Deck color

[Reflected]

While I understand that screenshots shown to us are all WIP, I couldn't help noticing that the deck color is quite light compared to real life. Is this something that could perhaps be adjusted before/ after release?

 

Thank you!

 

DCS:

 

 

 

Real life:

 

 

[sirrah]

Although you may be right, comparing photo's is difficult due to lighting effect (picture taken during a sunny or cloudy day and with a high or low shutter speed, will make a world of difference)

 

E.g. this deck looks lighter:

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.businessinsider.com/navy-pilot-aircraft-carrier-flight-deck-landings-in-rough-seas-2019-9

 

Or this one

 

https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5571954/aircraft-performs-touch-and-go-maneuver-flight-deck

Edited January 5, 2020 by sirrah

[WildBillKelsoe]

I'm sure a carriers flight deck color is asphalt black-ghost gray-ish... At least on the landing area. BTW I also noticed alot of oil slicks. I hope these could be used (texture template for the surfaces).

 

I could be wrong though.

[Nooch]

I agree with the OP. The deck looks simply awful. I don't know what went through their mind when they made the textures...

[FoxTwo]

Looks WIP to me, I wouldn't get too worked up about it.

[Nooch]

Looks WIP to me, I wouldn't get too worked up about it.

 

If you think that it being WIP means you don't need to leave feedback and that everything will magically appear fixed and fine upon release... well, you're in for a rude awakening because chances are you're looking at the release textures here.

[nicka117]

No question that it needs to be darker. The current nimitz is so bad that the group i fly with just made a darker skin for it. Looks a thousand times better. I don't know why ED thinks the deck is light brown.

[FoxTwo]

If you think that it being WIP means you don't need to leave feedback and that everything will magically appear fixed and fine upon release... well, you're in for a rude awakening because chances are you're looking at the release textures here.

 

 

I think it being WIP means that it's WIP. As in not final. As in subject to change. As in no reason to get our panties in a bunch when it's not even available to download yet. That's all.

 

 

Calling it awful is pretty inflammatory and not really constructive.

[Jackjack171]

The deck colors change all the time. After new non-skid is laid in the shipyard, the deck looks great. We have to scrub it at sea. It turns a little ashy after that. And on deployment, it just depends on the conditions. I've worked on these flight decks my entire life. This one is fine although a WIP.

[Jackjack171]

I think it being WIP means that it's WIP. As in not final. As in subject to change. As in no reason to get our panties in a bunch when it's not even available to download yet. That's all.

 

 

Calling it awful is pretty inflammatory and not really constructive.

+1

I wonder how many actually served on a carrier and can call it awful? lol

[Mumby]

Although you may be right, comparing photo's is difficult due to lighting effect (picture taken during a sunny or cloudy day and with a high or low shutter speed, will make a world of difference)

 

E.g. this deck looks lighter:

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.businessinsider.com/navy-pilot-aircraft-carrier-flight-deck-landings-in-rough-seas-2019-9

 

Or this one

 

https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5571954/aircraft-performs-touch-and-go-maneuver-flight-deck

 

Look at the difference in coulour in the deck at the end of cat 3 and 4 in the first photo. I guess part of that is new, and much darker.

[Vampyre]

It looks fine to me. It starts to look more faded the longer it has been applied. The constant sun bleaching, chemicals such as fuel, oil, hydraulic fluid, Turco, and even salt from the environment cause the color to fade rather quickly.

[Reflected]

Actually, it should be lighter:

 

I averaged deck surface colours for both rl photo and dcs screenshot.

 

I'd be interested in the technique you used. It's a great idea to average colors. However, I don't understand why you used a photo where the sun is reflected in the deck. Google "USS Theodore Roosevelt" and you'll find some really dark photos:

 

 

 

 

[sirrah]

I'd be interested in the technique you used. It's a great idea to average colors. However, I don't understand why you used a photo where the sun is reflected in the deck. Google "USS Theodore Roosevelt" and you'll find some really dark photos:

 

Still, they are all pictures taken at certain day times and conditions.

Personally I attach more value to a comment like "Jackjack171" made, as apparently he has actually been working on an aircraft carrier for a longer period and not just saw one on pictures or as a a relic museum piece.

 

No offence meant, but maybe this thread belongs to the wish section, as it seems not everyone agrees with you that the deck needs to be darker

[nicka117]

sees attachments. Our skin mod. Way better.

[Flamin_Squirrel]

What colour should ED use for their carrier?

 

The correct one, obviously :music_whistling:

 

Honestly, of all the things to complain about.

[Larkis]

sees attachments. Our skin mod. Way better.

 

 

Looks great. Could you pls give me a link to this? :smilewink:

[nicka117]

Looks great. Could you pls give me a link to this? :smilewink:

 

Its on our discord channel. VNAO-Virtual Naval Air Operations Look in the mods section.

[fagulha]

Looks great. Could you pls give me a link to this? :smilewink:

 

+1! :)

[Jackjack171]

sees attachments. Our skin mod. Way better.

Not really but, ok!

[MRSHADO]

I was able to get a pretty realistic deck color (or at least one that I personally favor) by by tweaking Deck_Base.dds.  I simply cannot figure out how to cover the rest of it. Those missing pieces are either roughmet or some other file I'm overlooking.