Originally Posted by propbeanie (Post 2531115)

Tell ya what yyzBegonia, the files are in the Data / Sea / ShipName folder, which in this case, is "NDD_Shiratsuyu". Be forewarned that this is not the only DD (or any vessel for that matter) that has "writing" on the side. I have no idea how accurate the drawings are - and that's what those are, is drawings. Done by hand by the "ship skinner". As an example, here's the whole #1 skin:

https://i.imgur.com/ptIdQH0.jpg

That is a 1024x1024 72dpi file (re-sized for posting), editable in PhotoShop, or any graphics app that is able to edit DDS files. There are five different skins (10 files including the "LR" versions, which are 512x512) in this particular folder, of which, four have these "emblems" on them. Such as:

#3. https://i.imgur.com/rgPwOyV.jpg

#4. https://i.imgur.com/zWVgBb3.jpg

#5. https://i.imgur.com/ATHZa7E.jpg

You'll notice some "shakiness" in the drawings, since it is done by hand, maybe with a digital pen, but probably with a mouse up close. The "resolution" also "stair-steps". Skin number 2 in this particular set has no drawings on the side, and would be a good "base" for a person to start doing their own artwork with (hint-hint)... |;^) - A person could make multiple copies of the original file, and just paste their "artwork" over the top in that center area. Make the 1024x1024 file, and then re-size it to 512x512 and "Save As..." for the LR version...

For an example "research" hit, here's the link to the wikipedia page with the Shiratsuyu Class
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shirat...lass_destroyer

and an example of one of the ships' side paint jobs:

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...re_in_1939.jpg

Dates come into play as to when the ships have those side characters on them. Now, member max-peck was looking into doing some skins for war vessels, but he was thinking about the "dazzle" schemes, or camouflage "measures", and not "decorations" such as those characters
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dazzle_camouflage

From what I know of the currently active fellows on this team, none of us care one whit about "authenticity", so long as Mickey Mouse isn't drawn on the side of an IJN vessel and lit up with holiday lights - but it wouldn't surprise me any to see that they did in fact do something along those lines. Just so long as it looks like it's real is what matters most. The usual player doesn't know "orthography", much less how to read and interpret kana or kanji. However, since you are familiar with it, you are an excellent candidate to "mod" the skins... (hint-hint again :roll:)

In other words, if you're inclined to make a skin for any of the vessels, you are more than welcome to, either for your own personal use, or submit a sample to the team for consideration of incorporation into the mod, or as an add-in mod. Anyone else inclined to do similar is more than welcome also - seriously. Just let Rockin Robbins know that you're volunteering (PM is probably fine) and what you're doing, so we don't have four people doing the same thing (unless you're a "sub-team" - sorry, bad play on words :arrgh!:). The FotRSU team continually grows and shrinks. We've got "full-time", "part-time" and "consultant" people that are part of the team, and help is always appreciated. Right now, the team is busy getting ready for the next release, and really don't have time for "skiinning", as much as I want to do more of the USN "Measures" for various Classes, they're on the back burner, probably for a ~long~ time (hint-hint :03:). This also applies for getting existing mods ready for FotRSU. If you're so inclined, consult RR, get permission and do it. Your name will flash in lights on Broadway as tribute. In Wittenburg, MO, population 9 (I know it's more than 5, since Missy was pregnant last year!), but hey, Broadway!... ~SALUTE!!!~ (Hee-Haw style)

A word of caution though - Once you start modding, it is difficult to stop. I actually like doing it more than I like sailing the sea in my S18... :o ~sacrilege!~ :har: :salute:

Originally Posted by Hitman (Post 2531124)

Since having one custom skin per ship is impossible and we are limited to custom skin per ship class, it would really be nice to have the class name in japanese characters :yeah:

I'm happy that you volunteered for that yyzBegonia, my ethernal gratitude goes for you:Kaleun_Cheers: An applause for this man please :Kaleun_Applaud:

Originally Posted by Hitman (Post 2531124)

... I'm happy that you volunteered for that yyzBegonia, my ethernal gratitude goes for you:Kaleun_Cheers: An applause for this man please :Kaleun_Applaud:

Originally Posted by yyzBegonia (Post 2531130)

It's my pleasure to help you fantastic team!:Kaleun_Salute: However I'm limited in PS skills or something like that, I may try my best to make some samples if you want, or if you think my samples are too crude I could try my best to give you suggestions such as accurate texts of t those characters, if you guys have plans to rework those skins in the future:Kaleun_Cheers:

Originally Posted by yyzBegonia (Post 2531137)

Hi folks I'm back again!:D
Another report of a big-mistake (I hope you guys won't beat me for my chattering:O::har:)
The Hatsuharu-class' model is wrong.
This is what we have in game:
https://i.imgur.com/gGBatp7.png
It's correct, in some way. Because it is what they looks like when they just been built in 1933!
https://i.imgur.com/KzIAEIP.jpg
However it was reported that the hull was lack of stability and all Hatsuharu-class DDs were sent to reconstruct urgently
That's what they looks like after 1934:
https://i.imgur.com/kepzqDZ.jpg
Since our campaign begins from 1941, it is impossible to encounter a Hatsuharu in 1933's hull.
Fortunately after reconstruction they looks just like Shiratsuyu-class (Shiratsuyu-class was actually developed from the 7th ship of Hatsuharu-class!:arrgh!:), so it's quite easy to fix this problem: just copy the model of Shiratsuyu-class and rename it as Hatsuharu and it will be fine!:har: Perhaps the only thing needs to do is change the characters painted on the side, and that's what I may help!:Kaleun_Salute:

Originally Posted by Jeff-Groves (Post 2531145)

There is a way to add nearly anything you want to anything that uses a eqp file.

Add a placement node on the part then create the stuff to be placed.
For the side lettering? I have an example nearly ready to send to you all.
Took me 15 minutes to do the 3D work and that was really slow cause I went outside to stand and have a smoke break.
So yes.
I was outstanding!
:haha:

Using an Alpha channel the only thing that will show in game is the lettering or whatever we want to show.

Now this will need to be tested to see what happens when you hit that area and damages appear. Does it show the damage or does it over lay it?

Originally Posted by propbeanie (Post 2531151)

:rock:Amen brother! :O: Everybody loves a volunteer, especially Uncle Sam! :salute:


If you can supply the lettering, we'll apply what Jeff suggests below, or if nothing else, copy and paste to what we have.


Notice the date of that ONI file, of 1943... ?? :up: Here's the infamous and totally unreliable wikipedia version of 1934:
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...uharu_1934.jpg

Oh my gosh! Lettering on the side!!! Now, what it looks like to me (uned-juh-mah-cated in the ways of 3D), is that the ship doesn't lose it's upper-forward gun turret (M04) until 1944, so the RecMan is accurate for the game, just not real life... We'll see what happens with that. Thanks. :salute:


I will be more than happy to volunteer for testing that Jeff.

Originally Posted by propbeanie (Post 2531151)

:rock:Amen brother! :O: Everybody loves a volunteer, especially Uncle Sam! :salute:


If you can supply the lettering, we'll apply what Jeff suggests below, or if nothing else, copy and paste to what we have.


Notice the date of that ONI file, of 1943... ?? :up: Here's the infamous and totally unreliable wikipedia version of 1934:
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...uharu_1934.jpg

Oh my gosh! Lettering on the side!!! Now, what it looks like to me (uned-juh-mah-cated in the ways of 3D), is that the ship doesn't lose it's upper-forward gun turret (M04) until 1944, so the RecMan is accurate for the game, just not real life... We'll see what happens with that. Thanks. :salute:


I will be more than happy to volunteer for testing that Jeff.

Originally Posted by yyzBegonia (Post 2531166)

https://i.imgur.com/XrwjSqr.png

LOL I suddenly find that the space for putting kanas is so short that I can hardly put the whole name within it.
In fact the historical font should be flatter instead of vertically thin and tall like this way:hmmm:

Originally Posted by Jeff-Groves (Post 2531173)

Very limited working with stock texture files and stock UV mapping.
One reason I came up with terms your way for SH3.
I still wonder why other Mods don't use that.

Originally Posted by yyzBegonia (Post 2531190)

https://i.imgur.com/6z23oXa.png
Modified Akatsuki-class DD, IJN Akatsuki

Originally Posted by s7rikeback (Post 2531176)

Mate, you are on form tonight... You ok ?
:har::D