Ordnance Updates

[Zorin]

Originally Posted by SaQSoN

In case of multiple variants of the same thing, a programer would have to program appearance of respective model according to correct service time, which would require him to check all those dates, check what model should appear when, etc. Not a big deal, when he has only this stuff to do, but another fraction of an ass-pain, if he has a lot more stuff to do as well, which should have been done yesterday and so on. So, whenever you can ease his job - why not?

He would get all those dates and types from me, so no extra work for him.

Originally Posted by SaQSoN

I didn't say, there is no need to replace bad, or innacurate models, but I don't see much use in making a multiple variants of the same thing, which differ only visually, with no functional difference. So, in general, it is enough to have like maximum 3 visual variants of the same ordnance, as it does not affect the gameplay much. The smaller and the more "secondary" an object is - the fewer variants and less visual accuracy can it have. It's just a matter of saving labor resources.

Well, if you want to see torpedos sticking half their tail assembly into the hull of the plane because it is the wrong assebmly for said plane, so be it.

You also did not nswer the question I actually asked. Is there the will to introduce new bomb types or do you mearly want to see all meshes replaced?

Also, I yet have to receive the rebuild torpedo or any other example file...


Oh and here is the 60kg bomb with 2 sided material and alpha channel setup. 244 tris. The absolute minimum in quality as far as I am concerned.

[SaQSoN]

Originally Posted by Zorin

Is there the will to introduce new bomb types

Yes.

[Luno13]

Originally Posted by Zorin

Oh and here is the 60kg bomb with 2 sided material and alpha channel setup. 226 tris. The absolute minimum in quality as far as I am concerned.

It still looks very good Zorin, don't worry. It will look great under the wings of the Val. The torps are still a huge improvement over the old mesh, even with two-sided parts.

I can see you're very detail-oriented, which is a good quality to have, but don't allow the pursuit of perfection to frazzle your nerves. If you made every bomb to the initial level of quality you've presented, you would absolutely lose it, considering how many types there are.

Those high-detail models would fit in nicely into the CloD/BoM engine when the Pacific theatre is covered, so not all is lost.

Cheers.

[Zorin]

Originally Posted by Luno13

It still looks very good Zorin, don't worry. It will look great under the wings of the Val. The torps are still a huge improvement over the old mesh, even with two-sided parts.

I can see you're very detail-oriented, which is a good quality to have, but don't allow the pursuit of perfection to frazzle your nerves. If you made every bomb to the initial level of quality you've presented, you would absolutely lose it, considering how many types there are.

Those high-detail models would fit in nicely into the CloD/BoM engine when the Pacific theatre is covered, so not all is lost.

Cheers.

Thank you for your encouraging words

Inbox still empty... Certainly not me delaying the progress here.

[ElAurens]

DT are not a monolithic organization. It's just a group of enthusiasts like yourself Zorin, that do this in their free time.

They have family, jobs, and real life issues just like everyone else does, and those take first priority.

Keep checking your inbox.

In my small interactions with them it is my experience that they will get back to you in time.


Cheers.

[Luno13]

DT are probably having more than one person look over it. In my experience, the guys at DT may not reply the next day, but they always reply, and with a thorough response.

[ElAurens]

Indeed.

[Zorin]

I think the process could be streamlined a lot if a certain amount of time would be dedicated to "SDK kits" and pdf guides.

Those could be given to interested parties and would limit the interaction with TD members to a minimum, not taking away any of their precious time to answer cetain questions over and over again.

[HundertneunGustav]

DT Modelers guide and philosophy v.2012.pdf