Vilas' addons

[NSX 8]

Quote[/b] ]Stop overediting the screenshots so much?

The weapons are so dark that you can`t see that much

I do only slight contrast correction in PS, but that's hard to call "so much". SVD's metal body is dark, because I use old RHS texture replacement for vanilla SLA weapons, that resemble actual weapons' look much better.

That's how real SVD should look like:

Too dark, eh?

I guess you like old silver'n'shiny vanilla textures? Well, I'm definitely not fan of them.

Quote[/b] ]It is hard to tell that the textures are updated

Well, at least here updated KZM, bandana, APS holster and cap textures absolutely clearly visible. Updated doesn't mean completely new look.

Quote[/b] ]I suggest natural screenshots is the best way to promote the project.

There're many suggestions from many sides in this point. From "natural and undedited" battle-art to vivid glamurous pics. I try to hold somewhere in the golden middle. At least as I stated I don't edit pics "that much".

[ShadowY 0]

I dare you to post natural shots then besides the edited ones..

When I reverse your edited screenies it takes a bit longer as slightly a bit of contrast

Anyway the rest I dont go into because I am only talking about your screenshots and how they kinda should promote the project

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Can you take for my pleasure the screenshots between 11:59am and 3:30pm?

[miles teg 1]

But then everyone complains that you don't know how to make good screenshots when you do natural ones. I know I always get complaints when I do natural pics for my mod.

At any rate, I can tell quite clearly that the textures kick ass.

Also PLEASE NO VANILLA-SILVER SVD rifles. Shiny rifles= dead sniper. I like the nice dark SVD textures. Thats the way a sniper rifle should look....not shiny.

Chris G.

aka-Miles Teg<GD>

[ShadowY 0]

And what is wrong with a natural(looking) screenshot?

To stay between limitation of the 100kb, natural lightning and it`s now 800x600 + poorly saved in jpg.

Still it looks nice I think .....don`t you think?

Now imagine I had the addons and post a promo screenie in lets say 1280x1024...would be nice looking so natural.

nice.. kinda his way

Natural shots and whole ArmA looks dissapointing when you edit so much

That was it...I go further with other threads

[HotShot 0]

Natural, edited, or through rose-tinted glasses, they're looking great which ever way you look at them. Keep up the good work Vilas, I want my FIA back!

[NSX 8]

2 ShadowY

Well, at least my opinion is that your pic is far away from good quality. Also I don't know what's up with your monitor, but I see everything clearly. So far most people like my pics and Vilas'n'Shadow NX are satisfied with my work, so I'll continue to do it my way.

Anyway, this is isn't the thread to discuss this. If you don't like my pics - contact me via PM and stop your spam here.

[ShadowY 0]

You are the one 'selling' the pics as promo`s for the project.

My question was could you do that the vanilla way and later on post a un-edited screenshot beside the edited one.

And I thought it would be legit to show the difference between edited and natural pics for miles teg.

This has nothing to do with the combat photography thread.

But if you read the comments section then you know what I sad there

[NSX 8]

@Shadowy

Well, as I stated before you have PM messenger to contact both of us and prove your point of view. And remember that I can't satisfy everyone with my pics - one likes one thing, second likes another. Sergey Mikhalkov has good didactic poem "Elephant", telling artist can't work for pleasure of everyone - or he'll get a mess instead of work of art.

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[Sevan 0]

Looking very good.

[vilas 477]

answer to Jahve:

maybe...

...but as I found in the internet US special forces as Israeli forces had such mounted optics on M16

http://consumermaven.files.wordpress.com/2006/12/ar-15.jpg

http://www.internationalpolicesupply.net/trijicon.jpg

Trijicon manufactures ACOGS not only for picatiny mount

one thing I don't know where they start production

concerning US special ops model - it is not molle pouches, it is chest pouch on webbing (I should change webbing)

i found some pictures of US comandos with something like that, maybe pictures were from later than 1985, but even TAC vest was manufactured since ca. 1986

[Shadow NX 1]

Seems NSX used a little less contrast in the last pictures and i must say they are definatly the best ive seen so far for the project.

Especially the Hind one is pure gold and with the updated textures i think this should even please the rather sceptical community in the russian forums about this pack.

Btw, maybe also add the picture as one piece linked below like Burns and Parvus do, always frustrating to save a pic just to later notice that only one of 3 slices was saved.

For "just" one of the armys in a project we invested already a lot of time into the soviet soldiers.

So heres a possibly incomplete list of what i changed since the pictures shown last week and before:

- KLMK has no more net look as the real one is a rather soft material

- KZS mesh look is bit less.

- Lots of dust on all soldiers

- Fieldcap has no more vent holes and new cleaner lining ( model was also changed by Vilas )

- Completely new lot smoother RD backpack texture

- Brown belts because from what i know only Naval forces should carry black leather gear like holsters, harness and belts.

Would be awesome to also have some soviet marines with hat gear but that may overload the mod too much.

- Lot better Bandana texture, less grainy, better colour and lot better sitting folds.

- APS holster was recoloured and parts of it were edited so details are a bit more visible.

- Added a set of new textures for a correct soviet LBV and strap textures for the RPG backpack

- Lot other little tweaks that i forgot about.

[vilas 477]

Soviet Motorised Infantry will get new gunners models:

RPK gunner will have RPK magazines that stick out of pockets in vest

PK gunner will have ammo belt around him

FIA gunner will have ammo belt around him (different than motorised in.)

FIA soldiers are also in US olive BDU

Specnaz with RD backpack have also RD pouches (not old AK and grenade pouches)

[Shadow NX 1]

Im glad you liked my ideas and add the vests and the rd pouches.

Btw, the mags that stick out should be left for Spetsnaz as the normal KLMK guys should only have a LBV on the officer.

For the simple RPK guys a longer version of the AK pouch is the best idea.

[Fred DM 0]

i just have to say that i'm really looking forward to Project '85, it's looking better and better every day.

do you plan to include a few missions or maybe even a campaign as well, or will this be a collection of vehicles, weapons and units only?

[vilas 477]

there were planned campaigns for both sides, east and west

but...

as in OFP

missionmakers are not so popular in the nature, some people offered help, only 2 people did something , rest just wanted to get links to beta of addons or offered help but had no time or what ?

also some people have to much their own ideas and cannot follow scenario

so missions are my bigest problem :/

[Mr_Tea 0]

I will probably alter Evolution SP to make use of the Project `85 units.

I´ll do one version with CWR stuff, but it can be relatively easy converted to use Projekt `85.

[Shadow NX 1]

As a backup of what Vilas said:

If you are a talented mission maker and want to help a promising mod please PM me or Vilas.

Some little sample mission would be great.

Knowledge about camscripting would be a big +

Only PM me or Vilas if youre serious about this, PMs sent to me can also be in german language if thats easier for the person.

[NSX 8]

Thanks for kind words, Steve. I'll PM you and Vilas later, cause I don't have enough free time now. Anyway, another teaser pic:

Bigger (1280*1024)

[Shadow NX 1]

Very nice, if you also add big links to the other two pics it would be perfect

[mechastalin 0]

Vilas I have some MP missions in progress dont worry.

[vilas 477]

after some consultations with profesional soldiers I decided that in game as oposite to Spetznaz there will be green berets commandos of US Army (not SEALs or other forces)

commando will get proper tactical vest ( http://www.specwargear.com/images/vest-QRV-1.jpg , http://www.specwargear.com/images/vest-QRV-3.jpg )and M60E3

thanx to Skaven who allow me some months ago to use and modify His addon

now I made E3 variant for commandos:

image show Skaven M60 and M60E3

E3 version has proper rear sight with circle like M16, not gap like AK

edit: some small details to change on E3

[Blue_Flight 0]

looks good, vilas. Keep it up

[Mr_Tea 0]

Very good idea to make special forces units, instead of seals or others.

I have that much free time at hand, that i can say, i will make an Evolution SP version, which will use Project `85 units for sure.

It will take some time, once the mos is out, because not only units but weapons and ammo-classes have to be changed too. Else the "evolution" would not work.

[straubinger82 3]

Hi Vilas and Co..^^

Your work seems very ambisous to me.

The stuff you already released I´m glad to have on my harddisk.

Cause there are different sorts of troups with matching vehicles so I can make various constalations of opponents. And so i got different scenarios for my SP-Missions.

This is what I need. Thank you for that.

The stuff shown here and in the screenshotsection are really porn.

Cannot wait for it, but live isn´t a walk in the park.

Your decision for the green berets, respect. They would be awesome in ArmA.

I´m not proud for even asking for something more... really.

And now here comes the "but", ...is there a chance for a well used old rusty civil-Mi17, or something like that?

That would be awesome.

Even if there comes a definitiv NO^^, I will be happy with your upcoming stuff. Just want to take the chance by asking for.

Don´t be angry with me...

Keep up your great work.

A thankful enduser...

[Shadow NX 1]

As OWP ( they made a great Mi-8 pack for OFP ) works on a new pack for ArmA i think you get a civillian Mi-8 in the near future.