Barthek Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 (edited) VIVID NORMANDY 2.0 by Barthek Hello, I am happy to present to you the newest mod from the "VIVID" series - VIVID NORMANDY 2.0. It has been in development since the release of the map. I spent many hours trying to find the best solution to make the textures look more authentic and diversified. I am aware that this iteration is not perfect and most likely contains some bugs here and there but hopefully, it will give Normandy and the UK a fresh new look. Beaware that this is just a summer set of textures - other seasons will come along a bit later. I need some extra time to fly a couple of WW2 missions to test the textures in action. I will surely make some changes to this version in the near future, so expect some patches in the upcoming days. Until then - I am leaving you with some screenshots and, of course, the download link. And I am looking forward to reading some feedback! Have fun, Barthek DOWNLOAD LINK: HERE INSTALLATION GUIDE 1. If you're using any Normandy terrain mods, please deactivate them to avoid potential complications. 2. Download the MOD in JSGME-ready format using the download link. 3. Unzip the content of this package to your JSGME mods folder within your DCS main folder. 4. Activate the mod in JSGME. VIVID NORMANDY 2.0 DRY SUMMER by Barthek The DRY SUMMER version differs significantly from the normal one. To ensure better blending between close and distant textures, I had to take the so-called "clipmaps" into account. Those files are quite heavy (about 9 GB), so I didn't include them in the MOD. You will have to edit them on your own which means the installation process will be slightly different this time. Follow the instructions carefully and you won't get lost! I hope this new version will meet your expectations! As always, I am looking forward to reading some feedback! Barthek DOWNLOAD LINK: HERE INSTALLATION GUIDE 1. If you're using any Normandy terrain mods (even mine), please deactivate them to avoid potential complications. EDITING CLIPMAPS: 2. Navigate to "DCS World OpenBeta\Mods\terrains\Normandy\clipmaps\ and make a backup copy of the "colortexture" folder. You can add "_backup" to its name. 3. Open the original "colortexture" folder, you will see the following: 4. Copy the content from "1m(spring)" and paste inside the "1m" folder. Overwrite all files when asked to. 5. Repeat step 4 for "4m", "16m" and "64m" folders (copy the content of their "spring" equivalents and paste it inside them respectively). 6. Download the MOD in JSGME-ready format using the download link: HERE 7. Unzip the content of this package to your JSGME mods folder within your DCS main folder. 8. Activate the mod in JSGME. HAVE FUN! LEGACY VERSION GTM:NORMANDY: DOWNLOAD LINK: HERE INSTALLATION GUIDE 1. If you're using any Normandy terrain mods, please deactivate them to avoid potential complications. 2. Download the MOD in JSGME-ready format using the download link. 3. Unzip the content of this package to your JSGME mods folder within your DCS main folder. 4. Activate the mod in JSGME. Edited June 25, 2023 by Barthek NEW VERSION (DRY SUMMER) 19 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Zach Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 This looks awesome Sent from my SM-A715F using Tapatalk Hardware: T-50 Mongoose, VKB STECS, Saitek 3 Throttle Quadrant, Homemade 32-function Leo Bodnar Button Box, MFG Crosswind Pedals Oculus Rift S System Specs: MSI MPG X570 GAMING PLUS, RTX 3090, Ryzen 7 5800X3D, 32GB DDR4-3200, Samsung 860 EVO, Samsung 970 EVO 250GB Modules: AH-64D, Ka-50, Mi-8MTV2, F-16C, F-15E, F/A-18C, F-14B, F-5E, P-51D, Spitfire Mk LF Mk. IXc, Bf-109K-4, Fw-190A-8 Maps: Normandy, Nevada, Persian Gulf, Syria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devrim Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Welcome back Barthek. :) Thanks for your works. 3 Intel i7-14700@5.6GHz | MSI RTX4080 Super SuprimX | Corsair V. 32GB@6400MHz. | Samsung 1TB 990 PRO SSD (Win10Homex64) Samsung G5 32" + Samsung 18" + 2x8"TFT Displays | Saitek X-55 Rhino & Rudder | TM MFD Cougars | Logitech G13, G230, G510, PZ55 & Farming Sim Panel | TIR5 >>MY MODS<< | Discord: Devrim#1068 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71st_AH Rob Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Could you do a texture that covers up the AGLs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morpheus Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Very nice :thumbup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Zach Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Could you do a texture that covers up the AGLs?+1. In in particular wondering if a fix could be done with the grass fields however. When the light hits them at the right angle, you can see the roughmet/PBR map doesn't match the terrain. It's too shiny, glossy Sent from my SM-A715F using Tapatalk Hardware: T-50 Mongoose, VKB STECS, Saitek 3 Throttle Quadrant, Homemade 32-function Leo Bodnar Button Box, MFG Crosswind Pedals Oculus Rift S System Specs: MSI MPG X570 GAMING PLUS, RTX 3090, Ryzen 7 5800X3D, 32GB DDR4-3200, Samsung 860 EVO, Samsung 970 EVO 250GB Modules: AH-64D, Ka-50, Mi-8MTV2, F-16C, F-15E, F/A-18C, F-14B, F-5E, P-51D, Spitfire Mk LF Mk. IXc, Bf-109K-4, Fw-190A-8 Maps: Normandy, Nevada, Persian Gulf, Syria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barthek Posted October 19, 2020 Author Share Posted October 19, 2020 +1. In in particular wondering if a fix could be done with the grass fields however. When the light hits them at the right angle, you can see the roughmet/PBR map doesn't match the terrain. It's too shiny, glossy Sent from my SM-A715F using Tapatalk No promises but I'll see what I can do about it. Some pics from higher altitude: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toutenglisse Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 It's looking very good ! :thumbup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quekel Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Just amazing barthek! It's to bad that you need to take time to look it more real and not cartoony... This also goes for Caucusus ofcourse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reece146 Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Holy carp! You are my new favourite person on this forum. :D 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westr Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Really worthwhile mod RYZEN 7 3700X Running at 4.35 GHz NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080Ti 32gb DDR4 RAM @3200 MHz Oculus CV1 NvME 970 EVO TM Warthog Stick & Throttle plus 11" extension. VKB T-Rudder MKIV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDEYE_CVW-66 Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 So much YES!!! I have been waiting for someone to finally have the skill and guts to have a go at the Normandy map, and now Barthek steps up! Looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ouky1991 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 That's far better, good job. Looking forward to try it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob1 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Does this texture mod demand more from my video card or less or the same? Thanks for sharing. I really liked your other texture mods so I guess I will take to this one too. I use vr and need all the frames I can get so thats why Im asking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barthek Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 Does this texture mod demand more from my video card or less or the same? Thanks for sharing. I really liked your other texture mods so I guess I will take to this one too. I use vr and need all the frames I can get so thats why Im asking. Thank you! It should demand from your GPU no more than the vanila version. I haven't resized any textures whatsoever. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westr Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Do you have a time scale barthtek? RYZEN 7 3700X Running at 4.35 GHz NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080Ti 32gb DDR4 RAM @3200 MHz Oculus CV1 NvME 970 EVO TM Warthog Stick & Throttle plus 11" extension. VKB T-Rudder MKIV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barthek Posted October 24, 2020 Author Share Posted October 24, 2020 Well, frankly speaking, the mod is ready. I have sent a PM to MAESTR0 (Ugra Media), to ask the company for permission to make it public. Haven't received any answers so far :(. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YSIAD_RIP Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Hi Barthek, I appreciate the Caucasus Redone 2020 v1 Mod very much! Your Normandy Edition looks so refreshing and detailed. I would think MAESTR0 and Urga Media will have no concerns, especially since I believe this Mod could help get additional sales for the beautiful Normandy Map. Good luck. I already own Normandy and Syria, so this update will mean I fly in Normandy more often. Alternatively, if Urga Media really appreciates the MOD, they could eventually adopt it into the core textures. One can hope, either way, it is a Win-Win for all of us. Thanks again! 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...
=52d= Skip Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Well, frankly speaking, the mod is ready. I have sent a PM to MAESTR0 (Ugra Media), to ask the company for permission to make it public. Haven't received any answers so far :(. It´s great to see Normandy getting some love! My favourite Map for low flying Jets. Looking forward the release. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YSIAD_RIP Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Well, frankly speaking, the mod is ready. I have sent a PM to MAESTR0 (Ugra Media) to ask the company for permission to make it public. I haven't received any answers so far :(. Barthek, any positive News from Urga Media? Or are you just doing the proper professional and gentlemanly thing by asking permission?.. either way.. good for you! 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...
borisbarzotto Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Nice job :thumbup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barthek Posted November 4, 2020 Author Share Posted November 4, 2020 Summer texture pack will be released tomorrow. ;) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quekel Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 Great news! Hated the cartoonish look on Normandy, thats why I barely fly there.. :) Cant wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barthek Posted November 5, 2020 Author Share Posted November 5, 2020 The first post has been updated with the download link. Have fun! I am looking forward to getting some feedback! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDEYE_CVW-66 Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 I simply cannot endorse this enough. This is completely above and beyond quality-wise and basically gives the map a completely different and much, much more realistic tone and vibe. Simply a must for any WW2 enthusiast! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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