Wakes and smoke

Safe-Keeper · 09-29-06, 08:24 AM

Is there a way to mod the game so that ships' wakes and smoke trails became longer and lasted for a longer time? I'd like to see realistic, long trails that didn't just dissolve after five seconds.

Looking forward to the next-gen sims when ships's engines, torpedo explosions, planes crashing into the water, etc will actually create 3D waves. It'll be a sight to see

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Dowly · 09-29-06, 08:47 AM

You mean like there will be in SHIV:

I´d like to know too is it possible to make this in SHIII...

Safe-Keeper · 09-29-06, 09:30 AM

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You mean like there will be in SHIV?

Yup, for example.

Same with wakes. I'd like them to last longer, and extend for a longer distance.

I really hope that picture you posted is representative of how smoke will look in-game. You'd be able to see a naval battle a thousand miles away

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Kpt. Lehmann · 09-29-06, 10:28 AM

Hi Safe-Keeper,

The question to ask is: is it worth the FPS hit?

Any time you increase a graphic or an effect over stock SH3... There is a price to pay.

The SH3 game engine is great for some things and rotten for others. Namely, its efficiency with rendered graphics is... shall we say... somewhat limited?

However, once you understand its boundaries... you can do some VERY cool stuff.

Dowly · 09-29-06, 10:48 AM

I would do it if I´d know how. My rig is good enough to handle it... maybe.

ref · 09-29-06, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Dowly

I would do it if I´d know how. My rig is good enough to handle it... maybe.

Remember me about this when things get more quiet, I may be able to help you :hmm:

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09-29-06, 08:24 AM	#1
Safe-Keeper Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 3,234 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	Wakes and smoke Is there a way to mod the game so that ships' wakes and smoke trails became longer and lasted for a longer time? I'd like to see realistic, long trails that didn't just dissolve after five seconds. Looking forward to the next-gen sims when ships's engines, torpedo explosions, planes crashing into the water, etc will actually create 3D waves. It'll be a sight to see. __________________ First Strike Mod tester. Hardcore sub skipper.

09-29-06, 10:28 AM	#4
Kpt. Lehmann GWX Project Director Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Republic of Texas Posts: 6,996 Downloads: 124 Uploads: 0	Hi Safe-Keeper, The question to ask is: is it worth the FPS hit? Any time you increase a graphic or an effect over stock SH3... There is a price to pay. The SH3 game engine is great for some things and rotten for others. Namely, its efficiency with rendered graphics is... shall we say... somewhat limited? However, once you understand its boundaries... you can do some VERY cool stuff. __________________ www.thegreywolves.com All you need is good men. - Heinrich Lehmann-Willenbrock

09-29-06, 08:47 AM	#2
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,055 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	You mean like there will be in SHIV: I´d like to know too is it possible to make this in SHIII...

09-29-06, 10:48 AM	#5
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,055 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	I would do it if I´d know how. My rig is good enough to handle it... maybe.