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Title: Scratches/swirls/reflection on the canopy
Post by: Cobra516 on December 29, 2008, 04:31:04 PM
Retexture the canopies so you see some light scratches/swirls, especially when looking toward the sun - throw in some faint reflections from parts of the cockpit/pilot as well.   Maybe that's too much to ask for :lol    I thought that if the oil effects are present, adding something like this might also be possible.

I think it would add to situational awareness when you're dogfighting, using those canopy cues for info about position.

Falcon 4.0 has these effects and I think it looks great.
Title: Re: Scratches/swirls/reflection on the canopy
Post by: NoBaddy on December 29, 2008, 04:38:32 PM
Maybe that's too much to ask for :lol   

Well, at least you said something I can agree with.  :devil

Title: Re: Scratches/swirls/reflection on the canopy
Post by: Saxman on December 29, 2008, 05:15:42 PM
Il-2 does this as well. Some aircraft like the F4Fs you can see parts of your cockpit interior reflected.
Title: Re: Scratches/swirls/reflection on the canopy
Post by: Cobra516 on December 29, 2008, 11:00:16 PM
I think it could be implemented - but I don't know what all is involved.   I think it'd make it feel a lot more realistic/immersive.  Your canopy isn't perfectly clear and reflection free like it is in the game.
Title: Re: Scratches/swirls/reflection on the canopy
Post by: trigger2 on December 29, 2008, 11:08:07 PM
I think it could be implemented - but I don't know what all is involved.   I think it'd make it feel a lot more realistic/immersive.  Your canopy isn't perfectly clear and reflection free like it is in the game.

It isn't.  :eek:
Well, you've got me sold. I like the idea.
Title: Re: Scratches/swirls/reflection on the canopy
Post by: Motherland on December 29, 2008, 11:09:12 PM
Actually, I noticed that the RV8 has this the last time I was flying it. It would be nice if it were implemented on other planes.
Title: Re: Scratches/swirls/reflection on the canopy
Post by: Yossarian on December 29, 2008, 11:42:59 PM
Good idea, I like it.
Title: Re: Scratches/swirls/reflection on the canopy
Post by: Cobra516 on December 30, 2008, 10:35:53 PM
Actually, I noticed that the RV8 has this the last time I was flying it. It would be nice if it were implemented on other planes.
Yeah I think you're right - has a slight texture to the canopy to make it feel like you've got a canopy around ya - should do it with the other planes along with a touch of reflection.
Title: Re: Scratches/swirls/reflection on the canopy
Post by: HighTone on December 31, 2008, 11:58:25 PM
I like it  :rock
Title: Re: Scratches/swirls/reflection on the canopy
Post by: Cobra516 on January 01, 2009, 12:17:58 AM
I think it'd help people with TrackIR keep their SA while maneuvering.  When I first got my TIR that was the hardest thing to get used to.  With the keys I knew which way I was looking because I knew what direction the button/key I was pressing was moving my head.  With the TIR I was kind of unsure of exactly where I was when maneuvering in airplanes with a nice bubble canopy with no visual cues to position (until you get a peice of the frame/seat in view), like the '51.  If that makes any sense.
Title: Re: Scratches/swirls/reflection on the canopy
Post by: Lukanian-7 on January 02, 2009, 02:03:29 PM
Hmm, I never noticed a cockpit glass texture in any of the skins, but I'll see if I can try a reflection, I'll post the results.
Title: Re: Scratches/swirls/reflection on the canopy
Post by: Cobra516 on January 02, 2009, 04:24:39 PM
I'd bet it's tricky to get the effect right without overdoing it - give it a shot though.
Title: Re: Scratches/swirls/reflection on the canopy
Post by: rabbidrabbit on January 02, 2009, 07:17:56 PM
Ya, it would be great to see a reflection of Ben Affleck with a big queer smile every time I look out!
Title: Re: Scratches/swirls/reflection on the canopy
Post by: Cobra516 on January 02, 2009, 08:25:27 PM
Ya, it would be great to see a reflection of Ben Affleck with a big queer smile every time I look out!
Yeah that'd be stupendous!
Title: Re: Scratches/swirls/reflection on the canopy
Post by: Wraith_TMS on May 12, 2010, 06:49:08 PM
My bad, sorry gang; didn't mean to bump this.  I was searching for this topic prior to responding in "Eyecandy" and hit reply in error.

 :uhoh
Title: Re: Scratches/swirls/reflection on the canopy
Post by: Krusty on May 12, 2010, 08:34:31 PM
Meh..

-1 on this.

In real life you look PAST little light reflections. You focus on details past them. Like watching TV with a window partially glaring on the screen, or driving with a bit of sun in your eyes. You compensate for it mentally and keep going.

In a computer game, IMO, it's frivolous and useless.
Title: Re: Scratches/swirls/reflection on the canopy
Post by: guncrasher on May 13, 2010, 03:06:34 AM
Meh..

-1 on this.

In real life you look PAST little light reflections. You focus on details past them. Like watching TV with a window partially glaring on the screen, or driving with a bit of sun in your eyes. You compensate for it mentally and keep going.

In a computer game, IMO, it's frivolous and useless.

so true, kindda like wearing glasses and there's a scratch in one of the lenses, after a few minutes u wont pay attention to it.  ur welcome to add you own scratches to your monitor as a test, use a marker put a couple of lines and see how long it takes before you forget they're there.

semp
Title: Re: Scratches/swirls/reflection on the canopy
Post by: Pongo on May 13, 2010, 10:37:39 AM
Never liked this in IL2.
I still maintain this game was more realistic when icons didn't disappear behind canopy supports. So lets not make it harder to see out.