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To be honest i lost interest in this game durring the first GRAW. I've played both the single player and multiplayer demos of GRAW2 and thought it was more of the same so I admit my experience is limited. my problem was the engine used for the game seemed limited so there's nothing really to be done about that. my wish would be to give the next GRAW to the "Crysis" boys as that engine seems to match the original spirit of ghost recon. Imagine GRAW like this ?? I'd be back in a heart beat !!! http://www.gametrailers.com/player/usermovies/103158.html

Cool ! I could do with a few suggestions ! Im in the middle of re-writing the script another way to see if it helps, I've got two problems to try and fix, the first is why does the map crash only for clients when the ch47 is triggered? And the other is why wont the CH47 re-set back to its starting point ?? (Thankfully i can script a work around) But im stumped on this crash ? I had no problem in my last map with the CH47, or at least no one's said there's a problem with it Im wondering, would having a heli spawn to close to the Ghosts cause this problem... will go back & find out ! Thnx M8

Thanx for the info, Im the only person i know whos play's this game among my friends, would anyone like to volunteer there services as a map tester occasionaly ?? I'd be able to get a working map out first time instead of updating posts

Ok im hoping you'll find this one plays alot better, it does for me so far. I've cut down slightly with the spawns and gone mad with the AI graphs and it seems to have made a big differance. game time is still the same of 15-20 mins. Still cant get the ch47 to re-set at the end of the round, but if your changing maps at the end of every round it doesn't really matter. Defend_The_Alamo v1.0 Let me know if your still getting any problems ??

Guys been playing this on a live server, and it doesn't seem to run to well (very strange things happen) I think im probably using to many spawns so be warned this is deffinetly a beta at the moment !!!

thnx for the info ! Hope that crash was just a one off, Ive not had that. As for running straight for the extractin, what are ya... chicken ! lol - na i hear you bud I'll stick a few in but using to many slows the game down. What i really wanted to do with the extraction zone was only make it active after a certain amount of time but i dont know if its possible ?? (GRIN if it is possible could you let me know how... pretty please ) Try playing with a few guys it gets pretty hairy once things start exploding

Glad to hear it I thought your [GR] scripting Guru status was slipping for a sec. I would of been seriously in trouble if I'd had a problem! lol Hope you have better luck with the tanks m8!

Another Beta Thought I'd have a go at a different game type, Just hold your position until the CH47 comes in for extraction. I've kinda faked some enemy helicopter troop insertions plus there are loads of hemtt's & panards gunning for you. Same as last time dont expect to get far on your own & you only really need the zeus for the tanks ! Set the game time for no less than 15 min but i would recomend 20-25 The biggest problem i have is the CH47 wont clear away for round two of the map but other than that i think things are ok let me know ! Defend_The_Alamo v1.0 screenshot 1 screenshot 2

Hiya ducky here's some code straight out of my next map hope it helps <user name="wave01" type="once"> <trigger type="UnitInArea" area="allevents"/> <event name="wave01"/> </user> <event name="start_game"> <element type="UnitInArea" area="allevents" state="activate" start_time="4"/> </event> <event name="wave01"> <element type="ActivateGroup" group_id="wave01" start_time="0.1"/> <element type="UnitInArea" area="allevents" state="deactivate"/> </event> <event name="wave01"> <element type="ActivateVehicle" vehicle_id="pn01" start_time="5"/> <element type="OrderCar" vehicle_id="pn01" order="move" position="-2932 12754 0" start_time="10"/> </event> And thats all the code i use to get them moving, make sure you tick the box for sequense spawn & have the AI graphs for both troops & vehicles. for some reason you can only input 1 set of destination waypoints but it will find its own way there ( patrols are out i think) For spawning the troops with the vehicle its a bit more tricky.. 1, if you just use the pannard crew or hemtt crew nothing moves, make sure you use any troops that start mex_inf, mex_gur or any of those as long as they have "crew" or "passengers" in there name. 2, obviously tick the crew box only if your creating a crew (do not tick for passengers) 3, the order you need to give them is "patrol" & type "moveguardrecon" (not tried others but this works!) 4, Group ID is whatever your particular event is 5, Transport ID must be the same as the Vehicle ID And that should be it, one thing i have noticed though is the vehicles will drive around fixed objects but they just drive straight into other vehicles and get stuck ?? very annoying ?

As Sunraa has been an excellent chap i wont go to the trouble of changing my site but when my next map comes out I'll have the downloads.xml working too ( it didnt even cross my mind the first time sorry guys! ) Just to check though do you need the bundle & the text file uncompressed or will the maps work with just the bundle ??

AJ The best thing you can do is start small, If you want to do [GR] Coop maps then your gonna have to figure out the XML scripting to a fair degree. Start with one object like a car and learn how to get it to move, then do the same with a heli (if you want to use one) then do the same with the ground forces, do it all seperatly on different maps so things dont get to confusing. Evilduckys tutorials are a really good start !! and when you think your getting some where bring it all together in one map, As for trying to use one of the existing maps i wouldnt know where to start m8 sorry.

As in 2nd and 3rd round, or a new set of rounds with the same map? Just curious as i don't know but with some of these cool custom OGZR maps we may bring them up from time to time for fun. Glad you like the map ! was fun making it but i spent half the time figuring out the dam XML script As for the crash problem its not fixed, I did ask grin for a little help but I've had no reply yet. (think it might be a bug with the game its self) just to clarify this map will work fine when you have map rounds set to one, if you try and play it twice in a row it will kick you out ( but then i never want to play the same map straight after anyway)

I noticed that to, i think its just standard so i just try get them to trigger outside LOS or inside buildings as long as you have a reasonable guard or patrol zone they will start moving and make it look more natural

Its finished... See my original post for the updated bundle

Many thanks for your Help guides... I know I'd be nowhere without them !!! Time to return the favour ! I've got a much easier way of finding those waypoints bud, all you need to do is go to the multiplayer set and add single point zones where ever you want your vehicle to go... ie right click (create zone) left click (place zone) just take note of there names !! Do this as many times as you need and then save, ( I use 4 to patrol a square) after just open up your zones file in the xml folder and your waypoints are ready to cut and paste into your mission xml

Cool I cant wait !!!

It got me on the right track bud !, but i couldn't use the blackhawk because it kept crashing the game I've gone with the CH47 which i can get to do a nice couple of turns before it lands on the roof. I been trying to get some panards to patrol the square around the base but nothing i try or copy! from other places gets it moving ?? It spawns on que but im not sure if i need to spawn a crew to drive it or it will move without them.... this XML is very confusing atm

Thanks for your input so far !! I've removed those husk items ! one i had to remove manualy from the xml as i couldn't find it anywhere on the map lol. The trigger areas have been reduced plus I've reduced the guard areas on most of the rebels ( I thought the guard area was the point at which the enemy will start shooting at you but it looks like its the area that the unit is allowed to roam in ) Once I get the movement of vehicles straightend out I think I'll be about done

thanks for the input peeps !! Will tone back the spawning of the various units to help with LOS but i dont want to do anything about the eagle eyes of the snipers just yet. As for the black hawk im still trying to figure out the scripting as its my first Coop map. I want to try and triger a helicopter fly in to simulate an extraction once someone gets to the stairs but im lost at the moment.... Thanks again guys & Watch this space for updates

I made AI quite hard because im trying to make this map for a minimum of four people, im hoping that the way things are set, while one guys being shot at the others can run for cover & then switch roles but the if it is to hard the zones are easy to change. I totaly agree though solo is seriously hard !! Bob is your sever found on GRAW in game server list bud ?

UPDATE 24.9.06 I think Ive finished this map , With the help of some very handy scripting tutorials I've finally been able to make things move now so not only are snipers needed someone will need to arm the zeus. I've tested it as much as i can and none of the scripting causes any crashes so far, but if you have any problems let me know. One thing I cant fix is the problem of CTD if you play it again straight after without rotating to other maps ?? (Anyone from GRIN, is it something im not doing right or is it a bug ??? ) Anyway... hope you dont get bored with it to soon !! Cya ! Heavy_Resistance 1.0 Hi There I've gone about as far as i can on my own with this one, so I've released this beta to see if its worth spending more time on testing and modifying. I've tried to make it alot harder than the other [GR] maps as i find with upwards of 10 or 15 ghosts playing they tend to be a simple walk through. The map has a large wooded area, a small station, an industrial zone & a rebel base which you will have to fight your way through. As for the AI I've given them large areas to guard so they will see you before you see them. which also means someone really will have to draw fire while the others spot where its coming from. Plus dont think I've forgotten about all those snipers among you, I've made it so your skills are really gonna be needed on this one! Please give it the once over as any comments or suggestions are welcomed ! But if you do solo it just set the mission timer to at least an hour as i only managed half the map in that time on my own !! The biggest unsolved problem i have at the moment with this map, is it will crash the game if i play the map more than once in a row ? as long as i rotate the map every time i dont have a problem?, please if you know whats causing it i really need your wisdom !! Anyway here's the link, plus a few screenshots. Heavy_resistance bundle Screen 1 Screen 2 Over the weekend I will get my own server running so please join in if you see it as I'd like to actually make it to the end of my own map lol !

Hi there All Im not sure if this is starting to bug other people but its sure getting on my nevers The default setting for servers seems to be set on "start when all people are ready" and i dont know about you guys but 80-90% of the servers i try joining has some butt head who never clicks ready and i find my self spending more time trying to find a game than playing one. Could GRIN in some update in the future change the default to "start when server is ready" at least then this option would have to be changed back manually for it to be used. What you guys think or am i the only one ???

Roue I notice in your original post you only have a 30G hard drive. If this is true i would say this is your primary problem. My windows folder alone takes up 4 gig then you need to take into account your page file allocation, virtual memory, recycle bin size, installed programs, any hibernation settings & system restore, this all eats up HD space, and the smaller the space on your HD, the more you'll see it running as it re-writes over old information. Deffinetly get your self a SATA drive not less than a 100gig and install windows on your new drive. Your memory is also an issue, as you only have the 1 stick your not taking advantage of the dual channel cabability which is limiting the speed of the system as a whole. Try and get it exchanged for a matched pair.

Roue There are so many things that could be wrong its untrue. If i was in your situation i would install some other games to see if your still getting crappy performance, at least this way you will soon see if it's the PC or the game causing you problems. this is probably a silly question but is your 1gb ram made from 1 stick or 2? (should be 2) & are they in dimm slots 1+3? (not 1+2). If it turns out to be the pc I'd go into the bios and load the optimal defaults, then go into the nvida panel and make sure the quality setting is on performance & see if it makes any differance at all ??? if its still no good find a helpful friend who you can use to test the ram, Graphics & cpu seperately in there PC. Good luck m8!

Yeah im running the 64bit version of XP on a 4800X2 cpu & 2 7900GTX's, so rightly or wrongly im asuming i have true access to both cores ??? The frame rates are excellent at 3072x768 there just seems to be alot of unused cpu. One bonus though with this empty space you can make fraps movies with only about a 20% drop in frame rates.