TheBeastBelow Sub MOD Pak - Diesel Exhaust, Prop Fix Sub ID, Sub Emblem/Logo 30.5Meg

[TheBeast]

Eye Candy :

These MOD's are JSGME ready!

The reason I created these mod's is simple. If you edit your skin texture to add ship ID Hull Number, the numbers display correctly on the STBD side but they are mirrored on the PORT side. So by making these decal textures you get the correct orientation on both sides.
I also wanted to combine several other MOD/FIXes into one MOD.

Credits for this MOD go to the following:
SKWAS - S3d 3ditor
JSGME - Generic MOD Enabler
DXTBmp - Graphics Manipulator
Paint - Graphics Editor (To cheap to go buy Photo Shop)
FoTRS - Major MODS v1.3
TMO - Major MODS v1.9
RFB - Major MODS V2.0(Keldunk's ExhaUst)
UBISoft - Silent Hunter IV v1.5

This MOD has been tested with SH4 v1.5 and GFO but should be compatible with all of the above listed MODS and Utilities.
I you are running TMO, RFB or FoTRS, you will want to replace or just remove some of the files provided here used as a stock SH4 v1.5 baseline (.eqp .sim .upc .val .dsd .cfg) to keep in pace with with other changes done by those mods.

This MOD does the following:

Modifies files:
- Data\Objects\Conning_Balao_01.dat
- Data\Objects\Conning_Balao_02.dat
- Adds Sub ID (Hull Number) Decal place holders for both sides
- Adds Sub Logo Emblem Decal place holders both sides

- Data\Submarine\NSS_Balao\NSS_Balao.dat
- Adds Bow Sub ID ((Hull Number) Decal place holders to both sides
- Adds Engine Exhaust smoke effect (While Surfaced).
- Fixes Propeller rotation if applicable.
- Adds 4 Blade Propellar

Adds required sample images to Data\Textures\TNormal\tex
- NSS_BalaoTowerID_POS1.tga - NSS_BalaoTowerID_POS3.tga
- NSS_BalaoBowID_POS1.tga - NSS_BalaoBowID_POS3.tga
- NSS_BalaoTowerEmblem.tga
- TowerID_0.tga - TowerID_9.tga
- BowID_S0.tga - BowID_S9.tga
- NSS_4_prop.dds
- NSS_4_prop_O01.dds

Provides DO.BAT Batch Script to generate users desired Hull Number images.
- See DObat_Readme.txt for usage info

I havent written a Batch file for like 15 years, its not perfect but it works.

Screen Captures included for examples.

Known Issues:
- At night the Bow ship ID numbers bright flouresent effect.
Not sure how to resolve this...
This does not effect enemy ability to detect you.
- Texture resolution size displayed on model is limited to 128px x 128px.
Actual images can be larger but will be resized linear to 128x128.

Revision History:
03/20/2010 - Removed the Battle flag from Balao model because many users requested.
03/23/2010 - Removed .eqp .sim .upc .val .dsd files from Balao model to reduce possible compatibility issues.
04/02/2010 - Uploaded the Type IXD2 MODPAK to SubSim.com and added link below.
05/06/2010 - Uploaded the Salmon Sargo MODPAK to Subsim.com and updated link below.

Future Plans:
I plan to add a Battle Flag (Kills) back as tower decal texture in future updates.
Other Sub MODPAKS on the way.

-TheBeast
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Dowload Links:
NSS_Balao_MODPAK
NSS_SalmonSargo_MODPAK
Type_IXD2_MODPAK_SH4v1.5

[runningdeer]

I enjoy making sub skins. But always have been limited because of the mirroring effect of the hull numbers and or images. I'm wondering if I can use this mod to correct that. I guess I don't fully understand this mod, how it works.

I'm wondering why there have been no comments on this mod.

Also...is there an actual charge for this? Is this free?

Thanx all.

[TheBeast]

Originally Posted by runningdeer

I enjoy making sub skins. But always have been limited because of the mirroring effect of the hull numbers and or images. I'm wondering if I can use this mod to correct that. I guess I don't fully understand this mod, how it works.

I'm wondering why there have been no comments on this mod.

Also...is there an actual charge for this? Is this free?

Thanx all.

The MOD is free!

Yes, the hull and tower numbers are displayed correctly on both sides as the each number is a individual image seporate from the T01/T02.

-TheBeast

[runningdeer]

Thanx Beast, for the reply.

I wondered if it was free because of towards the bottom of the mod description it has mention of 125.00 cost, etc.

I would like to be able to use this mod as a tool to create my own images/insignias/hull numbers. Even though the samples included of your work look very nice. So that I can then recreate particular subs from the few times that they did put hull numbers on them. Or just to have more freedom to create quality skins.

If it is possible then to use this as a tool as well as a mod, I think this is one very useful and a unique mod. Since nobody has offered a solution/tutorial to the mirroring issue.

Thank you .

[abclkhan]

HI

I d like to cut off the flag, since it stays up even when the sub is underwater.
I sit possible?

I liked this mod!

[TH0R]

Some screen shots please?

EDIT: Ah, I see you have included them with the mod. I love that diesel exhaust smoke. I wish we had it in RFB.

Also, ship ID numbers look great.

[TheBeast]

Uploaded new NSS_Salmon/Sargo MODPAK.
- removed Battle Flag
- changed some image locations.

See Post #1 for Info and Link.

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-TheBeast