NMCs Texture Packs Cleanup and Combine

[jlf65]

Not trying to make a big argument, but I don't see how that can even be technically correct. Stealing requires taking something away from someone else so that they no longer have it. The only way that could be technically correct would be for him to sneak into the guy's home and erase his harddrive. Perhaps not even then if he has a backup somewhere that was missed. That's why there are different laws for stealing vs making an unauthorize duplicate.

[pintocat]

You obviously know what we meant about stealing work. Quit being pedantic, this isn't Torrentfreak.

[RoyBatty]

jlf65 this is not the place to discuss your politics, enough now.

[jlf65]

When did the law become politics? But you're right - this isn't the place for it. Sorry. I'll be good.

 

[CyberDanz]

[quote=charliemc]

 

Being using these textures for a two days now and they look and work great. Only problem is I've had a dramatic  hit on FPS. I am going to try the Large = Medium combo instead of the Maximum = Large to see if I can boost my FPS. I'm only getting between 12 to 20 now. 

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I know this is way late for a reply, however, hopefully this may still help anyone else who comes here with similar issues:  Most performance issues (when there are no in-game errors that adds to the performance loss) are hardware related.  To use HD Textures (1024, 2048,+), you ideally need a video card attached to your system that has similar memory (e.g. 1024 res textures = at least a 1 Gb memory video card; 2048 = 2 Gb memory video card; etc).  This is not mandatory, however, you will see much improvments after upgrading necessary hardware (cpu, memory, video are the 3 major upgrades that can be done).  For Windows 7 and up, I recommend a quad-core processor (which all cores can be used if you research ini edits regarding that - more aimed at FO3), No more than 8 Gb memory (Unless you're using your rig for more than just Windows and Gaming, 8 Gb is plenty regardless of which DDR used), and now-at-days, preferably a 3Gb or better video card (which will accomodate most games out there as well).

The hardware upgrades aren't mandatory, but with my recommendations or better, you will see improvements!  Of course, selecting a medium, small, or lite versions of the mod may help as well when upgrading hardware isn't an option.  If you truly spend a lot of time gaming on your rigs, hardware upgrades should always be considered when budgeting your finances.  I nickel and dimed my rig.  But now, am very grateful I did!  Skyrim, FO4, FNV (w or w/o TTW) all run smooth, even when conflicts arise (sometimes, depending on the conflict).

EDIT:  You can use lesser-memory video cards, but will suffer performance loss based on fact that the textures you loading (e.g. 2048 or 4096 textures on a 1 Gb memory video card) forces your rig to use your other resources (memory, HDD swap file) to try and accommodate what you're askng it to do.  Therefore, your rig suffers performance loss.  Even high-end rigs still suffer, but not as noticeable as is it on lower-end rigs.

[CyberDanz]

I understand the "not quite correct" part.  When I respond, there's never any pun intended.  When thinking and typing, I get goofy with details and don't always seem to pick the right wording for my choices.

I  guess...  All I was really aiming at, which I do believe we may agree on, is by using newer hardware choices suited for gaming or higher quality will greatly improve any gameplay.  And it has been in reference to what I've done and have noticed along with my skill sets.  In a nutshell, I've always gamed.  I've always ran into issues once I began modding my games.  When researching/troubleshooting problems, 90+% was resolved by forums such as Nexus and TTW with the same help as there is now.  BUT.. any time I added more memory, upgraded my cpu, video, etc.. things do improve with noticeable results.  The better you can afford, the more options become available or shows greater improvements (e.g. 32 bit processor vs 64 bit processor, dual core vs quad core, etc).

That all it was meant to be, not a total solution.  But, rather, possible solutions depending on hardware.  My rig now plays the exact same copy of my FO3 (GFWL - GOTY) much smoother than let's say my rig used when I first bought it.  Lastly, I don't know if it works for everyone's systems, but I do force 4 cores in my ini settings with my quad core and I did see another noticeable change for the better.

This is why I usually remain quiet.  PTSD and trying to mod the game at times.. let's just say I buy a lot of hardware!! lol  You guys dig into all the details, details.  Sometimes I'm researching and see unanswered questions and not sure what to think.  If problems still exists, or?  So I attempt to do what I can on some such as LO's or answered threads due to the fact that answers already exists, etc.  You'd be surprised at how many hours I put into my modding, using tools, GECK, ini tweaks, gawd, you name it.  I've been working on my current TTW install since last Xmas and still haven't started an actual game yet.  Still modding.  Not for the first time though, lol.

[RoyBatty]

The ground textures for both games in vanilla are exactly the same. NMC made different textures for each game, the washed out wasteland ones look fine for both games which is why I recommend it. I also prefer his Fallout 3 road textures and the generic manhole cover myself. You can selectively overwrite files if you wish, it's easy to find them in the folders. Also you can make a small pack of the landscape textures from the fallout 3 pack if you wish and enable/disable them when you switch wastelands if you want his from Fallout 3.

[RoyBatty]

You're welcome :)

[CVB_Taihou]

Is it okay to use dynavision 3 with it?

[RoyBatty]

NMC doesn't touch the UI files.