See-Through Crew

Reno · 09-12-07, 09:40 PM

When on the bridge I can see right through the crew members to the horizon. Any idea what's causing this?

GeForce 8800GTX settings maxed, latest drivers
Core 2, 6600 @ 2.40Ghz overclocked (2.68)
2.00 GB of RAM

Thanks in advance

captiandon · 09-12-07, 11:45 PM

I have the same problem sometimes

Reno · 09-13-07, 12:29 AM

I just located the problem. Turns out it was the Environmental Effects selection in the graphics options. When I unchecked the option the problem went away.

maerean_m · 09-13-07, 12:46 AM

Yes, but you don't have transparent water anymore. I choose transparent water over see-through crew.

Btw, there is no fix because of the way the crew is rendered into the scene (they are made to look like they are part of the scene, but they actually aren't).

seaniam81 · 09-13-07, 12:51 AM

Turn off volumetric fog it'll help. The crew is still see through but not as much

THE_MASK · 09-13-07, 12:51 AM

great choice

silentscorp1971 · 09-13-07, 02:10 AM

I have noticed that with Trigger Maru the effect is alot less noticable.. maybe the graphics pack helps.

Reno · 09-13-07, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maerean_m

Yes, but you don't have transparent water anymore. I choose transparent water over see-through crew.

Btw, there is no fix because of the way the crew is rendered into the scene (they are made to look like they are part of the scene, but they actually aren't).

These shots were taken with environmental effects disabled and fog enabled. The second shot is at periscope depth. Looks okay to me. My understanding is that environmental effects display cloud shadow and maybe some reflection and color cast from land masses. The 1.3 patch separates fog from enviromental effects so you can still have the fog selected with no ill effects to transparent water or bridge crew appearance. If the choice is cloud shadow or solid crew, I pick solid crew.

SteamWake · 09-13-07, 09:31 AM

Its not a bug its a 'feature'

09-12-07, 09:40 PM	#1
Reno Electrician's Mate Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 133 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	See-Through Crew When on the bridge I can see right through the crew members to the horizon. Any idea what's causing this? GeForce 8800GTX settings maxed, latest drivers Core 2, 6600 @ 2.40Ghz overclocked (2.68) 2.00 GB of RAM Thanks in advance

09-13-07, 12:46 AM	#4
maerean_m Captain Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bucharest, Romania Posts: 529 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Yes, but you don't have transparent water anymore. I choose transparent water over see-through crew. Btw, there is no fix because of the way the crew is rendered into the scene (they are made to look like they are part of the scene, but they actually aren't). __________________ Kilroy was here

09-13-07, 12:51 AM	#5
seaniam81 Commodore Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 624 Downloads: 87 Uploads: 0	Turn off volumetric fog it'll help. The crew is still see through but not as much __________________ Ultima ratio regum. (The final argument of kings) - Inscription on french cannons, on order of Louis XIV

09-12-07, 11:45 PM	#2
captiandon Soundman Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 148 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have the same problem sometimes

09-13-07, 12:29 AM	#3
Reno Electrician's Mate Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 133 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	I just located the problem. Turns out it was the Environmental Effects selection in the graphics options. When I unchecked the option the problem went away.

09-13-07, 12:51 AM	#6
THE_MASK Ace of the deep . Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 9,226 Downloads: 901 Uploads: 73	great choice

09-13-07, 02:10 AM	#7
silentscorp1971 Sailor man Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 45 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	I have noticed that with Trigger Maru the effect is alot less noticable.. maybe the graphics pack helps.

09-13-07, 09:31 AM	#9
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Its not a bug its a 'feature'