#4454362 - 12/22/18 02:54 PM
Re: Stretching the memory in 160
[Re: MrJelly]
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Rotton50
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Actually you should do the "S" not the "M" to keep the sequence in proper order.
First the Dot, Then "T", Then "S" Then "M" Then Main model.
The "S" would work fine at the distances we now use. No point using processor resources when you don't have to. You can't see any real detail that far out, plus the "S" uses the same texture as the "M" so you wouldn't have to worry about a visual conflict.
FWIW, the original producers got it right, visually. You can't see enough detail at 2500 ft to worry about the accuracy of the textures on the plane, out about 6000 ft to see the specific shape of the plane, out about 9000 ft to see the general size of the plane and out about 12000 ft to see any more than a dot.
Heck, even paranoids have enemies.
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#4454385 - 12/22/18 05:25 PM
Re: Stretching the memory in 160
[Re: MrJelly]
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MrJelly
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I have a version running in a copy of my 160 folder which has had all of the "PlaneM.3dz" and "PlaneT.3dz" files deleted. I am using an exe compiled from code the exe I edited with just one extra line. The distant planes do not disappear, and so far there have been no problems AFAIK. Can you think of any potential ones? Ray there is a "EEAWVersions.zip" in your folder with the old and new map versions that do not need or read the "PlaneM.3dz" or the "PlaneT.3dz".
Last edited by MrJelly; 12/22/18 06:28 PM.
Fly EAW online at GameRanger: GameRanger SiteFaceBook Pages UAW 160 downloadsEAW ClubMark Twain: I am quite sure now that often, very often, in matters concerning religion and politics a man's reasoning powers are not above the monkey's.I am now of an age at which I no longer need to suffer fools gladly
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#4454542 - 12/23/18 01:41 PM
Re: Stretching the memory in 160
[Re: MrJelly]
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Rotton50
3DZ / campaign designer
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Thank you for the thoughts.
And yes, it was truly a blessing. She was 97 in full blown dementia.
I don't know if you recall but I lost my deceased wife to MS about 9 years ago after caring for her for 10 long years. My present wife lost her husband to Parkinson's around the same time after caring for him for 25 years.
We're veterans of the caregiver wars which is why we took this woman under our wings. Both of us can attest there are way worse things than death.
As you can imagine we're both aficionados of black humor. Sometimes it was all that got us through the bleak times. So you might understand that the title of this thread kinda rings that bell for me after taking care of an Alzheimer's sufferer.
Ok, anyhow, I did get to run some missions with the new execs and I can say that it is without a doubt this modification is a nice improvement in graphics. I ran one mission in SPAW, one in BOB, one in the ETO and one in DAW and they all look good. That's all I had time.
The funny thing is, the first mission I ran was an intercept of my new silver B-26's and I though the mod wasn't working until I realized the silver planes were hard to spot against the cloudy background.
One thing though. I forgot to take MaxSet.mpf out of the folder so there weren't quite as many planes in the air. Still a lot though as the settings in MaxSet were 7,7,7,7.
If I get a chance I'll run a multiskin mission with maxed details and no MaxSet.mpf just to see how the framerates hold up
If that doesn't present a problem I can't think of a reason not to go forward with it.
One question.
I'm packing up the new aircraft_inventory project, cleaning up extraneous files and leftover pcx's that have been hanging out in the folders.
Can I go ahead and remove the "T's" and "M's" at the same time?
Heck, even paranoids have enemies.
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#4454543 - 12/23/18 01:51 PM
Re: Stretching the memory in 160
[Re: MrJelly]
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oldgrognard
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Lifer
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USA
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Being a caretaker is a difficult role. Death, even when expected, is a sorrowful thing. As a caretaker you will find yourself torn between feelings of sorrow and relief.
My respects and condolences.
Good people sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.
Someday your life will flash in front of your eyes. Make sure it is worth watching.
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#4454558 - 12/23/18 03:40 PM
Re: Stretching the memory in 160
[Re: MrJelly]
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oldgrognard
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Been there twice now myself. Harder than most people think.
Good people sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.
Someday your life will flash in front of your eyes. Make sure it is worth watching.
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