VIVID NORMANDY 2.0 by Barthek

[dlder]

Seems like this needs an update (like Syria): for instance "HardSplat.zip":

• 2.9 stable - 428 MB - 45 textures
• Barthek - 314 MB - 37 textures

So, the original might be of better quality, but what definitely is: you'll loose textures if you use this pack (ZIPs are replaced as a whole, not "updated", thus you'll fly this map with 8 missing textures -> that's why some things look "aweful")

@Barthek just wanted to raise awareness; hopefully you'll update soon^^ Thanks!

 

edit: here is an interesting question; I don't know how this games handles textures, but wouldn't the following work?

• currently, the texture mod has zip files, like the aforementioned HardSplat.zip | vfstextures\HardSplat.zip
• maybe it works if one unzips the files from the zip into a folder "HardSplat" | vfstextures\HardSplat\*.dds
• shouldn't DCS load it's complete ZIP file and overwrite the files that are available from the directory?
• -> thus we would get your modded textures and the missing ones would still be loaded

Would be easy to test if one knows a "place" where some missing textures are!

Edited December 2, 2023 by dlder

[Morpheus]

On 12/2/2023 at 10:28 AM, dlder said:

Seems like this needs an update (like Syria): for instance "HardSplat.zip":

• 2.9 stable - 428 MB - 45 textures
• Barthek - 314 MB - 37 textures

So, the original might be of better quality, but what definitely is: you'll loose textures if you use this pack (ZIPs are replaced as a whole, not "updated", thus you'll fly this map with 8 missing textures -> that's why some things look "aweful")

@Barthek just wanted to raise awareness; hopefully you'll update soon^^ Thanks!

 

edit: here is an interesting question; I don't know how this games handles textures, but wouldn't the following work?

• currently, the texture mod has zip files, like the aforementioned HardSplat.zip | vfstextures\HardSplat.zip
• maybe it works if one unzips the files from the zip into a folder "HardSplat" | vfstextures\HardSplat\*.dds
• shouldn't DCS load it's complete ZIP file and overwrite the files that are available from the directory?
• -> thus we would get your modded textures and the missing ones would still be loaded

Would be easy to test if one knows a "place" where some missing textures are!

 

Did you try the solution some posts above ?

[dlder]

On 12/7/2023 at 9:57 AM, Morpheus said:

Did you try the solution some posts above ?

You mean this one?

Not yet

[REDEYE_CVW-66]

When I add the files (the airfield fix) as described, each airfield is a blurry mess. Only Biggin Hill look half-decent. Am I doing something wrong? Could someone show a pictures of these newly added fields with Taildraggers fix files?

[Morpheus]

2 hours ago, REDEYE_CVW-66 said:

When I add the files (the airfield fix) as described, each airfield is a blurry mess. Only Biggin Hill look half-decent. Am I doing something wrong? Could someone show a pictures of these newly added fields with Taildraggers fix files?

I make my own update with Photoshop:

Detling airbase, in order: original textures, Taidraggers's textures and mine

[REDEYE_CVW-66]

Would you mind sharing yours Morhpeus? Looks like a good blend. While we wait for Barthek and all.

[Morpheus]

On 12/9/2023 at 2:30 AM, REDEYE_CVW-66 said:

Would you mind sharing yours Morhpeus? Looks like a good blend. While we wait for Barthek and all.

Try it https://drive.google.com/file/d/116lHSftfST-yh4YE-RDZ2Alg3Nj4RHcm/view?usp=sharing

Edited February 25, 2024 by Morpheus
Update to V2.0

[REDEYE_CVW-66]

Looks fantastic mate- many thanks! Seamless blending. Finally time to get back to this map:)

[inexus]

15 hours ago, Morpheus said:

Try it https://drive.google.com/file/d/10PSCMOi2Ias03nyQEHL-0XwVitQF1m6b/view?usp=sharing

@Morpheus does this zip file contain all textures required for the map or is it a delta? 

[Morpheus]

14 hours ago, inexus said:

@Morpheus does this zip file contain all textures required for the map or is it a delta? 

It's just delta, so you can uninstall mod with OvGME, apply change and reinstall or install update via OvGME (no need to unzip, zip created with OvGME)

Edited December 10, 2023 by Morpheus

[REDEYE_CVW-66]

New airfields means new "Missing textures" problems.

Dunkirk and High Halden this time.

Hope that Barthek, or failing that (I see he is busy with Caucasus revamp) Morpheus can help out.

One of my favourite maps but can't stand it without this mod.

Fingers crossed!

[Morpheus]

3 hours ago, REDEYE_CVW-66 said:

New airfields means new "Missing textures" problems.

Dunkirk and High Halden this time.

Hope that Barthek, or failing that (I see he is busy with Caucasus revamp) Morpheus can help out.

One of my favourite maps but can't stand it without this mod.

Fingers crossed!

As soon as my DCS will be updated I'll make update of my fix, probably tomorrow (low connection here)

[Barthek]

29 minutes ago, Morpheus said:

As soon as my DCS will be updated I'll make update of my fix, probably tomorrow (low connection here)

Thanks for your effort, Morpheus. Just as REDEYE has stated - I have devoted all my free time to the Caucasus map. I will probably update my other mods once that is finished.

Edited February 23, 2024 by Barthek

[Morpheus]

4 minutes ago, Barthek said:

Thanks for your effort, Morpheus. Just as REDEYE has stated - I have devoted all my free time to the Caucasus map. I will probably update my other mods once that is finished.

 

I have time to do that so no problem, just every big update is a real problem for me due to low connection, I'll have just to update my fix, not a enormous work

[Morpheus]

Just making some test and little adjustement, I'll share link for fix V2.0 

[Morpheus]

Update V2.0 for the fix, direct OvGME without unzip (install after mod) hope this help https://drive.google.com/file/d/116lHSftfST-yh4YE-RDZ2Alg3Nj4RHcm/view?usp=sharing

[Esac_mirmidon]

So i´ve discovered an issue with Normandy and night city lights and this mod

At night when you set a modern date, like 2020 for example, the majority of city lights are purple-violet. Because at 1944 most of lights are off you can pass this issue without notice but is very weird seeing al lights violet pink. Worth take a look

[ESA_maligno]

En 14/8/2024 a las 1:34, Esac_mirmidon dijo:

So i´ve discovered an issue with Normandy and night city lights and this mod

At night when you set a modern date, like 2020 for example, the majority of city lights are purple-violet. Because at 1944 most of lights are off you can pass this issue without notice but is very weird seeing al lights violet pink. Worth take a look

Locales de carretera con chicas malas....

[Esac_mirmidon]

Lol ¡¡¡

[FupDuck]

On 8/13/2024 at 7:34 PM, Esac_mirmidon said:

So i´ve discovered an issue with Normandy and night city lights and this mod

At night when you set a modern date, like 2020 for example, the majority of city lights are purple-violet. Because at 1944 most of lights are off you can pass this issue without notice but is very weird seeing al lights violet pink. Worth take a look

Unfortunately it's been like this for well over a year now. I think this was even a problem before Normandy 2 came out ...

[aceviper]

Hey guys

Anyone got the textures of the new airfields...Hawkinge etc.

Getting the missing textures pattern.

ps...this is still the best texture set for Normandy by far...thanks Barthek.

[Morpheus]

Just now, aceviper said:

Hey guys

Anyone got the textures of the new airfields...Hawkinge etc.

Getting the missing textures pattern.

ps...this is still the best texture set for Normandy by far...thanks Barthek.

I'll make this as soon as my update will be finished, big update with 0.8 Mo/s here 

[aceviper]

Roger Morpheus

Over and under

Tally ho!

[Esac_mirmidon]

@Morpheus I´ve posted this a month before:

 

"At night when you set a modern date, like 2020 for example, the majority of city lights are purple-violet. Because at 1944 most of lights are off you can pass this issue without notice but is very weird seeing all lights violet pink. Worth take a look"

Dont know if you can make something about. This is using the mod. Without, lights at night are ok

 

Edited November 2, 2024 by Esac_mirmidon

[Morpheus]

1 hour ago, Esac_mirmidon said:

@Morpheus I´ve posted this a month before:

 

"At night when you set a modern date, like 2020 for example, the majority of city lights are purple-violet. Because at 1944 most of lights are off you can pass this issue without notice but is very weird seeing all lights violet pink. Worth take a look"

Dont know if you can make something about. This is using the mod. Without, lights at night are ok

 

 

I'll take a look but may be it's over my skil so no promise