U-boat reflections mod v2.0

[Flakwalker]

Maybe the best solution and less complex is that Sergbuto work with his files not taking care of the cables and then I can fix them later.

[Kpt. Lehmann]

Originally Posted by Flakwalker

Maybe the best solution and less complex is that Sergbuto work with his files not taking care of the cables and then I can fix them later.

Right! Yes! I believe his files do not fix the cables and your idea is great!



If you make the fixes using his files... the project is completed!!!

[Beery]

Originally Posted by Flakwalker

Maybe the best solution and less complex is that Sergbuto work with his files not taking care of the cables and then I can fix them later.

That seems like the best plan to me. The question is, is Sergbuto finished with the files, or is he going to address the off-centre Type IX conning tower reflections issue? I haven't seen anything from him about it. It could be that version 2.0 is the final version, or it might be that he's thinking of doing some more tweaking. I think we need to find out what Sergbuto wants to do before we proceed further. I'd hate to have cables and graphics all done, only to find a version 3 reflections mod that has to be retro-fitted.

Of course if the reflections can easily be tweaked later, then progress can continue at full pace.

[Kpt. Lehmann]

Originally Posted by Beery

That seems like the best plan to me. The question is, is Sergbuto finished with the files, or is he going to address the off-centre Type IX conning tower reflections issue? I haven't seen anything from him about it. It could be that version 2.0 is the final version, or it might be that he's thinking of doing some more tweaking. I think we need to find out what Sergbuto wants to do before we proceed further. I'd hate to have cables and graphics all done, only to find a version 3 reflections mod that has to be retro-fitted.

Of course if the reflections can easily be tweaked later, then progress can continue at full pace.

Whatever it takes to get it done is great... but lets be careful that both of them aren't waiting on the other.

Yes we do need to know if Sergbuto is finished with his reflection fixes first though I think... then how to proceed will be clear.

[sergbuto]

Yes, I plan to correct the conning tower reflections on Type IX. Furthermore, I plan to address some other issues on U-boats, such as wrong radar placement, destroyed sonar bug, etc. But I can't tell much about time frames, unfortunately. It is ready when it is ready.

[Beery]

Since that's the case, I wonder if we can go ahead with the cable fixes? If we stall at this point these things may never get fully finished, and I think I'd rather have boats with a slightly off reflection with corrected cables than boats with a slightly off reflection and no corrected cables. I'm fairly confident, if the cables get done based on Sergbuto's current models, that the reflection fixes for the Type IXs can be hex-edited in later after Sergbuto has fixed the models - if he gets to them. That way, there's no pressure on anyone, and no one is waiting to do the work they want to do.

[sergbuto]

A new file which now includes corrections for conning tower reflections on Type IX and a cable fix by Flakwalker for VIIC can be downloaded here

http://rapidshare.de/files/6995438/U...blefix.7z.html

Unfortunately, I do not have a good graphic card at the moment and can not see reflections clearly. Therefore, it was not easy to adjust conning tower reflections on Type IX. If they are still not okay in your judgement, just tell me.

[Marhkimov]

Serg,

I will test these right away. I should get some screenshots for you, that way you can use your own judgement.


EDIT: btw, why did you include sensor.dat and sensor.val in the reflection pack? What is their significance?

[sergbuto]

Originally Posted by marhkimov

EDIT: btw, why did you include sensor.dat and sensor.val in the reflection pack? What is their significance?

That's where snorkels are.

[Marhkimov]

Maybe I am mistaken, but I checked in my Library folder and there is no sensors.val. Is this a file that you added to SH3?

P.S. a few other mods use sensors.dat, so keep your heads up for everyone who will complain...


I am now testing...

[sergbuto]

Originally Posted by marhkimov

Maybe I am mistaken, but I checked in my Library folder and there is no sensors.val. Is this a file that you added to SH3?

P.S. a few other mods use sensors.dat, so keep your heads up for everyone who will complain...

BTW I have already discussed this in the present thread. Take a look at previous pages.

[Marhkimov]

Ok Serg, sorry, I figured it all out...


Here's a few pictures of the various turms and reflections/wakes:

VIIC turm3
note the snorkel and both periscope reflections:


note reflections and wakes:



VIIB turm2
note the snorkel and both periscope reflections:


note all reflections and wakes:



IXC turm2
note both periscope reflections:


conning tower reflection is still slightly off, but hardly noticeable:

[Beery]

I'd say that's almost perfect. The conning tower reflection is much better than it was. If Sergbuto was willing to adjust it again, the reflection might need moving forward a tad. I think the reflection was originally too far forward, whereas now it's a tad too far back. But as Marhkimov says, it's hardly noticeable. Perhaps we're getting too picky at this point. I am completely happy with this as it is, and I think we should use this as the base from which to do the cable fixes.

[Redwine]

Originally Posted by sergbuto

BTW I have already discussed this in the present thread. Take a look at previous pages.

Thanks a lot for the job and effort , Sergbuto.

I am worry about the same as Marhkimov :hmm: , i installed your files, all but sensors.dat, i cant losse my settings. All works fine but with snorkel with no wake and no reflections, i need to maintain Jungman's/Ortega's settings into sensor.dat file.

I need to look how to merge all in one. :hmm:

[Kpt. Lehmann]

Sergbuto and Flakwalker,

Thank you for all your work so far.

It is wonderful to see the reflections and fixes coming together.