DCS Desert Complete Conversion Mod

I've re-worked this mod recently (December 31st) in an attempt to tempt fate that the Nevada map will be released with EDGE ;)

The update is (622MB), and has been reworked after learning a thing or two more about the texture layering system in DCS working with T. Jacob's excellent seasonal noise textures.

Here are some shots of the new Desert which has a new base layer texture to prevent seems, removes the slight green tinge, and adds a little detail at higher altitudes. You'll also note that it's a lot sparser with no field textures, and reduced and re-worked border textures for them compared to the shots further down of version 2.

North of Maykop

South of Kobuleti

Senaki

Sukhumi

Credit goes to Barthek for the mountain texture that is included with this pack also.

Download here -> 229th Complete Desert Terrain Mod 3.0

Original version 2 post

This may sound a little odd to just paint the existing map in a desert texture as most of us have been flying over Georgia for the best part of 10 years now, but after a couple of hours flying around over the new textures, you can see yourself over Syria, Iran, Afghanistan, whereveristan you can imagine...

Like Stratos' mod, the aim is to replace a seasons textures in the current DCS environment, with a complete makeover of a Desert textured terrain and camouflage set for all vehicles included with DCS World as of 1.2.8.

There is now only a single package available to make the process easier and it simply installs via JSGME.

Due to the way that the vehicles are textured, some vehicles are only replaced with Desert Camo in Autumn, some in Summer and Autumn, and some all year around. This is because of a limitation with some of the older models in DCS. If you wish to fly in another season or with another texture mod, I recommend that you enable / disable the mod as and when you need them it JSGME as this mod will overwrite some textures that will show up in other seasons and look like Desert in the Winter!

Beczl's vehicle pack is included and modifies some database files within DCS World that do change from time to time. I will update this specific pack as newer versions of DCS World are released, so please note that if you have problems with DCS starting after applying this pack, check back to this message for updates for the version of DCS that you're running.

Lastly, I use Google Drive to host the packages. If it opens up with a window like this when you click a download link; simply click on 'File' in the top left and select 'Download' to download the original Zip file

Packages

Here is the new version!

DCS Desert Complete conversion mod v2

Common Questions;

Q: Are there other countries added such as Iran, Syria, Iraq?

A: No, I did consider this, but after some testing it proved to create more issues that it was worth for mission builders, compatibility and multi-player.

Q: Why not create a new theater rather just repaint Georgia?

A: Creating a whole new terrain model is simply out of my capabilities.

Q: Why are Desert camo vehicles showing up in Winter?

A: This is a limitation with some of the models in DCS and the way that they are skinned. Remove the mod in JSGME to return to the stock skins.

Q: Why not include Beczl's vehicles in the complete mod?

A: As they modify some DCS DB files, I felt that it would be easier to update this package as a standalone later and save on bandwidth requirements for any changes required.

Q: How do I install this mod?

A: You need to setup JSGME first, then unzip the download packages directly to your JSGME Mods folder and enable them in JSGME.

Q: I'm confused, which ones should I install?

A: Just install Version 3 now

Q: I also use XYZ other terrain mod, can I use this for Autumn and that for other seasons?

A: No. JSGME is your friend... This mod should be used as a stand alone and other terrain mods should be disabled when using this, and this should be disabled when you wish to use XYZ terrain mod. Even just the Desert Terrain mod alone modifies textures for the FARPs, Bunkers and other buildings that would stand out in other terrain mods.

Q: I'm getting poor FPS since using this mod.

A: Try the texture downgrade pack from version 1

Q: DCS 1.2.14.xxxx has just been released, will this mod still work?

A: It should. There are not likely to be any changes to the way that the ground textures work in DCS in the Georgian region, even when EDGE is release, therefore it should work. I and the 229th guys use this mod all of the time, and we'll notice pretty quickly if it breaks and I'll address that with a new version here.

Despite all the hunting around for this or that vehicle or texture that kept me up to the early hours many a night, I actually had quite a bit of fun creating this and it taught me a lot about using GIMP. I hope you have as much fun flying over it as I did creating it, but this now represents the final and complete work for this mod short of any issues found by the community that I may have overlooked and that require patching.

Please feel free to download without having to worry about a new version next week chewing up your bandwidth!

was trying to download it, but google drive told me that i dont have access to it, and that i first need permission to get access...

I got first dibbs lolz. Request sent!! Where can I get that Tornado?

Appologies, fixed, you no longer need permission.

Tornado Skin by Agg1

Thanks for your efforts and work, I will enjoy using this.

(I think it might be great to link all suitable camouflage skins of all aircraft in this thread)

tried it now briefly....awesome mod!!!great work!

yeah, nice job :thumbsup:

Might have to release my UK A10 desert camo now...

Might have to release my UK A10 desert camo now...

hey Joey, afaicr you made earlier a desert-pinkish tonka skin too, dont you ? or was that a saudi paint ?

similar to this:

http://www.airliners.net/photo/UK---Air/Panavia-Tornado-GR1/1858181/L/&sid=62d871ea101173f5ce25dcf84cf4f322

http://www.airliners.net/photo/UK---Air/Panavia-Tornado-IDS/2256517/L/&sid=be48890d1adb932bb18e8445c308e012

Half way then Agg1 released his so I stopped...

The only Tonka I've relesed is the 2 tone which you can download in my sig along with all the other liveries I've done including a few ships.....

I might finnish as a generic Pink Tonka.

I might finnish as a generic Pink Tonka.

yep, would be nice :thumbup: or that saudi style raf paint :thumbsup:

I ain't that good........ yet.;):book:

Is your mod conversion working in 1.2.8? Looks great!

Yes it is, but I've done some updates too, I'll post these up shortly.

This looks great.

how Have I overlooked this Mod for nearly a month?

I will be testing it out later.

As always Ed your work looks epic. Been using the afghanistan mod for a while but this takes it a stage furthur thank you. :thumbup:

Are you using it with your town and village mod or is that combined within this mod package?

As always Ed your work looks epic. Been using the afghanistan mod for a while but this takes it a stage furthur thank you. :thumbup:

Are you using it with your town and village mod or is that combined within this mod package?

Yep, towns and villages are included in this mod

I have had some great fun setting up littlet anti insurgent missions. I you find the right spot it really does feel like a different map.

It makes you feel very thirsty when you eject and think about having to walk back to base in the deseret.

First post updated with a new version with some enhanced textures for FARPS and airfields, bundled in the Desert textures for stock DCS vehicles, added Beczl's vehicle pack with Desert camo all into a single JSGME package ,and moved the desert terrain to the summer to allow for higher temperatures.

Enjoy!

Much appreciated.

Thanks !!!!!

Very good idea

Im not sure what this black texture is suppose to be?

It looks to me like someone dumped 1000s of old tires in the Desert???

Can you enlighten me?

if anyone wants a Derest Camo for the Su25T

I found this one by Foxtrot_1 in the user files here

I have repacked it as a JSGME mod to DOWNLOAD

has anyone got a list of other Desert skins anywhere?

Jib,

That is a satellite image of crop fields (an orchard I believe) outside of Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. I tried repeatedly to create the circular fields that are common to the area, but due to the way that the fields are laid out and tiled with textures, I was unable to achieve the desired result.

If you want a real barren desert, replace all if the field textures with the grass_n4.bmp.dds texture.

Not sure if I'll be able to use it but I have to say it's impressive!