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#4492934 - 10/15/19 12:09 AM Cloud Popping Reduction Mod - Beta  
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EDIT: I moved this to a private beta while gathering further feedback in preparation for a Ver1. JSG-ME compatible release. Stay tuned.

Last edited by HarryH; 11/25/19 07:47 PM. Reason: Beta Change

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#4492948 - 10/15/19 01:35 AM Re: Cloud Popping Fix - Beta [Re: HarryH]  
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Thanks for This, HarryH. I will check out the files and install it.

EDIT: line with file name="int_fireball" needs a dds extension, I think.

EDIT2: tested and good so far. didn't notice cloud popping. keeping it for a while longer.

Last edited by orbyxP; 10/15/19 03:37 AM.
#4493058 - 10/15/19 09:19 PM Re: Cloud Popping Fix - Beta [Re: HarryH]  
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Thanks orbyxP!

NOTE: New version uploaded. Same link.... Cloud Pop Fix Beta 2


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#4493074 - 10/15/19 11:02 PM Re: Cloud Popping Fix - Beta [Re: HarryH]  
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Installed and flew a mission. From my end, there was no popping at all. Works as intended. Well done.

#4493079 - 10/15/19 11:27 PM Re: Cloud Popping Fix - Beta [Re: HarryH]  
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Thanks. Got it.

#4493093 - 10/16/19 12:28 AM Re: Cloud Popping Fix - Beta [Re: jakethescot1]  
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Originally Posted by jakethescot1
Installed and flew a mission. From my end, there was no popping at all. Works as intended. Well done.


Excellent, glad to hear it!


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#4493248 - 10/16/19 11:53 PM Re: Cloud Popping Fix - Beta [Re: HarryH]  
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I'm still seeing issues with high cloud layers. Seems similar to the BT problem where the CFS2 engine thinks you shouldn't see clouds when you actually you should be able to. I'm still trying to figure out exactly how clouds work, but this mod should already make a positive difference for most people.

Last edited by HarryH; 10/16/19 11:54 PM.

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#4493331 - 10/17/19 06:23 PM Re: Cloud Popping Reduction Mod - Beta [Re: HarryH]  
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Have now tested the preload file and I'm keeping it - works well in my ver. 4.18 install of WOFFue. No cloud popping and clouds seem, overall, more stable. Well done.

Von S smile2


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#4493334 - 10/17/19 06:42 PM Re: Cloud Popping Reduction Mod - Beta [Re: VonS]  
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Originally Posted by VonS
Have now tested the preload file and I'm keeping it - works well in my ver. 4.18 install of WOFFue. No cloud popping and clouds seem, overall, more stable. Well done.

Von S smile2


That's great to hear, Von S. Thanks for the feedback.


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#4515072 - 04/07/20 07:38 AM Re: Cloud Popping Reduction Mod - Beta [Re: HarryH]  
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Is it compatible with BB's Optional Clouds Mod?

Thanks

#4515118 - 04/07/20 01:54 PM Re: Cloud Popping Reduction Mod - Beta [Re: HarryH]  
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Yes it is. You may get a couple of error messages but they don’t cause issues in game. Better to install my mod first, then Bobs mod after.


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#4515153 - 04/07/20 04:42 PM Re: Cloud Popping Reduction Mod - Beta [Re: HarryH]  
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Whether you install my GPU Tuner Patch first or BB's clouds pack should make no difference - but definitely install HarryH's cloud popping fix first. And feel free to overwrite Harry's preload.xml file with mine - since mine is just a slight variation/expansion on his preload file - so there should be no incompatibilities.

Von S


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#4521912 - 05/22/20 12:51 PM Re: Cloud Popping Reduction Mod - Beta [Re: HarryH]  
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Originally Posted by HarryH
Thanks orbyxP!

NOTE: New version uploaded. Same link.... Cloud Pop Fix Beta 2


Pardon my ignorance, but which folder do I drop this into? Thank you very much for taking the time to create and share your work.


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#4521937 - 05/22/20 03:43 PM Re: Cloud Popping Reduction Mod - Beta [Re: HarryH]  
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Hi Hellshade, I made a JSGME version but somehow it didn't get posted. Here's a link.... https://drive.google.com/open?id=1hTJyFP_WEUrw3LL99LIu5pzzXL49fRta

Just unzip to your mods folder and use JSGME to enable it


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#4521938 - 05/22/20 03:46 PM Re: Cloud Popping Reduction Mod - Beta [Re: HarryH]  
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Originally Posted by HarryH
Hi Hellshade, I made a JSGME version but somehow it didn't get posted. Here's a link.... https://drive.google.com/open?id=1hTJyFP_WEUrw3LL99LIu5pzzXL49fRta

Just unzip to your mods folder and use JSGME to enable it



You rock Harry! Thank you very much. Hope to get some flying in during the extended weekend.


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#4522043 - 05/23/20 03:10 AM Re: Cloud Popping Reduction Mod - Beta [Re: HarryH]  
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You're welcome! Happy Memorial weekend!


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