SkyCloudsMod 1.2 final package is available.
please, download it at http://www.lockonfiles.com/
Utilities/Mods/Texture Mods
I post enclosed README:
SkyColorMod 1.2 final package README - (for LOMAC & FC v.1.12a - tested on FC v.1.12a)
Finally I've found the way to change sky color without yellow night bug of previous version (1.1). I've modified sky luminance and RGB conversion.
I've obtained several sky color: from dark grey (like thunderstorm) to light grey (like snowing).
Now, You can load any SkyColorMod (rain or snow or thunderstorm) instead to load ED standard overcast clouds (fps killer), set clouds density (from 1 up to 8, so to maintain nice fps), and select rain or snow, of course.
Alternately, You can load SkyColorMod (summer or winter or cold front), set clouds density from 0 up to 8, so to create new fairly good sky and ambience.
During night time, SkyColorMod lose its proprieties and You'll see ED nightly standard sky.
However features of SkyColorMod will take You from before the dawn to behind the sunset. (You can fly before and behind these hours without any color anomalies).
I've enclosed ALL SkyColorMods I've obtained, naming them in different way according with grey gradient (that's just my own feeling: use them as You'd like).
SkyColorMods:
01.) SkyColorMod 1.1 summer SU (v. 1.1)
02.) SkyColorMod 1.1 winter WI (v. 1.1)
03.) SkyColorMod 1.2 cold front CF (v. 1.2)
04.) SkyColorMod 1.2 rain 01 (v. 1.2)
05.) SkyColorMod 1.2 rain 02 (v. 1.2)
06.) SkyColorMod 1.2 rain 03 (v. 1.2)
07.) SkyColorMod 1.2 snow 01 (v. 1.2)
08.) SkyColorMod 1.2 snow 02 (v. 1.2)
09.) SkyColorMod 1.2 thunderstorm 01 (v. 1.2)
10.) SkyColorMod 1.2 thunderstorm 02 (v. 1.2)
11.) SkyColorMod 1.2 thunderstorm 03 (v. 1.2)
To avoid muddle, please delete all previous versions of SkyColorMod not enclosed in this package.
In addition, I've found a way to reduce clouds fading on horizon.
By all appearances You'll “see” more clouds: try it with a good visibility ED standard sky and judge Yourself.
12.) SkyCloudsMod 1.2 no fade (v. 1.2)
A.) INSTALLATION
Use at your own risk.
Always make backup copies of original files.
Extract “SkyColorMod 1.2 final package.zip” in a folder of Your choice
- MANUALLY:
Open “SkyColorMod 1.2 - MANUAL” folder.
Select SkyColorMod You'd like to fly,
Replace the files located at:
\Eagle Dynamics\Lock On\Bazar\Effects\SKY\
sky_basic.dat
sky_new.dat
skyfog_b.dat
skyfog_v.dat
For SkyCloudsMod no fade
Replace the file located at:
\Eagle Dynamics\Lock On\Bazar\Effects\CLOUGEN\
cldImp_v.dat
- MODMAN 5:
Open “SkyColorMod 1.2 - MODMAN” folder.
... You know as do it ;)
I suggest Modman5 addon installation because of easiness and quickness for changes.
B.) NOTES
I don't claim SkyColorMods are perfect, complete or realistic 100%.
CONVENIENT SETTINGS of weather menu and original ED sky or SkyColorMod can permit satisfactory results and a GREAT choice of weather conditions. These convenient settings are YOUR responsibility.
Enjoy yourself with LO and SkyColorMod !!!!!
Antonio Gatti - april 16, 2007
mailto @ ED TEAM
Please, can You add chance to switch ON carrier' lights (for approaches/landings during dark weather daytime, and twilight)? Or at least, leave carrier's lights always switched ON during all time.
That's will be very appreciate ! СПАСИЬО!