Terrain Objects visible only at 3000 yards or less?

Rosencrantz · 10-29-15, 05:18 PM

In my current installation (SHIV with TMO and RSRD) even large terrain objects like Golden Gate or piers or cranes gets visible only at range of about 3 000 yards or so even in clear weather. Has this problem being solved or is it something next to impossible? I could not find this even mentioned anywhere - probably because SH IV is already quite old sim.

Any help availible?

-RC-

Rockin Robbins · 10-29-15, 06:13 PM

CapnScurvy is your man with a fix for that he's incorporating into his new supermod. I'm sure if you asked he'd let you know exactly how to fix it.

Armistead · 10-29-15, 06:36 PM

Never had that problem unless video settings set to low, I would look at those in game

TorpX · 10-29-15, 09:53 PM

I don't know if this is exactly the same as what you mean, but I've noticed when leaving Manila, I will sail near Cavite, and it will only appear when fairly close (I don't recall the exact range). It is kind of like a mirage. I figured it was just a graphic rendering limitation, and everyone had it.

CapnScurvy · 10-30-15, 02:45 AM

The stock game (and most of the mods for it) have the visual "fog" settings set too close in distance for an average "clear day" day.

A good test is to simply start a new Campaign from Pearl Harbor.....starting at the "at sea" position. Compare your view looking back at Oahu Island over your right shoulder. It's only about 5nm from shore:

Yet, you won't see the island. The game has the terrain fogged in too much. There's no reason why on a clear day, a 5nm object (like an island) should not be capable of being seen.

I've got comparison images, found HERE, from my [WIP] Day of Infamy mod thread regarding this very issue. It's my intention to fix this issue with the new mod.

Rockin Robbins · 10-30-15, 06:48 AM

That's just one of about a dozen reasons that Day of Infamy threatens to be the best mod in the history of Silent Hunter 4. I can't wait to try it out but Scurvy won't release it until it's ready. When we get it we'll get a complete mod we can depend on. And that's one of the dozen or so reasons!

10-29-15, 05:18 PM	#1
Rosencrantz Grey Wolf Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Finland Posts: 758 Downloads: 78 Uploads: 0	Terrain Objects visible only at 3000 yards or less? In my current installation (SHIV with TMO and RSRD) even large terrain objects like Golden Gate or piers or cranes gets visible only at range of about 3 000 yards or so even in clear weather. Has this problem being solved or is it something next to impossible? I could not find this even mentioned anywhere - probably because SH IV is already quite old sim. Any help availible? -RC-

10-29-15, 06:13 PM	#2
Rockin Robbins Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: DeLand, FL Posts: 8,900 Downloads: 135 Uploads: 52	CapnScurvy is your man with a fix for that he's incorporating into his new supermod. I'm sure if you asked he'd let you know exactly how to fix it. __________________ Sub Skipper's Bag of Tricks, Slightly Subnuclear Mk 14 & Cutie, Slightly Subnuclear Deck Gun, EZPlot 2.0, TMOPlot, TMOKeys, SH4CMS

10-29-15, 06:36 PM	#3
Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,880 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	Never had that problem unless video settings set to low, I would look at those in game __________________ You see my dog don't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him. Now if you apologize like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it.

10-30-15, 06:48 AM	#6
Rockin Robbins Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: DeLand, FL Posts: 8,900 Downloads: 135 Uploads: 52	That's just one of about a dozen reasons that Day of Infamy threatens to be the best mod in the history of Silent Hunter 4. I can't wait to try it out but Scurvy won't release it until it's ready. When we get it we'll get a complete mod we can depend on. And that's one of the dozen or so reasons! __________________ Sub Skipper's Bag of Tricks, Slightly Subnuclear Mk 14 & Cutie, Slightly Subnuclear Deck Gun, EZPlot 2.0, TMOPlot, TMOKeys, SH4CMS

10-29-15, 09:53 PM	#4
TorpX Silent Hunter Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 3,975 Downloads: 153 Uploads: 11	I don't know if this is exactly the same as what you mean, but I've noticed when leaving Manila, I will sail near Cavite, and it will only appear when fairly close (I don't recall the exact range). It is kind of like a mirage. I figured it was just a graphic rendering limitation, and everyone had it.