SWS truck skin is missing

@ViperCanel: should be fixed now. Thanks for report

Hi. 222 has the invisible mesh again.

I would like to add that despite my criticizm I vote up any skin that looks good overall, since it might be pleasing to someone else. I just wanted to share my opinion since I saw an artist complain about downvotes in the custom skins section.

Thanks for the info. So you made something akin to the command tank treatment. I will try the mod.

I understand. It is possible they didn't get enough votes though.

For the skins to be used with team colour I see some are non-historical, which the game already has too many. Meanwhile Brits don't even have a winter camo. Historical ones are few, and some have used or similar patterns which might be the deciding factor, although I think they are good and should be included for variety.

For the ones that come with their own decals, I see an overabundance of the glitchy mesh we have discussed before. Some bright decals look no different than those of Relic having no connection with the rest of the camo. I think blending decals is the important aspect that makes your skins stand out among the others.

@ViperCanel : Thanks again. No, not for in-game as there are many by other users still that are excellent that have yet been chosen for use. I'd rather not spend a lot of time on something that will most likely not make itnto the game.
The Wikinger skins are partial sets, yes. They work in conjunction/supplement with the mod that uses in-game skins. This allows us to have multiple Panther skins(for example) on the battlefield at the same time. :)

Excellent skins. Whitewash looks very good on olive drab. Do you plan on uploading more skins for the in-game store in the future?

From what I read in the description these are partial sets if I want to use them in the vanilla game, right?

@ViperCanel :Thanks! Happy New Year to you as well. Yes, I still make skins but they are primarily for the Wikinger tuning pack mod. I update these when we release new doctrines or add different units. When we finish the British and Soviet factions, you can expect new skin packs for them as well.
US: https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=867207137&searchtext=wikinger
OKW: https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/workshop/filedetails/?id=865427033
Wehr: https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/workshop/filedetails/?id=674801581

Hi Starbucks, happy new year. Do you still create skins? I just got the two Starbucks sets I was missing and decided to check your workshop to see if there is anything new. I guess you no longer work on skins but if you do, I recommend uploading this pack as well. It is very nice to see your quality skins as an official part of the game.

These are truly inspiring words. It is reassuring to know you think that way. Thank you for being a kind and understanding person, and improving your creations always.

I felt we have a similar mind set the moment I tested your skins and read your posts in Polycount, when I was considering joining it. It is always good to see people with such attention to detail and quality. Maybe we should play together some time. Have a nice day.

That's nice, I will check it soon. No problem. Just tell me when you are bored, I will give you feedback :P

I understand. I have seen similar things happening in works of other artists as well. That is why even if I only change a single pixel I immediately test it in the game. Since this is a strategy game and we look at tanks while fighting each other taking their zoomed out visuals into consideration is important. You might want to drop the use of that mesh in the future as well since it seems glitchy for both of us. I just realized in the last group shot your JP skirt's front is erased. If I recall correctly "image quality" is responsible for LOD and people with a lower setting may get effected more. Not a shame though; be confident knowing that I will always zoom in to inspect details and notice things even you didn't realize, or don't want anyone to realize ^_^

@ViperCanel: Updated skin pack. Mesh top on SdKfz 222 has been removed. Thanks again for the feedback.

@ViperCanel: Thanks again for the response. I find your comments useful, and far from offensive. Admittedly, I tend to get carried away with small details that one would only observe at a closer zoom (like the 222's netting, scratches, mud, etc..). A shame really, considering that's where I spend much of my time. :)
I will take a look at the 222 this week and see if I can improve the look from a "gameplay" perspective. If that means removing the mesh, then so be it.

Community members, like yourself, is what drives me at times to make the best possible skins I can. Your feedback, interest, and appreciation for detail is most welcome.

Your apology is not necessary. I value the opinions of those who really want these to be as "perfect" as much as I want them to be. :)

Regarding the darkness I didn't go into detail, but you got exactly what I thought. Those panzers I mentioned look like warmongers, while some others seem to be just out of the factory. I did mention it because I am used to the coherent nature of your summer packs. I can get used to it though, as individually all your skins are excellent. After getting a skin I always use a mod to spawn all vehicles in a calm environment, and inspect them. I value both overall look and details, the reason I follow your work, which would explain the elaborate and critical nature of my comments.

Thank you for listening. While you seem to understand it I would still like to explain the reason I criticize your work thoroughly is because I am happy to see you make better works. I have done modding as well, so I am sorry if I have ever been harsh to you.

I got the feeling you are a perfectionist as well.

Because of that it was surprising to me you overlooked this technical limitation, and though only on 2 vehicles, used an artistic approach that is impractical for gameplay. I love zooming in on your skins and checking all the scratches, splatters, rust and insignias you added, but you know in a game you only play zoomed out; which is most of the time. Since it is present in your shots as well, I think this is not a problem that only effects me. While the skirts may not be considered a common sight, I would be happy if you could at least make the 222's net full opaque.

I know the reason, the game was obviously not designed to render such textures well hence Relic never using such an application in their skins.

I hope you didn't find my choice of word offending, but a 222 with a constantly visible black hole in the middle and a gun with no gunner is, yes, immersion breaking. I use only your skins, because of the effort you put into them to make them look realistic and immersive. I know you use historical accuracy while making them and respond kindly to requests and criticism as well. Actually you are the only artist here that can take criticism, and not surprisingly you are the best.

@ViperCanel: It's a LOD (level of detail) scaling that is limited by the game's engine. The further the zoom, the less detailed the 3d model is. Those "eyesores" are not within my control....sorry.

As far as some skins being too dark, many of the reference photos I used had significant wear, weathering, scratches, mud, etc.. on the whitewash. I tried to acheive a realistic look as best I could based on the photos I used. Yes, some whitewashed tanks look brilliant white as if it was just applied, while others appeared to have lost most of the wash. This pack has a mixture of both applications.

Thanks for the comments and interest! I appreciate the constructive criticism. Hopefully the issues you have with this pack don't detract from your immersion.

@«DoP»Orklord: Thanks! You are too kind.

Jagdpanzer's sideskirts also have 222 grenade net problem; without zooming in they are invisible. I see in screenshots you have the same problem with 222. It is an eyesore among otherwise excellent skins. I hope you fix it when you have time.

Cant belive : I misst a Skinpack by Starbuck ?
This can not be - now i have it and its as always ---- great, sick, godlike,unbeliveble,......

Thx Mate,for another great Skinpack - in my Eyes your the best Skinmaker of the Community.
Guess its easy to make better Skins then Relic, but to get your Level needs a lot more then this!!!
GreetingsYour Orklord

First rate work, awesome skins have transformed the game.

Very nice skins, especially Panther and Jagdtiger are excellent. Stug, Panzer IV and Tiger are too dark though, and 223's grenade net is invisible at regular distance revealing the hole inside.

Awsome! Fu*king awsome skins!

Amazing!! this is the best winter skin pack being made so far ,excellent work starbuck

Awsome starbuck that would be soooo cool, is there already a date of release?

@(RM) Wilhelm: Thanks. You are correct in that I did have a Tiger II with missing track gaurds, but feedback was mostly negative with that decision, so I put them back on. I do have in the works a German heavy tank only skin pack. I will be sure to have the side skirts off in that release. :)

Very cool this skin, starbuck you had a very awsome tiger II skin in the past in summer without side skirts. It looked so amazing, is there a way you can release it in a seperate skinpack?
Will there come more skinpacks from you in future on workshop?

I appreciate all the kind remarks. Thank you!

Hey Starbuck fantastic skins as usual, I must admit you have great talent and I admire you greatly they are so realistic and beyond amazing,just love the anti grenade net positive rate up you have, well done and thank you, much enjoyed

awesome work,thx for the skins:-))))

amazing , just astonish , from that work!!! well done i will test it after my summer vacation. Thank you very much that you embrace my idea for 221 uper hatch with anti grenade net. I must also mark that white wash patterns following the chronological time of war, special i must reacon the jagdIV the correct cammo used in the battles on winter 44-45 in hungary. etc etc. WELL DONE , thank you!

An amazing work of art!!

Amazing skins as always Starbuck. Really lovely weathering effects. +++++

NICE SKINS +++++++++++++++

awesome as always man glad to see your still enlightning us with your beautifull skins

Damn good skins! I'm glad you're still on point! Keep 'em coming!

Baaaaaaaaaaaaziiiiingaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! What else to say my friend ;-)! Wonderful detailed skins, thank you!!!

Excellent one coming from the best modder in COH 2

Thanks for the nice comments everyone. I'm glad you like them!

let the battle of the bulge begin!!! D:<
great work mate!

Perfekt skin! thx.

Excellent....Thank you.

Another fantastic skinpack,as we get used by Starbuck, with great detail and variety.Thank you for your work.Five stars comming!!!!!

Tumb up and favorites nice work like always ;)