RSColonel_131st Posted December 18, 2002 Share Posted December 18, 2002 I'm not to happy with the CMBB Graphics Engine but it does the job. Looking at some of the mod screenshots here, I noticed that there are very nice, seemingly higher-res texture mods out which make the graphics pretty decent. But, does one really have to sift trough all the mods at CMMODS to get a decent package? Or is there some combined distribution somewhere with the most important mods? If not, I guess I'll be off to download. Take it that simple replacing the .bmps is sufficent as installation? regards RS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrapin Posted December 18, 2002 Share Posted December 18, 2002 Originally posted by RSColonel_131st: If not, I guess I'll be off to download. Take it that simple replacing the .bmps is sufficent as installation? Yes, that's how it's done. I'd recommend the tiny "Flamethrower mod" which replaces the flame texture and doesn't make it look so much like orange juice. A nice small mod. There are high-res wheat mods, houses, etc. Different flame and smoke are also nice sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Tondu Posted December 18, 2002 Share Posted December 18, 2002 You should start with CMMOS 4.02 and you can get it here: http://www.combatmission.com/cmmos/cmmos.asp The reason why I say this is that you will get bogged down under the shear number of mods and CMMOS has a terrific system that makes applying mods incredibly easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agua Posted December 18, 2002 Share Posted December 18, 2002 If we can find a host for DD's terrain mod, it will be THE terrain mod to have, so keep your eyes peeled for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrapin Posted December 18, 2002 Share Posted December 18, 2002 Originally posted by Agua: If we can find a host for DD's terrain mod, it will be THE terrain mod to have, so keep your eyes peeled for that.What is it. What's it do? I'm assuming it was available for CMBO, but I didn't own that game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmatt Posted December 18, 2002 Share Posted December 18, 2002 Agua, email sent, CMHQ stands ready for that mod. Madmatt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno Weiss Posted December 18, 2002 Share Posted December 18, 2002 RSColonel_131st wrote: But, does one really have to sift trough all the mods at CMMODS to get a decent package? Well you know what David Duke said; "We're all wizards under the sheets." I'm sure every modder thinks their particular mod is just grand. And there is the added complexity of not knowing what might appeal to your particular taste. CMMOS makes it somewhat easier since it allows for a simple way to use the mods as plug-ins. Different mods for different occasions. One never wants to overdress. In the end your correct, one has to pretty much sift through the lot to find what suits them the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agua Posted December 18, 2002 Share Posted December 18, 2002 WOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you man. I will LEAVE WORK EARLY to DL this one (hey, as good an excuse as any, for me anyway). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyD Posted December 18, 2002 Share Posted December 18, 2002 CMBB is not CMBO, most of the mods for the game are not higher-rez than the game's default artwork (not counting Juju's stuff ). Most CMBB art is athe same res as CMBO 3rd party Hi-Res. The difference mostly involves the extra love and attention lavished on 3rd party mods. With 300 tank types and 600 other unit types to do BFC simply didn't have the luxury of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headshot Posted December 19, 2002 Share Posted December 19, 2002 Most useful mods for me are the gridded terrains that place a faint 20metre square grid over the map,allowing subtle contours to be judged at a glance,as well as fast perspective and range assessments.Fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaegerMeister Posted December 19, 2002 Share Posted December 19, 2002 Get the dirty/dusty mods for the vehicles, they make the battlefield look way more realistic than the shiny factory models. The CMMOS PSW231? 8-wheeler with dirty aerial recognition flag is my personal favourite of the bunch so far ! and Gautrek does some great looking AFVS (as do others). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Leader Posted December 19, 2002 Share Posted December 19, 2002 My personal favorite mods are those done by MrNoobie and Panzermartin. These two have created some of the most beautiful artwork I've ever seen in Combat Mission. Not to slight the others though. There are too many great modders to mention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Leader Posted December 19, 2002 Share Posted December 19, 2002 Oh, I can also heartily reccomend Captain Wacky's LOW-RES gridded terrain. I have an Athlon 1400, but I still use the Low-res to help speed. W/ low-res I can turn on full anti-aliasing and antistropic Filtering and still get smooth scroll. Also, the grids are great too. Never used them on CMBO, but now Icouldn't go back. Oh, and finally, get the Sunflower field mod. Personally, I use only the doodad for it, but it looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headshot Posted December 19, 2002 Share Posted December 19, 2002 And the bunker/pillbox mods are sheer works of art! (Edit-and how could I forget to mention the essential "Ruins Transparent" mod that lets you see inf lurking among the piles of fallen timbers?) [ December 21, 2002, 11:09 PM: Message edited by: Headshot ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headshot Posted December 19, 2002 Share Posted December 19, 2002 Suggestion-I'd like the modders to always routinely include an "original" and "mod" screenshot where applicable,so we can judge whether we want to d/l it. Some of these modders are as good as Michelangelo and I salute them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrNoobie Posted December 20, 2002 Share Posted December 20, 2002 Suggestion-I'd like the modders to always routinely include an "original" and "mod" screenshot where applicable,so we can judge whether we want to d/l it. Some of these modders are as good as Michelangelo and I salute them!my problem is that i overwrite em, but im reinstalling CMBB so i can have the originals back and this time i will have them backed up. i d/l mods and overwrite em without backing em up. i would like to redo the IS2 done by SamiV but with more options. i m such a slut but after backing up everything i will have the original and the mod together so you can see for yerself if ya like it or not [ December 19, 2002, 06:25 PM: Message edited by: MrNoobie ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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