Pacific Environment 3.1 patch released:

kriller2 · 05-01-08, 09:25 AM

Hi all,

Here is the feature list:

german u-boats added to the roll pitch and caustics mod.
submarines reflection bug fixed so now you will see the texture of the submarine and conning tower reflecting in the water for at longer distance, I still need to work on the ships before the change allso affects all other ship, expect an update soon.
Edited the reflections and ocean colours so that they have a much more natural look, with the colours of the reflctions matching the sky better and time of day.
Edited the sky slightly to match the above.
The bug with the debris mod so that you never see any lifeboats is now corrected, thanks to Rubini.
Bug corrected where the foam looked yellow like beer when cloudy.

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Installation:
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1.Copy all the folders to your MODS folder besides your main SH4 directory, use JSGME to install (google it if you don't allready have it) and say yes to overwrite files.

2.Install all the mods say yes to overwriteany previous files, but only install ONE of the debris mods, choose between bodies on the water when a ship is sinking or no bodies.

Download PE3_1 patch

Screenshot of the new sea reflections

longdog499 · 05-01-08, 10:49 AM

Awesome.Thanks

Vorkapitan · 05-01-08, 01:40 PM

Kriller 2,

Don't you ever rest? PLEASE don't..

Another step towards realism.........

CaptainNemo · 05-01-08, 02:14 PM

Is it just a patch and when yes which exact version do I need first?

Or is it a mod for itself?

kriller2 · 05-01-08, 02:30 PM

Hi Captain,
It's a patch / new version for PE3, you need to install PE3 before installing this version, which can be found here:
Pacific Environments 3

BTW remember to read the readme about the installation carefully so you install it right

CaptainNemo · 05-01-08, 02:34 PM

Thx!

banjo · 05-02-08, 10:03 AM

I have downloaded PE 3, but before I install it I was wondering...I already have TMO and ROW. Does PE 3 add to these mods, or do they include pretty much what is in PE3? Thanks.

akdavis · 05-02-08, 11:28 AM

ROW = PE

ATR-42 · 05-02-08, 11:31 AM

Kriller you mentioned in your read me,
"if you think the sub is sitting up too high then use the dive rate mod it will lower the sub but reduce roll pitch effects"

...now i have seen your stock setting with PE3 and I did change to the dive rate option... BUT, fact is i think you nailed it with where you 'placed' the sub int he water.

it looks high when viewing externally but when you look at this picture of the USS Pampanito youve nailed it. Look carefully at the distance between the bottom of the dive planes and the water line, as well as amount of freeboard showing on the side of the hull.

in fact i think i may have just talked myself into switching back to your PE3 without dive rate option....

your setting may look unnatural to some initially but by looking at these photos it seems spot on realistic....

DavyJonesFootlocker · 05-02-08, 11:45 AM

Any chance for an alternative download site?

ustahl · 05-02-08, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ATR-42

Kriller you mentioned in your read me,
"if you think the sub is sitting up too high then use the dive rate mod it will lower the sub but reduce roll pitch effects"

...now i have seen your stock setting with PE3 and I did change to the dive rate option... BUT, fact is i think you nailed it with where you 'placed' the sub int he water.

it looks high when viewing externally but when you look at this picture of the USS Pampanito youve nailed it. Look carefully at the distance between the bottom of the dive planes and the water line, as well as amount of freeboard showing on the side of the hull.

in fact i think i may have just talked myself into switching back to your PE3 without dive rate option....

your setting may look unnatural to some initially but by looking at these photos it seems spot on realistic....

I'm not sure abt this, but isn't the displayed Pampanito a museum vessel, ie. stripped from all war time gear, fuel, weaponry & what have you, which makes it much lighter, thus sitting so high uo in the water, whereas wartime subs had a heavy loadout, making them laying much deeper in the water?:hmm::hmm: Ie. like with diverate activated.

Wilcke · 05-02-08, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ustahl

Quote:

Originally Posted by ATR-42

Kriller you mentioned in your read me,
"if you think the sub is sitting up too high then use the dive rate mod it will lower the sub but reduce roll pitch effects"

...now i have seen your stock setting with PE3 and I did change to the dive rate option... BUT, fact is i think you nailed it with where you 'placed' the sub int he water.

it looks high when viewing externally but when you look at this picture of the USS Pampanito youve nailed it. Look carefully at the distance between the bottom of the dive planes and the water line, as well as amount of freeboard showing on the side of the hull.

in fact i think i may have just talked myself into switching back to your PE3 without dive rate option....

your setting may look unnatural to some initially but by looking at these photos it seems spot on realistic....

I'm not sure abt this, but isn't the displayed Pampanito a museum vessel, ie. stripped from all war time gear, fuel, weaponry & what have you, which makes it much lighter, thus sitting so high uo in the water, whereas wartime subs had a heavy loadout, making them laying much deeper in the water?:hmm::hmm: Ie. like with diverate activated.

Agreed, not a boat fitted out for combat patrol. Hence she rides high on the water.

Here is USS Trigger;

banjo · 05-02-08, 02:50 PM

So if PE = ROW does this mean I should apply PE 3.1 over ROW?

ATR-42 · 05-02-08, 02:55 PM

ROW has been evolved into PE, so download PE then use it. If your running a separate ROW mod then its likely outdated.

fireship4 · 05-02-08, 07:05 PM

My sub keeps going past test depth when i press dive - possibly due to the dive rate mod you guys gave out?

##UPDATE## doesnt seem to be the roll pitch or diverate mods as I removed them and tried again. funny i never got this i think before PE

05-01-08, 09:25 AM	#1
kriller2 Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,227 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	[REL] Pacific Environment 3.1 patch released: Hi all, Here is the feature list: german u-boats added to the roll pitch and caustics mod. submarines reflection bug fixed so now you will see the texture of the submarine and conning tower reflecting in the water for at longer distance, I still need to work on the ships before the change allso affects all other ship, expect an update soon. Edited the reflections and ocean colours so that they have a much more natural look, with the colours of the reflctions matching the sky better and time of day. Edited the sky slightly to match the above. The bug with the debris mod so that you never see any lifeboats is now corrected, thanks to Rubini. Bug corrected where the foam looked yellow like beer when cloudy. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Installation: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.Copy all the folders to your MODS folder besides your main SH4 directory, use JSGME to install (google it if you don't allready have it) and say yes to overwrite files. 2.Install all the mods say yes to overwriteany previous files, but only install ONE of the debris mods, choose between bodies on the water when a ship is sinking or no bodies. Download PE3_1 patch Screenshot of the new sea reflections __________________ *Kriller2.* [MODs] Real Environment mod and Pacific Enviroments 4 mod Last edited by kriller2; 05-01-08 at 10:40 AM.

05-01-08, 01:40 PM	#3
Vorkapitan Samurai Navy Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 594 Downloads: 1367 Uploads: 0	Kriller 2, Don't you ever rest? PLEASE don't.. Another step towards realism......... __________________ __________________________________________________ ________ __________________________________________________ ________ Joe

05-01-08, 02:14 PM	#4
CaptainNemo Electrician's Mate Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Germany/Essen Posts: 132 Downloads: 27 Uploads: 0	Is it just a patch and when yes which exact version do I need first? Or is it a mod for itself? __________________ www.acesofthedeep.com

05-01-08, 02:30 PM	#5
kriller2 Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,227 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	Hi Captain, It's a patch / new version for PE3, you need to install PE3 before installing this version, which can be found here: Pacific Environments 3 BTW remember to read the readme about the installation carefully so you install it right __________________ *Kriller2.* [MODs] Real Environment mod and Pacific Enviroments 4 mod

05-01-08, 02:34 PM	#6
CaptainNemo Electrician's Mate Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Germany/Essen Posts: 132 Downloads: 27 Uploads: 0	Thx! __________________ www.acesofthedeep.com

05-01-08, 10:49 AM	#2
longdog499 Torpedoman Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wales U.K. Posts: 119 Downloads: 304 Uploads: 0	Awesome.Thanks

05-02-08, 10:03 AM	#7
banjo Grey Wolf Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 762 Downloads: 55 Uploads: 0	I have downloaded PE 3, but before I install it I was wondering...I already have TMO and ROW. Does PE 3 add to these mods, or do they include pretty much what is in PE3? Thanks.

05-02-08, 11:28 AM	#8
akdavis Samurai Navy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 597 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	ROW = PE __________________ -AKD

05-02-08, 11:31 AM	#9
ATR-42 Commodore Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 606 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 6	Side note for Kriller Kriller you mentioned in your read me, "if you think the sub is sitting up too high then use the dive rate mod it will lower the sub but reduce roll pitch effects" ...now i have seen your stock setting with PE3 and I did change to the dive rate option... BUT, fact is i think you nailed it with where you 'placed' the sub int he water. it looks high when viewing externally but when you look at this picture of the USS Pampanito youve nailed it. Look carefully at the distance between the bottom of the dive planes and the water line, as well as amount of freeboard showing on the side of the hull. in fact i think i may have just talked myself into switching back to your PE3 without dive rate option.... your setting may look unnatural to some initially but by looking at these photos it seems spot on realistic.... __________________

05-02-08, 11:45 AM	#10
DavyJonesFootlocker The Old Man Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stink Drunk in Trinidad Posts: 1,572 Downloads: 138 Uploads: 0	Any chance for an alternative download site? __________________ "Silence means death. Stand on your feet. Inner fear your worst enemy."- Sepultura. My Silent Hunter 5 mantra is this......"Torpedo missed, sir!" A P-400 is a P-40 with a Zero after it. A proud member of the Wikipedia Haters Club

05-02-08, 02:50 PM	#13
banjo Grey Wolf Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 762 Downloads: 55 Uploads: 0	So if PE = ROW does this mean I should apply PE 3.1 over ROW?

05-02-08, 02:55 PM	#14
ATR-42 Commodore Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 606 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 6	ROW has been evolved into PE, so download PE then use it. If your running a separate ROW mod then its likely outdated. __________________

05-02-08, 07:05 PM	#15
fireship4 Ensign Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 221 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 0	My sub keeps going past test depth when i press dive - possibly due to the dive rate mod you guys gave out? ##UPDATE## doesnt seem to be the roll pitch or diverate mods as I removed them and tried again. funny i never got this i think before PE __________________ Rest in peace Dave Last edited by fireship4; 05-02-08 at 07:28 PM.