Tracks Twin Ring Motegi [WIP]

ApexVGear · Feb 8, 2020

Mitja Bonca said:
Really? I hope I won`t let you down guys. Some shots of current progress:
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ps: grass texture is WIP, will be like IRL.
@formulaHEINE, ok now (3rd pic)? Need to put adverts there, but that`s still something to debate for.

Oh wow! It's really starting to shape up. I see trees!

Yeah, you're still working on the grass and surrounding topography, but it looks like you know what you're doing.

Good thing we have the LA Canyons update, and other new tracks, like Kyalami and FK (that's "code"--some of you know what this is) to keep us occupied until this is completed. I'm sure it'll be ready for us at the perfect time. I'm looking forward to trying out the result of your dedication and attention to detail.

CC · Feb 8, 2020

ApexVGear said:
Oh wow! It's really starting to shape up. I see trees!

Yeah, you're still working on the grass and surrounding topography, but it looks like you know what you're doing.

Good thing we have the LA Canyons update, and other new tracks, like Kyalami and FK (that's "code"--some of you know that this is) to keep us occupied until this is completed. I'm sure it'll be ready for us at the perfect time. I'm looking forward to trying out the result of your dedication and attention to detail.

Yes very very excited for this track and RA to be released, I keep checking my emails for a preview build from Mitja but nothing as of yet, I am sure he’s not forgot about me.

Mitja Bonca · Feb 8, 2020

Nope, I didn`t. @CC can you contact me on email (mbonca@gmail.com)? Would like to discuss about something. thx

CC · Feb 8, 2020

Mitja Bonca said:
Nope, I didn`t. @CC can you contact me on email (mbonca@gmail.com)? Would like to discuss about something. thx

Yes will do man I’ll send it 1st thing tomorrow, I have some things to discuss also with this pit lane stuff.

formulaHEINE · Feb 9, 2020

Mitja Bonca said:
@formulaHEINE, ok now (3rd pic)? Need to put adverts there, but that`s still something to debate for.

Looking splendid overall!

katikomer · Feb 10, 2020

Wow this is amazing progress mate. A highly anticipated mod. Keep it up

GTAce · Feb 10, 2020

Fantastic work!

RobPhoboS · Feb 10, 2020

I can't wait for this !
There are soo many awesome tracks and cars on this game.

Maxstrong01 · Feb 11, 2020

Mitja Bonca said:
Some progress:

Hi Mitja I am following the development in the background but after this video I must say that you are doing really an impressive work. I can’t wait to test it.

Tiago Lima · Feb 13, 2020

Mitja Bonca said:
Really? I hope I won`t let you down guys. Some shots of current progress:
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ps: grass texture is WIP, will be like IRL.
@formulaHEINE, ok now (3rd pic)? Need to put adverts there, but that`s still something to debate for.

Perfect , one of my favorite tracks

Mitja Bonca · Mar 17, 2020

A bit of an update, was working on main grass texture:

Else, all main objects are done, now whats left is 3d grass and bushes, which are inside the track, beside grandstands.

Emà!!! · Mar 17, 2020

Mitja can i ask why you chose to make the "traditional" 3d grass instead using the grass fx feature in content manager?
tks

Mitja Bonca · Mar 17, 2020

Emà!!! said:
Mitja can i ask why you chose to make the "traditional" 3d grass instead using the grass fx feature in content manager?
tks

I dont use CM. But if you want to show the 3d grass, you need objects, nothing can replace that.

Mascot · Mar 17, 2020

Mitja Bonca said:
I dont use CM. But if you want to show the 3d grass, you need objects, nothing can replace that.

Not sure what you mean by this - the CM/CSP 3D grass is generated from a simple 2D grass texture with a simple config.

And for the love of God - why don't you use Content Manager? It's incredible!

GTAce · Mar 17, 2020

Mitja Bonca said:
I dont use CM. But if you want to show the 3d grass, you need objects, nothing can replace that.

Uhm, CM's/CSP's GrassFX beats the old method to a pulp.

Mascot · Mar 17, 2020

GTAce said:
Uhm, CM's/CSP's GrassFX beats the old method to a pulp.

... and must take less than 1% of the effort and time. It's a no-brainer.

Emà!!! · Mar 17, 2020

Mitja Bonca said:
I dont use CM. But if you want to show the 3d grass, you need objects, nothing can replace that.

No, absolutely.
as Mascot said, GrassFX use the 2d surface assigned as grass (by setting the material name), recognize the color green (you can set the tolerance, anyway) and generate the 3d grass on it.
You can add it at any track, even the older ones and without 3d grass objects... and if present,the 3d grass objects are not rendered at all

Ryno917 · Mar 17, 2020

Mitja Bonca said:
I dont use CM. But if you want to show the 3d grass, you need objects, nothing can replace that.

CSP's GrassFX uses 3D planes the same way as anyone applying 3D grass manually; it just does it automatically, in higher density.

But, of course, you do you, man! It's looking great so far.

Mitja Bonca · Mar 18, 2020

Ryno917 said:
CSP's GrassFX uses 3D planes the same way as anyone applying 3D grass manually; it just does it automatically, in higher density.

But, of course, you do you, man! It's looking great so far.

I will stick to my plan. I like to do all manually. I have plenty of time now

Emà!!! · Mar 18, 2020

Absolutely no criticism, by my side, it was just a curiosity.
After release, for sure will be create a .ini config file, with CSP lights, grass etc, so anyone can choose....

Unfortunately we have all plenty of time, to spend at home, for sure here in Italy, but i think not only here...