DROPPED High Quality 3D Map (by Ethatron)

[stoppingby4now]

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High Quality 3D Map by Ethatron
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This is a replacer for the LOD files which are responsible for the 3D-Map. Texture resolution has been quadrupled and mesh resolution increased 20 fold.

[tizgrilo]

Should I install both main files HQ3DMap - Meshes Hi-Res (8MB size) and HQ3DMap - Normals Original (31MB size)?

 

Thanks!

[Kelmych]

Yes, install both.

[Zarggg]

Should the Textures component also be installed?

 

I know it might sound like a dumb question, but the Meshes and Normals components were mentioned specifically, while the Textures component was not.

[EssArrBee]

This is on purpose, we do not recommend the textures as they come from a different mod.

[z929669]

Should the Textures component also be installed?

 

I know it might sound like a dumb question, but the Meshes and Normals components were mentioned specifically, while the Textures component was not.

Use the terrain textures associated with whatever overhaul you are using. Otherwise, they can be omitted. Omit if you are using SkyFalls and Enhanced Distant Terrain 2 or anything else that modifies the terrain

 

EDIT: I am talking about HQ LODs by same author not this mod, so please disregard :P

[Member121]

I have downloaded both the "Meshes Hi-Res" and "Normals Original" files through Mod Organizer. The Meshes Hi-Res mod installed right away. However, when I double click the file "HQ3DMap - Normals Original-4817-2-0.7z" (in the Left pane) I get the prompt " This installer looks like it may contain a BAIN installer but I'm not sure. Install as a BAIN installer?" Y or N. Clicking "No" brings up an "Install Mods" window with the big red words "No game data on top level". OK or Cancel

So far I've been cancelling. What do I do here? Install as a BAIN? I have right clicked each file listed and they are all textures.

[Nearox]

Click yes 

[edemircistep]

question:

 

says STEP recommends the HQ3DMap - Meshes Hi-Res and HQ3DMap - Normals Original main files. Do not install any of the textures.

 

Should I merge the two, or, install them separately.  I know, i know.... Installing separately is the 'safe' bet, however, if I can merge safely, I shall do so.

 

Thank you in advance all you STEPPers :D  and thanks so much for putting this together!!

[TechAngel85]

You can merge them since nothing will be overwritten.

[Simondererste]

What exactly would be the higher quality option of this mod? Baseline is already the highest mesh and highest normal version.

[TechAngel85]

The normals come in higher resolutions that what we recommend to install.

[tmcd15]

Hi all!

As I have red previous posts and answers, I should install both Hi-Res and Normal resolutions. I was asked the same as the others when installing normal, MO doesn't know if it's a BAIN installer and ask me, I choose yes, the mod is installed. I got that by not installing any of the textures I should not install any of the low, med high or ultra res right? After installing however it's greyed-out and in italic form did I do something wrong?

 

Like this----->  HQ3DMap - Normal Original

Edited October 3, 2014 by tmcd15

[tmcd15]

Nevermind, I'm sorry, I think I get know. I am not supposted to download any of the textures versions, I must install one of the resolutions prompted in the normal original files.

Edited October 3, 2014 by tmcd15

[lexo1000]

Hi!

When I install Hi-res meshes, some clipping textures appears on my map in north island near Morthar.

Edited December 14, 2014 by lexo1000