Taz1004 Posted August 18, 2020 Author Share Posted August 18, 2020 Amazing :thumbup: Im already loving those snowy trees :thumbsup: ...some idea for other winter improvements: add some snow on the roofs too, to the top of the hangars, factories, gas/oil tanks, rail+roads, run+taxiways please :bounce: would love to see a really hard/anowy winter as well :music_whistling: I'm afraid that's not possible as those block buildings are not divided per season. Better Smoke - Better Trees Caucasus - Better Trees Syria - Better Trees Mariana - Clear Canopy Glass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRG-Vampire Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 (edited) I'm afraid that's not possible as those block buildings are not divided per season. that's a big negative Dear Artist :D you can add the used "snowy-buildings/roads/run+taxiway" texture file names into the terrain.config.lua as definied winter textures ...but don't forget to define the "non-snowy" original-textures (autumn/spring/summer) for vfstextures/vfstexturesMin/vfstextures2 as well :idea: Edited August 18, 2020 by NRG-Vampire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz1004 Posted August 18, 2020 Author Share Posted August 18, 2020 (edited) that's a big negative Dear Artist :D you can add the used "snowy-buildings/roads/run+taxiway" texture file names into the terrain.config.lua as definied winter textures ...but don't forget to define the "non-snowy" original-textures (autumn/spring/summer) for vfstextures/vfstexturesMin/vfstextures2 as well :idea: I'm not touching terrain.cfg.lua as each terrain mods have their own. Including my own terrain.cfg.lua would break the terrain mods. This might be better request for LucShep, Barthek, or Mustang. Besides, blockbuilding textures are not vfstextures. They're in Models. Edited August 18, 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...
bomber Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 The difference between stock and your trees with CGTC textures is a no brainer! My dcs looks fantastic now, thank you hugely. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] This must be reality, no sim can have this many bugs! 13700kf, 4090, 64gb. HP g2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRG-Vampire Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 Besides, blockbuilding textures are not vfstextures. They're in Models. exactly, those are what i am talking about take out the appropriate blockbuilding texture(s) from Models and put in the appropriate seasons+vfstextures/vfstexturesMin/vfstextures2 lists ...and will work nicely by seasons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz1004 Posted August 18, 2020 Author Share Posted August 18, 2020 (edited) exactly, those are what i am talking about take out the appropriate blockbuilding texture(s) from Models and put in the appropriate seasons+vfstextures/vfstexturesMin/vfstextures2 lists ...and will work nicely by seasons You tried this? Recently? Taking textures out of zip doesn't work anymore even in vfstextures. And again, it wont work anyway because editing terrain.cfg.lua means conflict with other terrain mods. Edited August 18, 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...
Taz1004 Posted August 19, 2020 Author Share Posted August 19, 2020 (edited) Updated to Version 4 with Winter. Also wanted to explain the distance based alpha since it's not that noticeable unless pointed out. It basically scales the alpha channel of the texture based on distance (size actually) so it keeps the detail better. Difference might be subtle but it'll make things look more natural and blend better overall. No performance loss from this. Also added Force Low texture versions as bonus. It will force LOW texture quality trees for HIGH Terrain Texture setting in options because I personally don't see any difference at distance I'm looking at these trees. Edited August 19, 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...
Holton181 Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Thanks! Bummer I'm not at home until next week to look at those winter wonderland trees... Helicopters and Viggen DCS 1.5.7 and OpenBeta Win7 Pro 64bit i7-3820 3.60GHz P9X79 Pro 32GB GTX 670 2GB VG278H + a Dell PFT Lynx TrackIR 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldur Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Neither of the DL links work, all dead... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz1004 Posted August 19, 2020 Author Share Posted August 19, 2020 Neither of the DL links work, all dead... Tested and working for me. Can you see the images on my previous post? They're on same folder. If you see the images, the downloads should work. Try deleting browser cache and history. Better Smoke - Better Trees Caucasus - Better Trees Syria - Better Trees Mariana - Clear Canopy Glass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javelina1 Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 thanks buddy! I'll be checking v4 out later this afternoon! nice work! MSI MAG Z790 Carbon, i9-13900k, NH-D15 cooler, 64 GB CL40 6000mhz RAM, MSI RTX4090, Yamaha 5.1 A/V Receiver, 4x 2TB Samsung 980 Pro NVMe, 1x 2TB Samsung 870 EVO SSD, Win 11 Pro, TM Warthog, Virpil WarBRD, MFG Crosswinds, 43" Samsung 4K TV, 21.5 Acer VT touchscreen, TrackIR, Varjo Aero, Wheel Stand Pro Super Warthog, Phanteks Enthoo Pro2 Full Tower Case, Seasonic GX-1200 ATX3 PSU, PointCTRL, Buttkicker 2, K-51 Helicopter Collective Control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barthek Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Amazing job, thank you so much for your effort! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flanker1 Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 absolutely amazing, thank you so much for all these breathtaking things and sharing your fantastic skills and results!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YSIAD_RIP Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 (edited) Classy Trees! Outstanding! Better Trees v4 Dark Low works for me!... I can't tell the difference between Low or High in-game either. Winter with Barthek Caucasus Redone 2020 v1 is incredible! Merry Christmas lol Edited August 20, 2020 by YSIAD_RIP Added Attachment 1 Do not own: | F-15E | JF-17 | Fw 190 A-8 | Bf 109 | Hardware: [ - Ryzen7-5800X - 32GB - RX 6800 - X56 HOTAS Throttle - WINWING Orion 2 F16EX Grip - TrackIR 5 - Tobii 5C - JetPad FSE - ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars Exulte Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 I finally had a chance to test this out myself... and wow. Huge difference, like night and day. Excellent work! Де вороги, знайдуться козаки їх перемогти. 5800x3d * 3090 * 64gb * Reverb G2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoYo Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Thx Taz1004 for v4 and friendly FPS version too. 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...
davidp57 Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Thanks for this excellent mod ! Zip - VEAF :pilotfly: If you want to learn, talk and fly with french-speaking friends, the Virtual European Air Force is here for you ! Meet us on our Discord and our forum If you're a mission creator, you may want to check the VEAF Mission Creation Tools (and its GitHub repository) a set of open-source scripts and tools that make creating a dynamic mission a breeze ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadoware Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Very good work! We need ED to make some mods official! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldur Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Tested and working for me. Can you see the images on my previous post? They're on same folder. If you see the images, the downloads should work. Try deleting browser cache and history. They all show up. But after messing around I noticed just something weird going on. When clicking those links, absolutely blank tabs open and nothing happens. But then, when clicking the address bar and hitting enter, the download dialogue pops up and I could get the files. Usually that happens without further ado... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz1004 Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 They all show up. But after messing around I noticed just something weird going on. When clicking those links, absolutely blank tabs open and nothing happens. But then, when clicking the address bar and hitting enter, the download dialogue pops up and I could get the files. Usually that happens without further ado... I could imagine all sorts of "weird" stuff happening in Ponyville :megalol: Thanks for the comments (and shots) everyone! Better Smoke - Better Trees Caucasus - Better Trees Syria - Better Trees Mariana - Clear Canopy Glass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadoware Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 I was just thinking something: When we look to some areas where there are too many trees in real life, often trees touch each other and create some kind of continuous leaves covered surfaces. Is it possible to create some trees bigger in the foliage part so they would touch each other in some places of the map and completely cover the ground? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz1004 Posted August 21, 2020 Author Share Posted August 21, 2020 (edited) I was just thinking something: When we look to some areas where there are too many trees in real life, often trees touch each other and create some kind of continuous leaves covered surfaces. Is it possible to create some trees bigger in the foliage part so they would touch each other in some places of the map and completely cover the ground? Unfortunately, models can't be edited. At least to my knowledge. There are so many things I want to fix if I have access to the models. Also as a fun fact, trees may appear to touch each other from distance but if you actually go into forest and look up at all the branches, most of them do not touch each other. It's a phenomenon called Crown shyness. Tree's have always been practicing social distancing. Edited August 21, 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...
Shadoware Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Cool picture. Your mod is great anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hannibal Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 will this pass IC on multiplayer servers? find me on steam! username: Hannibal_A101A http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561197969447179 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz1004 Posted August 22, 2020 Author Share Posted August 22, 2020 will this pass IC on multiplayer servers? Only if the server allows terrain mods. 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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