Transparent terrain

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TheNabica
Posts: 3
Joined: 2013-07-01 19:28

Transparent terrain

Post by TheNabica »

Description:
The terrain has a big amount of transparency and you can't see it at certain angles. It's annoying and I can't play PR with it.

Screenshots / Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsSXJJDrBqo (on Saaremaa, it's similar on other maps)


Tested On:[/B"]
Black Gold, Saaremaa

Here are my specs

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System Information
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  Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 Pro (6.2.9200)
      Architecture: 64-bit
          Language: English (United States)
       Motherboard: Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. GA-970A-D3
         Processor: AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 965 Processor (Physical: 4, Logical: 4)
            Memory: 8.00 GB
      DIMM Modules: A2: 4.00 GB @ 1333 MHz
                    A3: 4.00 GB @ 1333 MHz
         Page File: 8.00 GB
    .NET Framework: 4.5

Display Information
-------------------
 Display Device(s): LG L1718S on AMD Radeon HD 7800 Series
   Display Mode(s): 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) @ 60 Hz
    Driver Version: 12.104.0.0
    Display Memory: 2.00 GB
     Multisampling: 2, 4, 8
               DPI: 96 (100%)

Audio Information
-----------------
  Primary Playback: Creative Labs Inc. Software
 Primary Recording: Microphone (2- High Definition 
               EAX: True
           EAX 1.0: False
           EAX 2.0: True
           EAX 3.0: False
           EAX 4.0: False
           EAX 5.0: False
             X-RAM: False

Disk Information
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      Install Path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\Steam\steamapps\common\Battlefield 2
                    Free: 344.50 GB, Total: 931.41 GB, NTFS
          Mod Path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\Steam\steamapps\common\Battlefield 2\mods\pr_beta
                    Free: 344.50 GB, Total: 931.41 GB, NTFS
     Profiles Path: C:\Users\Its\Documents\ProjectReality\Profiles
                    Free: 344.50 GB, Total: 931.41 GB, NTFS
    Update DL Path: C:\Users\Its\AppData\Local\Project Reality\Project Reality BF2\Downloads
                    Free: 344.50 GB, Total: 931.41 GB, NTFS
   Update Log Path: C:\Users\Its\AppData\Local\Project Reality\Project Reality BF2\UpdateLogs
                    Free: 344.50 GB, Total: 931.41 GB, NTFS

Game Information
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      CD Key Valid: True
    Installed Mods: bf2, pr, pr_beta, xpack
       Current Mod: pr_beta
       BF2 Version: BF2 1.5
        PR Version: 1.0.21.0
          Language: English
   Debug Available: False
     Large Address: True
Supported Hardware: None

Profile Information
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      Profile 0001: ITheNabicaI
              Type: Online
 Last Used Profile: True
        View Intro: True
        Fullscreen: True
      Display Mode: 1280x1024@75Hz
Display Mode Valid: True
   Graphics Scheme: High
     Multisampling: 8x
             VSync: False
   Terrain Quality: High
   Effects Quality: High
  Geometry Quality: High
   Texture Quality: High
  Lighting Quality: High
   Dynamic Shadows: High
    Dynamic Lights: High
 Texture Filtering: High
    Audio Provider: Hardware
    Provider Valid: True
     Audio Quality: High
               EAX: True
Last edited by TheNabica on 2013-07-01 20:02, edited 1 time in total.
Reason: add black gold
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Spec
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re: Transparent terrain

Post by Spec »

Looks like a missing texture layer. If anyone else has this, please post here and include your system info.
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TheNabica
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Joined: 2013-07-01 19:28

re: Transparent terrain

Post by TheNabica »

[R-MOD]Spec wrote:Looks like a missing texture layer. If anyone else has this, please post here and include your system info.
So is there a way to fix it?
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Figgy
Posts: 4
Joined: 2012-12-28 01:46

re: Transparent terrain

Post by Figgy »

I posted this before in another thread in the support forums, but I guess I'll post it here too. My problem only comes from playing it in windowed mode compared to fullscreen.

Windowed Mode
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Fullscreen for reference.
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System Information
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  Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 Pro (6.2.9200)
      Architecture: 64-bit
          Language: English (United States)
       Motherboard: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. P8Z77-V LK
         Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3570K CPU @ 3.40GHz (Physical: 4, Logical: 4)
            Memory: 8.00 GB
      DIMM Modules: ChannelA-DIMM1: 4.00 GB @ 1333 MHz
                    ChannelB-DIMM1: 4.00 GB @ 1333 MHz
         Page File: 1.19 GB
    .NET Framework: 4.5

Display Information
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 Display Device(s): HP w2207 Wide LCD Monitor on NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti
   Display Mode(s): 1680 x 1050 (32 bit) @ 59 Hz
    Driver Version: 9.18.13.2049 (320.49)
    Display Memory: 2.00 GB
     Multisampling: 2, 4, 8
               DPI: 96 (100%)

Audio Information
-----------------
  Primary Playback: Creative Labs Inc. Software
 Primary Recording: Desktop Microphone (HD-5001 - M
               EAX: True
           EAX 1.0: False
           EAX 2.0: True
           EAX 3.0: True
           EAX 4.0: True
           EAX 5.0: True
             X-RAM: False

Disk Information
----------------
      Install Path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Battlefield 2
                    Free: 322.47 GB, Total: 698.63 GB, NTFS
          Mod Path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Battlefield 2\mods\pr_beta
                    Free: 322.47 GB, Total: 698.63 GB, NTFS
     Profiles Path: C:\Users\Anthony\Documents\ProjectReality\Profiles
                    Free: 322.47 GB, Total: 698.63 GB, NTFS
    Update DL Path: C:\Users\Anthony\AppData\Local\Project Reality\Project Reality BF2\Downloads
                    Free: 322.47 GB, Total: 698.63 GB, NTFS
   Update Log Path: C:\Users\Anthony\AppData\Local\Project Reality\Project Reality BF2\UpdateLogs
                    Free: 322.47 GB, Total: 698.63 GB, NTFS

Game Information
----------------
      CD Key Valid: True
    Installed Mods: bf2, pr, pr_beta, xpack
       Current Mod: pr_beta
       BF2 Version: BF2 1.5
        PR Version: 1.0.19.0
          Language: English
   Debug Available: False
     Large Address: True
Supported Hardware: None

Profile Information
-------------------
      Profile 0001: Figgy
              Type: Online
 Last Used Profile: True
        View Intro: False
        Fullscreen: True
      Display Mode: 1680x1050@60Hz
Display Mode Valid: True
   Graphics Scheme: High
     Multisampling: Off
             VSync: False
   Terrain Quality: High
   Effects Quality: High
  Geometry Quality: High
   Texture Quality: High
  Lighting Quality: High
   Dynamic Shadows: High
    Dynamic Lights: High
 Texture Filtering: High
    Audio Provider: Creative X-Fi
    Provider Valid: True
     Audio Quality: Ultra High
               EAX: True
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AFsoccer
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re: Transparent terrain

Post by AFsoccer »

Not a missing texture. I think it's your video card or drivers. Try to update your drivers and delete your BF2 cache. The beta start menu has an option to do this for you. Instead of clicking play, click on "Support" and then switch to the "Utilities" tab. There you'll see options to delete caches.
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pr|Zer0
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Joined: 2008-06-30 12:10

re: Transparent terrain

Post by pr|Zer0 »

was having this bug (sky mirroring on the ground where detailed textures should be) when I was testing my map...but it was something related to UG drawing distance(mapper related setting)
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Kevokpo
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re: Transparent terrain

Post by Kevokpo »

this happened to me, when I had my previous PC, when I alt tabbed while the game was loading
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TheNabica
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re: Transparent terrain

Post by TheNabica »

Did all you suggested, the texture is still missing.
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AFsoccer
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re: Transparent terrain

Post by AFsoccer »

I'm going to move this to the support section since it's not a "bug". Hope they can help you or you can find another post there. I remember others having this issue and they solved it.
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pleym
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Re: Transparent terrain

Post by pleym »

Figgy wrote:I posted this before in another thread in the support forums, but I guess I'll post it here too. My problem only comes from playing it in windowed mode compared to fullscreen.

Windowed Mode
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I think this is normal, I had it each time on all my computers while running widowed. But I do only run it in windowed while testing maps to get the crash reports (if it crashes while loading).

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AFsoccer
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Re: Transparent terrain

Post by AFsoccer »

I run maps in windowed mode all the time and have never seen this. I'm guessing it has to do with your video card, video settings, or something like that.
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ElshanF
Posts: 357
Joined: 2008-07-22 12:34

See through ground

Post by ElshanF »

Description:
If I run PR Beta 1.0 in windowed mode the ground goes see through

Steps to Reproduce:
Run in windowed mode - join EU server #4 on Black Gold INS

Screenshots / Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nh0vSrBiJMs[/youtube]

Tested On:
Black Gold INS, TEST EU #4, Black Gold INS


Video Settings (if needed):
Description:
GTX 570 Settings all on LOW , AA x8
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Psyrus
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Re: See through ground

Post by Psyrus »

:shock: Why are your settings all on LOW with a gtx570?

Try turning in-game AA off completely and see if it still has transparent ground
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SANGUE-RUIM
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Joined: 2009-04-26 12:37

Re: See through ground

Post by SANGUE-RUIM »

same thing here... GTX 660TI with the latest drivers (320.49 which just released yesterday)

settings all HIGH (in-game)

Ambient Occlusion - Quality (via driver)
AF - 16x (via driver)
AA - 32x CSAA (via driver)
AA transparency - 8x Supersample (via driver)
AA FXAA - ON (via driver)
Texture Filtering Quality - High (via driver)
Triple buffering - ON (via driver)
Vertical Sync - Adaptative (via driver)

map tested: Ramiel
sry no pics, but the ground is just "white-transparent"

running in full screen mode no problems watsoever
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ElshanF
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Joined: 2008-07-22 12:34

Re: See through ground

Post by ElshanF »

I have a horrible CPU and RAM so ya they can't cope :) . It works without windowed mode though.
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ElshanF
Posts: 357
Joined: 2008-07-22 12:34

Re: Transparent terrain

Post by ElshanF »

I'm just afraid this may be used to exploit the game so you can find enemies with ease. I just won't run it in windowed mode I guess.
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Bezzy
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Joined: 2013-04-01 19:59

Re: Transparent terrain

Post by Bezzy »

I had this problem when i first tried 1.0, what i tried and a buddy of mine have done is.
1.Start up your project reality bf2 launcher
2.When it opens click on "options"
3.Turn your "Anti-Aliasing" and all the other graphics settings to low
4.Start up your Game and join any server, you should have terrain now, i haven't had the problem since the first time, so i can not test which settings needs to be edited for this to be fixed.
You can now put your settings to whatever you would like, or what your system can handle, Hopefully this helps everyone who has this problem! :)
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