[REL] Texture touch up

[KillerTube]

Don't trust the 1 start rating. someone with a vendetta marked me ; ; . Extract the rar to your mods folder. Enable "Killer tubes better textures" and your off. There are 2 screenshots on my filefront also. A small comparison remember to look at everything though. The sea walls the other ships in the pictures ect. You can see the changes everywhere. So much was touched up i just cant show it all. all the ships, planes, cargo, some people, some buildings, all metals, woods, guns.. well u get the picture lol. I just thought a lot of items needed some texture added. seemed too smooth. I tried to roughen them up a little and make the colors brighter in some places, darker in others. Check it out figured id share it. Happy Hunting :yeah:

forgot to mention i took the screenshots at 1838x1036 no AA, shadows off and gamma a little over normal. Everything else was max
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couple screen shots
http://www.filefront.com/user/KillerTube

Better Textures Mod
http://www.mediafire.com/file/gjz4lhr3ikg/KillerTubes_Better_TexsW.rar

(http://www.filefront.com/user/KillerTube)

[JU_88]

Thanks KT - how about some screenshots? :)

Since you are working on improving the texture files -
Can I draw your attention to the stock Aircraft in SH5?
I noticed since release, that some of the aircraft have their paint scemes somewhat 'rushed' by the Ubi Devs.
In some cases, the camo patten is painted on the underside of the plane- when it should be a pale colour of some sort!

Trouble is, when you see an aircraft from a U-boat, all you see is the underside! It must look like they are flying up side down LOL :O

I've not looked at the DDS files but I'll bet that to fix this, the actual meshes will need the UVW clusters to be edited as well as either redoing or adding an additional DDS file - so not a simple texture fix.
Just in case you want to take look at it in the future mate :) -quite a alot of trouble to go through, though.

[KillerTube]

yea but just to be clear thats the dev teams fault its not in my download. did you check out my textures yet? hope ya do. they did pretty up the game a bit but i may be bias lol. ps you may be right i didnt even know that was a problem. guess i need 3dmax again XD. hope they fix that in the patch.
pps please post about a mod after you have seen it not before.. Thats kinda like posting about a movie you never watched lol.. thanks.

[The General]

Thanks very much for your work.

Could you please post some screenshots on here KillerYouTube?

I tried to Download but it's saying the file is Corrupt :( I'll try again...

Yeah, apparently this file is the problem:

KillerTubes_Better_Texs\Data\Textures\TNormal\tex\ 40mm_BoforsM9_T01.dds. The file is corrupt

Nevermind, we can go without that :)

[KillerTube]

Sorry ya went through that download twice, it was corrupt. just checked it. reuploading a 7zip file. Hopefully better this time. done in 10 mins. there are 2 high res shots on my file front page called "Screens tex touchup" you can download and open with paint. I could post more but the files get kinda big, and im going to sleep lol. Uploaded to filefronnt, again same problem. download corrupt lol. uploaded to media share. Yeaaa the files work lol. here ya go.

im not too sure on how to post screenies here i will look into it though. just tired atm, stayed up to get this upload right ><

http://www.me (http://www.mediafire.com/file/gjz4lhr3ikg/KillerTubes_Better_TexsW.rar)diafire.com/file/gjz4lhr3ikg/KillerTubes_Better_TexsW.rar (http://www.mediafire.com/file/gjz4lhr3ikg/KillerTubes_Better_TexsW.rar)
http://www.mediafire.com/i/?myinvm4y4io (http://www.mediafire.com/file/gjz4lhr3ikg/KillerTubes_Better_TexsW.rar)http://www.mediafire.com/i/?dlgm1tmyqmi (http://www.mediafire.com/file/gjz4lhr3ikg/KillerTubes_Better_TexsW.rar)

[KillerTube]

Edited also. lol thanks im sure you understand.

[JU_88]

:timeout: This statement has nothing to do with my mod can someone remove it.. All it does is scare people when the first thing they read is messed up textures. and my mod has no messed up textures.. Please try and post things that are relevant to the modders work when posting in his/her topic. thank you.

Woah there,
Before you hit the 'Stalinist censorship button' and have me exiled to Siberia. Could please allow me the oppotunity to amend my post? :o
I have no wish to scare people off so -Original post edited for clarity.:up:

[KillerTube]

Yea Ju 88 sure i will look at that. hopefully something easy i can fix. gonna wait on any more modding till the patch. But if its as easy as doing a new texture or adjusting the existing one I probably will do it. Like you said editing mesh would be rough and probably not worth the time, so hopefully not needed. im just kinda textured out atm after 500 textures ><. Also after the patch im gonna set my eye on bigger mod jobs. something like what me and my brother did with sh4. DDenvironment. My sh4 lightshafts look better than sh5s :haha:.
Feedback always appreciated , let me know what ya think.

http://www.filefront.com/15860643/Underwater-Light-Shafts.wmv/
small example. Sorry if i came across a bit rough. Happy hunting.

couple screen shots
http://www.filefront.com/user/KillerTube

Better Textures Mod
http://www.mediafire.com/file/gjz4lhr3ikg/KillerTubes_Better_TexsW.rar

(http://www.filefront.com/user/KillerTube)

[KillerTube]

I see that about 50 people have downloaded the tex touch up already. so hey we do all the work.. let us know what you think when you check out our mods :). If most modders are like me were always checking our forums to see any postS and we like the feedback. so lift a finger and contribute don't just download. happy hunting all :yeah:

[SKLR]

Textures are crispier overall. I like it. I especially like the bumpy look of the sub's exterior paint. The on-board torpedoes also look better, or am i just seeing things ?

[KillerTube]

the onboard torps also have the bumpier looking textures now also. along with the wood and metal surfaces in the sub. periscope ect. thanks thats exactly what i did. crisp them all up and add texture to make everything a little less smooth and cartoonish looking. :salute:

[KillerTube]

My mod is not terrible so who gave it a one rating.. weak guys...... I do all this work and get some jerk with a vendetta marking my mod as terrible.. its a freaking texture touch up mod how terrible can it be XD.
Boo too whoever did that. if you all look.. the one guy who actually looked at my mod said it was nice and he liked it.

[Bish0p]

I find these textures to be infinitely better than the default textures.
EVERY single texture in the game has been given a bump mapping, every texture has been enhanced visually to make it seem clear and not plain and dark like it was.
The boats no longer look like rubber duckies floating in a bath tub with their perfectly smooth paint jobs, that looked entirely unrealistic.

there are 500 textures in here that took a ****load of time to redo.
Have some freaking decency people.
Don't rate them unless you try them.

[trotter]

Sounds interesting I'll give it a try

[Placoderm]

Screenshots?

...Anyone?

I'm not really keen on downloading a .rar file on filefront, scanning it for viruses before unpacking the .rar (no offense, but it is recommended practice for any compressed binary), unpacking it, then opening the files in paintshop and reviewing the images just to see if it is worth downloading and installing in SH5. It is much easier and conserves considerably more bandwidth just to place some images in the thread...


So, please? Some screenshots of the texture improvements?

:yep:

[gimpy117]

downloading now :up:

[ddrgn]

What an improvement. Well done!

[trotter]

Looks good. Subtle, yet effective change. My only complaint is that at very close distances (such as when you are standing on the bridge and looking at the walls around you) the texture pattern is too low-res. But not a big deal.

[speedbird]

Nice!!! :up:

[gimpy117]

I looked at and and my only question is if you can take down the amount of bump mapping on the outer hull

[Barso]

Love this mod.
I don't know how you guys do it but please don't stop.
Really unfortunate that someone gave you 1 star, why I will never know.
THANKS.

[Abd_von_Mumit]

The author of this mod is gone, maybe someone else will be able to answer my questions:
1. Is it 1.2 compatible?
2. Are there any issues with it?
3. I can't open some of mod's .dds files, even though all the original .dds files in my game folder can be opened - is it a sign of something dangerous?

[SteelViking]

As it only changes .dds files, I am sure that it is 1.2 compatible. If you are trying to open those images in GIMP and they are not wanting to open, I would not worry about it. A few of the .dds files in SH5 have their headers(hex term) setup weird. PS can still open them, but GIMP and I think Paint.net cannot open them. If you are using PS(PaintShop) then there might be some corruption of the download, and you might not want to use it.

My main caution would be this: That mod is pretty old, and a lot of new work has been done on .dds and .tga files, so make sure that you install newer mods after this one in JSGME. For instance, you would want to install my interior mod after this one if you plan to use both.

[Abd_von_Mumit]

As it only changes .dds files, I am sure that it is 1.2 compatible. If you are trying to open those images in GIMP and they are not wanting to open, I would not worry about it. A few of the .dds files in SH5 have their headers(hex term) setup weird. PS can still open them, but GIMP and I think Paint.net cannot open them. If you are using PS(PaintShop) then there might be some corruption of the download, and you might not want to use it.

My main caution would be this: That mod is pretty old, and a lot of new work has been done on .dds and .tga files, so make sure that you install newer mods after this one in JSGME. For instance, you would want to install my interior mod after this one if you plan to use both.

Yes, I am using Gimp with dds.exe plug-in. What troubled me is all game files open, but not all mod's files.

I'll give it a try, and of course I'll install before any newer mods - thanks for the tip.

Do you have any info/memories about this mod's license? What about further modifications?

[DavyJonesFootlocker]

I just made my last payment on your contract. Unka Guido will pay you a visit.:D I'll try out your mod.

[SteelViking]

Yes, I am using Gimp with dds.exe plug-in. What troubled me is all game files open, but not all mod's files.

I'll give it a try, and of course I'll install before any newer mods - thanks for the tip.

Do you have any info/memories about this mod's license? What about further modifications?

There are some stock .dds files that GIMP cannot open. If you go through the Misc folder, there are a quite a few like that.

No, I don't know about the authors usage permission. But, if someone cannot be reached to get permission to use their work, and their documentation either does not exist, or does not directly state that others are not to use it, you can use their work as long as you give proper credit.

[DavyJonesFootlocker]

I like it! A grimy sub is what is needed. I'd admit the shiny one blinded me.:salute:

[Venatore]

im not too sure on how to post screenies here

KillerTube,

This may help you matey.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xW-Vc_edTZM

[ddrgn]

KillerTube,

This may help you matey.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xW-Vc_edTZM

KillerTube is long gone and never to return.... His mod works fine in 1.2

[rascal101]

A bit sus - still no screenies and every time I try to use a link I go to advertsising - is this for real

R

[tonschk]

A bit sus - still no screenies and every time I try to use a link I go to advertsising - is this for real

R

me too :hmmm: ? .... ?

[Abd_von_Mumit]

Do you mean you can't download the mod?

EDIT:
I repacked the mod (download file is now smaller), added a readme and version number 00.00. You can find it here:
http://www.filefront.com/17278873/KillerTubes-Better-Textures-v.-00.00-repacked.7z/

As to screenshots posted by mod author - seems he deleted his Filefront account, which is why you are unable to download the screenshots uploaded by him.

[Venatore]

:hmmm:

[tonschk]

Do you mean you can't download the mod?
EDIT:
I repacked the mod (download file is now smaller), added a readme and version number 00.00. You can find it here:
http://www.filefront.com/17278873/KillerTubes-Better-Textures-v.-00.00-repacked.7z/

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:DL Thank you a Lot :salute: Abd_von_Mumit :sunny:

[andycaccia]

Any screenshot? I'd like to see what I'm going to donwload..

[Captn Wilhelm]

Bump for a great mod. These textures are gorgeous and if loaded before Steelvikings interior, Sobers Multi-color and Dooms Deck mods it really makes the game look great. Not sure why these have not been loaded into downloads/graphics or why a talented modder got run off. :down:

Thanks Killertube and Abd_von_Mumit for your efforts. :up:

Screen shot for worriers.

http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/3176/sh5img20101118231616.png

[Admiral Von Gerlach]

Excellent work i am sorry this gentleman departed. When i first load the U boot in V he looks like he has just been launched and never seen the sea. This is much improved... danke.

[Captain Can]

what an improvement guys , i'm amazed! :)
probably the most underrated mod at here.check this out guys!