How to change visual detection range

sonar_PL · 10-29-08, 06:06 PM

Hello

In my U-BOATS: TOTAL WAR mod for 100% real players - fog was reduced but offices still cant find visible ships. The same situation is with merchant and escorts visible detection. Where can I increase detection parameters uboat offices and other ships for heavy fog guys? I cannot find in anywhere damn...

Thanks for any help

Graf Paper · 10-30-08, 01:48 AM

I can give you a place to start.

Look at Contacts.cfg and the files labeled Sensors (cfg, dat, val, zon, sim).

Many of the values you need to mod are in those files.

You may also need to mod the environment to extend the horizon limit in the game from the default 8km to 16km.

Reece and onelifecrisis can be valuable sources of information as both of them have done extensive work in this area.

sonar_PL · 10-30-08, 07:06 AM

Thanks friend. I found this last night

Visual range factor=0 ;[>=0]
Visual fog factor=1 ;[>=0]

but its strange. sh has three types of fog horizon: max, medium and low. I believe that this is not a condition may act on all three types of weather.

Ok inside the very strong fog officers did not see almost absolutely nothing. However, in the medium fog they report a ship from far enough. Specifically looking for this condition. It regulates the detectability of the three types of fog

regards

ps. What is ObjectRelativeZmin, ObjectRelativeZmax? Maybe this is the main problem

Graf Paper · 10-30-08, 09:47 AM

Those are questions for which I am unable to provide answers. I'm just not very knowledgeable about the details of the files.

Try sending a PM to Reece or onelifecrisis. I know they can help.

sonar_PL · 10-30-08, 09:52 AM

Thanks friend for Your help

After increase ObjectRelativeZmin, ObjectRelativeZmax visual detection start working good. Now I will make some good test...

Graf Paper · 10-30-08, 11:44 AM

I'm more than happy I could help in any way, sonar_PL.

Maybe I couldn't tell you exactly what to change but pointing you to the files that you needed to make those changes was enough after all.

I do know that the world uses three axis coordinates with your u-boat as the center... X, Y, and Z. X is for horizontal from left to right, Y is for vertical height up and down, and Z is for horizontal from front to rear. Since visual detection is measured from the bow (front) of the u-boat, the Z-axis would be what you would modify to change how far the watch crew can see.

sonar_PL · 10-30-08, 06:09 PM

thanks for the tips. i work on this because SH3 is not realistic simulator. I am happy to add the 0000.1% to realism - so I work on it ... because I love to play at 100% realism

easy, normal, hard? sorry but i cant look at this... it is not for me...

UBOATS - TOTAL WAR is created exclusively for lovers of 100% realism in the game. Most people playing the level: easy, normal or sometime hard...

Therefore expect the total failure of this mod

evan82 · 10-30-08, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonar_PL

UBOATS - TOTAL WAR is created exclusively for lovers of 100% realism in the game. Most people playing the level: easy, normal or sometime hard...

Therefore expect the total failure of this mod

Why? I think there is a many people on all the world, and they like 100% realism.

sonar_PL · 10-30-08, 06:52 PM

...on UBI host 'real' is rare thing... and when I join to the game, it turns out comedy rather than a simulation...

2 good real teams is W.A.R.D.C (topik, maniaPL hosts) and PS only...

evan82 · 10-30-08, 07:15 PM

I think, the everything will be good. Many people's playing in SH3 outside the internet, and like 100% realism.

sonar_PL · 10-30-08, 08:37 PM

if its true - sounds good

Graf Paper · 10-30-08, 09:23 PM

I would love to see the release of UBOATS - TOTAL WAR.

This community always loves a good mod and we can never get enough of full-mods!

I'm already waiting in line to download this one when it's ready.

sonar_PL · 12-24-08, 09:54 PM

Hi guys

I need the original all *.cfg and *.txt files from the clear ENGLISH version of the game SHIII v. 1.4 because I want publish U-BOATS: TOTAL WAR in the english version.

I have no files in english.

I have only a Polish version of the game - therefore I need this for cont. my work.

Total Commander. ALT+F7 in game folder. Type: *.cfg *.txt. Search. Fill to window. * - select all. F5 for copy and its all...

Someone can help me?

U-BOATS: TOTAL WAR finished in 95% (zip file have now 1,3 Gb)

10-29-08, 06:06 PM	#1
sonar_PL Machinist's Mate Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: czestochowa Posts: 123 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	How to change visual detection range Hello In my U-BOATS: TOTAL WAR mod for 100% real players - fog was reduced but offices still cant find visible ships. The same situation is with merchant and escorts visible detection. Where can I increase detection parameters uboat offices and other ships for heavy fog guys? I cannot find in anywhere damn... Thanks for any help

10-30-08, 01:48 AM	#2
Graf Paper Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pacific Northwest United States Posts: 1,146 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 2	I can give you a place to start. Look at Contacts.cfg and the files labeled Sensors (cfg, dat, val, zon, sim). Many of the values you need to mod are in those files. You may also need to mod the environment to extend the horizon limit in the game from the default 8km to 16km. Reece and onelifecrisis can be valuable sources of information as both of them have done extensive work in this area. __________________ Still sailing the high seas, hunting convoys with those who join me.

10-30-08, 07:06 AM	#3
sonar_PL Machinist's Mate Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: czestochowa Posts: 123 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Thanks friend. I found this last night Visual range factor=0 ;[>=0] Visual fog factor=1 ;[>=0] but its strange. sh has three types of fog horizon: max, medium and low. I believe that this is not a condition may act on all three types of weather. Ok inside the very strong fog officers did not see almost absolutely nothing. However, in the medium fog they report a ship from far enough. Specifically looking for this condition. It regulates the detectability of the three types of fog regards ps. What is ObjectRelativeZmin, ObjectRelativeZmax? Maybe this is the main problem Last edited by sonar_PL; 10-30-08 at 08:21 AM.

10-30-08, 09:47 AM	#4
Graf Paper Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pacific Northwest United States Posts: 1,146 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 2	Those are questions for which I am unable to provide answers. I'm just not very knowledgeable about the details of the files. Try sending a PM to Reece or onelifecrisis. I know they can help. __________________ Still sailing the high seas, hunting convoys with those who join me.

10-30-08, 11:44 AM	#6
Graf Paper Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pacific Northwest United States Posts: 1,146 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 2	I'm more than happy I could help in any way, sonar_PL. Maybe I couldn't tell you exactly what to change but pointing you to the files that you needed to make those changes was enough after all. I do know that the world uses three axis coordinates with your u-boat as the center... X, Y, and Z. X is for horizontal from left to right, Y is for vertical height up and down, and Z is for horizontal from front to rear. Since visual detection is measured from the bow (front) of the u-boat, the Z-axis would be what you would modify to change how far the watch crew can see. __________________ Still sailing the high seas, hunting convoys with those who join me.

10-30-08, 09:52 AM	#5
sonar_PL Machinist's Mate Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: czestochowa Posts: 123 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Thanks friend for Your help After increase ObjectRelativeZmin, ObjectRelativeZmax visual detection start working good. Now I will make some good test...

10-30-08, 06:09 PM	#7
sonar_PL Machinist's Mate Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: czestochowa Posts: 123 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	thanks for the tips. i work on this because SH3 is not realistic simulator. I am happy to add the 0000.1% to realism - so I work on it ... because I love to play at 100% realism easy, normal, hard? sorry but i cant look at this... it is not for me... UBOATS - TOTAL WAR is created exclusively for lovers of 100% realism in the game. Most people playing the level: easy, normal or sometime hard... Therefore expect the total failure of this mod

10-30-08, 06:52 PM	#9
sonar_PL Machinist's Mate Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: czestochowa Posts: 123 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	...on UBI host 'real' is rare thing... and when I join to the game, it turns out comedy rather than a simulation... 2 good real teams is W.A.R.D.C (topik, maniaPL hosts) and PS only...

10-30-08, 07:15 PM	#10
evan82 Samurai Navy Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Poland Posts: 555 Downloads: 197 Uploads: 12	I think, the everything will be good. Many people's playing in SH3 outside the internet, and like 100% realism. __________________ MY MODS - evan82's XXI Water StreamVIIB War Skin IIevan82's XXI Skin...

10-30-08, 08:37 PM	#11
sonar_PL Machinist's Mate Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: czestochowa Posts: 123 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	if its true - sounds good

10-30-08, 09:23 PM	#12
Graf Paper Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pacific Northwest United States Posts: 1,146 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 2	I would love to see the release of UBOATS - TOTAL WAR. This community always loves a good mod and we can never get enough of full-mods! I'm already waiting in line to download this one when it's ready. __________________ Still sailing the high seas, hunting convoys with those who join me.

12-24-08, 09:54 PM	#13
sonar_PL Machinist's Mate Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: czestochowa Posts: 123 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Hi guys I need the original all .cfg and .txt files from the clear ENGLISH version of the game SHIII v. 1.4 because I want publish U-BOATS: TOTAL WAR in the english version. I have no files in english. I have only a Polish version of the game - therefore I need this for cont. my work. Total Commander. ALT+F7 in game folder. Type: .cfg .txt. Search. Fill to window. * - select all. F5 for copy and its all... Someone can help me? U-BOATS: TOTAL WAR finished in 95% (zip file have now 1,3 Gb) Last edited by sonar_PL; 12-24-08 at 09:59 PM.

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