Do you remember what the conclusion was......avoid the draw calls by adding another lower resolution texture .......meaning that the trade off wasn't worth it ?
GMax and 3DSMax (And any other modeling program) screenies/renders
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nathanmallard
Well-known member
I've wanted one of these in Trainz for a long time! Looks absolutely fantasticHad to take a break from US content for the meantime, so I'm working on this beautiful machine.
NER EF1
Personally, when there's a logo (let's say a container, as in this case), I simply include a simplified version of it in the texture, usually in a corner ...the one that will be applied at a lower LOD level -say, about 100 meters away- where the object will be almost a simple box.
I also use it if the locomotive or wagon in question has a notable design, especially on its sides.
norfolksouthern37
what's a normal map?
see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mipmap
There is little point to this as texture LoD is handled automatically when your .texture files are made when your asset is committed. you can only increase the amount of texture memory used by doing this and it would be pointless work for yourself. Now if you are using pre-rendered images of your model in clever ways to increase the detail step of the main LoD then sure this might be appropriate in some cases, but most of the time this wont result in any gain.
conraile44srule
Poor at reskins
first time trying to post images on the forum, hopefully this works:
i had started on this amtrak MHC model about half a year ago, with no intentions of making it for trainz. however, i've changed my mind after having recently gotten back into trainz.
i am working on adding the air hoses and underbody brake detail but after that it is basically final; yes, i am aware, its better to bake everything all at once, but since i rushed this model i have to work with the bake i started out with and just add on to it.
i had started on this amtrak MHC model about half a year ago, with no intentions of making it for trainz. however, i've changed my mind after having recently gotten back into trainz.
i am working on adding the air hoses and underbody brake detail but after that it is basically final; yes, i am aware, its better to bake everything all at once, but since i rushed this model i have to work with the bake i started out with and just add on to it.
crazytrain
Hobo
Working on a METRA F40PH-3
Might even try to build the Nippon Sharyo's too!
Might even try to build the Nippon Sharyo's too!
Trainmaster189
Active member
Looks great so far CrazyTrain! It's nice to see your works again!
crazytrain
Hobo
Thanks! Been a while. Almost ready for mapping.
crazytrain
Hobo
Getting closer... struggling with the new graphics programs.
Also, using two 2048x2048 textures instead of 4 1024x1024 textures. It's strange but with the 1024's I had lotsa room on at least one, but now with the 2048's I'm runnin out fast.
Also, using two 2048x2048 textures instead of 4 1024x1024 textures. It's strange but with the 1024's I had lotsa room on at least one, but now with the 2048's I'm runnin out fast.
Memelord765
trainz addict
Just downloaded the F40 from the DLS, nice work. Any plans to release any of your other creations (such as the ATSF GP7u 
)
)I think you did a very good job!Getting closer... struggling with the new graphics programs.
Also, using two 2048x2048 textures instead of 4 1024x1024 textures. It's strange but with the 1024's I had lotsa room on at least one, but now with the 2048's I'm runnin out fast.
SwirlyTrainz
Member
Hope to see more!
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Deathmoon7
New member
Really good work dude! Could you do a Metra MP36PH-3S next?
Deathmoon7
New member
Or can you do Metra 104 the City of Chicago heritage unit and Metra 120 the Honoring Who Served heritage unit??