Changing/modding ground textures in Caucasus 2.5

[REDEYE_CVW-66]

While most people are extatic about the new Caucasus map, I would very much like to make some personal changes for myself, but I need some help doing it.

 

The structures have changed, and all earlier ground textures are useless, I know.

 

However, if someone possesses the know-how on how to edit 1 particular texture file: namely the noise file that covers 85% of the map like a green blanket, I would very much like to know.

 

I think I found the file itself, but when I change it with a personal one, the texture turns all black in game, even with the same format/extension This is due to the simple fact that I am a simpelton when it comes to editing files and formats. I have texture files from old, texture models I would very much like to replace it with.

 

Any help cracking this would be greatly appreciated.

[crazyeddie]

Have tried several ways to do this with same results as you so far, I have been trying to replace that horrible concrete skin they use for the fuel points at airfields with something more realistic.

 

I can remove it with an empty.tga file, but other parts of the map (where the same file is also used) go all black.

 

I have tried the same processes as you, replacing like with like, same results every time.

 

Have not given up hope but this does not bode well for anyone wishing to make the kinds of texture changes we had previously, (I loved Highways Villages Mod). Things are very different now so its not going to be easy.

 

If I come up with a solution I will post it here.

[REDEYE_CVW-66]

Make sure you do. Hopefully we can work it out somehow. Shame if they did this to disable modding on purpose. It could serve the theatre very well if they allowed it.

[Esac_mirmidon]

For me te noise texture needs more love in the way of more diversity in tones, colours, surface changes, etc.

 

Now is very very even, almost the same colour all the way aroun the map, with no changes in tones. This is specially noticeable in places without farming fields.

 

I hope some of you can do magic to bring the map more variety.

[Goa]

For me te noise texture needs more love in the way of more diversity in tones, colours, surface changes, etc.

 

Now is very very even, almost the same colour all the way aroun the map, with no changes in tones. This is specially noticeable in places without farming fields.

 

I hope some of you can do magic to bring the map more variety.

+1:thumbup:

[Mustang]

It's definitely doable :) Taking a bit of adjusting to the new file system/texture types and methods

 

[Mustang]

Wow that looks great! Where can I download that?

 

It's just a summer test noise1 texture I knocked together this evening for trial purposes, now I know what res to use (no more than 4096x4096) and the correct .TIF format with alpha channel for the mountain snow areas.

 

Now if ED could let use use terrain mods with multiplayer IC I might consider continuing the texturing work.

 

[NRG-Vampire]

It's just a summer test...

nice job Chris :thumbup:

 

now I know what res to use (no more than 4096x4096)

??? WHY ??? :dunno:

TY

[REDEYE_CVW-66]

Yes! Mustang to the rescue again! :) By the way Mustang- check your inbox. I have one of your old noise files and I would REALLY appreciate some help getting it in game.

[jafa]

It's just a summer test noise1 texture I knocked together this evening for trial purposes, now I know what res to use (no more than 4096x4096) and the correct .TIF format with alpha channel for the mountain snow areas.

 

Now if ED could let use use terrain mods with multiplayer IC I might consider continuing the texturing work.

 

 

You should do it anyway , ill bet there are more than enough offline players such as myself who would be grateful for the extra immersive detail

 

Cheers

Jafa

[crazyeddie]

Brilliant Mustang, have been too busy to look at this issue in detail yet but your post has made my day, its great to know it can be done.

 

Many thanks mate. :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

[Esac_mirmidon]

WoW Mustang.

 

Thats exactly what i mean. Noise and texture changes in tones, colours, surface textures.

 

I hope the IC thing doesnt change your mind about continuing your work

[flanker1]

very great result! keep on your amazing work please. and also try to include the town and villages textures from your last 1.5.8 mod, please. . . .

[EL_LEJI]

It's definitely doable :) Taking a bit of adjusting to the new file system/texture types and methods

 

 

I like it!!!

Great job mustang, you are the best :thumbup:

[Buckeye]

Now if ED could let use use terrain mods with multiplayer IC I might consider continuing the texturing work.

 

C'mon ED let the magician work his magic :thumbup:

[Spetz]

That looks great! Keep at it!