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

[TheBeast]

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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