Better Smoke V22 for DCS 2.9

[Taz1004]

Better Smoke V7 MP

bazar/shaders/particlesystem2/waterexplosion.hlsl

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Sorry about that guys, that file was included in MP version by mistake. It makes particle size slightly bigger but not really necessary. waterexplosion.fx is where most of edits are.

 

It's fixed and should work now. Please redownload. You may have to refresh or clear browsing history of your browser if downloading from here. Otherwise download from User Files for MP

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.c...files/3312017/

[Taz1004]

 

 

excellent without modifiers like your dcs it would simply be a disaster congratulations for your good work and cooperation for our dcs community a question When you say for a player and for a multiplayer what is the difference? So if I have it only as a player, I can't enter another server? Or if I only have it as a multiplayer, couldn't it have the effect as a single player? Please explain the difference of the two or is it one or the other for everything really that part confuses at least to me thanks again!!!!

 

SP just has few more features that breaks IC. MP has those removed.

[Gone1Crazy]

 

Sorry about that guys, that file was included in MP version by mistake. It makes particle size slightly bigger but not really necessary. waterexplosion.fx is where most of edits are.

 

It's fixed and should work now. Please redownload. You may have to refresh or clear browsing history of your browser if downloading from here. Otherwise download from User Files for MP

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.c...files/3312017/

 

Dont apologize.

 

Your mod is a must for me !

 

Thank you very much for your work !

[Glow]

Taz can you do nukes (: ¿

[pastranario3]

 

I do not agree with the explosion of the water (mod), the bluish tint does not enhance the effect, I think the original is better explosion effect in the water.

[Blinde]

I do not agree with the explosion of the water (mod), the bluish tint does not enhance the effect, I think the original is better explosion effect in the water.

 

I agree. Stock looks better.

[YSIAD_RIP]

I do not agree with the explosion of the water (mod), the bluish tint does not enhance the effect, I think the original is better explosion effect in the water.

 

I just did a Google Search on " ocean big splash " - I see what you mean, when water is exploding/splashing it is whiter than what is in the current Mod.

[zildac]

You could always disable the mod, or go back to an earlier version? Personally I'm happy with it, looks fantastic....

[YSIAD_RIP]

You could always disable the mod, or go back to an earlier version? Personally I'm happy with it, looks fantastic....

 

It is just good to have so many choices... The Mod stays, and I monitor this thread to see what other goodies Taz comes up with.. lol.. enjoy the weekend, folks.

[Taz1004]

 

I just did a Google Search on " ocean big splash " - I see what you mean, when water is exploding/splashing it is whiter than what is in the current Mod.

 

If you google water explosions, you will see that not all are blue but they all have some color. None are glowing pure white. Whether it's yellowish tint from the Sun or dark grey shadow. That's because something that white has to pick up color of the environment. But since global illumination on particle can't be simulated in this game, I chose to have it pick up the blue of the water.

 

But as said, it's preference and you can delete the specific file you don't like.

[REDEYE_CVW-66]

Thanks so much for the work you have put into this. Your work has brought these old effect up tp a solid standard and should be standard.

[Chunk]

Thanks Taz, this mod is a must-have.

[Fastbreak]

Using your mod(s) and reading all your comments:

 

Great mod & proficient creator - thank you!

 

 

 

[dali]

Taz, water explosion is not correct in your mod. It is indeed whiter. But your worki is amazing. Is it possible that you make v7a, where water explosions are not changed?

[Taz1004]

Taz, water explosion is not correct in your mod. It is indeed whiter. But your worki is amazing. Is it possible that you make v7a, where water explosions are not changed?

 

Sorry, no. I already have too many versions to upkeep. This and the Better Trees. Upkeep is reason I am not making any more mods. Again, you can simply delete the waterexplosion file from the mod.

 

And this mod is never about being "Correct". It's about being "Better". I rarely shoot at water but when I destroyed a bridge last night, the water explosion was much more subtle and better than bright white splash at sunset.

[dali]

aaa, I'll do as you say. Thank you for your efforts and time invested in your mods, they are making DCS better! cheers

[YSIAD_RIP]

Taz, water explosion is not correct in your mod. It is indeed whiter. But your worki is amazing. Is it possible that you make v7a, where water explosions are not changed?

 

I have a 32 inch LG VA Gaming Monitor for DCS. I also have a Colour Calibrated 24 inch ASUS ProArt display. I just realized that depending on your monitor technology (IPS, TN, VA) and how/if it is colour calibrated will all impact how warm or cold your white colours will appear.

DCS is so customizable - I spent my morning and a few cups of coffee to see what else I could learn.

 

CONCLUSION: The Better Smoke Mode that Taz has created is a huge effort! I literally spent 3 hours figuring out how to adjust the water splash colour. I can only imagine the more than 100 hours of effort it may have taken for everything else.

 

I am beginning to appreciate how customizable DCS is and how much I respect the real modders in this community and their programming talent.

- I have a splitting headache now because I just realized I consumed over 3 hours changing 3 simple numbers in a file..... LoL...

 

Here are some examples of different UIColour values(RGB) that are in the waterExplosion.fx file. * (Note - depending on your monitor's colour calibration and personal preference, no colour will make everyone happy )

You can use any application that converts HEX & RGB values to UIColour to compare and experiment >> I found a webpage called uicolor.io than you can play with - there are plenty of other programs too.

 

 

DCS Default White: (RGB) 255 255 255 UIColor 1, 1, 1

 

 

TAZ Better Smoke V7: (RGB) 65 104 142 UIColor .25, .41, 56

 

 

ADJUSTED for LG VA: (RGB) 140 160 180 UIColor .55, .63, .71

 

 

If You Feel "BLOODY Angry," you can even use RED LoL.

FULL Saturation RED (RGB): 255, 0, 0 UIColor 1, 0, 0

 

 

 

Less Saturation RED (RGB): (RGB): 255, 65, 65 UIColor 1, .25, .25

 

I can see why we have a Stable and Open Beta Branch in DCS because there are so many variables and complex connections that it is a miracle when it all works!

 

[Taz1004]

- I have a splitting headache now because I just realized I consumed over 3 hours changing 3 simple numbers in a file..... LoL...

 

lol, you could've just asked. Then again, that's best way to learn.

 

And you're right it depends on hardware and also season and lighting conditions. It's not that blue on my screen.

Also other shader mods that modifies tonemap will effect its color.

[zildac]

Hi Taz,

 

Really like both Better Smoke and Better Tress!! Is the below something that could be easily implemented into your mod? Or not so? (Better Steam) :smilewink:

 

Regards,

 

Ross.

 

hope to improve the catapult steam effect - ED Forums

[Fri13]

I believe that the steam effect should be done by the ED, as it should be question about the weather conditions as well, because it is after all steam we are talking about that behaves differently depending temperatures and wind conditions etc.

[zildac]

Smoke is affected by wind too? Would be great if ED could do it but it's likely waay down their list of priorities. Based on the huge improvement to the smoke from Taz's mod it could be a good option if it's technically possible ... Not that fussed about it being weather and wind accurate tbh, just looking better than it currently does

[Fri13]

 

Here are some examples of different UIColour values(RGB) that are in the waterExplosion.fx file. * (Note - depending on your monitor's colour calibration and personal preference, no colour will make everyone happy )

 

 

What is the linenumber for the codes? I have read the file twice and can't find anything related to colors numeric values.

 

[YSIAD_RIP]

I use Notepad++ Check out Line 22: waterExplosion.fx

[color=#2980b9]static const float3 SplashColor = {0.25, 0.41, 0.56};[/color]

[Taz1004]

Hi Taz,

 

Really like both Better Smoke and Better Tress!! Is the below something that could be easily implemented into your mod? Or not so? (Better Steam) :smilewink:

 

Regards,

 

Ross.

 

Is it supposed to be bigger? I watched this video and they don't seem that big as in those pictures.

 

 

In game actually seem a bit too large and sparse which I can modify but I believe it will break IC.

 

[zildac]

It looks not quite thick enough to me, but I'm no expert.