Factory Defunct?

[Bootie]

DO you guys think we should shut this area down and transfer the posts to the general chat forum. It has lain dormant since September?

[PoorOldSpike]

Alternately leave it up but change the title to 'FGM Mods Cabinet'
Then sticky a thread called 'Mod downloads' and stock it with a small selection of the very highest quality mods for download.
The rest of the section can be for general mod discussions etc

[mfred]

I think it should be left as is. I intend to do some more mods once I work-out what the hell is going on with the mods now that I am using a LCD instead of my old faithful CRT monitor. There will also be an increase in mods for CM:N if it gains popularity.

Now, back to nvidia control panel sttings . . . :wave:

[Bootie]

I suppose I could also advertise the mods Ive uploaded to the download section. Ok the factory remains but I may change the wording of the title as per POS recommendation.

[Bootie]

Ive uploaded a couple of nice BB winter mods to the downloads section.

[Earl of Grey]

I'm just too busy with CM:N and real life to post anything because I haven't done any CMBB or CMAK modding for a while (safe a few minor things I could show), but I also think once CM:N is out, there'll be enough mods to have this section become really active.

Changing the title is okay, since nobody seems to be interested in modding anymre - and most people around here don't seem to use ANY mods anyway judging form all the action shots...

[PoorOldSpike]

The only mods I use are a few terrain mods. I did try using AFV mods a long time ago but they looked bad as if they were covered with sparkling pixels, so I went back to the standard CM ones and have used them ever since, I'm not a mod nut..:)

[mfred]

I did try using AFV mods a long time ago but they looked bad as if they were covered with sparkling pixels . . . This is what I have found to be the most prevalent, graphical annoyance since I recently changed from using a CRT monitor to a LCD one for CM.

I am really missing the high resolution of 1600x1200 on the 19"CRT monitor. A heavy use of anti-alias and anisotropic only helps so much . . .

[Earl of Grey]

Have to admit that I've not tried CM on a TFT screen yet - still going with my trusty old 19" CRT. Will have a look when I get the chance to check how a modded CM compares TFT - CRT.

[PoorOldSpike]

I got the sparkling pixels on my old 19" CRT monitor, i haven't tried any mods on my TFT yet.
I might try some, but it's a hassle having to sort through the hundreds of mods out there to find the best.
That's why i think FGM should select the very best for us and put them up for download..;)

[mfred]

Well, I am definitely finding the TFT LCD not as good as the CRT. From what I have read, a 20.1" 4:3 LCD with a "native" resolution of 1600x1200 should be the best bet for CM. The problem is that this resolution is rare and the ones available are expensive.


I think choosing the "best" mod to use is not the main problem, as there really are only a few mods, if that, available for each CMBB/AK unit. The problem is knowing what mods there are for each particular unit. I suggest lists of grouped CMBB/AK units (e.g. CMBB German armour) with each unit having its own sub-list of available mods (e.g. PzII - mod list). This structure could be the basis for the download section. Just a thought :peace:

[Earl of Grey]

Good idea. Suggest it to the board administrator and offer your help in selecting and uploading - I'm currently too busy to help, unfortuantely.

[Bootie]

Yeah splitting it all up like that will take some work....

Not sure if that is the best way forward.

Let me think about it as I have a lot on my plate just now as I have 2 tournies to sort out for the next turn... the ladder to post up daily and also my ongoing work on the forum.

In time it will be in place. :)

[mfred]

No rush, just thinking aloud :pound:

[Bootie]

Ive split the mods section up slightly... BB and AK both have sections now for terrain, infantry, armour and misc.