VIVID NORMANDY 2.0 by Barthek

[Barthek]

VIVID NORMANDY 2.0 by Barthek

Hello,

I am happy to present to you the newest mod from the "VIVID" series - VIVID NORMANDY 2.0. It has been in development since the release of the map. I spent many hours trying to find the best solution to make the textures look more authentic and diversified. I am aware that this iteration is not perfect and most likely contains some bugs here and there but hopefully, it will give Normandy and the UK a fresh new look. Beaware that this is just a summer set of textures - other seasons will come along a bit later. I need some extra time to fly a couple of WW2 missions to test the textures in action. I will surely make some changes to this version in the near future, so expect some patches in the upcoming days. Until then - I am leaving you with some screenshots and, of course, the download link. And I am looking forward to reading some feedback!

Have fun,

Barthek 

 

 

DOWNLOAD LINK: HERE

 

INSTALLATION GUIDE

1. If you're using any Normandy terrain mods, please deactivate them to avoid potential complications.

2. Download the MOD in JSGME-ready format using the download link.

3. Unzip the content of this package to your JSGME mods folder within your DCS main folder.

4. Activate the mod in JSGME.

 

 

 

VIVID NORMANDY 2.0

DRY SUMMER by Barthek

 

The DRY SUMMER version differs significantly from the normal one. To ensure better blending between close and distant textures, I had to take the so-called "clipmaps" into account. Those files are quite heavy (about 9 GB), so I didn't include them in the MOD. You will have to edit them on your own which means the installation process will be slightly different this time. Follow the instructions carefully and you won't get lost!  I hope this new version will meet your expectations! As always, I am looking forward to reading some feedback!

Barthek

 

 

DOWNLOAD LINK: HERE

 

INSTALLATION GUIDE

1. If you're using any Normandy terrain mods (even mine), please deactivate them to avoid potential complications.

EDITING CLIPMAPS:

2. Navigate to "DCS World OpenBeta\Mods\terrains\Normandy\clipmaps\ and make a backup copy of the "colortexture" folder. You can add "_backup" to its name.

3. Open the original "colortexture" folder, you will see the following:

4. Copy the content from "1m(spring)" and paste inside the "1m" folder. Overwrite all files when asked to. 

5. Repeat step 4 for "4m", "16m" and "64m" folders (copy the content of their "spring" equivalents and paste it inside them respectively).

6. Download the MOD in JSGME-ready format using the download link: HERE

7. Unzip the content of this package to your JSGME mods folder within your DCS main folder.

8. Activate the mod in JSGME.

 

HAVE FUN!

 

 

 

LEGACY VERSION

GTM:NORMANDY:

 

DOWNLOAD LINK: HERE

 

INSTALLATION GUIDE

1. If you're using any Normandy terrain mods, please deactivate them to avoid potential complications.

2. Download the MOD in JSGME-ready format using the download link.

3. Unzip the content of this package to your JSGME mods folder within your DCS main folder.

4. Activate the mod in JSGME.

 

 

 

 

Edited June 25, 2023 by Barthek
NEW VERSION (DRY SUMMER)

[Magic Zach]

This looks awesome

 

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[Devrim]

Welcome back Barthek. :)

 

Thanks for your works.

[71st_AH Rob]

Could you do a texture that covers up the AGLs?

[Morpheus]

Very nice :thumbup:

[Magic Zach]

Could you do a texture that covers up the AGLs?

+1. In in particular wondering if a fix could be done with the grass fields however. When the light hits them at the right angle, you can see the roughmet/PBR map doesn't match the terrain. It's too shiny, glossy

 

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[Barthek]

+1. In in particular wondering if a fix could be done with the grass fields however. When the light hits them at the right angle, you can see the roughmet/PBR map doesn't match the terrain. It's too shiny, glossy

 

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No promises but I'll see what I can do about it.

 

Some pics from higher altitude:

 

 

 

 

 

[toutenglisse]

It's looking very good ! :thumbup:

[Quekel]

Just amazing barthek! It's to bad that you need to take time to look it more real and not cartoony... This also goes for Caucusus ofcourse.

[reece146]

Holy carp! You are my new favourite person on this forum. :D

[westr]

Really worthwhile mod

[REDEYE_CVW-66]

So much YES!!! I have been waiting for someone to finally have the skill and guts to have a go at the Normandy map, and now Barthek steps up! Looks great!

[ouky1991]

That's far better, good job. Looking forward to try it.

[Bob1]

Does this texture mod demand more from my video card or less or the same? Thanks for sharing. I really liked your other texture mods so I guess I will take to this one too. I use vr and need all the frames I can get so thats why Im asking.

[Barthek]

Does this texture mod demand more from my video card or less or the same? Thanks for sharing. I really liked your other texture mods so I guess I will take to this one too. I use vr and need all the frames I can get so thats why Im asking.

 

Thank you! It should demand from your GPU no more than the vanila version. I haven't resized any textures whatsoever. :)

[westr]

Do you have a time scale barthtek?

[Barthek]

Well, frankly speaking, the mod is ready. I have sent a PM to MAESTR0 (Ugra Media), to ask the company for permission to make it public. Haven't received any answers so far :(.

[YSIAD_RIP]

Hi Barthek, I appreciate the Caucasus Redone 2020 v1 Mod very much! Your Normandy Edition looks so refreshing and detailed.

I would think MAESTR0 and Urga Media will have no concerns, especially since I believe this Mod could help get additional sales for the beautiful Normandy Map.

Good luck. I already own Normandy and Syria, so this update will mean I fly in Normandy more often. Alternatively, if Urga Media really appreciates the MOD, they could eventually adopt it into the core textures. One can hope, either way, it is a Win-Win for all of us.

Thanks again!

[=52d= Skip]

Well, frankly speaking, the mod is ready. I have sent a PM to MAESTR0 (Ugra Media), to ask the company for permission to make it public. Haven't received any answers so far :(.

 

It´s great to see Normandy getting some love!

My favourite Map for low flying Jets.

 

Looking forward the release.

[YSIAD_RIP]

Well, frankly speaking, the mod is ready. I have sent a PM to MAESTR0 (Ugra Media) to ask the company for permission to make it public. I haven't received any answers so far :(.

 

Barthek, any positive News from Urga Media? Or are you just doing the proper professional and gentlemanly thing by asking permission?.. either way.. good for you!

[borisbarzotto]

Nice job :thumbup:

[Barthek]

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summer texture pack will be released tomorrow. ;)

[Quekel]

Great news! Hated the cartoonish look on Normandy, thats why I barely fly there.. :) Cant wait!

[Barthek]

The first post has been updated with the download link. Have fun! I am looking forward to getting some feedback!

[REDEYE_CVW-66]

I simply cannot endorse this enough. This is completely above and beyond quality-wise and basically gives the map a completely different and much, much more realistic tone and vibe. Simply a must for any WW2 enthusiast!