Bugles & Flags XIX

[billy28804]

For this issue post your Work/sowgb.log file after using this mod.?

How is this done?

If it is the graphics card, which version could I use?

[RebBugler]

billy28804

I just posted an earlier version download on the bottom of the first post. See if this works for you.

[Chamberlain]

Randy wrote :
Please check that you have the latest Pea Ridge update, the Creek flag was included then. Look for the Graphics/Flags/AmericanIndian.dds file where its included. Rather than a new update of Pea Ridge there is the separate flag download here. Since I've moved the Pea Ridge OOB to B&F with this latest update these flags are all you need, I think.

Great having you troubleshoot these updates, regardless of the issue. Keep in mind that the error "Unit Type differs..." is allowed with this mod because some cavalry units are assigned to infantry brigades. Besides that there shouldn't be any further error messages.


Hey Randy,

Yes, it is good to hear from you too !

You are the man for sure as I added in the AmericanIndian.DDS flag and the scenario loaded up fine...

Anytime, no problem as I still enjoy this game and I always make sure that the 'new updated mods' work...

Thanks again pal

Chamberlain

[billy28804]

Success, thank you.

[RebBugler]

XVIII Update, version 18.31, April 7th, 2018

- HD upgrade, twelve CSA and four USA flags replaced that are called from the Pea Ridge 1862 mod

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Before and After Comparison...Along with the original displayed

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- Replaced the Pennsylvania Regimental flag

Finally found an original to replace this graphic representation (below left). Although a nicely done graphic, nothing beats a good picture (lower right) of the original to better capture realism with a digital reincarnation (upper right).

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Almost done with the Pea Ridge flag upgrade. The next upgrade should complete Pea Ridge and Prairie Grove, then usher in the first set of Red River flags. ...As the B&F flagship moves steadily along...

[FH_Little]

BTW Reb, you mentioned in earlier post about the Museum of the Confederacy flag collection being offline. You can still find it here.

[RebBugler]

Update, version 18.48, May 1st, 2018

- HD upgrade, fourteen CSA and four USA flags replaced that are called from the OOB's listed below, including five new additions
- Inclusion of most OOB's using the present flags being upgraded: Pea Ridge, Prairie Grove, Antietam, South Mountain and the Red River Campaign. These OOB's are considered WIP until all flags are upgraded.

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Another graphical representation replaced by an original

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- Four redesigned replacements of recently upgraded flags

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Tried a new way to treat flags using 3 ties and it proved unsatisfactory...The single curved hoist, first frame below. So, started experimenting and came up with a much better design using two templates to animate rather than one as seen below, frames 2 and 3. The first three replacement flags above are indicative of this new approach.

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Next up, 1864 western flag upgrades...The Trans-Mississippi arena.

[RebBugler]

To finalize the Antietam flag upgrade the Union 'designating flags' need to be included for historical accuracy. Since Antietam was before the Badges for designating Corps was established by General Hooker, I'm in a quandary on what designating flags to use. One early version represented by the XXI Corps that never adopted the Badges system is the best possibility I would assume. Going with this assumption, these were used with the Chickamauga mod and are pictured below on the right. The other possibility are the flags pictured below on the left. They appear to be of an older style and could be the forerunner of those on the right. You can check them out at this Smithsonian Museum link.

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Any other leads or discussion on this topic would be much appreciated. Regardless of informed answers, at least give your opinion or just plain choose which system seems appropriate for Antietam.
...Else I'll decide. :unsure:

Thanks in advance for at least some opinions

[Jolly]

From a purely graphical point of view Reb, I prefer the left version.

Thanks for all the amazing work on this project!

David(jolly)

[Davinci]

Reb - Your Flags are really good, I like the newer "Texture-Like-Cloth-Look".

Did you find a newer way of doing them that blends the cloth-effect into them?

Keep up the Great Work!

BTW - I'm still waiting on "You" to start drooping them a bit!

davinci