Barthek Posted July 10, 2021 Posted July 10, 2021 (edited) VIVID CHANNEL by Barthek Following the changes applied to the Syria map, I decided to make some use out of the 2-week trial period and slightly alter the general look of DCS: The Channel Map. Here are the results. First, lets see how this magnificent map looks as default: Now, this is what I managed to achieve with some quick edits: INSTALLATION GUIDE 1. If you're using any terrain mods, please deactivate them to avoid potential complications. 2. Download the MOD in JSGME-ready format from HERE. 3. Unzip the content of this package to your JSGME mods folder within your DCS main folder. 4. Activate the mod in JSGME. Happy flying, Barthek Edited July 10, 2021 by Barthek 10 5
Reflected Posted July 11, 2021 Posted July 11, 2021 Wow, impressive. A definite improvement! 1 Facebook Instagram YouTube Discord
REDEYE_CVW-66 Posted July 11, 2021 Posted July 11, 2021 (edited) Alright. Did some initial testing and here are my thoughts. I am no expert, but I have some ideas and inputs that you can do with as you like: The good: 1. The break-up of the different fields colours finally give it the classic western european 'patchwork'/jigsaw look. All other things aside, I can say without a doubt that this is a much closer representation of the Channel in that respect. 2. The colour tone of the new fields: A lot of the fields that you tweaked now have a very natural, 'sun-died' look do them, giving them the feel of late summer which looks very realistic. What can be better/tuned: 1:Personally; I do not enjoy the 'noise' added as I assume "wild grass". It is to spotty/noisy to me and does not blend as well as it could into the general scenery. The texture is outlined below. https://imgur.com/gPVvaQp 2: The balance of colour of some of the fields feel a little off. Like I said, some of the new textures you added gives a more 'worn' late summer look, while some (I think of the classic) textures, has a very 'spring green/light green' vibe to them, making them stand out a little. 3: Some of the new textures you added might (I don't know) be wheat fields, which is nice, but they break in colour with the original wheat (yellow) textures- also suggesting different seasons. Those points aside; a huge step in the right direction to giving this map a more realistic vibe (At least, I think so). https://imgur.com/MiT0Lsx Cheers! Edited July 11, 2021 by REDEYE_CVW-66
Barthek Posted July 11, 2021 Author Posted July 11, 2021 Thank you for the feedback! I'll see what I can do and report back during the week. Best, Barthek
VR Flight Guy in PJ Pants Posted July 11, 2021 Posted July 11, 2021 Impressive, most impressive. (in a heavy-breathing voice) Would it eat up any FPS? Thanks and keep up the good work. I Fly, Therefore I Am. One cannot go around not saying "Thank you" every time these days, can't you? YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc9BDi-STaqgWsjNiHbW0fA
MisterSchmitt Posted July 12, 2021 Posted July 12, 2021 Спасибо за красоту,Вы очень полезный человек для проекта! 1
Hiob Posted July 20, 2021 Posted July 20, 2021 (edited) On 7/11/2021 at 9:58 PM, VFGiPJP said: Impressive, most impressive. (in a heavy-breathing voice) Would it eat up any FPS? Thanks and keep up the good work. I haven’t tried the channel mod yet, but all other overhauls from Barthek didn‘t affect performance for me. Only visual improvements! Edited July 20, 2021 by Hiob 1 "Muß ich denn jedes Mal, wenn ich sauge oder saugblase den Schlauchstecker in die Schlauchnut schieben?"
REDEYE_CVW-66 Posted August 13, 2021 Posted August 13, 2021 Hi Barthek! I assume you feel silent due to being busy elsewhere, but if you are around you have a PM (Just in case your inbox should be full or whatever). Still loving the mod:)
DB 605 Posted August 23, 2021 Posted August 23, 2021 Another awesome graphic mod, great work again! This feels like summer/early autumn compared to very green original graphics. CPU: Intel Core i7-2600k @3.40GHz | Motherboard: Asus P8P67-M | Memory: Kingston 8GB DDR3 | OS W10 | GPU: Sapphire R9 290x 8GBDDR5 | Monitor: Samsung Syncmaster 24" | Devices: Oculus Rift, MS FFB 2 joystick, Saitek X 52 Pro throttle, Saitek Pro pedals, Gametrix Jetseat [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
THERION Posted August 23, 2021 Posted August 23, 2021 This mod looks fantastic indeed, much more natural. Great work! Are there any plans to implement this tech also to other maps like Normandie / Caucasus? Cheers
Morpheus Posted August 24, 2021 Posted August 24, 2021 19 hours ago, THERION said: This mod looks fantastic indeed, much more natural. Great work! Are there any plans to implement this tech also to other maps like Normandie / Caucasus? Cheers Barthek already makes textures for Caucasus and Normandy (only summer for this one) 1
Scoobyon Posted May 4, 2022 Posted May 4, 2022 Does this mod still work? Ive installed it but it appears to have no effect on the colour of the fields that I can notice relative to the screenshot that look so beautiful, Maybe the file's naming scheme has changed or something? Minor Lancaster Fanboy
REDEYE_CVW-66 Posted May 4, 2022 Posted May 4, 2022 (edited) It works as always. Use it all the time. You have most likely got the installation structure wrong. Keep in mind: This goes (Via OVGME preferably) into the MAIN install, not the SavedGames folder. Edited May 4, 2022 by REDEYE_CVW-66 1
Scoobyon Posted May 5, 2022 Posted May 5, 2022 17 hours ago, REDEYE_CVW-66 said: It works as always. Use it all the time. You have most likely got the installation structure wrong. Keep in mind: This goes (Via OVGME preferably) into the MAIN install, not the SavedGames folder. Its in the main install fine and asks to replace 2 files as it should, It also passes integrity check fine which i didn't expect? Does your version pass the IC? Minor Lancaster Fanboy
REDEYE_CVW-66 Posted May 5, 2022 Posted May 5, 2022 Ground textures are a bit weird- sometimes they pass IC, sometimes not. If you installed it correctly you graphics will be as in the OP. The change is unmistakeable.
Scoobyon Posted May 6, 2022 Posted May 6, 2022 I've installed it 3 times to C:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World OpenBeta Which I believe is correct location and no change, dont have any other map mods or anything and doesnt work for me On 5/5/2022 at 3:46 PM, REDEYE_CVW-66 said: Ground textures are a bit weird- sometimes they pass IC, sometimes not. If you installed it correctly you graphics will be as in the OP. The change is unmistakeable. Minor Lancaster Fanboy
REDEYE_CVW-66 Posted May 6, 2022 Posted May 6, 2022 Are you familiar with OVGME? If not, then check it out. It is worth learning. I assume you don't know- otherwise you would have known the install procedure: You have not matched the folder structure. As you can see, there is a 'mods' folder inside the download. This 'mods' folder needs to merge with the 'mods' folder in your main game install. The advantage of OVGME (And JSGME) is that you can toggle it- rather than overwriting original gamefiles.
rss0900 Posted September 9, 2022 Posted September 9, 2022 The link in this post no longer seems to work, anyone know where this can be downloaded? Thanks 2
Sandman24 Posted May 25, 2023 Posted May 25, 2023 7 hours ago, REDEYE_CVW-66 said: Check new version (V.2)= new thread Well, not really: Normandy is a different map. He is asking for the Vivid Channel mod. But as far as I understand, this has been discontinued since the new Normandy map came out. 2
Slippa Posted May 25, 2023 Posted May 25, 2023 Glad somebody bumped this, I'd missed it and the link's dead for me too. Must be somewhere in here... 1
alfow Posted May 26, 2023 Posted May 26, 2023 I missed this one and would really like to try it. Is it no longer available?
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