Friday 2010-09-10 Dev. update and Discussions

[jocko417]

About the 109 markings, is SoW using the same type of markings placement code as IL2 - putting the markings on over top of the existing skin? I had thought the lines and rivets and weathering were to be on separate layers and the markings would be under those layers. Right now it looks like IL2: "Sticker" markings stuck on the plane rather than looking like they are actually part of the paint scheme (rivets and panel lines, scratches, etc should show through the markings, not be obliterated by them). This was cool in 2001, not now.

The Spitfire markings look realistic, the 109 markings look like an afterthought.

[Letum]

Thanks for the update!
Looking good!

[csThor]

Originally Posted by jocko417

About the 109 markings, is SoW using the same type of markings placement code as IL2 - putting the markings on over top of the existing skin? I had thought the lines and rivets and weathering were to be on separate layers and the markings would be under those layers. Right now it looks like IL2: "Sticker" markings stuck on the plane rather than looking like they are actually part of the paint scheme (rivets and panel lines, scratches, etc should show through the markings, not be obliterated by them). This was cool in 2001, not now.

The Spitfire markings look realistic, the 109 markings look like an afterthought.

Actually the 109 received the markings only very recently since it was a late-comer to the engine. As a result the markings on it aren't finetuned.
Besides ... I am not sure that the markings on the Spit aren't part of the texture ATM.

[jctrnacty]

I will definitely buy this game , but i cannot stop thinking that those colors in the game look too cartoonish. Is it just my opinion or others think that too?