[WIP - 0.25] Squad HD Re-texture Project - Continuous Release (July 25)

[blackheart612]

The log objects might not be that accurate, it's hard to find. FS Texture Switcher just needs where you put your textures and it's the material where it puts it. I'm not sure as I'm not good at this at the moment but pretty sure you have "6nodes.001" in your model and it has the material "NodeCol" and I remember FS have problems when it comes to periods. I dunno, maye try putting it back in game with 6nodes_001 or 6nodes001 and try putting it in the objects, there's no harm in trying.

Edit: I'm sorry guys, I just can't help myself, I keep getting distracted. Just look at this, I made a customized helmet just because I saw Devnote Tuesdays-the helmet there. (I also customized the default suit a bit)

Edited March 20, 2014 by blackheart612

[erkha343]

Looking good. Is the capsule texture done? If so, is there a version in higher res?

[blackheart612]

What capsule? I don't do HD versions since I know well enough the amount of memory it will eat up. I just make it as HD looking as possible.

[wasmic]

The picture up there made me realize how much the MK1-2 needs a heatshield. Well, there's this thing and this thing, but they won't work with the retextured pod. Actually, the SDHI one might just work with the retextured pod, due to it covering the small amount of heat shield that the stock pod has.

[PolecatEZ]

You can probably go ahead and do them in hi-rez. If the user has the "aggressive" texture compressor, they'll be cut in half anyways. If they already have low-rez and there's no exceptions built into the compressor config, they'll be basically cut in half again (the larger ones at least). For this reason I'm not even bothering with low-rez versions in the B9 texture pack. I think a feature of the next KSP version is also some kind of texture size management, as well as 64-bit coming down the pike...RAM limits would become a moot point then.

[blackheart612]

Yeah well, I know about it but I am the one who doesn't ease up because of a texture compressor so the question is.. is everybody up for a 2k texture pack or something? I'll re-re-texture my re-textures so you can re-texture your textures with my re-textures with HD textures. If you want it, dawg.

[GoldForest]

Yeah well, I know about it but I am the one who doesn't ease up because of a texture compressor so the question is.. is everybody up for a 2k texture pack or something? I'll re-re-texture my re-textures so you can re-texture your textures with my re-textures with HD textures. If you want it, dawg.

That is the most confusing sentence lol.

[blackheart612]

lol just 1024 actually. So guys.... HD pack or not?

[wasmic]

Yeah well, I know about it but I am the one who doesn't ease up because of a texture compressor so the question is.. is everybody up for a 2k texture pack or something? I'll re-re-texture my re-textures so you can re-texture your textures with my re-textures with HD textures. If you want it, dawg.

Nah, I'd rather just have them stay at 1024*1024. Doubling the resolution would only be visible if you're really, REALLY close to the parts, so it's not necessary and would mean a lot of extra workload for you, for almost no gain.

[blackheart612]

Well, I forgot they are just 512x512 and worse, the tanks are 256x256 which is really hard to do. I don't mind extra work load, little things matter

[CaptainKipard]

lol just 1024 actually. So guys.... HD pack or not?

Depends on what you mean by HD. I've looked into texel density a while ago and came to the conclusion that 128 pixels per meter is ok for most purposes. That's the same density as B9 parts, and it's the same density I always use. If you want to go above that then that's obviously fine (as an option), but bear in mind a lot of people are already forced to use the texture reduction mod. I definitely wont be able to take advantage of HD textures.

[blackheart612]

I totally agree, I'm looking on the HD option though, what if somebody just likes KW style and uses stock parts only? I'll see if an HD resized 50% till looks good and give you guys a preview of a 1024x1024.

Solved your problem yet, kip?

[CaptainKipard]

No I'm afraid not. I'll wait a few days and see if anyone comes up with something. If no one does I'll remove the switcher module.

[blackheart612]

Ever tried what I said?

[CaptainKipard]

Yes, some of it. I don't actually have the numbers 001 anywhere in my models or my Unity project, but I tried it anyway. What you said also gave me another idea that I'll look into. I'll let you know if it works. When you release the engines I'll be able to do some reverse engineering, so we'll see.

[blackheart612]

Problem is they have different structure, the fuel tanks also have (and I have problems with it)

PS, I think I imported it twice so I got the 001 sorry bout that

Edited March 21, 2014 by blackheart612

[blackheart612]

So the reason why Skipper has a good texture is because it is 1024x512 by default and the others are just 512x512. And you know what? 1024 looks gooood.

[CaptainKipard]

So it's a rectangle. Yeah 1024*512 seems about right. That should be the default I think, but if the other engines are smaller then 512^2 also seems about right. I imagine that a mainsail would be 1024^2 then. If that' all correct then that seem fine for default, and then if you want you can increase the size by 2 for a HD. Just my opinion.

[blackheart612]

Everytextury is in 512x512 or 256x256. 1024x1024 shouldn't be too bad.

[erkha343]

Id like a HD version, but it's up to you. The re-texture will be welcome in whatever res you choose

[blackheart612]

We want the best and the best is readable words! XD

[blackheart612]

Just wanna say got FSTextureSwitcher done for a tank.

1024x1024 :3

[Proot]

1024 is perfect (you cas set texture management to rip if you want). But you can try 960 to 720px as half step, if you want lighter textures with some definition.

Edited March 21, 2014 by Proot

[blackheart612]

What do you mean? It's a direct replacement. I only used Texture replacer for fun with the Kerbal Helmet and Suit huehue

[wasmic]

Just wanna say got FSTextureSwitcher done for a tank.

1024x1024 :3

https://i.imgur.com/JPvxdQb.pnghttps://i.imgur.com/tayqP8V.png

https://i.imgur.com/RgCq5kv.png

You figured the UV mapping for the tanks out? I tried to do a steampunk-style retexture with my Crappy Art Skillsâ„¢, but I couldn't figure the UV of the orange tank (or any of the other tanks, for that matter) out.