Man, that looks absolutely insane! Really looking forward to this one.
The "What Are You Working On?" Thread
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Just making a start on the Rolland-Pilain A22, not got very far yet...
Tbh when "making a start" for many means loading up a stolen model, I'd say you're already doing better than average
Ben O'Bro
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ok here's hope.
KSTREE_GROUP, ATTEMPT III
i've used our license at work to test 3dsmax 2022 (and far better computer...)
2022 seems to handle large number of objects a bit better (although it crashed my viewport couple times even with 64 of memory and a 2080ti..)
using all the trees on my islands i made with Forest pro plugin (that meant buying the up to date version compatible with 2022... sorry boss, that's for research)
i used the tool (thx @The-IC) to separate each tree (!!) into a unique object (rather than the scattered group)
there's some missing ones below but the count gives an idea, knowing above a thousand objects will give 3dsmax some slow time
The simple fact of selecting them all takes few minutes...
(close up) displayed as boxes so my computer doesn't die yet. But they are x-shape trees
(also making sure i renamed my objects so each future kstree_group won't reach the 65k limit)
The export selected into FBX took 15-20 minutes (coffee time)
the fbx is also a little bigger than regular...
Then the import into ksEditor is still happening as i write this, almost an hour later XD
So alternatively, i used the modded version V6 below :
ascobash.wordpress.com
(there are limitations with it, such as transparency for some shaders etc.)
BUT it allows command line to execute an export from FBX to KN5 directly.
(That means having a persistence file already done, so better be using an existing fbx name and its ini, or else you'll loose transparency on your kstree material.)
example command line :
Which took less than 5min (better than an hour and counting ?)
And voila... that's just for the main trees around the terrain.
bushes are stlil regular normals up. And considering the bushes are probably 3 or 4 times more than my trees, i'd say they will most likely remain with normals up !!
But already, most of my hills will have trees receiving lights better and giving a better immersion
hills:
with bushes to compare :
Conclusion¹ : ben made trees, yay.
Conclusion² : i damn well better make sure it's all final once i decide to export those..
thank you for your attention
i may resume my actual work
KSTREE_GROUP, ATTEMPT III
i've used our license at work to test 3dsmax 2022 (and far better computer...)
2022 seems to handle large number of objects a bit better (although it crashed my viewport couple times even with 64 of memory and a 2080ti..)
using all the trees on my islands i made with Forest pro plugin (that meant buying the up to date version compatible with 2022... sorry boss, that's for research
)i used the tool (thx @The-IC) to separate each tree (!!) into a unique object (rather than the scattered group)
there's some missing ones below but the count gives an idea, knowing above a thousand objects will give 3dsmax some slow time
The simple fact of selecting them all takes few minutes...
(close up) displayed as boxes so my computer doesn't die yet. But they are x-shape trees
(also making sure i renamed my objects so each future kstree_group won't reach the 65k limit)
The export selected into FBX took 15-20 minutes (coffee time)
the fbx is also a little bigger than regular...
Then the import into ksEditor is still happening as i write this, almost an hour later XD
So alternatively, i used the modded version V6 below :
Modded KsEditor (v6)
With all my respect and appreciation, default ksEditor is terrible.
ascobash.wordpress.com
BUT it allows command line to execute an export from FBX to KN5 directly.
(That means having a persistence file already done, so better be using an existing fbx name and its ini, or else you'll loose transparency on your kstree material.)
example command line :
Code:
D:\PROG\ks_editor_v6\ksEditorAt.exe kn5track D:\bo\UnionIsland\_export\green2.kn5 D:\bo\UnionIsland\_EXPORT\green2.fbxWhich took less than 5min (better than an hour and counting ?)
And voila... that's just for the main trees around the terrain.
bushes are stlil regular normals up. And considering the bushes are probably 3 or 4 times more than my trees, i'd say they will most likely remain with normals up !!
But already, most of my hills will have trees receiving lights better and giving a better immersion
hills:
with bushes to compare :
Conclusion¹ : ben made trees, yay.
Conclusion² : i damn well better make sure it's all final once i decide to export those..
thank you for your attention
i may resume my actual work
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Dave "esotic" and I run a simple league together (US time zones) and a while back we were all brainstorming after a race to try and come up with a way to "fix" the screwed up AC drafting on high speed ovals. The "fix" ended up being a dynamic restrictor system. The end result is fairly believable pack racing inside AC. The plugin works on a server so it is only for online use. BUT no extra apps are required to be installed. You just join and it works.
Here is a replay of our race last night. Still some tweaking and bug fixes to work out but overall it works pretty well. Dave does plan to make the plugin public once he gets some more of the bugs ironed out.
Race1 starts around the 47 min mark. Track is a conversion that can be found around the web. I just fixed it up a smidge for our use.
Here is a replay of our race last night. Still some tweaking and bug fixes to work out but overall it works pretty well. Dave does plan to make the plugin public once he gets some more of the bugs ironed out.
Race1 starts around the 47 min mark. Track is a conversion that can be found around the web. I just fixed it up a smidge for our use.
I am not sure , I understood what was your pb with encryption ?
But There is a high chance that it will be ^^
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I don't mean to step on your toes and destruct your hard work, as I really do think it's a massive transformation! But, I think it's quite obvious that they are X-shaped rather than Y-shaped, especially with lighting from the front.ok here's hope.
KSTREE_GROUP, ATTEMPT III
i've used our license at work to test 3dsmax 2022 (and far better computer...)
2022 seems to handle large number of objects a bit better (although it crashed my viewport couple times even with 64 of memory and a 2080ti..)
using all the trees on my islands i made with Forest pro plugin (that meant buying the up to date version compatible with 2022... sorry boss, that's for research
i used the tool (thx @The-IC) to separate each tree (!!) into a unique object (rather than the scattered group)
there's some missing ones below but the count gives an idea, knowing above a thousand objects will give 3dsmax some slow time
The simple fact of selecting them all takes few minutes...
View attachment 462342
(close up) displayed as boxes so my computer doesn't die yet. But they are x-shape trees
View attachment 462343
(also making sure i renamed my objects so each future kstree_group won't reach the 65k limit)
The export selected into FBX took 15-20 minutes (coffee time)
the fbx is also a little bigger than regular...
Then the import into ksEditor is still happening as i write this, almost an hour later XD
View attachment 462345
So alternatively, i used the modded version V6 below :
(there are limitations with it, such as transparency for some shaders etc.)Modded KsEditor (v6)
With all my respect and appreciation, default ksEditor is terrible.
BUT it allows command line to execute an export from FBX to KN5 directly.
(That means having a persistence file already done, so better be using an existing fbx name and its ini, or else you'll loose transparency on your kstree material.)
example command line :
Code:D:\PROG\ks_editor_v6\ksEditorAt.exe kn5track D:\bo\UnionIsland\_export\green2.kn5 D:\bo\UnionIsland\_EXPORT\green2.fbx
Which took less than 5min (better than an hour and counting ?)
And voila... that's just for the main trees around the terrain.
bushes are stlil regular normals up. And considering the bushes are probably 3 or 4 times more than my trees, i'd say they will most likely remain with normals up !!
But already, most of my hills will have trees receiving lights better and giving a better immersion
hills:
View attachment 462351 View attachment 462352
with bushes to compare :
View attachment 462353 View attachment 462354
Conclusion¹ : ben made trees, yay.
Conclusion² : i damn well better make sure it's all final once i decide to export those..
thank you for your attention
i may resume my actual work
I know Y-trees will add 50% more faces but it might be worth replacing them. (I can hear you cry already..
)But hey, as i said, it looks freaking awesome already!
Ben O'Bro
Premium
minor detailI don't mean to step on your toes and destruct your hard work, as I really do think it's a massive transformation! But, I think it's quite obvious that they are X-shaped rather than Y-shaped, especially with lighting from the front.
I know Y-trees will add 50% more faces but it might be worth replacing them. (I can hear you cry already..
Kyuubeey
@Simberia
Physics Pipeline + tools
18.07.2021 Version 0.6 - Updated Analyzer, made default sheet generic - Updated Damper, made default sheet generic - Updated Stabilizer, added more data - Updated Load Curve Helper, added more data - Corrected misleading statement in Pipeline...
www.racedepartment.com
I posted a resource that includes those tools I showed off earlier.
Ben O'Bro
Premium
and i listed them here https://www.racedepartment.com/threads/how-to-mod-links-ref.141062/Physics Pipeline + tools
18.07.2021 Version 0.6 - Updated Analyzer, made default sheet generic - Updated Damper, made default sheet generic - Updated Stabilizer, added more data - Updated Load Curve Helper, added more data - Corrected misleading statement in Pipeline...
I posted a resource that includes those tools I showed off earlier.
Smells like an update?Just some Viper things.
Smells like an update?
Yeah, but we're a long way off. Viper means two Corvettes and four Porsches, so...
Stop it.Added dusty gravel marks left by quarry vehicles, ubiquitous Swiss and Bern flags, and a massive boulder, because... Switzerland
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Does any dust kick up when you drive through that area?
One texture left and then everything is finished for V1. Jordan F1 1997 - remake on the RSS F1 2021 model.
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Fat-Alfie
Premium
Does any dust kick up when you drive through that area?
It does now - cheers buddy!
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