[REL] Improved Stock Environment

[Dignan]

Originally Posted by Caustic

I'd rather make one version with intermediate fog settings, a mixture of both per se. When you mention fog, you mean surface fog? Just to clarify...
I was testing the fog effects earlier and it's possible to see the silhouettes of ships from long distances but if the time of day is perfect, the fog looks less transparent.

Sorry, yes I meant surface fog.

[maxswain]

Very sweet Mod! It fixed that bright blue in TMO and that was a real drag. Thank you for this great work!

Originally Posted by Caustic

New Moon Texture

I just feel the need to comment on the moon phases (not sure if it was already mentioned anywhere before) but ...

the moon phases should look like this if you want it to look accurate and realistic: http://ganymede.nmsu.edu/tharriso/as...oon_phases.jpg

[Aktungbby]

Originally Posted by Webster

I just feel the need to comment on the moon phases (not sure if it was already mentioned anywhere before) but ...

the moon phases should look like this if you want it to look accurate and realistic: http://ganymede.nmsu.edu/tharriso/as...oon_phases.jpg

Wait wha.... ya mean we went fer nuthin?? Great post!

[Caustic]

Per request, for Armistead. He wanted realistic Pacific reflections. Screenshot taken during mid-morning, sunsets are even more spectacular. No post-process or image filter.

[Jax von May]

OM (720 with patch)
From OMEGU, take Med Env
Then this one, +ISE 1and 2

it works

Originally Posted by Caustic

Improved Stock Environment v3

Changes the water and sky mechanics of the stock environment to create a more realistic ocean environment that respects the original atmosphere of the game(SH 1.4/1.5). JSGME compatible. Scene.dat file modified from Real Environment Mod. ISE is compatible with TMO and RFB, just ensure that ISE is installed after your mod of choice. Improved Stock Environment is compatible with RSRDC.

As of version 3, the mod is officially compatible with TMO and RFB, just make sure to download the appropriate version.

Improved Stock Environment(ISE) v3
by Caustic and Traveller (Clouds v1.1)
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-New textures for in-game effects(Fog,Smoke,fire,Explosions,Debris, and Seafoam)
-Enhanced sky and cloud textures
-New water textures
-Added realistic moon texture with new shader
-Improved ship wakes with high resolution textures
-Reduced the amount of underwater impurities for cleaner visibility
-Increased the amount of debris from destroyed ships
-Added realistic environmental and sub sounds
-Greatly reduced the stock lightshafts for a more realistic appearence
-The sky is now visible from underwater
-Replaced stock terrain textures
-Modified env color file to provide more realistic night environments
-Reduced the size of underwater seaplants

Installation

-Extract to Generic Mod Enabler folder
or C:\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\Silent Hunters Wolves of the Pacific\Data

New Moon Texture


Screenshots
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TMO + Improved Stock Environment


Download Links

Improved Stock Environment v3
Improved Stock Environment v3 - TMO&RFB

This is most likely the final version of this mod. As usual, the thread is open for comments and such; I hope you enjoy what I feel is the best that SH4 can offer in terms of immersion and realism.

Optional Mods
#1 ISE New clouds+Waves
#2 ISE Realistic Colors

These mods must be installed after Improved Stock Environment v3.

[Mike_Room]

Originally Posted by Caustic

Improved Stock Environment v3

Changes the water and sky mechanics of the stock environment to create a more realistic ocean environment that respects the original atmosphere of the game(SH 1.4/1.5). JSGME compatible. Scene.dat file modified from Real Environment Mod. ISE is compatible with TMO and RFB, just ensure that ISE is installed after your mod of choice. Improved Stock Environment is ....

Hi Caustic,

I've downloaded your mod and there are two questions.

1.) the waves are moving too fast, they are kind of dancing
2.) with the cameraview, I see in many angles a pattern

Can I resolve those issues?

please answer in simple english, because I'm not a natural speaker, thanks in advance

mfg
mike

[SSI01]

Greetings all.

I've installed ISE v3 plus the two enhancements into my SH4 V1.4, with OTC for 1.4. There is an immediate improvement in the quality of the graphics. I was in Hawaii from 1995-1999 and I can assure you Caustic has captured the deep cobalt blue of the sea around that island perfectly.

I have an issue with the water that I'm hoping I can clear up quickly and easily. I have my graphics set for high detail on the water and am getting what I can only describe as a grainy sparkle off the water and its reflection at close range - when one looks farther out it sort of blurs into a layer of graininess. I'm also getting some small "splotching" of various colors (reds, greens, blues) on the surface of the conning tower at close range, also on the deck gratings in the control room. Is there a way to filter this stuff out?

[bybyx]

Any news about the mod?

[Aktungbby]

Mike_Room! A tad late: forgive our manners!

[Jimbuna]

Welcome to SubSim Mike

[ReallyDedPoet]

Welcome Mike