Regarding the Private Military DLC...graphic issues or just me?

[stefos71 10]

Disclaimer: I really do NOT know where to put this question, as it's not a tech. issue yet! :D

Hi again all,

I just went into the armory in PMC and noticed that everything looked sunwashed to me.

I have done nothing to change my graphics settings at all..not even a new Nvidia driver.

Is this just me or are others seeing this too?

Thanks

[maturin 12]

What the heck does sunwashed mean?

If they're just blurry it's because you haven't paid.

[ArmAriffic 10]

You have to pay for it first otherwise you get the crappy tex's

[Zipper5 74]

If you haven't bought the PMC DLC then you're viewing PMC Lite, which as others have said is deliberately lower quality but still included to ensure MP compatibility. If that's not what you're seeing then please provide a screenshot that demonstrates this "sunwashed" effect.

[stefos71 10]

Hi all,

Here's the proof that I paid for the DLC:

ARMA 2 Private Military Company Patch 1.00 to 1.01

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Copyright © 2010 Bohemia Interactive. All rights reserved.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

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An original version of Arma 2: PMC 1.00.

HOW TO INSTALL THE PATCH

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- Run the patch exe to apply the patch setup automatically.

- It will install all content of the patch to the folder with your Arma 2: Private Military Company.

- Please note that it is not possible to rollback to a previous version after the installation of this patch, only a full reinstall of the game is possible, if you want to keep your previous version you may want to backup the entire game installation folder before applying this patch.

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VERSION 1.01 HIGHLIGHTS

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* 4 new bonus scenarios for owners of the full version of Arma 2: Private Military Company

Version 1.00-1.01 Changelog

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Data

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* Changed: GPS added for all SUVs.

* Fixed: Shadow artifact on bridge on Proving Grounds map.

* Changed: XM8 optics reworked.

* Fixed: XM8 Front grip

* New: Ammo crate with PMC weapons.

Missions

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* Added: Campaign teaser including CP00 and trailer.

* Fixed: CP10A - The Boss was not leaving the villa when in danger.

* Fixed: CP10A - Player was not able to finish the Boss from distance.

* Fixed: CP08B - Group call-sign was "Sword", not "Spear".

* Fixed: CP08A - Player was not able to access helicopter gear menu.

* Fixed: CP07 - Client UAV re-enabled again.

* Fixed: CP05 - Mission ended before conversation was finished.

* Fixed: CP02 - Dixon fired only once, causing mission not to continue.

* Fixed: CP00 - Mortar explosions now occur further away from the player.

* Fixed: Backpack content is now saved between CP05 and CP06.

I assure you that I am no thief. I bought the BAF & PMC Full DLC's from either GoGamer or another site. I just can't remember at this time. However, You can always call or e-mail Bohemia Interactive and see for yourself (If you are a moderator.)

To further prove to you what I mean: Please instruct me on how to take an in-game screenshot and I will and I will also post it gentlemen.

I'm sorry but I've never taken an in-game screenshot of any game that I've played.

Thanks and awaiting positive responses! Happy Banana...

[stefos71 10]

I think this is it folks:

Darn, it didn't work.

I looked online and it said to Hit Print Screen and then open up the "Paint" program and paste. Nothing happened. Please help.

BTW, It's not blurry but the textures and colors look faded or "sunwashed."

Thanks again.

[Steakslim 1]

desaturated?

[Beagle 684]

desaturated?

"Light" or washed out? Maybe like PMC(light). What does your Addon list say? PMC or PMC(light)

[stefos71 10]

I just double checked and I have the latest Nvidia drivers for GTX 260 and

it was not the Armory but under "Showcase PMC" that the scenery looked too light.

In other words, the colors aren't bright enough.

I did take a screenshot of the computer and my PMC folder, btw.

How do I upload it here?

Thanks, sorry.

Update: My addon in the Bohemia Interactive just says "PMC" nothing about a "light" version.

Edited March 15, 2011 by Stefos71

[NeMeSiS 11]

Are you sure it isnt just some postprocess effect?

[stefos71 10]

@NeMeSiS,

I'm sorry, I'm not that technically adept at video issues.

I bought the Arma II:CO & then bought BAF & PMC as well.

I also made sure that each game was patched up to the most recent release sir.

Thanks.

I don't know, Arma II & Arrowhead look fine as does BAF but PMC's "Showcase PMC" looks washed out.

I'll look at the Tech forums as well.

[NeMeSiS 11]

@NeMeSiS,

I'm sorry, I'm not that technically adept at video issues.

Does it look normal if you put a single PMC unit in the editor, without any modules/etc?

[stefos71 10]

@NeMeSiS,

I just looked under the video problems in the tech area:

I HAVE had artefacts also in the past:

The weapon a soldier was carrying was missing but everything still ran fine!

The weapon came back into view again in a short time.

How do I take an ingame screenshot please? I don't know how to take one or how to post one either.

Thanks.

[NeMeSiS 11]

Download FRAPS, print screen doesnt work in ArmA2 for reasons i do not understand.

[stefos71 10]

Hi NeMeSiS,

No man, this is too much work.

I think I'll just do what the Technical stuff here says.

My video card is an Nvidia 260 GTX Overclocked (it came that way)

I'll just do what the help section says.

Thank you for your persistence in helping me.

Maybe I can help you in the future?

Thanks again.

[Smurf 12]

You mean your image look somewhat like one of those screens?

(same location, same time)

If so, they are just color filters.

[EDcase 87]

Yeah, I think the washed-out look is from video filters that can be used in missions.

Try some other missions and see if you get the same effect...

[Joe98 91]

I think the washed-out look is from video filters that can be used in missions.

You mean in the options screen ?

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[-Puma- 2]

press print screen button and the saved image should then be in your USER\IMAGES folder

[NeMeSiS 11]

You mean in the options screen ?

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No, in missions.

[EDcase 87]

You mean in the options screen ?

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No, in the individual missions.

Missions can be made with a washed-out/desaturated look or slightly sepia for example.

[Shadow NX 1]

with the brightness and gamma sliders very different looks can be achived just like it was in OFP and in A1 however since a while BIS makes use of lots of filters to achive the ambient mood that a mission needs and as far as i can see they do that very well.

For example the PMC mission where you sniper vehicles on proving grounds map, it looks so amazing there while if you look at it in the editor it looks not half that amazing with standard setting.

Btw, if anyone wants to play with some effects a little then create a camera in the editor ( exec"camera.sqs" ) and try the number keys from 1 to 5 to get some of the different filter effects.

A mission maker can also alter these by setting values himself so he could make a black n white mission or sephia like etc.