Adds brand new skyboxes to Anomaly! Uses skyboxes from Atmosfear, AREA, Dead Air, SWTC, SFZ Project and Dead Air Extended Graphics!
This mod was basically just me taking the best skyboxes I could find and mixing them all together. Really big thanks to Atmosfear, AREA, Dead Air, SWTC, SFZ Project and Dead Air Extended Graphics!
Note: So I finished high school and I got the IB Diploma. Gonna be going to college and I'm pre-med. So I really have no idea if I'm going to even be able to update this mod considering I haven't played Anomaly in a year or any videogames for that matter. I hope I can, I really don't know, if anyone wants to do an update, you can post it yourself or send it to me on Discord and I can update this mod plus give you credit. My discord is d_nan#1730. Have a nice day!
Here are some screenshots:
Update 2.1A:
- Renamed whole addon to "Skies Redux". This way I can avoid confusion.
- Remade a lot current skyboxes in this addon to be 1K resolution except Emission skyboxes, those are 2K resolution. All skyboxes in this mod are 1K resolution now!
- Used better compression to minimize artifacting.
- Added Blackgrowl, NotHere, LVutner, xcvb, sneaky, Jurkonov and HarukaSai to credits.
- Used BAIN Installer format in order to get make installation via MO2 easier.
- Renamed file from hi_guys.rar to freedom_mutants_videos.rar
- Next update, I will add a 2K resolution option and maybe a 4K resolution option but DX10 & DX11 have problems with 4K skyboxes, which is why I would appreciate it if I got some opinions.
- Little Roadmap I plan on going off for the next couple of updates: Update 2.1B - Add 2K resolution option (and 4K resolution option??); Update 2.2 - Adds some brand new skyboxes(hopefully custom made); Update 2.3 - Learn how to fix cubemaps, if applicable
Update 2.1:
- Learned how to make skyboxes will use this for next update
- Brand new emissions that are a 1000% better than the old ones
- Also no more sorry_guys.zip, it is now hi_guys.rar :)
Update 2:
- Removed unused files
CREDITS:
A.R.E.A Dev Team, Atmosfear Team, SFZ Project, SWTC Team, Dead Air Team, W𝖔lfstr𝖎k𝖊d, GELUXRUM, Igi, Starcry, NotHere, xcvb, Sneaky, JoaCo./genocida de falopa™, Jurkonov, Mert1, LVutner, Blackgrowl, Artifax, HarukaSai, HarukaSai(but again), xcvb(again to throw off modpackers, pROvAK and piss off xcvb hehehe), Caesar_Salad, Sneaky, Gwub, Khan, Maid, tuandungvuive & SweetSkeeves
What will happen if I installs an old version of the mod, version 1, the one with DB in the file structure, and them install the new version on top of that?
I have a problem, I a not fan of the new blow out, is the colors, to me, blowouts need to be red or warm colors, the new one are too purple and blue, i think those color work better with psi-emissions.
Well, i installed the new version without the blowout folder, but there is something missing now, like clouds or something, the old mod version have nice reddish blowout, but is in a DB format.
I will like to install the old version to get the red blowout, them install the new version minus the blowout folder.
Will that work?
V1? I am surprised anyone even has that but yeah, you could try it. Or you could get AXRToolset and unpack the db and just mix and match the files as you please. AXRToolset Link: Github.com
Thx man, will try the toolset.
I think that V1 was the one before the blowout change, I just keep using it, but i wanted to give the mod another try.
Great mod, thanks! Emission sky effects are awesome, much better than in vanilla Anomaly.
Just a little question: some times sky looks like kinda pixelated. Not all the time, not very often but sometimes. Look at screenshot: Imgur.com I am playing with maximum graphic settings.
Any chance of getting an optional version with 4K textures?
Thanks.
Yup! I am currently working on a 4k version. To me, most of the skyboxes are good but like you said, they are pixelated at times, also color banding occurs on them sometimes too, so yeah 4k version seems like the best idea.
Also about your other image(i got no idea where it went), but the color banding on it is caused my excessively low or high contrast plus high or low brightness. Just be careful with your settings or else you will get a lot of color banding and I will try my best on my end to minimize that too.
One more example of pixelated sky: Imgur.com
Careful changing the contrast and brightness in game too much. It leads to hella color banding and it will cause the sky to look like complete garbage like that.
Ok, thanks, gonna try other settings. I am using a lot of mods like Enhanced Shaders and Color Grading, custom SSR, Prosperity ReShade, maybe I have tweaked something wrong.
Waiting for 4K version :)
Have a good day!
I have version 2.1 installed, what's the difference in quality and FPS load between 2.1 and 2.1a? and what is the difference between the permissions? do these versions have the same resolution?
Unless you have like a laptop from 2001, theres no fps difference between 2.1 and 2.1a. 2.1a is also way more high quality in comparison to 2.1 since in 2.1, most things were 512x512 in resolution while in 2.1a, all are 1k in resolution except the emission skyboxes which are 2k. Theres no difference in permissions.
thanks!
A good complement, I like many, by the way, good luck in your studies, it is something very important, never give up.
Thank you so so much!
I'm having an issue and can't fix it, maybe you can help. I'm running Provak's pack, and the skybox is white 85-90% of the time. I've installed this into the sky folder, it's not helping, nor is tweaking Anomaly's weather settings.
Any idea what may be wrong?
I got multiple ideas. I will list from most likely to least:
1.(Most likely) Provak - this pack is known for causing problems period. Its prolly an issue by default.
2. Shaders - Your shaders got corrupted.
3. Merging Between Skies Redux and Provak - Bro provak is such a mess that if you try to do even a minor change to fix the text(its literally like changing a letter), your game will prolly brick. Like Im not even kidding, provak will break your game.
4.(least likely) Skies Redux - I messed up? But then I would hear more reports, so least likely.
Personal Honest Suggestion: Delete Provak, theres better modpacks and you should ideally make your own build rather than others.
Good luck!
Appreciate the reply, thanks.
Yeah, I ended up tossing it in the bin altogether. I identified the problem....Anomaly had a bloom fix patch from years ago which has been included in 1.5.1.2. Provak's pack has the files in the textures\R2 & R3 folders, the problem persists though. I found a way to fix it through the console using the r2_tonemap and sun_lumscale commands, but could not save the cfg, neither through the console or by direct alteration of the .ltx file. Tried copying the files after Anomaly's installation into Provak's after installation and patch, no luck. After much frustration, I gave up.
Reason I liked it is the audio in combat. When your guy gets hit he grunts and screams, and the incoming round sounds are excellent. Don't know what he used, but it's missed in TehGM's mod, which is what I'm using now with JSGME. As for making my own, while I can find my way around File Explorer, know how to mod, use JSGME, etc, if conflicts arise I'm largely left at a loss and have to depend on others' packs. I don't know how to merge so getting mods working is a long matter of trial and error with crossed fingers. Going to try to add your BaS and Magazines (really love this one) to TehGM's mod and see if I can get it compatible with his mod order.
Thanks again.
If you want a good modpack, go with Grok's GAMMA modpack or EFP. Its up to you here, both are equally good. Anyway, I will give you the links to their discords so you got support as well:
GAMMA: Discord.gg
EFP: Discord.gg
You can't really go wrong here.
Grok = More balance, better support, Im there just do like @d_nan or something, crap ton of addons
EFP = More support(not necessarily better), more detailed guide, Im also there so do @d_nan if you want my support, also a lot of addons
Basically you can't go wrong.
start a game with debug.
hit debug menu / weathers
try turning 'sky color' values down equally on affected weather.
if it helps, save weather under new name, then replace the original with it.
Это со��местимо с Enhanced Shaders и Color Grading?
Yeah, let skies redux overwrite.
версия гугл переводчика - пусть skies redux перезаписать
Предполагаю, что будут проблемы, если вместе с улучшением шейдеров установить cubemap. Так ли это?
Surprisingly no, cube maps can overwrite skies redux but my reasoning for having skies redux overwrite is a. enhanced shaders still look just as good and b. you get new sky textures since cube maps are just the old skies that anomaly has but a little better, realistically speaking not that much better.
версия гугл переводчика - Удивительно, но кубические карты могут перезаписывать избыточность неба, но моя причина перезаписывать избыточность неба такова. улучшенные шейдеры по-прежнему выглядят так же хорошо и b. вы получаете новые текстуры неба, так как кубические карты — это просто старое небо, которое есть у аномалии, но немного лучше, реалистично говоря, не намного лучше.
first thx for the great skies view
and question is this work at 2560x1440 resolution?
i install this mod MO and also put folder on to gamedata but i think skies looks same
Yeah it works, also enjoy!
OMG sorry, it works perfectly
just my weather many times cloudy
thanks again!
thx for u addon
Thank yall for giving me the willpower to make this!
1.5.1 ???
Yes
Hey @d_nan
Just wondering how the progress is going on a larger version of this.
I found a few issues with some of the skies i wanted to fix, but was also considering seeing if i can upscale the skies too.
This cool with you?
Cheers
Go on ahead, hell send it my way and I will even integrate them into the mod plus give you credit.
Also about the progress: It exists, but idk anymore if I can still do this.
Well I for one would love to see an update/release so this would be exciting! I check back here frequently.
This addon seems to make shadows very dark in weather clear1 at 12:00. Here's a comparison: Cdn.knightlab.com
Link doesn't work.
Sorry, here's a working link: Imgur.com
Top picture is without your mod and bottom is with Skies Redux installed.
All shadows, not just here, become very dark.
If you got anything messing with weather files? If so its likely that, those weather config files usually come with a reshade so check that. Btw the reshade isn't the problem, its the weather config file cuz my textures are based on vanilla but idk if they work with other weather configs.
I tested on vanilla 1.5.2 and I got pretty much the same results: Imgur.com
What mask mod are you using? (image 3)
Or is that vanilla hud masks in dx9-10-11?
(Asking cause I don't know what dx9+ looks like, dxpotat8 player here)
It looks like Grok's mask
Old but still good
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this is soo good but it lacks one thing may i ask for an upscaled version like 2k? it would be ten times better thanks for the great mod
Looks amazing, I've been playing with this mod for a long time, but I would like to know how did you create it? I just want to take your skybox and make it in Unity for VRchat, I'm making a VR Stalker Anomaly. I would really like these skyboxes, as people will be pleased to look at the sky, at your skyboxes, just like me, please answer me or just say no and I won't bother you anymore :)
(I apologize if the translator did not translate correctly.)
Compatible with Michiko's?
my skies look notyhing like that they are just white no blue or partly cloudy and i dont know why
how do you remove the mod? i deleted it in mo2 but i think its still there
Wonderful. Nice skyboxes indeed! :)
Only thing is, when an emission occurs the skybox is slightly visible through all objects and looks more like a transparent layer on top of the image.
I got the same problem with vanilla and this mod this image is during the emission Imgur.com and it the same without the mod so i don't know where is the issue my guess is the skybox is low resolution and it looks ugly as hell this image is at dusk Imgur.com
Hello, guys. I need help. I'm pretty new to Anomaly modding
So I installed this mod along with Enhanced Shaders & Screen Space Shaders and got white sky, like this: I.imgur.com
Here's my MO2 overwriting settings:
I.imgur.com
Here's options I chose on ES:
I.imgur.com
Here's options of SSS:
I.imgur.com
Any tips how to fix? I've already tried many ways, but nothing works
same issue for me, unsure on how to fix!
will you mod look better than the vanilla pixel skybox ? Imgur.com
ok so i try out your mod it turns out it's worse than the vanilla skybox Imgur.com
Also does this mod work well with Anomaly 1K Performance Textures Pack vre 1.5.1 & 1.5.2