dynamic shadows

shegeek72 · 01-11-07, 05:36 AM

While looking through main.cfg (data\cfg\main.cfg) I found (under video) dynamic shadows, which was set to off. So I set it to =Yes and now there's cool shadows that weren't there before. I couldn't find the setting in the options menu. Am I missing it or does the game set it for you? (I haven't noticed any degradation in the video yet).
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danlisa · 01-11-07, 05:46 AM

Any drop in FPS?

I will have to try this tonight.

Nice find

Kruger · 01-11-07, 05:49 AM

I will try it tonight also. I also ude Sober's 3d waves which are cool, but if this will make it cooler, it would be the coolest thing

Boris · 01-11-07, 05:54 AM

I tried this before a while back and got really crappy (broken) effects.

01-11-07, 09:15 AM

I tried this a while back and got no result at all....mind you, my old trusty 2.53GHZ with Radeon 9800 Pro 128MB is definately creaking a bit now.....gonna have to buy a new rig soon i'm sure..sigh :-(

Phoenix3000 · 01-12-07, 05:29 AM

Hi guys,

I followed you advice and modified the main.cfg file for the shadows, but I haven't seen any difference - I'm running a nVidia 512MB graphics card (only 3 months old), so I'm sure it would have been capable of running them. Is there anything else that needs changing along with that file. Reason I ask, I'm running GWX and wonder if the modifications that it has made don't allow it to be changed.

Also, are they external shadows or internal only (ie. your sub only)?

@ Kruger - You mention Sober's 3D wave mod - is that something new - and does it improve on GWX waves?

Cheers all,

Px3000

Paajtor · 01-12-07, 05:51 AM

Shegeek, what's your hardware like, and which resolution do you run?

Kruger · 01-12-07, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Phoenix3000

@ Kruger - You mention Sober's 3D wave mod - is that something new - and does it improve on GWX waves?

here is the link

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...ighlight=sober

Jimbuna · 01-12-07, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kruger

I will try it tonight also. I also ude Sober's 3d waves which are cool, but if this will make it cooler, it would be the coolest thing

Clean forgot about the 3d waves mod...do they work okay in GWX :hmm:

melnibonian · 01-12-07, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kruger

I will try it tonight also. I also ude Sober's 3d waves which are cool, but if this will make it cooler, it would be the coolest thing

Clean forgot about the 3d waves mod...do they work okay in GWX :hmm:

Sober's 3D waves mod works fine with GWX.

Jimbuna · 01-12-07, 01:07 PM

Def bringing back a few memories of TGW now

oiler · 01-13-07, 01:53 PM

i didn't notice any changes between no and yes seems this doesn't work for me with x1900xtx - could someone post some screenshots whith diferences between yes and no pls?

FIREWALL · 01-13-07, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kruger

I will try it tonight also. I also ude Sober's 3d waves which are cool, but if this will make it cooler, it would be the coolest thing

Clean forgot about the 3d waves mod...do they work okay in GWX :hmm:

Put Sobers 3d waves in GWX last nite works great.

01-11-07, 05:36 AM	#1
shegeek72 WAV Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: somewhere in the Pacific Posts: 603 Downloads: 95 Uploads: 0	dynamic shadows While looking through main.cfg (data\cfg\main.cfg) I found (under video) dynamic shadows, which was set to off. So I set it to =Yes and now there's cool shadows that weren't there before. I couldn't find the setting in the options menu. Am I missing it or does the game set it for you? (I haven't noticed any degradation in the video yet). --

01-11-07, 05:46 AM	#2
danlisa Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 5,499 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 1	Any drop in FPS? I will have to try this tonight. Nice find __________________

01-12-07, 05:51 AM	#7
Paajtor The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Dutch mountains Posts: 1,551 Downloads: 64 Uploads: 1	Shegeek, what's your hardware like, and which resolution do you run? __________________

01-12-07, 01:07 PM	#11
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,526 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Def bringing back a few memories of TGW now __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

01-11-07, 05:49 AM	#3
Kruger Commander Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 476 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	I will try it tonight also. I also ude Sober's 3d waves which are cool, but if this will make it cooler, it would be the coolest thing

01-11-07, 05:54 AM	#4
Boris Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hamburg, Germany Posts: 1,691 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 0	I tried this before a while back and got really crappy (broken) effects.

01-11-07, 09:15 AM	#5
Uber Gruber Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	I tried this a while back and got no result at all....mind you, my old trusty 2.53GHZ with Radeon 9800 Pro 128MB is definately creaking a bit now.....gonna have to buy a new rig soon i'm sure..sigh :-(

01-12-07, 05:29 AM	#6
Phoenix3000 Weps Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London, England (Usually in a pub...) Posts: 358 Downloads: 49 Uploads: 0	Hi guys, I followed you advice and modified the main.cfg file for the shadows, but I haven't seen any difference - I'm running a nVidia 512MB graphics card (only 3 months old), so I'm sure it would have been capable of running them. Is there anything else that needs changing along with that file. Reason I ask, I'm running GWX and wonder if the modifications that it has made don't allow it to be changed. Also, are they external shadows or internal only (ie. your sub only)? @ Kruger - You mention Sober's 3D wave mod - is that something new - and does it improve on GWX waves? Cheers all, Px3000

01-13-07, 01:53 PM	#12
oiler Sailor man Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 44 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	i didn't notice any changes between no and yes seems this doesn't work for me with x1900xtx - could someone post some screenshots whith diferences between yes and no pls?