Hi everyone,
Wasn't sure if this is a mod or a skin. It's sort of both because It does change the effects of the shadows in game and does effect the physical appearance of a vehicle to some degeree.
If a moderator thinks it's in the wrong section, please move it.
Introducing Real LFS_Sunroofs !!!! Version 3 - Hi Res 1024x1024
Glass Concept - Jack Tebbutt
Invisibility Concept - Dark Force
Sunroof Files - JasonJ
This is a proof of concept, but it actually works and you can have real see-through sunroofs in LFS. They are viewable from all external views. The interior of the car is not supported in this version. Someone may take on board what I have done and apply the technique for the interiors so that the driver can see out through the roof. From looking at what I achieved here I think that is entirely possible. (edit: probably not possible for interiors - read on)
Low Res 128x128 LFS_Sunroofs
Med Res 512x512 LFS_Sunroofs v2
High Res 1024x1024 LFS_Sunroofs v3
(Thanks to Ian.H for the driver model: LFS_PlayerHacker)
To use them just download the attachment below (LFS_Sunroofs3) and unzip them.
edit: there is now the a higher res version LFS_Sunroofs3
They are the actual skins. You put them into ../lfs/data/skins_dds
Unzip the files to your ../lfs/data/skins_dds/ folder. From the garage screen, select the newly added skin. This will only work when you choose that skin. No other modification is required. All other cars on track appear as normal. You can see other people's sunroofs if they are using the same pack and vice-versa. Other players that do not have the pack just see the default white skins which I uploaded to LFSW only to avoid the "Your skin is not on LFSWorld.net" messages etc. If these are used ingame, other drivers WILL NOT SEE THEM if they do not themselves, have the download. Drivers that don't want to see them do not have to see them !! These won't distract racers if people use them in race servers ^_^ The sunroofs cannot be shared via LFS world, because you cannot upload that file type.
The hole in the roof is low res. But for the purpose of a being a hole hole you don't notice it. Any higher resolution and the skin file became to large for me. (edit: this is fixed in version 3) I'll mention once again the hole is not visible from the inside of the car.
Here is a video example of it in action: http://www.xfire.com/video/350ef/ (Thanks to Miles)
BTW: I know that sunroofs are not required for a racing sim and are totally useless in that respect, but after all it's just for some fun and no harm is done. Constructive critique is cool. If someone wants to take this idea and make them higher res, or improve them or even take it to the interiors, then be my guest.
edit: You need to end the file name with ___ALPHA.dds so I doubt now that interiors are possible.
I also included the U_F_O
(UF1_Experiment)
(You need to adjust setup colours to get the coloured effect otherwise it's just white neon glass)
Have fun everyone. Peace.
Download Descriptions: 221 109 113
LFS_Sunroofs - Low res 128x128
LFS_Sunroofs2 - Med res 512x512
LFS_Sunroofs3 - Higher res 1024x1024 (also hosted here on lfs-database.net)
Wasn't sure if this is a mod or a skin. It's sort of both because It does change the effects of the shadows in game and does effect the physical appearance of a vehicle to some degeree.
If a moderator thinks it's in the wrong section, please move it.
Introducing Real LFS_Sunroofs !!!! Version 3 - Hi Res 1024x1024
Glass Concept - Jack Tebbutt
Invisibility Concept - Dark Force
Sunroof Files - JasonJ
This is a proof of concept, but it actually works and you can have real see-through sunroofs in LFS. They are viewable from all external views. The interior of the car is not supported in this version. Someone may take on board what I have done and apply the technique for the interiors so that the driver can see out through the roof. From looking at what I achieved here I think that is entirely possible. (edit: probably not possible for interiors - read on)
(Thanks to Ian.H for the driver model: LFS_PlayerHacker)
To use them just download the attachment below (LFS_Sunroofs3) and unzip them.
edit: there is now the a higher res version LFS_Sunroofs3
They are the actual skins. You put them into ../lfs/data/skins_dds
Unzip the files to your ../lfs/data/skins_dds/ folder. From the garage screen, select the newly added skin. This will only work when you choose that skin. No other modification is required. All other cars on track appear as normal. You can see other people's sunroofs if they are using the same pack and vice-versa. Other players that do not have the pack just see the default white skins which I uploaded to LFSW only to avoid the "Your skin is not on LFSWorld.net" messages etc. If these are used ingame, other drivers WILL NOT SEE THEM if they do not themselves, have the download. Drivers that don't want to see them do not have to see them !! These won't distract racers if people use them in race servers ^_^ The sunroofs cannot be shared via LFS world, because you cannot upload that file type.
The hole in the roof is low res. But for the purpose of a being a hole hole you don't notice it. Any higher resolution and the skin file became to large for me. (edit: this is fixed in version 3) I'll mention once again the hole is not visible from the inside of the car.
Here is a video example of it in action: http://www.xfire.com/video/350ef/ (Thanks to Miles)
BTW: I know that sunroofs are not required for a racing sim and are totally useless in that respect, but after all it's just for some fun and no harm is done. Constructive critique is cool. If someone wants to take this idea and make them higher res, or improve them or even take it to the interiors, then be my guest.
edit: You need to end the file name with ___ALPHA.dds so I doubt now that interiors are possible.
I also included the U_F_O
(UF1_Experiment)
(You need to adjust setup colours to get the coloured effect otherwise it's just white neon glass)
Have fun everyone. Peace.
Download Descriptions: 221 109 113
LFS_Sunroofs - Low res 128x128
LFS_Sunroofs2 - Med res 512x512
LFS_Sunroofs3 - Higher res 1024x1024 (also hosted here on lfs-database.net)
8888 32bit ARGB.zip
.