#4408971 - 03/05/18 03:23 PM
Re: A question for the devs and other computer gurus here
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RAF_Louvert, The idea is simple - you just place as many trees on facility xml as you need, then you run this xml through a special tool I'm making now. The tool reads tree positions and original tree models and creates several large m3d files which contain all those trees exactly where they should be in your facility. It also generates a new facility xml to use these new models. So besides facility xml and textures, the mod will include a set of new m3d files specific for your facility.
The idea is that instead of having hundreds of units - one for each single tree in a facility, you will end up with say 10 units for each tree "type" containing hundreds of trees. An additional feature is that each tree can be rendered with random size variation, so instead of having 100 copies of the same tree, each one can be slightly different.
I will provide more details once it is ready. Ankor, if it works for trees, in principle, could it also work for buildings and other model types where there are a significant number of same type models in a facility?
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#4408976 - 03/05/18 03:47 PM
Re: A question for the devs and other computer gurus here
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Yes, but the building has to be indestructible. The problem is that building's damage state is applied for the whole m3d file, so if you have two hangars combined in a single m3d they are both going to be destroyed at the same time. I see, kind of like an atom bomb attack effect in WW1. Not good. That eliminates my thoughts. I was just thinking that in building intense facilities like the one Lou is working on, your approach might have been useful.
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#4408980 - 03/05/18 04:16 PM
Re: A question for the devs and other computer gurus here
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#4408985 - 03/05/18 04:53 PM
Re: A question for the devs and other computer gurus here
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Since an aircraft m3d can suffer progressive system/component damage perhaps a mos file and damage boxes could be used to subdivide the combined facility and produce damage to one building at a time?
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#4408994 - 03/05/18 05:22 PM
Re: A question for the devs and other computer gurus here
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Since an aircraft m3d can suffer progressive system/component damage perhaps a mos file and damage boxes could be used to subdivide the combined facility and produce damage to one building at a time? Major, I understand the use of the most file for terrain but I can't get my head around how that could be applied to multiple buildings of multiple types in a facility. Can you explain?
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#4408995 - 03/05/18 05:24 PM
Re: A question for the devs and other computer gurus here
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MajorMagee, Perhaps it can work, but it is beyond my understanding of cfs3 modelling, I'm not sure I want to make a tool that complex. I think it will also be a problem if one has to count destroyed buildings after a bombing raid. After all are there so many destructible buildings that they have noticeable performance impact? I can understand hundreds of trees, but a hundred of hangars? If something has to have an effect on gameplay you have to pay its "cost" in terms of performance.
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#4409004 - 03/05/18 06:19 PM
Re: A question for the devs and other computer gurus here
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MajorMagee, Perhaps it can work, but it is beyond my understanding of cfs3 modelling, I'm not sure I want to make a tool that complex. I think it will also be a problem if one has to count destroyed buildings after a bombing raid. After all are there so many destructible buildings that they have noticeable performance impact? I can understand hundreds of trees, but a hundred of hangars? If something has to have an effect on gameplay you have to pay its "cost" in terms of performance. I can't dispute your logic on those points Ankor. Capability is one thing, practicality is something else. Still, it's always nice to know the limitations of capability. Thanks for all you do for us, it is appreciated.
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#4409171 - 03/06/18 12:52 PM
Re: A question for the devs and other computer gurus here
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MajorMagee, I think it will also be a problem if one has to count destroyed buildings after a bombing raid. After all are there so many destructible buildings that they have noticeable performance impact? I can understand hundreds of trees, but a hundred of hangars? If something has to have an effect on gameplay you have to pay its "cost" in terms of performance. The "Destructible" buildings aren't new models, they are exactly the same model, but with various states of a "damage" texture applied, so performance shouldn't take a hit i think. The damage textures use Alpha channels to simulate the effect of missing masonry etc, The model is there fully intact, but the texture gives you the illusion of damage. Cheers!
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