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Title: High Resolution Textures Question
Post by: 1Wolf on May 14, 2010, 12:18:25 PM
Greets,

I'm fairly new to AH (Just been here a couple weeks now) and I was just a little confused about the use of the High Resolution Textures.

Before I ever started AH the first time I downloaded the High Res textures from the website, double clicked on the file, and installed them right after installing the base game.

I was wondering how I could tell whether they are active and working?  Is there any sort of indicator or option to look for in the game that would tell me that I have installed them correctly?  Do I need to do anything after they are installed to turn them on?

I never saw what the game looked like before I installed the High Res textures so I don't have a frame of reference to know if they are working or not.

Thanks!
Title: Re: High Resolution Textures Question
Post by: ImADot on May 14, 2010, 12:32:52 PM
You will only see a difference if you choose 1024 texture size in your options.  There's a post or two here somewhere that shows screenshots of the difference between standard and hires textures.  I'm sure someone will post a link if you don't find it on your own.
Title: Re: High Resolution Textures Question
Post by: TequilaChaser on May 14, 2010, 12:44:47 PM
You will only see a difference if you choose 1024 texture size in your options.  There's a post or two here somewhere that shows screenshots of the difference between standard and hires textures.  I'm sure someone will post a link if you don't find it on your own.

"Maximum Texture Size" Differences  Link

http://www.hitechcreations.com/ahgs/techmts.html

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In order to really have any benefit at using 1024 textures, you need to be running 1280x1024 resolution, at the minimum.

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"Video Setup" Link from Game Launch Screen

http://www.hitechcreations.com/ahgs/launch.html


hope this helps
Title: Re: High Resolution Textures Question
Post by: RTHolmes on May 14, 2010, 02:27:19 PM
the cockpit radio in british aircraft is a good hint, if you can read the channel numbers easily then hires is working, if they look pixelated and hard to read, the hires tex are not implemented. best I can do :)
Title: Re: High Resolution Textures Question
Post by: 1Wolf on May 17, 2010, 09:28:36 AM
Thanks!

I checked the video setup as the screenshots depicted on the video setup launch screen and I do indeed have it set to 1024 so I'm guessing that I do indeed have the high res textures.

Thanks for the help :)

Title: Re: High Resolution Textures Question
Post by: outfctrl on May 25, 2010, 12:06:29 PM
Hi all, I am new and was wondering will I be able to run this game in 1920 x 1200?
Title: Re: High Resolution Textures Question
Post by: ImADot on May 25, 2010, 12:18:59 PM
Hi all, I am new and was wondering will I be able to run this game in 1920 x 1200?

It depends on your computer specs.  My computer is running 1900x1200 with all graphics (except shadows) maxxed out and I get a solid 60fps.  Post your specs or a DXDIAG and the smart people will give your suggestions.
Title: Re: High Resolution Textures Question
Post by: Tigger29 on May 25, 2010, 11:47:02 PM
Hi all, I am new and was wondering will I be able to run this game in 1920 x 1200?

Yes the game will run at any resolution your video card can handle.
Title: Re: High Resolution Textures Question
Post by: Krusty on May 26, 2010, 01:43:29 AM
Resolution differences as seen in 2 example planes (B-17G and Ki-84):

(http://www.nakatomitower.com/shots/res_differences.jpg)
Title: Re: High Resolution Textures Question
Post by: Sperky on May 26, 2010, 07:33:16 AM
Krusty- 90,000 cannon rounds in the KI-84...   :O :rofl 

...no seriously, how'd you do it?
Title: Re: High Resolution Textures Question
Post by: ImADot on May 26, 2010, 08:26:18 AM
Offline, there's a setting to multiply your ammo.  I have mine set to something like 10x.