Oil Slicks

CWorth · 09-12-05, 07:22 PM

Just wondering if anyone has found the texture or item that controls the oil slicks left by ships when they sink?

I really hate the blue ink look it has.

Marhkimov · 09-12-05, 07:27 PM

Yea, that blue ink is kind of repulsive... anyone have any ideas?

iambecomelife · 09-12-05, 08:30 PM

I'm almost certain that the relevant info is in data\library\particles.dat. I do not know exactly how to do the necessary editing, although I think you can make it so that the oil slick covers less territory. Would any of you guys mind digging through the file with me, maybe sharing some thoughts...? :hmm:

oRGy · 09-13-05, 04:56 AM

debris.dat is where the info is stored I think.

I think there's a value there that states how long they stay visible as well. But I haven't done any messing around with it yet.

Farside · 09-13-05, 10:37 AM

also is there any way to reduce the fire or something, when theres a fire on the water it just seems as if me comp stops

oRGy · 09-13-05, 11:02 AM

Try reducing your particle denisity in video options to say 50%.

Farside · 09-13-05, 11:09 AM

*double post*

Farside · 09-13-05, 11:09 AM

lol its already at 50, still makes me shudder

ty anyway !!

oRGy · 09-13-05, 11:10 AM

My condolences. Unfortunately SH3's particle system is rather poorly implemented.

WolfyBrandon · 09-13-05, 09:31 PM

I also would be interested in a better oil slick mod...

Is there a way to make oil slicks and debris left by the ships stay around for longer? I hate how it dissapears after a while. Id like to shoot a bunch of ships in a convoy and dive deep to avoid the destroyers trying to find me... then surface later to see all the carnage

Wolfy

iambecomelife · 09-13-05, 09:48 PM

I'll check the particles and debris files to see what I can do. However, if there's someone else who has hex editing skills - PLEASE help out here. There have to be a handful of people who are really good at it...

Rubini · 09-13-05, 10:28 PM

Savages_Wolf wrote:

Quote:

also would be interested in a better oil slick mod...

Is there a way to make oil slicks and debris left by the ships stay around for longer? I hate how it dissapears after a while. Id like to shoot a bunch of ships in a convoy and dive deep to avoid the destroyers trying to find me... then surface later to see all the carnage

I agree!

Rubini

ICBM · 09-14-05, 03:14 AM

Agreed with all of the above, I to opened a topic about this, if it was possible to make oil slicks way >WAY< larger then the tiny 10x10m they are now.

oRGy · 09-14-05, 04:50 AM

As I said, debris dat should be your man.

Opening it with datconverter and enlarging the oil slicks (through hex editing after extracting the obj info through dat converter) should be possible.

Duke of Earl · 09-14-05, 07:38 AM

Look for Oil_Floating_Spot down towards the bottom of the debris.dat file... a 'Find' search will get you there quick...

Cordialement, Duke of Earl

09-12-05, 07:22 PM	#1
CWorth Grey Wolf Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gettysburg PA Posts: 845 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	Oil Slicks Just wondering if anyone has found the texture or item that controls the oil slicks left by ships when they sink? I really hate the blue ink look it has.

09-12-05, 07:27 PM	#2
Marhkimov Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bay Area, California, USA Posts: 2,377 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Yea, that blue ink is kind of repulsive... anyone have any ideas? __________________ It takes two to tango

09-12-05, 08:30 PM	#3
iambecomelife Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 4,706 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 0	I'm almost certain that the relevant info is in data\library\particles.dat. I do not know exactly how to do the necessary editing, although I think you can make it so that the oil slick covers less territory. Would any of you guys mind digging through the file with me, maybe sharing some thoughts...? :hmm: __________________ https://www.facebook.com/WolvesoftheKaiser/

09-13-05, 10:37 AM	#5
Farside Sparky Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 155 Downloads: 65 Uploads: 0	also is there any way to reduce the fire or something, when theres a fire on the water it just seems as if me comp stops __________________ Good Hunting! Torpedo Problems? Check out my thread for FAQ\'s and running depths!

09-13-05, 11:09 AM	#7
Farside Sparky Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 155 Downloads: 65 Uploads: 0	double post __________________ Good Hunting! Torpedo Problems? Check out my thread for FAQ\'s and running depths!

09-13-05, 04:56 AM	#4
oRGy Crusty Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 648 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	debris.dat is where the info is stored I think. I think there's a value there that states how long they stay visible as well. But I haven't done any messing around with it yet.

09-13-05, 11:02 AM	#6
oRGy Crusty Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 648 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Try reducing your particle denisity in video options to say 50%.

09-13-05, 11:10 AM	#9
oRGy Crusty Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 648 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	My condolences. Unfortunately SH3's particle system is rather poorly implemented.

09-13-05, 09:31 PM	#10
WolfyBrandon Frogman Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: U-957: Patrol 05 In Progress... Posts: 306 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 0	I also would be interested in a better oil slick mod... Is there a way to make oil slicks and debris left by the ships stay around for longer? I hate how it dissapears after a while. Id like to shoot a bunch of ships in a convoy and dive deep to avoid the destroyers trying to find me... then surface later to see all the carnage Wolfy __________________ [Current JSGME Mods Used In My Game] "Dave, you will always be remembered! R.I.P." U-759

09-13-05, 09:48 PM	#11
iambecomelife Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 4,706 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 0	I'll check the particles and debris files to see what I can do. However, if there's someone else who has hex editing skills - PLEASE help out here. There have to be a handful of people who are really good at it... __________________ https://www.facebook.com/WolvesoftheKaiser/

09-14-05, 03:14 AM	#13
ICBM Navy Dude Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Holland. Posts: 175 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Agreed with all of the above, I to opened a topic about this, if it was possible to make oil slicks way >WAY< larger then the tiny 10x10m they are now. __________________

09-14-05, 04:50 AM	#14
oRGy Crusty Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 648 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	As I said, debris dat should be your man. Opening it with datconverter and enlarging the oil slicks (through hex editing after extracting the obj info through dat converter) should be possible.

09-14-05, 07:38 AM	#15
Duke of Earl Medic Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: 20 Meter von einer Wasserbombe Posts: 169 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Look for Oil_Floating_Spot down towards the bottom of the debris.dat file... a 'Find' search will get you there quick... Cordialement, Duke of Earl __________________ U-627.... das \'Wabo-Magnet\'