[REL] reaper7's Sky Mod

SteelViking · 07-05-10, 11:35 PM

This mod is an attempt at reducing banding in the sky.

All material used to make this mod was made by reaper7. I have taken his original work, done some testing/tweaking to maximize the benefit from it and packaged it up into a JSGME compatible mod. So credit must be given to my friend reaper7

Specifically what reaper7 did was blend the texture used in rendering the sky better. And, what I did was decompress the .dds file that reaper7 made, which has the effect of even less banding.

Many believe, and may say that the sky_pac_hdr.dds is not actually used in rendering the sky, and that only shaders are used. However, quite a few people have tested this and have reported significantly less banding(I have noticed it too). It would make sence, since it is a .dds file, and SHIII and SHIV did not use .dds format, therefore it must be a SH5 specific thing. Also, shaders are used to modify the color/hue/etc. of textures, not completely render something in game.

Known issues: none, testing by others was done.

Known JSGME conflicts: None

I recommend using this mod along with Env 2.5, as together sky banding is ALMOST totally eliminated.

Direct link to compiled Env 2.5: http://www.filefront.com/16867405/En...t%20MOD_2.5.7z

Thanks for giving this mod a look, and good hunting,

SteelViking

Link: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...o=file&id=1944

07-05-10, 11:35 PM	#1
SteelViking The Old Man Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: U.S.A.-East Coast Posts: 1,587 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 4	[REL] SteelViking's Sky Mod This mod is an attempt at reducing banding in the sky. All material used to make this mod was made by reaper7. I have taken his original work, done some testing/tweaking to maximize the benefit from it and packaged it up into a JSGME compatible mod. So credit must be given to my friend reaper7 Specifically what reaper7 did was blend the texture used in rendering the sky better. And, what I did was decompress the .dds file that reaper7 made, which has the effect of even less banding. Many believe, and may say that the sky_pac_hdr.dds is not actually used in rendering the sky, and that only shaders are used. However, quite a few people have tested this and have reported significantly less banding(I have noticed it too). It would make sence, since it is a .dds file, and SHIII and SHIV did not use .dds format, therefore it must be a SH5 specific thing. Also, shaders are used to modify the color/hue/etc. of textures, not completely render something in game. Known issues: none, testing by others was done. Known JSGME conflicts: None I recommend using this mod along with Env 2.5, as together sky banding is ALMOST totally eliminated. Direct link to compiled Env 2.5: http://www.filefront.com/16867405/En...t%20MOD_2.5.7z Thanks for giving this mod a look, and good hunting, SteelViking Link: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...o=file&id=1944 __________________ He sank 198,650 tons....who you ask?....Erich Topp, that's who! Last edited by SteelViking; 07-06-10 at 12:18 PM.