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Moi's Terrain Water Mod Series (1 & 2) (All Game versions compatible)
by niol
Posted 28th Jul 2007 at 7:32 AM
- Updated 12th Jul 2009 at 6:14 AM by niol
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Picked Upload! This is a picked upload! It showcases some of the best talent and creativity available on MTS and in the community.
Moi's TS2 Terrain Water Mod Series (1 - 4) (All TS2 versions)Note: sorry, for those new variant versions released between 29-06-2009 and 08-07-2009, I mistakenly put wrong versions. After all, I've added something afterwards to try to see if that improve the neighbourhood view.
Intro:
1. They are to provide different graphical appearances and colorations of the terrain water in lots (lake/pond/etc normally we call.) in TS2.
2. They are not to enable sims to swim in the terrain pond water.
To do that,
2a. may read here or
2b. try nina's way (swimming @ the lot skirt water layer!) here, or
2c. try patul's version here
3. There are 4 series so far.
4. Please do report with screenshot packed in zip or rar, thanks...
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Originally Posted by Notes
1. EP0 = TS2, the base game
2. Various graphical outcomes and performances rely on the interaction between PC hardwares (esp. video card support on versions of Dx, PS and VS) and the game versions. Thus, varied feedbacks with video specs., game versions and screenshots as attached rar or zip are highly welcome. 3. Addition of a swim-pool block in the same lot in the same screen scope can cause changes in the terrain water when the game version is EP5 or newer EP or SP, as depicted posts 22 and 24 . This is normal and expected coz the swim-pool can activate certain pool surface effects. For those who want the activation effect, just build at least a block of swim-pool somewhere in the lot. For those who don't want that activation effect, avoid a swim-pool block on the lot. Note this wavy effect is borrowed from the swim-pool and a swim-pool product apparently have some activating effects on pool-related products... :D 4. My video card is not the latest high-end video card, so I've no pool mirror reflection in my game, so I can't know what it's like for EP5 users with latest high-end video cards. So, feedbacks on that possibility is highly welcome. Thanks in advance 5. This is an attempt to run swim-pool wavy surface on the terrain water surface. So, a wavy surface is expected. Please report if that's not the case. FYI, some video cards may be too old to render the HSLS wavy surface. 6. So, I've made 7 reserved posts for future additions. |
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1. Thanks to MTS2 to host my craps
No redistribution of this mod outside of MTS2.2. For lot-sharing with this mod, please link back to the original thread just in case of any updated infos and any reported unforeseen problem(s). 3. Maxis is creditted for its shader. Thanks them for these. 4. Pandorasims is banned to use or host all my creations or provided infos 5. Except Pandora sims, everyone else is welcome to study, improve and refine it, and release their owns. 6. The Ranchies, Mihura, RealGanacampo, starman4016 (pool reflection tests and feedbacks) for the feedbacks and testings |
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Originally Posted by Compatibility
1. These series of mods have altered terrain shaders, so similar terrain shader mods like Targa's pond mods cannot work with them.
2. Any pool shader mod of the pool surface which will affect the look of the terrain water will also affect "Moi_matShad_Terrain_Water_Wavy001" compatibly. The other variants of these series won't be affected by any pool shader mod. 2a. eg: "RC1 Gunmod's pool shader mod" included in Chocolate Pi 's Gunmod's Radiance Light System 2.2 BETA is to unleash a revised version of the unfinished "Maxis EP2-NL Hi-end pool surface" with custom-chosen in-game graphics (by Gunmod and/or Chocolate Pi). So, PCs without compatible video card can't properly show this pool surface. This has been mistaken as an EP issue while later on found out it's actually hardware compatibility issue. When "Moi_matShad_Terrain_Water_Wavy001" is used with Gunmod/Chocolate Pi's pool mod, the terrain pond water will pick up the same modded pool surface (by Gunmod and/or Chocolate Pi). Thus in this case, Gunmod and/or Chocolate Pi's pool mod is compatible with  "Moi_matShad_Terrain_Water_Wavy001" as a plus variant. |
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Originally Posted by Versions & Installation
There're totally 4 versions for different TS2 game versions in series 1 and 2.
1. EPs: 0 - 1 (EP0TS2-EP1UNI) 2. EPs: 2 - 3 (EP2NL-EP3OFB) 3. EP : 4 (EP4PETS) 4. EPs: 5 - 8 & SP M&G (EP5SS-EP8ALSPMG) A. Choose only one of them at a time. B. Choose the appropriate version (matched for the highest game version run) C. Dump into the "Downloads" folder or its sub. |
You must have the expansion or stuff packs listed below installed to use this custom content. Please see the post text for any exceptions.
Key: - File was updated after upload was posted
| Filename - Tip: You can click the magnifying glass to see the archive contents | Size | Downloads | Date |
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Moi_matShad_Terrain_Water_Wavy002.rar
| The one without any mirror-reflection
Size: 16.9 KB · Downloads: 1,682 · 8th Jul 2009 |
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Moi_matShad_Terrain_Water_Wavy004.rar
| a series for have red, green, blue snow. Also, these variants of the series have snow colours down-tuned at night
Size: 10.4 KB · Downloads: 1,726 · 7th Jul 2009 |
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Moi_matShad_Terrain_Water_Wavy003-B-010034047_EP5SS-EP8ALSPMG-EP6-BeachLot.rar
| a series to attempt to turn the terrain water in beach lot into a mimic of the ocean/sea/beach water
Size: 9.7 KB · Downloads: 2,878 · 7th Jul 2009 |
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Moi_matShad_Terrain_Water_Wavy001-RGB.rar
| Series 1 with modified swim-pool-surface for different colours, here Red, deep blyue, deep green. Also, these variants of the series have snow colours down-tuned at night
Size: 13.5 KB · Downloads: 2,654 · 7th Jul 2009 |
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Moi_matShad_Terrain_Water_Wavy001.rar
| The original swim-pool-based terrain water mod
Size: 13.3 KB · Downloads: 12,941 · 28th Jul 2007 |
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1. Download: Click the download link to save the .rar or .zip file(s) to your computer.
2. Extract the zip, rar, or 7z file.
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1. Download: Click the download link to save the .rar or .zip file(s) to your computer.
2. Extract the zip, rar, or 7z file.
3. Place in Downloads Folder: Cut and paste the .package file(s) into your Downloads folder:
- Origin (Ultimate Collection): Users\(Current User Account)\Documents\EA Games\The Sims™ 2 Ultimate Collection\Downloads\
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#3
28th Jul 2007 at 7:44 AM
28th Jul 2007 at 7:44 AM
Thank you niol to share this change on the ponds look
#4
28th Jul 2007 at 7:48 AM
28th Jul 2007 at 7:48 AM
This is amazing! Thank you for sharing your creativity here This is a very nice addition to our games.
This is a very nice addition to our games.
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#5
28th Jul 2007 at 9:33 AM
28th Jul 2007 at 9:33 AM
#6
28th Jul 2007 at 11:01 AM
28th Jul 2007 at 11:01 AM
It will bring more variety in landscaping ! Thank you Niol !
#7
28th Jul 2007 at 11:44 AM
28th Jul 2007 at 11:44 AM
#8
28th Jul 2007 at 12:11 PM
28th Jul 2007 at 12:11 PM
#9
28th Jul 2007 at 4:56 PM
28th Jul 2007 at 4:56 PM
Thanks Niol!
#10
28th Jul 2007 at 5:13 PM
28th Jul 2007 at 5:13 PM
Thank you Niol! I would also like to know if simmies can swim in this 
xo
xo
#11
28th Jul 2007 at 5:13 PM
28th Jul 2007 at 5:13 PM
This was a fabulous idea, but I guess it doesnt work in my game 
#12
29th Jul 2007 at 1:37 AM
29th Jul 2007 at 1:37 AM
#13
29th Jul 2007 at 2:19 AM
29th Jul 2007 at 2:19 AM
#14
29th Jul 2007 at 10:32 AM
Last edited by niol : 29th Jul 2007 at 10:50 AM.
29th Jul 2007 at 10:32 AM
Last edited by niol : 29th Jul 2007 at 10:50 AM.
1. Lol, this mod is to make the terrain water surface wavy like the swim-pool but not to make it swimmable. For the latter, may read the updated infos above... sorry for my lateness to give out.
2. My video card is not the latest high-end video card, so I've no pool mirror reflection in my game, so I can't know what it's like for EP5 users with latest high-end video cards. So, feedbacks on that possibility is highly welcome. Thanks in advance If you're EP5 or EP-higher users with latest high-end video cards and the mod doesn't work well, may wait for the next addition to this series which should work for most users as many as EP3 swim-pool for most users.
3. This is a global mod, so all terrain ponds will get the same changes.
4. As for the fish:
4a. If a video card does not support VS1.1 or simply the fish rendering, no fish.
4b. If the pond is not deep enough, no fish.
4c. If interfering mods exist, fish can be graphically silented or routinely disabled.
4d. If the pond water gets too opaque or dark, fish can be graphically covered.
Thanks for your feedbacks
2. My video card is not the latest high-end video card, so I've no pool mirror reflection in my game, so I can't know what it's like for EP5 users with latest high-end video cards. So, feedbacks on that possibility is highly welcome. Thanks in advance If you're EP5 or EP-higher users with latest high-end video cards and the mod doesn't work well, may wait for the next addition to this series which should work for most users as many as EP3 swim-pool for most users.
3. This is a global mod, so all terrain ponds will get the same changes.
4. As for the fish:
4a. If a video card does not support VS1.1 or simply the fish rendering, no fish.
4b. If the pond is not deep enough, no fish.
4c. If interfering mods exist, fish can be graphically silented or routinely disabled.
4d. If the pond water gets too opaque or dark, fish can be graphically covered.
Thanks for your feedbacks
#15
29th Jul 2007 at 6:46 PM
29th Jul 2007 at 6:46 PM
#16
29th Jul 2007 at 8:46 PM
Last edited by starman4016 : 29th Jul 2007 at 11:24 PM.
29th Jul 2007 at 8:46 PM
Last edited by starman4016 : 29th Jul 2007 at 11:24 PM.
First I would like to say thank you so much for this mod! Its my new favorite! Second, I tested in game and when a pool is present on a lot reflections are enabled. I took a picture so you could see.
*Edit*
It seems sometimes the reflections "catch" on the water and stay there. After zooming the camera in and out the "catching" reflections seem to disappear. This could be related to my graphics card though.
*Edit For Picture*
This is what I'm talking about with the "catching" reflections. Otherwise everything is great!
*Yet Again Edit*
After several hours of testing I noticed that when I increase the size to an average sized pool the "catching" stops. I think this has something to do with the pond being smaller then the pool? Hopefully this will be my last edit lol
*Edit*
It seems sometimes the reflections "catch" on the water and stay there. After zooming the camera in and out the "catching" reflections seem to disappear. This could be related to my graphics card though.
*Edit For Picture*
This is what I'm talking about with the "catching" reflections. Otherwise everything is great!
*Yet Again Edit*
After several hours of testing I noticed that when I increase the size to an average sized pool the "catching" stops. I think this has something to do with the pond being smaller then the pool? Hopefully this will be my last edit lol
#17
30th Jul 2007 at 6:09 AM
30th Jul 2007 at 6:09 AM
rubytuesday, maskeysims, shalee699,
Sorry, I was too busy that I could only give out general responses yesterday.
1. Can you report the video card specs, so I can warn other users of such precaution.? please, thanks in advance
2. Have you installed gunmod's pool shader mod included in Chocolate Pi 's Gunmod's Radiance Light System 2.2 BETA RC1 http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?t=133383 ?
3. It can also be the result of video-card-shader conflicts. Please report game version run. Thank you again...
But, I'm definitely appreciated for your feedbacks... Thanks with a "typed" basket of fruit".
RealGanacampo,
Thanks with a verbal "smile" for showing me the mod used for a terrain water pond without swim-pool... So, I can compare it with the latter post.
starman4016,
:jumping: Now, I'm stunned by the pix...! Something I estimated that may be a case to happen to EP5 users with a compatible video card for pool reflection when the mod is used with swim-pool built around the pond :D... But, according to your description, it's not running smoothly as the swim-pool... (Hopefully, some works can solve it?) I'd been waiting for >3 months for an answer...
Thus, it seems the mod is great for photo-shooting at least ...
Thank you very much with a virtual cup of tea of your likes...
All,
there'll be variations on colouration and probably transparency and more.
Sorry, I was too busy that I could only give out general responses yesterday.
1. Can you report the video card specs, so I can warn other users of such precaution.? please, thanks in advance
2. Have you installed gunmod's pool shader mod included in Chocolate Pi 's Gunmod's Radiance Light System 2.2 BETA RC1 http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?t=133383 ?
3. It can also be the result of video-card-shader conflicts. Please report game version run. Thank you again...
But, I'm definitely appreciated for your feedbacks...
Thanks with a "typed" basket of fruit". RealGanacampo,
Thanks with a verbal "smile" for showing me the mod used for a terrain water pond without swim-pool... So, I can compare it with the latter post.
starman4016,
:jumping: Now, I'm stunned by the pix...! Something I estimated that may be a case to happen to EP5 users with a compatible video card for pool reflection when the mod is used with swim-pool built around the pond :D... But, according to your description, it's not running smoothly as the swim-pool... (Hopefully, some works can solve it?) I'd been waiting for >3 months for an answer...
Thus, it seems the mod is great for photo-shooting at least ...
Thank you very much with a virtual cup of tea of your likes...
All,
there'll be variations on colouration and probably transparency and more.
#18
30th Jul 2007 at 7:01 AM
30th Jul 2007 at 7:01 AM
After monkeying around I figured out how to trick the game into not making the reflections "catch"
It seems that if you put 4 small pool blocks on the furthest side of the lot and don't allow the pond water to pass the 4 blocks. It then tricks the game into thinking the pond is part of the pool, thus the elimination of "catching" reflections. Here is a picture to illustrate what I mean.
P.S. Thanks for the tea, I really enjoyed it! *gives tea and a cookie to Niol for all his amazing work*
It seems that if you put 4 small pool blocks on the furthest side of the lot and don't allow the pond water to pass the 4 blocks. It then tricks the game into thinking the pond is part of the pool, thus the elimination of "catching" reflections. Here is a picture to illustrate what I mean.
P.S. Thanks for the tea, I really enjoyed it! *gives tea and a cookie to Niol for all his amazing work*
#19
31st Jul 2007 at 7:48 AM
Last edited by niol : 31st Jul 2007 at 7:54 AM.
31st Jul 2007 at 7:48 AM
Last edited by niol : 31st Jul 2007 at 7:54 AM.
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