Quote: "plus i know they work but you could have them in dynamic mode using a shader for all I know"
Well, but models in dynamic mode cast no shadows.
And in the screens, I've posted, you can see that the houses cast shadows to the environment and moreover, cast shadows on itself.
But okay, questions are what we want.
Quote: "dont take it personal a simple yes it use one diffuse texture was the answer i was looking for"
No no, no panic, I don't take it personal.
Here your simple: yes.
Diffuse texture of house:
So, have a nice day.
Quote: "He uses a mod?"
Nope.
Quote: "what is the fps in that scene please?"
Unimportant, cause that's only a showcase map without regard of the performance.
But I think on getsfile killer machine of a pc, full 60 fps.

I going to asked him.
Greetings