Art-J Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Apart from aforementioned flickering, part of the smoke column effect becomes kind of stationary if there are multiple big sources clustered together (noticed in P-51 ground attack solo tutorial after setting oil tanks on fire). But that's an acceptable price to pay for otherwise excellent mod. i7 9700K @ stock speed, single GTX1070, 32 gigs of RAM, TH Warthog, MFG Crosswind, Win10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisu_MAD Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Just amazing. Must have. I hope this can be part of DCS core. I friend will send a private to BN., YouTube Channel Update: MSI Z790 Tomahawk, i9 13900k, DDR5 64GB 640 MHz, MSI 4090 Gaming X Trio, 970 EVO Plus 1TB SSD NVMe M.2 and 4 more, HOTAS TM Warthog, Meta Quest Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoYo Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Just what I noticed that buliding smoke have different angle (greater angle with the same wind) than vehicles smoke. It was before here. I think its DCS bug. Webmaster of http://www.yoyosims.pl Win 10 64, i9-13900 KF, RTX 4090 24Gb OC, RAM 64Gb Corsair Vengeance LED OC@3600MHz,, 3xSSD+3xSSD M.2 NVMe, Predator XB271HU res.2560x1440 27'' G-sync, Sound Blaster Z + 5.1, TiR5, [MSFS, P3Dv5, DCS, RoF, Condor2, IL-2 CoD/BoX] VR fly only: Meta Quest Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harker Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 taz does this need to be loaded on the server side or just client I never hosted a server so I am not sure but my understanding is just client. I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong. Thanks everyone for the comments btw. Just client works fine. I use it and it works the same on SP and MP, on our private server. The vCVW-17 is looking for Hornet and Tomcat pilots and RIOs. Join the vCVW-17 Discord. F/A-18C, F-15E, AV-8B, F-16C, JF-17, A-10C/CII, M-2000C, F-14, AH-64D, BS2, UH-1H, P-51D, Sptifire, FC3 - i9-13900K, 64GB @6400MHz RAM, 4090 Strix OC, Samsung 990 Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docWilly Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Only the client who installed it will see the improved effects, no "transmission" over the server to others. Thus I hope it will be implemented into DCS core to make it usable for everyone. I just hear some calling..."uh those using the default and unrealistic smoke have an advantage to detect helos or moving vehicles". Again my 2cts: Taz´s work is a MUST [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]my rig specs: i7-4790K CPU 4.50GHz, 32GB RAM, 64bit WIN10, NVidia GeForce GTX 980 Ti, SSD+ A10C, UH-1H, M2C, F5E, Gazelle, KA 50, F18C, DCS 2.5x OB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron533 Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Only the client who installed it will see the improved effects, no "transmission" over the server to others. Thus I hope it will be implemented into DCS core to make it usable for everyone. I just hear some calling..."uh those using the default and unrealistic smoke have an advantage to detect helos or moving vehicles". Again my 2cts: Taz´s work is a MUST VERY TRUE!! I hope GLOWING AMRAAM here will indeed 'promote' it ASAP so we can ALL see it without mods and/or 'cheating' remarks... bringing the graphics to 2020 standards. Cheers! Callsign SETUP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zildac Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Interestingly the new OB 2.5.6.55363 Mentions - Effects. The Speed smoke and fire was improved. Is this likely to clash with this mod? 12900KF | Maximus Hero Z690 | ASUS 4090 TUF OC | 64GB DDR5 5200 | DCS on 2TB NVMe | WarBRD+Warthog Stick | CM3 | TM TPR's | Varjo Aero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz1004 Posted September 23, 2020 Author Share Posted September 23, 2020 Interestingly the new OB 2.5.6.55363 Mentions - Effects. The Speed smoke and fire was improved. Is this likely to clash with this mod? Doesn't look like it at first glance. You can list files by Date modified to see what they actually changed. Looks like they're fiddling with smoke trail which is good sign. What's speed smoke and speed fire? Better Smoke - Better Trees Caucasus - Better Trees Syria - Better Trees Mariana - Clear Canopy Glass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zildac Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Doesn't look like it at first glance. You can list files by Date modified to see what they actually changed. Looks like they're fiddling with smoke trail which is good sign. What's speed smoke and speed fire? Hi Taz, Good call, I didn't think to check that. Not sure tbh, I just quoted straight out of the release notes, no context or any further detail unfortunately. 12900KF | Maximus Hero Z690 | ASUS 4090 TUF OC | 64GB DDR5 5200 | DCS on 2TB NVMe | WarBRD+Warthog Stick | CM3 | TM TPR's | Varjo Aero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz1004 Posted September 23, 2020 Author Share Posted September 23, 2020 Might be referring to those placeable fires. SpeedTree... SpeedSmoke... I'll be looking into it further but seems to me like flickering in all particle seems to be reduced. Or is it just placebo? Better Smoke - Better Trees Caucasus - Better Trees Syria - Better Trees Mariana - Clear Canopy Glass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zildac Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Could well be referring to those. Not really had a chance to jump on yet as some minor issues. Will check later. Thanks for getting back Taz :thumbup: 12900KF | Maximus Hero Z690 | ASUS 4090 TUF OC | 64GB DDR5 5200 | DCS on 2TB NVMe | WarBRD+Warthog Stick | CM3 | TM TPR's | Varjo Aero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toan Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 Hi, Being new, I'm using DCS 2.5.6.49798.... only in SP mode, so far. Can I use your smoke mod safely as is with my DCS version in SP mode only ? Thanks for your great work, Toan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz1004 Posted September 24, 2020 Author Share Posted September 24, 2020 (edited) Hi, Being new, I'm using DCS 2.5.6.49798.... only in SP mode, so far. Can I use your smoke mod safely as is with my DCS version in SP mode only ? Thanks for your great work, Toan I'm pretty sure yes. Not sure what you mean by safely. Either backup the original files or use mod managers to install and uninstall. Edited September 24, 2020 by Taz1004 Better Smoke - Better Trees Caucasus - Better Trees Syria - Better Trees Mariana - Clear Canopy Glass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAXsenna Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 Hi, Being new, I'm using DCS 2.5.6.49798.... only in SP mode, so far. Can I use your smoke mod safely as is with my DCS version in SP mode only ? Thanks for your great work, ToanLike Taz says. Get a mod manager AND Skatezilla's excellent launcher, and if anything "bad happens", just repair DCS. It's very easy! Cheers! Sent from my ANE-LX1 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toan Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 Like Taz says. Get a mod manager AND Skatezilla's excellent launcher, and if anything "bad happens", just repair DCS. It's very easy! Cheers! Sent from my ANE-LX1 using Tapatalk OK, thanks for your help ! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toan Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 I'm pretty sure yes. Not sure what you mean by safely. Either backup the original files or use mod managers to install and uninstall. My question was motivated by your stated move towards a SP version of the mod. Nevertheless, I'll follow your advice. Great work. Thanks for your help ! Toan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blinde Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 So, are there any changes in the actual update that prevents v5 from working properly? As the latest patch notes states, effects are improved so is this mod now step back in some ways? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz1004 Posted September 24, 2020 Author Share Posted September 24, 2020 So, are there any changes in the actual update that prevents v5 from working properly? As the latest patch notes states, effects are improved so is this mod now step back in some ways? No. Most effect changes in the update looks to be on WW2 modules. Better Smoke - Better Trees Caucasus - Better Trees Syria - Better Trees Mariana - Clear Canopy Glass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blinde Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 No. Most effect changes in the update looks to be on WW2 modules. Thanks. I refuse to play without this mod :thumbup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoFear1979 Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 Awesome smoke! DCS war zones simply looks so much more better with it. Also like the new smoke markers for LZ:s! Additional pictures from mission: https://imgur.com/a/PN3tSle PC: Good enough for running DCS flawlessly on high end settings :thumbup: Thrustmaster Warthog Hotas Slaw Device Rudder Pedals Trackhat Headtracker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz1004 Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 DCS war zones simply looks so much more better with it. Also like the new smoke markers for LZ:s! Additional pictures from mission: https://imgur.com/a/PN3tSle Those are some cool looking shots. Thanks! Better Smoke - Better Trees Caucasus - Better Trees Syria - Better Trees Mariana - Clear Canopy Glass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoFear1979 Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 Those are some cool looking shots. Thanks! Thank you! :D Here is a nice stream sequence with your smoke :pilotfly: PC: Good enough for running DCS flawlessly on high end settings :thumbup: Thrustmaster Warthog Hotas Slaw Device Rudder Pedals Trackhat Headtracker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz1004 Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 Thank you! :D Here is a nice stream sequence with your smoke :pilotfly: Nice video but that's with this Smoke mod? The chopper dust at 58:08 doesn't look like this mod is working. Better Smoke - Better Trees Caucasus - Better Trees Syria - Better Trees Mariana - Clear Canopy Glass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoFear1979 Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 Nice video but that's with this Smoke mod? The chopper dust at 58:08 doesn't look like this mod is working. It would be yes, do you recognize the smoke pillar? I am pretty sure I have it installed at the time of the stream :) PC: Good enough for running DCS flawlessly on high end settings :thumbup: Thrustmaster Warthog Hotas Slaw Device Rudder Pedals Trackhat Headtracker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz1004 Posted September 27, 2020 Author Share Posted September 27, 2020 Yea, smoke looks right. Maybe Syria uses different helo air blast effect. I can't test as I don't have Syria. Better Smoke - Better Trees Caucasus - Better Trees Syria - Better Trees Mariana - Clear Canopy Glass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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