Magic1111]

Let me look into this and if people want this I can do it

Yes, I want this !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :up::up::up::ping:

Best regards,
Magic:salute:

[brett25]

UPDATE: Arctic Module Ready


I posted some screens of the new arctic module (see first post). Credit has been duly given to Irish for the idea! Download link posted. Ugg, I have the wild nite in Bankgkok avatar! Better keep posting!

[Myxale]

Major Kudos for the Arctic Module!:o
Kinda unexpected but cool nonetheless!

:rock:

[flakmonkey]

The arctic one looks really cool (literaly), it would be a great addition to tomi_099s ice mod that added icicles and snow geometry to the sub (not sure if he`s released it yet though)

[SeaWolf U-57]

Added to your page :salute:

[Magic1111]

UPDATE: Arctic Module Ready


Thank you very much !!! :rock::rock::rock:

[brett25]

hey all, ConningTower mod is updated to v3. Now when you activate the mid patrol modules, your food will get nice and moldy.:salute:


see first post for details and download link

[Buck_O]

I thought it was a "no, no" to apply mods mid patrol?.....or is it just certain types of mods?...

[brett25]

I thought it was a "no, no" to apply mods mid patrol?.....or is it just certain types of mods?... you dont have to worry about this mod, it will not interfere with your patrol. Mods that change certain features such as campaign data or zones data, things like this, will screw up your game, texture mods will not

[Buck_O]

good to hear brett25, thanks for clarifying that for me:up:. Awesome job you did on the towers!

[Magic1111]

hey all, ConningTower mod is updated to v3. Now when you activate the mid patrol modules, your food will get nice and moldy.:salute:


see first post for details and download link

Hi brett !

Thank you for update, it´s a very good idea with the food ! :up:

Best regards,
Magic:salute:

[Magic1111]

Nice :up: Download link .... Here (http://www.silenthuntermods.com/forum/index.php?topic=396.msg1712#msg1712)

( A dam site faster then Filefront thats for sure)

Yes, you´re right ! FileFront is very slow...:zzz:

[brett25]

Nice :up: Download link .... Here (http://www.silenthuntermods.com/forum/index.php?topic=396.msg1712#msg1712)thanks you seawolf for the mirror, much appreciated

Thank you for update, it´s a very good idea with the food ! thanks magic, i always appreciate your comments!

Yes, you´re right ! FileFront is very slow...:zzz:on thing to keep in mind is that I rely on the hit counter to determine how many people are downloading the mods so I can decide what to put more work on based on popularity, filefront is my main mods hosting site, but if its slow, there's sea wolfs hosting site as well:salute:

[Magic1111]

thanks magic, i always appreciate your comments!


You´re welcome mate ! :salute:

[Plissken_04]

Hi Mates,

If you search for more Downloadlinks,you can download from here too :up:

ftp://maikhaas.dyndns.org/Volume_1/Sharing/SH3COMMUNITYMODS/BRETT25/

Username: Maik

Password: Woelfe


Maik

[Rubini]

Awesome mod mate!

Wow, SH3 don't stop. So much good mods that sometimes is just impossible to track all them!

Many thanks!:up::up:

[brett25]

Awesome mod mate!

thanks Rubini, I follow humbly in your footsteps!


@Plissken_04

that's an awesome server you have set up, great job!

[Myxale]

The Moldy food is a stroke of genius!:salute::yeah:

Wasn't aware the most important thing about u-Boats was missing, till you came along!

MOLD FTW:rock:

[brett25]

The Moldy food is a stroke of geniusthanks, mate, ive been reading Iron Coffins, and in there Werner talks alot about how gungy things get inside the boat. V4 of the mod will include a grungy interior-greasy surfaces, soiled notebooks and map, also grungy dials, etc etc. So you will get a feeling that you've been at sea a while.....

[Magic1111]

V4 of the mod will include a grungy interior-greasy surfaces, soiled notebooks and map, also grungy dials, etc etc. So you will get a feeling that you've been at sea a while.....


I´m looking forward ! :yeah::D

Best regards,
Magic:salute:

[Plissken_04]

@Plissken_04

that's an awesome server you have set up, great job![/QUOTE]


Your Welcome :yeah:

It's even faster to put Mods on the FTP Server,than upload them to a Website.It's only copy from PC HDD to NAS HDD.


Maik

[brett25]

UPDATE:

to make any of my conning tower textures to work with v 2.12 of test pilots u boat (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=160990):

1. open any of the conning tower Mod folders and navigate to \data\Textures\TNormal\tex

2 make a copy of "NSS_Uboat7c_coning.tga" and rename that copy "NSS_Uboat7B_coning_TP.tga" (without the quotation marks )