Graphics upgrade? I only see sounds n skins

[gldnbb]

As you see, I have questions getting AH up to speed with the best before starting online.

While flying offline and practicing, noticed that a few effects could be updated.  Are there any custom graphic packages to install that will have  :  Flames/Smoke upon killing ground targets (there are currently no smoldering dead targets after bomb drop),  better modeling of fire shooting out of engines that are hit.  The current fire seems too brightly and too solidly orange/yellow.

Those are just a few...

Sorry as I don't see any other forum about 'custom' graphic packages.


Thanks for the patience.

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BB

[StokesAk]

Well, as far as i know the only thing you can do is trun up your "Video Settings" at the game screen, put them on 1024 then you can download the "HiRes texture pack" that will help alot.


P.S if you want to see through smoke put you graphics at 1024 on a laptop.

[USRanger]

Custom fire, explosions, muzzle flash, etc. have to be built into a custom terrain.  That's the only way.  They also can be a hit on frame rates.

[AWwrgwy]

In other words, no.


wrongway

[gldnbb]

Darn,

I love seeing a town on fire after bomb drop, or at least smoldering.   Dropped a bomb while jabo'ing and after pulling up, had to figure out which target was destroyed because there were no smoke / dust reference points.  The other visual effects are nearly realistic (except for engine flames).

I'll try the Hi-res pack and maybe see what it gives, but I've only got 500 meg ram,  need to go buy more anyway.

Thanks.

P.S.  USRanger,  that evil grin on the guns is hilarious, hope I don't see those in my 6 

[StokesAk]

Darn,

I love seeing a town on fire after bomb drop, or at least smoldering.   Dropped a bomb while jabo'ing and after pulling up, had to figure out which target was destroyed because there were no smoke / dust reference points.  The other visual effects are nearly realistic (except for engine flames).

I'll try the Hi-res pack and maybe see what it gives, but I've only got 500 meg ram,  need to go buy more anyway.

Thanks.

P.S.  USRanger,  that evil grin on the guns is hilarious, hope I don't see those in my 6 

Well manybe hitech will read this thread and take that into consideration.

[gldnbb]

Some guys flying in WB created 'frame rate' friendly effects for bombing targets,  they also employed 'night friendly effects' when going on night pathfinder raids in the S3.  SOme others tweaked the engine fire/smoke effects to the point where it seems like a nice fire that you can BBQ your steaks on .

Definitely worth to it for tactics defending a field against Tanks, Jabo guys and bomber guys. The smoke will alert you that someone is attacking a field since you too will see smoke in the distance .   And fun to see when you are on the offensive.

The way WB is set up is you have a minute or two of target burning, followed by a few minutes of smoldering smoke....

[gldnbb]

Hmm,  Maybe I missed a setting..  Just finished watching this video and buildings caught on fire from the p51 rocket/bomb run.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qw9l3kvp3Yg

[Motherland]

Town buildings are the only things that don't catch on fire to my knowledge. You may have problems with your machine.

[StokesAk]

That was probaly a Refinery strat. They lite on fire when you kill the buildings.

[Ruah]

downed planes, destroyed tanks and such should burn on the ground - it adds to immersion imo.

[Larry]

downed planes, destroyed tanks and such should burn on the ground - it adds to immersion imo.

And lowers framerates.

[StokesAk]

BB:

The next update should be coming out soon (2 weeks). It will have alot better graphics and i don't know if anything else will be added such as explosions and fires to town buildings. Look on the front page to see some screenshots of the new terain.