A question about banding in the sky from latest screenshots - WiP

[Mysticpuma]

Okay, I will start with, I know it is Work in Progress. I know it isn't finished. I know it isn't the release version.

 

So, with that in place, can I ask if Truesky allows the skydome to be changed or is it what we already have? I know I have read that the current tech. is replacing the old tech, stage by stage and with that in mind I wonder if the banding seen in the sky images will be part of the Graphics update?

 

So here is a WiP image that has been posted and as can be seen, the sky-banding on the right side of the image is quite significant.

 

 

The following two pictures (and no, they aren't Cliffs of Dover) show the difference a shader can make to the sky banding.

 

 

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All this is, is a question, is there a chance that sky-banding will be looked at for the graphics update?

 

Thank you in advance. No drama, just an honest question whether it is being or could be addressed?

 

Thanks, MP

 

 

[343KKT_Kintaro]

I think the devs are fed up with the flow of queries from the fans of this game (this includes my own excessive number of queries, Puma, my comment doesn't aim you at all).

 

So... I can't bring a satisfactory answer to this question, nor I could find it in past threads in the forums. For the record only, there's the following (and interesting) thread you created two years ago, Puma:

 

 

 

 

 

[IckyATLAS]

Maybe banding is not all depending on the game engine. I have no visible banding at all on my display surface. I looked very carefully, blue sky, clouds etc. 

We must not forget that we have a chain of hardware and software that will convert whatever is programmed at the end into a display on our screen. Even the connection cables do play a role in the final quality. Are you sure that all the elements in the graphics chain are correctly parametered and same for your screen.

It is like having a fantastic top of the line CD player, with an amplifier etc. and shitty cables and cheap low end speakers. Your sound will be terrible, but the analog signal at the amplifier output is excellent. 

I can compare between before and after. I had a visible banding before and now it is gone at least I do not see it. 

Here an example screenshot:

 

[343KKT_Kintaro]

3 hours ago, IckyATLAS said:

 

Here an example screenshot:

 

 

Hi IckyATLAS. You are showing a screenshot from the "Great Battles" series. This is the forum for the "Dover" series. Nevertheless, we the Dover series players should check if whether or not our video settings can help, I do agree with that. Thank you for the input.

 

[Mysticpuma]

6 hours ago, 343KKT_Kintaro said:

I think the devs are fed up with the flow of queries from the fans of this game (this includes my own excessive number of queries, Puma, my comment doesn't aim you at all).

 

So... I can't bring a satisfactory answer to this question, nor I could find it in past threads in the forums. For the record only, there's the following (and interesting) thread you created two years ago, Puma:

 

 

 

 

 

Yeah, didn't get an answer there either. 

I just figured with the Devs now much further into their build with the software and the first screenshot (of unfinished WiP) there may be thoughts on whether it can be addressed by Truesky or if the banding is still a long standing issue? 

[IckyATLAS]

1 hour ago, 343KKT_Kintaro said:

 

 

Hi IckyATLAS. You are showing a screenshot from the "Great Battles" series. This is the forum for the "Dover" series. Nevertheless, we the Dover series players should check if whether or not our video settings can help, I do agree with that. Thank you for the input.

 

OUPS!! ?

[343KKT_Kintaro]

56 minutes ago, Mysticpuma said:

or if the banding is still a long standing issue? 

 

 

As soon as I manage to fix my rig I'll check how are the visuals on my own monitor.

 

[Dagwoodyt]

I have yet to take a Blitz screenshot, but frequently record mission segments. I understand the concerns over banding, but am much more interested in seeing 4k vids of trueSKY cloud formations since the screenies all seem to emphasize 4k level detail. Also, maybe vids of the updated Tobruk terrain await the updated Speedtree implementation (?).

[LLv34_Flanker]

S!

 

 Have to check this banding thing. I recall there was some, but barely visible. When played BoX it was more prominent, but it might have changed after updates.

Edited July 8, 2022 by LLv34_Flanker