[REL] sobers base fog mechanics for SH5 V1

THE_MASK · 01-07-11, 02:45 AM

latest version is version 16
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...o=file&id=2925

Most fog in SH5 is medium i have found . This fog mod gives an enjoyable medium fog distance (6000mts) at this level . The submarine is not covered in fog at all levels . If you dont like it then use W_Clear real fog mod .

THE_MASK · 01-07-11, 02:45 AM

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Reece · 01-07-11, 04:56 AM

I honestly can't remember if SH3 had the same problem with the fog, this fog seems to be a constant density whereas SH3 seemed to be over distance like real fog.

Other than that it looks good, I do like the slight haze with no fog!

Thanks.

SteelViking · 01-07-11, 10:19 AM

Funny thing is, when you look at things close to you, the fog looks like an overlay. But, in the pic of heavy fog, you cannot see the far buildings at all, but as you get closer, you start to be able to see things.

Sober, is that affect purely from a visual range limiter, or from some progressive mechanism that could be tweaked?

Because, I know that with the shadows, the way they look is progressive(albeit only in 3 separate stages). I imagine though that more stages could be added with enough work.

PL_Andrev · 01-07-11, 11:19 AM

Is this a vulometric fog?

THE_MASK · 01-07-11, 03:10 PM

I just changed the numbers around . Its version 1 , my waves mod is version 11

BigBANGtheory · 01-07-11, 03:23 PM

I think this is an improvement on the overall fog denisty effect.

I also think that whilst certain effects might not be realistic you have to keep it in the context of a 'fog effect for a game' meaning the resulting gameplay is more important than the realism of the effect.

Can DirectX9.0c produce true volumetric fog effect shaders? I thought S.T.A.L.K.E.R. ClearSky was the first game to do this with DX10 & DX10.1....

THE_MASK · 01-07-11, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBANGtheory

I think this is an improvement on the overall fog denisty effect.

I also think that whilst certain effects might not be realistic you have to keep it in the context of a 'fog effect for a game' meaning the resulting gameplay is more important than the realism of the effect.

Can DirectX9.0c produce true volumetric fog effect shaders? I thought S.T.A.L.K.E.R. ClearSky was the first game to do this with DX10 & DX10.1....

True , i wanted to improve the gameplay first . I was tearing my hair out adjusting the numbers for 2 days straight just to get this effect . I think th shaders in sH5 have a lot to answer .

THE_MASK · 01-28-11, 07:05 PM

version 8 is the latest fog mod

Akula4745 · 01-29-11, 01:15 AM

Very nice Sober! Great job! Many thanks!

Magic1111 · 01-29-11, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Akula4745

Very nice Sober! Great job! Many thanks!

Yes, agree ! Very nice !

Catfish · 01-29-11, 02:19 PM

Looks good !
The merchant just running out of the fog looks phantastic !

Do you know whether your fog affects the destropyer visibility as well ?

(Reason for my question is i was recently running through dense fog and wave action, and did not see anything in radius of say 50 meters - but the destroyers sure saw me !
I still wonder if they saw me on the radar, or if ther normal eye visibility was not influenced in any way by the weather and saw right through it ?)

We were on tour in the Schlei estuary, and it really is an uneasy feeling in dense fog, especially if you have the engine on - you cannot hear anything and distant noise and any merchant coming out of the fog is a frightening sight, in a smaller sailing boat. I just can say it looks like the real thing

Thanks and greetings,
Catfish

THE_MASK · 02-03-11, 08:07 PM

V3 out .
Deleted the light fog .
Light fog now is the same as no fog so you will get some fog but further out .

THE_MASK · 02-03-11, 08:09 PM

I notice about 10fps improvement on a 5870 graphics card with this fog mod .

01-07-11, 02:45 AM	#1
THE_MASK Ace of the deep . Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 9,226 Downloads: 901 Uploads: 73	[REL] sobers base fog mechanics for SH5 V1 latest version is version 16 http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...o=file&id=2925 Most fog in SH5 is medium i have found . This fog mod gives an enjoyable medium fog distance (6000mts) at this level . The submarine is not covered in fog at all levels . If you dont like it then use W_Clear real fog mod . Last edited by THE_MASK; 03-23-11 at 09:40 PM.

01-07-11, 02:45 AM	#2
THE_MASK Ace of the deep . Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 9,226 Downloads: 901 Uploads: 73	********************* Last edited by THE_MASK; 03-05-11 at 01:09 AM.

01-07-11, 03:03 AM	#3
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01-07-11, 04:56 AM	#4
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,695 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	I honestly can't remember if SH3 had the same problem with the fog, this fog seems to be a constant density whereas SH3 seemed to be over distance like real fog. Other than that it looks good, I do like the slight haze with no fog! Thanks. __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

01-07-11, 10:19 AM	#5
SteelViking The Old Man Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: U.S.A.-East Coast Posts: 1,587 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 4	Funny thing is, when you look at things close to you, the fog looks like an overlay. But, in the pic of heavy fog, you cannot see the far buildings at all, but as you get closer, you start to be able to see things. Sober, is that affect purely from a visual range limiter, or from some progressive mechanism that could be tweaked? Because, I know that with the shadows, the way they look is progressive(albeit only in 3 separate stages). I imagine though that more stages could be added with enough work. __________________ He sank 198,650 tons....who you ask?....Erich Topp, that's who!

01-07-11, 11:19 AM	#6
PL_Andrev Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 995 Downloads: 91 Uploads: 0	Is this a vulometric fog? __________________

01-07-11, 03:10 PM	#7
THE_MASK Ace of the deep . Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 9,226 Downloads: 901 Uploads: 73	I just changed the numbers around . Its version 1 , my waves mod is version 11

01-07-11, 03:23 PM	#8
BigBANGtheory Officer Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: British Waters Posts: 243 Downloads: 98 Uploads: 0	I think this is an improvement on the overall fog denisty effect. I also think that whilst certain effects might not be realistic you have to keep it in the context of a 'fog effect for a game' meaning the resulting gameplay is more important than the realism of the effect. Can DirectX9.0c produce true volumetric fog effect shaders? I thought S.T.A.L.K.E.R. ClearSky was the first game to do this with DX10 & DX10.1....

01-28-11, 07:05 PM	#10
THE_MASK Ace of the deep . Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 9,226 Downloads: 901 Uploads: 73	version 8 is the latest fog mod Last edited by THE_MASK; 03-03-11 at 07:56 PM.

01-29-11, 01:15 AM	#11
Akula4745 Convicted Ship Killer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Just out of sight... plotting your course and speed Posts: 846 Downloads: 371 Uploads: 1	Very nice Sober! Great job! Many thanks! __________________ Akula4745 "If you sit by the river long enough... the body of your enemy will float by -- SunTzu"

01-29-11, 02:19 PM	#13
Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 17,766 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	Looks good ! The merchant just running out of the fog looks phantastic ! Do you know whether your fog affects the destropyer visibility as well ? (Reason for my question is i was recently running through dense fog and wave action, and did not see anything in radius of say 50 meters - but the destroyers sure saw me ! I still wonder if they saw me on the radar, or if ther normal eye visibility was not influenced in any way by the weather and saw right through it ?) We were on tour in the Schlei estuary, and it really is an uneasy feeling in dense fog, especially if you have the engine on - you cannot hear anything and distant noise and any merchant coming out of the fog is a frightening sight, in a smaller sailing boat. I just can say it looks like the real thing Thanks and greetings, Catfish

02-03-11, 08:07 PM	#14
THE_MASK Ace of the deep . Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 9,226 Downloads: 901 Uploads: 73	V3 out . Deleted the light fog . Light fog now is the same as no fog so you will get some fog but further out .

02-03-11, 08:09 PM	#15
THE_MASK Ace of the deep . Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 9,226 Downloads: 901 Uploads: 73	I notice about 10fps improvement on a 5870 graphics card with this fog mod .