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#2784497 - 01/25/07 08:54 AM Hi-res Terrain Set for First Eagles released  
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I've finally finished the hi-res terrain set I've been working on and it is now available for download.

From the readme: (full readme here )
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Hi-res Terrain Set for Third Wire's First Eagles

This is a hi-res terrain set for First Eagles. It replaces all of the default terrain with repainted 512x512 tiles (most of the default is 256x256). This terrain set preserves the original locations of the trees and fields, and leverages some features of the original terrain. The result is a landscape that still has a similar feel as the stock terrain, but with much greater detail and visual interest.
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You can download the terrain set from my site here.

Update 10/31/07- Terrain Set updated and new 1024-res download added.

Feedback and comments are welcome. Here are a few screenshots, I hope you enjoy the terrain!














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#2784498 - 01/25/07 09:02 AM Re: Hi-res Terrain Set released [Re: max188]  
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AMAZING!! Now I just wish that I had a better PC with
faster EVERYTHING so that I could enjoy this work of
yours \:\( Thank you max188 for this contribution <S>

Craigster

#2784499 - 01/25/07 09:08 AM Re: Hi-res Terrain Set released [Re: MrCraig]  
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Hi Craigster-

Well you can still use the hi-res tiles and set the Terrain Texture option to Medium if High is pushing it. You won't be getting the full resolution of the tiles, but it still looks pretty good.

max188

#2784500 - 01/25/07 09:53 AM Re: Hi-res Terrain Set released [Re: max188]  
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Fanatastic work Max -- well worth all the time you've no doubt spent on it.

Thanks a lot

--Snipe

#2784501 - 01/25/07 11:15 AM Re: Hi-res Terrain Set released [Re: Sopwith Snipe]  
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Agreed! Excellent news \:\)


LISTEN UP: "I will respect Raabe Kwan Do!"
#2784502 - 01/25/07 12:01 PM Re: Hi-res Terrain Set released [Re: max188]  
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Hey m8, wonderful stuff, thanks for the considerable effort and for making it available.

Been playing using it for the past hour or two, and it really improves the immersive feel of the game.

And like you, it doesn't make much diffence to my precious FPS, so extra well done getting the balance right.

One of the best add ons...

#2784503 - 01/25/07 03:45 PM Re: Hi-res Terrain Set released [Re: max188]  
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Wonderful! Thank you.

#2784504 - 01/25/07 03:45 PM Re: Hi-res Terrain Set released [Re: BigBouncer]  
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Thanks Max!

DL now.


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#2784505 - 01/25/07 05:52 PM Re: Hi-res Terrain Set released [Re: Sinbad 2]  
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Fantastic. Can't wait to download & try them out !!!!

#2784506 - 01/25/07 09:48 PM Re: Hi-res Terrain Set released [Re: eonel]  
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Beautiful!

Thanks very much for this terrain!

I'm off to download now.

Cheers!

#2784507 - 01/25/07 10:41 PM Re: Hi-res Terrain Set released [Re: baltika]  
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Thanks Max!

Outstanding work!!!

#2784508 - 01/26/07 12:33 AM Re: Hi-res Terrain Set released [Re: baltika]  
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where is the first eagle tab to download it
thanks
delta 4

#2784509 - 01/26/07 12:46 AM Re: Hi-res Terrain Set released [Re: delta4]  
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#2784510 - 01/26/07 01:40 AM Re: Hi-res Terrain Set released [Re: max188]  
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thanx! downloading... \:\)

#2784511 - 01/26/07 03:38 AM Re: Hi-res Terrain Set released [Re: baltika]  
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Thanks Max188. I downloaded it and extracted it. Renamed the file to Max188HR and put it in the 'Terrain Store' in Mr.Jelly's file selector system. Now I can swap it in and out to use or use some other terrain. Hint, Hint, rest of the FE world.


Race you to the Mucky Duck!
#2784512 - 01/26/07 04:42 AM Re: Hi-res Terrain Set released [Re: Uriah]  
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been playing with it an hour or so, no change in fps \:\) it looks excellent!! Nice work

#2784513 - 01/27/07 06:47 AM Re: Hi-res Terrain Set released [Re: Trip]  
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Some additional screenshots of sister terrains I've been working on based on the same tiles. There wouldn't be too much work left in finishing them up. Is there interest in something like this?








#2784514 - 01/27/07 11:09 AM Re: Hi-res Terrain Set released [Re: max188]  
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I love the seasonal tiles. Is there anyway to make the selected season in the game dictate which tiles are used automatically?

#2784515 - 01/27/07 12:32 PM Re: Hi-res Terrain Set released [Re: eonel]  
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Thanks Max. It looks great.

#2784516 - 02/01/07 02:38 AM Re: Hi-res Terrain Set released [Re: speedbump]  
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I've updated the terrain set with some changes- the rivers have been darkened (thanks Sully), and some other minor fixes. I've lowered the bitdepth of some of the tiles with no impact in quality. The result is the terrain loads faster in the game, and the download itself is about 1/2 the size.

Also added a new download that includes some supplemental 1024-res tiles. You should see more detail in the main fields, trenches and airfield at low altitude if you use these.

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