Different graphics NewGRF to change how the game looks?

[RetroACE135]

I've seen a bunch of graphics packs that people have used on YouTube to make the game look more realistic, or more detailed. Does anybody know where I can find new graphics packs (Not to be confused with NewGRF in general) to change up the detail that would also play well in online games?

Also, what are some good NewGRF to use to add (not replace) new vehicles?

[ChillCore]

"zBase" is what you are looking after? there are many other NewGRF that may change little aspexts of the game ...


Nars ... 2cc ... and then some ... try them all

[RetroACE135]

Originally posted by ChillCore:

"zBase" is what you are looking after? there are many other NewGRF that may change little aspexts of the game ...


Nars ... 2cc ... and then some ... try them all

I've tried the Z Base as well as A Base, but those just don't have the same charm as the original graphics... Plus, the lack of animated water or waves just looks too... Plastic-y. I really do wish that somebody would try to "remaster" the Open graphics to have a mix of the open, but the details of the Z/A Base ones. Basically, have more animated objects (Water splash, lighthouses, more smoking chimneys for houses, factories, ect.) in the Z/A base graphics, I guess.

Are Nars and 2cc stand alone NewGRF? Or do they replace anything? I haven't really tried downloading many different GRFs because the descriptions are either too vague to know what are in them, or they might replace the base game vehicles.

I'm also mostly looking for earlier game (pre-1900s) vehicles, with a mix of both rail and very early road vehicles (Maybe even pre-1930s planes). I've seen some packs that talk about them (like Iron Horse), but not sure if they add vehicles to the game, or just replace the base game. I have also heard some interesting things about FIRS, where it completely reworks the entire industry system of the game, even adding new industry chains and station types.

The thing is, I can't really find any info for much of the various packs. There are few to no YouTube videos that have lists of "Must have" packs or reviews / showcases of any packs that add interesting content. I'm at a loss as to what packs might replace or add stuff.

I may have to try and fill that void and look into making a few reviews for some of the GRFs and post them on here, if there aren't any made yet...

[RetroACE135]

Originally posted by Dai:

Firs 4 (the most recent version) is something I have been using the past month or so and it is really interesting to play with. Lots of new industry chains to feed into and get certain resources that can feed back into other industries. For example getting a boat refitted to gather fish which drops it to a dock, then a truck taking fish from that dock to deliver to a fishing harbor, the fishing harbor turns fish into food, and then getting trucks to deliver food from the fishing harbor to a hotel (or other places). You can also change what industries to use which vary from the economy type.

Also here is a let's play of someone using Firs and other GRF's:

Thanks! Sorry for the long response time. I'll definitely check that series out and see how it works! I have only watched a few minutes so far, but noticed what you said about how he's using some early game GRFs. I'll definitely look into those!

I just wish there was a way to be able to get a preview of some of the GRFs via the download section, though. Or at the very least a way to get a bit more info in their descriptions about what is included in the GRFs. I'm guessing that 2CC stands for "Two Company Color"? Does that mean that you can have two-tone paint schemes for vehicles?

Also, I LOVE your profile picture! I used to play Golden Sun a ton back in the day! I really enjoyed the storyline and characters (When Avatar:TLA first came out, I was so excited and thought they based the show around GS, which came out a few years before, lol). Of the two, I couldn't decide which one was coolest: Issac or Felix (as well as Ragnarok VS. Odyssey). I haven't played Dark Dawn yet, but hope to eventually.

With how Nintendo seems to be bringing back some of the (modern) classic I.Ps, I really hope they bring back the Golden Sun franchise, or maybe even remaster it like they are with the Advance Wars 1 & 2: Re-Boot Camp Edition they are making for the Switch.

[ultra_vi0lence]

Check out the CZTR stuff.

[Raptor]

Originally posted by RetroACE135:

Are Nars and 2cc stand alone NewGRF? Or do they replace anything?

Haven't tried Nars, but 2CC keeps all original vehicles, but have updated them for the new graphics. So they are in 32 bit graphics.

Originally posted by RetroACE135:

I'm also mostly looking for earlier game (pre-1900s) vehicles, with a mix of both rail and very early road vehicles (Maybe even pre-1930s planes). I've seen some packs that talk about them (like Iron Horse), but not sure if they add vehicles to the game, or just replace the base game.

There are a few GRF's that have very early vehicles, like horse drawn carriages, and very early steam trucks. I think Iron Horse completely replaces all vehicles, and introduces new ones. A lot og the GRFs are like that, as the old vehicles can conflict with speed limitations and maintenance costs of the new ones.

Originally posted by RetroACE135:

The thing is, I can't really find any info for much of the various packs. There are few to no YouTube videos that have lists of "Must have" packs or reviews / showcases of any packs that add interesting content. I'm at a loss as to what packs might replace or add stuff.

I don't think you'll find any video on a "must have", as the game has so many different GRFs and people have varied tastes.

[Raptor]

Originally posted by RetroACE135:

The thing is, I can't really find any info for much of the various packs.

One last thing, most of the GRF's have a home page or will link to the OTTD forum, which has lots of info on what they contain.
The links are bottom right of the screen where you select and download the GRF's.

[RetroACE135]

Originally posted by Raptor:

Haven't tried Nars, but 2CC keeps all original vehicles, but have updated them for the new graphics. So they are in 32 bit graphics.

There are a few GRF's that have very early vehicles, like horse drawn carriages, and very early steam trucks. I think Iron Horse completely replaces all vehicles, and introduces new ones. A lot og the GRFs are like that, as the old vehicles can conflict with speed limitations and maintenance costs of the new ones.

I don't think you'll find any video on a "must have", as the game has so many different GRFs and people have varied tastes.

Awesome! Thanks for the suggestions! I'll definitely check those out, especially the 2CC one.

Something else I have also wondered (but I think I might already know the answer to), can you use different GRF in vanilla Multiplayer games that don't require them? Or do both parties require the GRF? (i.e. Host doesn't have the 2CC GRF, but Guest does, Does the host need to have 2CC it and enabled as well?)

Also, is there a way to uninstall GRF after you install them if they don't turn out the way you thought they would? I've only got a few GRFs downloaded right now, and they are just some new music, base graphics, and a few A.I. to play against during single player games. I noticed that I wasn't able to uncheck the mark or uninstall them through the Online Content menu, but maybe I was missing something. Are you able to do it through that menu?

[RetroACE135]

Originally posted by Raptor:

One last thing, most of the GRF's have a home page or will link to the OTTD forum, which has lots of info on what they contain.
The links are bottom right of the screen where you select and download the GRF's.

Thanks! I checked some of those out after you pointed it out. Unfortunately, some of the websites weren't available any more, and some of the others were posts on the OpenTTD forums from almost 10 years ago. I couldn't tell if those GRFs are still updated regularly or not. I'm not sure how much the game code has changed through the years since they were first made. lol

I'm really sorry for all the questions. I usually like to mod some of my games to add or change stuff, but those games are usually newer and have a dedicated mod hub that does all the hard work for you. The way OTTD does it is completely new to me. lol

(Ironically, I was born around the same time the original TTD came out, but never played it. I grow up playing RollerCoaster Tycoon 1 on an old Gateway in the 90s, though, but never knew much about how computer coding worked. And I still don't. XD )