Flock Of Birds Mod for DCS World.

[Corrigan]

This mod looks awesome. It would be neat if it could be generated as part of the ground clutter, but i suppose that would have to be done on ED's side.

 

As far as being collidable, what kind of damage would it cause? Instant death?

 

Probably just (a chance of) engine failure, like it is now.

[diveplane]

Probably just (a chance of) engine failure, like it is now.

 

yes hoping we can set it as engine fan blade failure.

[badger66]

i rekon many users would like to see the visual aspect along with the birds % setting in the sims options.

 

Fair point . What about FPS ?

[diveplane]

Fair point . What about FPS ?

 

frame rates are not a problem as they are very low poly count, very low details up close.

[diveplane]

heres a tiny wip video not much to go by yet, but gives u a idea where am going with this.

 

no wing animation yet

 

audio sample added to flock :>)

 

collision model not added yet.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8A_nMVVecq0&feature=plcp

 

 

another version will have sea gulls :>) for port areas on map.

Edited September 27, 2012 by diveplane

[Kuky]

I supose you can't change location of the birds? Seems kinda unnatural that all birds are in exact same spot, gonna be ineteresting seing what more you can do with this mod.

[diveplane]

I supose you can't change location of the birds? Seems kinda unnatural that all birds are in exact same spot, gonna be ineteresting seing what more you can do with this mod.

 

birds are inflight moving in video u can set waypoints for the speed and altitude.

 

i researched birds flying speeds and altitude patterns, in general most species fly no higher than 500 feet.

crows fly around 15 to 20 knots cruise speeds, so hopefully these parameters can be added in to.

 

later on this could be added into the actual game interface and sync it with bird % slider in options.

 

for now its the editor route user adds them during mission design.

[159th_Viper]

birds are inflight moving in video

 

Can the individual birds change position within the flock whilst navigating waypoints/altitude changes? Would look like a mass avian formation-flying competition otherwise :D

[diveplane]

Can the individual birds change position within the flock whilst navigating waypoints/altitude changes? Would look like a mass avian formation-flying competition otherwise :D

 

no animation yet. i may need some help on that if any one is willing to assist in this mod.

 

its the same method as if u where adding a aircraft/ or helo in mission design, can create alt changes speeds, but dont expect to see the birds flying 200 knots lol.

Edited September 27, 2012 by diveplane

[Kuky]

birds are inflight moving in video u can set waypoints for the speed and altitude.

 

i researched birds flying speeds and altitude patterns, in general most species fly no higher than 500 feet.

crows fly around 15 to 20 knots cruise speeds, so hopefully these parameters can be added in to.

 

later on this could be added into the actual game interface and sync it with bird % slider in options.

 

for now its the editor route user adds them during mission design.

 

I meant individual birds to change position within a flock... like Viper said... otherwise they look like flying 100% perfect formation :D

[Boberro]

Wow, those birds add realism!

Now it'd be good to put cows, pigs, chickens, horses ect.

 

I'd see in the Summer full crops fields. Corn as example.

[Necroscope]

Mosquito! The only way to add realism in DCS! :)

[diveplane]

I meant individual birds to change position within a flock... like Viper said... otherwise they look like flying 100% perfect formation :D

 

3rd time no animation yet.. sure it can be done though.

[Kuky]

3rd time no animation yet.. sure it can be done though.

 

ah right, when you said no animation yet, I thought you were refering to birds flapping wings :smartass:

[HungaroJET]

3rd time no animation yet.. sure it can be done though.

 

Hey Diveplane, which version R U using ? Birds with Crane ? or do U already have irrespective version: only birds ?

[diveplane]

Hey Diveplane, which version R U using ? Birds with Crane ? or do U already have irrespective version: only birds ?

 

made a small quick video showing them in flight, no its not the crane version.

 

these birds will fly around waypoints, thats if all goes to plan.

[kyletiernan]

Great stuff, it should really bring the world more alive with little details like this.

[diveplane]

getting lost model animation in sim , no clue how to fix this?

 

any help from the community would be greatful.

[Dave317]

This is a fantastic mod. Really hope you can get it in-game soon!

[diveplane]

bird mod is on short hold for now.

 

try to get a workable version done soon.

[Cali]

You are a busy man, keep up the good work...this will be a awesome mod.

[diveplane]

busy with audio production as well.

[diveplane]

some good progress on the bird mod, managed to get a basic animation going for this mod special thx to pat01 for this help..

once we get a semi decent animation going , phase 2 will be adding a collision model into the flock of birds.

 

more soon.

Edited October 14, 2012 by diveplane

[Mustang]

Has this mod stalled? looked quite promising for a while.

[diveplane]

Has this mod stalled? looked quite promising for a while.

 

on hold for now , as am working on the massive audio production.