DCS WORLD: Maps

[Phant]

NTTR Map Work in Progress Images

Today we incorporated the new trees and high elevation forests into the map (once the map is in DCS, we can evaluate the performance impact of tree collision and decide what we will do). We are also in the process of now converting the 100 meter per pixel elevation mesh to 10 meter. Once that is done, we will recalculate all the terrain shadow projections, normal maps, and object shadows. Today the team also started to set up the ground shading and sun lighting color parameters that we believe will start to give the world a much more natural look. The biggest challenge has been finding the right balance of ground textures between visual detail and map file size.

Not a promise, but if all goes well, I hope to have some new images or a video for you all on Friday.

Chissà, forse Jay non aveva tutti i torti (o forse ha buone fonti ):

L'engine non ce l'hanno ancora fatto vedere, ho l'impressione che sarà spettacolare se lo stanno tenendo nascosto così accuratamente

Bye
Phant

[Jay]

'Bucca tua santa'

[Desiez]

Jay, il profeta dell'EDGE...

[Jay]

il desiderio di volare in un environment più realistico dal punto di vista sensoriale è tantissimo...

[Phant]

NTTR Map Work in Progress Images

Unfortunately, we were not able to incorprate the new mesh, lighting and shadows this week. However, I have included a video I created earlier that you might find interesting.

This video is captured from the terrainviewer of the work in progress Nevada Test and Training Ranger (NTTR) Map being build for DCS. This is not running in DCS at this time though and many elements are not complete and require tuning. Please note that we are creating Las Vegas in a "representational" level and it is not our intent to model it building for building.

Bye
Phant

[Phant]

NTTR Map Work in Progress Images

Our lead developer in charge of the NTTR map has been out of the office this week, so progress was rather slow. However, I've attached a couple images of the new trees being developed for this map.

Bye
Phant

[Phant]

Nevada Map / New IG (aka EDGE)

Here are several new videos showing an older version of EDGE.

Note: These videos are not operating within DCS, but rather dedicated image generator stations for professional training solutions.

Bye
Phant

[Kite]

Vero che sono di una vecchia versione di EDGE, ma sono comunque davvero impressionanti!!

[Jay]

Certo che nei simulatori l'idea del mare è piuttosto romantica

[Phant]

Nevada Map / New IG (aka EDGE)

Here are several new videos showing an older version of EDGE.

Note: These videos are not operating within DCS, but rather dedicated image generator stations for professional training solutions.

Bye
Phant

[Phant]

NTTR Map Work in Progress Images

It's always that last 10%...

Over the last few months, the team has made tremendous progress on both the NTTR art assets and getting EDGE working in DCS. Although we had hoped to have this wrapped up by the end of the year (never promised), I don't see that happening. There are half a dozen art issues that need to be resolved, EDGE integration into DCS will probably not be completed until Mid-December, and beta testing of the map within DCS has of course not been able to start yet.

Nevertheless, progress is being made... just not as fast as we all would like.

I've attached a short video showing some of the areas outside the airbases and downtown Las Vegas.

Bye
Phant

[Jay]

Sembrava troppo bello per essere vero

[Aviators]

sembra un cartoon... XD

[Jay]

Verissimo, ma considera che quel che vedi non è da dcs ma nel terrain viewer tool. Non sappiamo ancora come si presenterà in game.

Spero meglio di prepar3d v2 in ogni caso, che trovo visivamente molto deludente.

Ma è anche normale che non sia bello da vedere visto che è solo un tool da addestramento e non un prodotto entertaining

[Aviators]

per prepar3d lo scenario è tale e quale a quello di fsx. ( chiuso off topic)