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!

aanker · 10-30-15, 12:02 PM

I feel your pain.

I asked the mod Guru's over at kickinback why I couldn't see Sofu Gan until I was within approx 2 nm, and if anyone knew how to 'fix' that. For example a convoy can be sighted much farther away no problem... not being able to spot landmarks including mountains is a frustrating issue, and not realistic.

Sofu Gan is about as tall as the length of a fleetboat and is roughly 180' x 280', .... IOW it is not a small rock! Of course the reply was that scene.dat is the problem and that CapnScurvy had just released a mod that addressed that very issue.

So, CapnScurvy is 'the right man' and I'm sure he will correct this issue to the best of his ability again, in his much anticipated new mega mod as RR said.

Happy Hunting!

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

10-30-15, 12:02 PM	#7
aanker Pacific Thunder Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yellow Sea Posts: 1,896 Downloads: 236 Uploads: 14	I feel your pain. I asked the mod Guru's over at kickinback why I couldn't see Sofu Gan until I was within approx 2 nm, and if anyone knew how to 'fix' that. For example a convoy can be sighted much farther away no problem... not being able to spot landmarks including mountains is a frustrating issue, and not realistic. Sofu Gan is about as tall as the length of a fleetboat and is roughly 180' x 280', .... IOW it is not a small rock! Of course the reply was that scene.dat is the problem and that CapnScurvy had just released a mod that addressed that very issue. So, CapnScurvy is 'the right man' and I'm sure he will correct this issue to the best of his ability again, in his much anticipated new mega mod as RR said. Happy Hunting! __________________ " Bless those who serve beneath the deep, Through lonely hours their vigil keep. May peace their mission ever be, Protect each one we ask of thee. Bless those at home who wait and pray, For their return by night and day."

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.