silva Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 (edited) Hey Apex, awesome update man! The intro movie almost made me cry. By the way, I have 3 suggestions: 1. the kit selection got really slow and tiresome now, with the inclusion of russian guns in the mix and in a alphabet ordering. I suggest coing back to the NATO-only kit selection in the campaign. But if you cant do this (or dont agree) please consider putting NATO kits first, and Russian kits after. 2. Still about the kits: I noticed different soldiers specialties now have access to each oter kits (eg: support have access to sniper rifles and vice-versa). I would suggest going back to the previous model, where kit selection was limited according to specialty. Otherwise I feel specialties lose part of the appeal. 3. the Xbox intro is nice, but please consider changing it for the PS2 one. I know it sounds weird, but its (ironically) the most atmospheric and stylish one in my opinion. Take a look here and see by yourself: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7r9b_BSeVM Thats it for now. Later I will come back with more feedback. And dude, the new zoom recticle is just GREAT. I just wished it actually darks the parts to the side not allowing you to see through it. You are the man. Edited June 4, 2012 by ApexMods name typo :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Namjagbarwar Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 (edited) Downloading now , looks great. I'm falling in love with your mod ! I hope there will be a skin pack released. Edited June 4, 2012 by Namjagbarwar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Namjagbarwar Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Hallo, buddy, I have found a bug that you can't control other teams in some quick fight maps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApexMods Posted June 5, 2012 Author Share Posted June 5, 2012 Hey Apex, awesome update man! The intro movie almost made me cry.[...] Thanks a lot. Glad you like it, and I know what you mean about the mod intro. [...]1. the kit selection got really slow and tiresome now, with the inclusion of russian guns in the mix and in a alphabet ordering. I suggest coing back to the NATO-only kit selection in the campaign. But if you cant do this (or dont agree) please consider putting NATO kits first, and Russian kits after.[...] I implemented the kit selection in this way after careful consideration of all the feedback I got. Had many emails asking for the inclusion of all kits (including Russian) in the campaign, and the alphabetical ordering was preferred among the testers who had early access, so I guess it's just hard to please everyone. [...]2. Still about the kits: I noticed different soldiers specialties now have access to each oter kits (eg: support have access to sniper rifles and vice-versa). I would suggest going back to the previous model, where kit selection was limited according to specialty. Otherwise I feel specialties lose part of the appeal.[...] That's not entirely accurate. Support experts have access to some heavy large caliber anti-materiel rifles, and snipers have access to some long-range scoped LMGs. But the kits with those primary weapons differ largely between both soldier classes. [...]3. the Xbox intro is nice, but please consider changing it for the PS2 one. I know it sounds weird, but its (ironically) the most atmospheric and stylish one in my opinion.[...] Guess that's a matter of personal taste as well. One problem here would be that I don't have a high-quality copy of the PS2 intro vid. Actually, the visual quality of the one I used wasn't all that great to begin with either, but the only PS2 copies I could locate were worse. [...]And dude, the new zoom recticle is just GREAT. I just wished it actually darks the parts to the side not allowing you to see through it.[...] I experimented with this. And other options. A lot. For a long time. This is the solution that worked best, IMHO. Downloading now , looks great. I'm falling in love with your mod ! [...] Thank you. You guys have no idea how much some positive feedback like this means to me. [...]I hope there will be a skin pack released. I've read your PM about this, too. You are not alone with your opinion that ACU is not the perfect camo for all environments. So far, the US Army begs to differ, and ACU is fielded to the troops as the standard one-size-fits-all solution. This may change in the future, though. As for the mod, the classic BDU uniforms in Woodland, Desert, and Jungle trim are still available via the "Legacy" multiplayer restrictions. Hallo, buddy, I have found a bug that you can't control other teams in some quick fight maps. I think you refer to the inability to set waypoints on certain maps. This is documented in "READ ME PLEASE.TXT" file and has something to do with how the 3D models of those maps were created. As I don't have access to the raw models there is nothing I can do about that at this time. Thanks for the feedback, folks. Hope you like the update, and please keep posting your opinions and suggestions here, so I get a better idea of what is wanted for future versions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApexMods Posted June 7, 2012 Author Share Posted June 7, 2012 The "Ghost Recon Forever" server is now running Heroes Unleashed v1.0.0b7 in COOP mode with the "Black Ops" game type I added in the update. Hope you guys give it a try and let me know what you think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeealex Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 hey Apex, sorry you haven't had an opinion from me yet, i keep trying to download the 7z files, and the download either fails or the archives do not open. is there a chance of uploading the full file? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApexMods Posted June 7, 2012 Author Share Posted June 7, 2012 If the archives are not extracting properly, make sure to use the latest version of 7-zip. I used the latest version with customized ultra high compression for the archives to keep the download size as small as possible. Therefor utilities using an older version of the 7-zip executable may be incompatible and have trouble unpacking the archives. Single file downloads are also available. In the download section here at GR.net when you click the "Download" button it's the "Main Mirror" link at the top of the mirror selection. Scroll down on the next page and you'll see download links for Mac and PC. Those are single file downloads. I know, it's a bit complex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeealex Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 thanks Apex, i'll check to see if it's up to date now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RileyFletcher_01 Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Can I extract 7z with Winrar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApexMods Posted June 7, 2012 Author Share Posted June 7, 2012 In theory - yes. But if you encounter any problems extracting the downloads, rather than re-downloading these huge files, grab 7-zip. It's free, open-source, and just altogether a great product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silva Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Hey Appex, is there a option to turn on enemies on the command map ? I find it really usefull and, despite understanding the aim for realism here, I actually prefer being able to see them. (by the way, I still have the previous HU version compressed here, so if its just a matter of swapping some files, let me know please) Thks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RileyFletcher_01 Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Go to Mods\Heroes Unleashed\Shell\Art and delete the file called cmi. It is an .rsb file. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApexMods Posted June 7, 2012 Author Share Posted June 7, 2012 Rather than messing up the entire new UI as Riley's suggestion would, probably the most convenient way would be the "Heroes Unleashed - Arcade" add-on mod found in the "XTRAS" folder under "Heroes Unleashed Add-on Mods". Just unpack "Heroes Unleashed - Arcade.7z", move the resulting folder to GR's mods folder and activate the add-on with highest priority. That will enable diamonds on the command map, threat indicator (and compass), medals, binoculars for every soldier, and default reticles for all weapons. If that is more than you wanted, have a look inside the add-on mods folder and remove what you don't want. @Riley Don't you think you should have at least seen the mod once before you start giving advice about it? Let alone having at least used it once? You suggest deleting a file from a 6GB mod without even making a backup of the file? So if he wants to return to the previous state he'd have to re-download everything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RileyFletcher_01 Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 I did not realize that the cmi.rsb file affected anything but the command map. I have seen your mod, it is sitting in my mods folder right now. In my mod and all others that I have played, I simply delete the cmi.rsb file to get map icons back which I rarely want. I don't do texture work so I didn't know it did much. If he really needed it back he could check his Recycle Bin. Sorry I tried to help someone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RileyFletcher_01 Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 I like it. So obviously I want to copy it. How did you reduce the size of map waypoints, soldier icons, and objective points? It makes it much cleaner and easier to tell where things are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeealex Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 (edited) Hey Apex, Finished mucking about with my connection yesterday after doing some revision and the mod is on there now First thing i noticed was the new menu screens they look brill! the PDA.rsb must have taken AGES blooming hell! you are going to have to teach me a few things here Apex! looks AMAZING! the new character skins are very fitting, and I noticed the Mics on some of them, very snazzy! i would say that the sniper's skins just need to be plain or the ACU, turned down a little just a tad, i think that's more personal preference though. definitely think there should be a high res skin addon for the game though love the new Russian skins. as well. they look brilliant! the Zoom is fantastic, it's not like the modern FPS imitation reticles where you are given the iron sights to look down all the time, frankly i didn't like them much but this zoom feature is stupendous as it doesn't clutter the screen either. when i was on the missions, i notices a serious FPS drop, due to deficiencies in wine, I'm sure no one else has had these problems. it happens with most large mods on this computer, in retrospect. i am glad you have optimized it for low end computers, even though this particular one is mid range and because of wine, i couldn't watch the intro oh well. at the moment, enjoying every second of this mod! Well worth the wait Edited June 8, 2012 by Zeealex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silva Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 (edited) Appex and Riley, thanks for the help. I managed to get the enemy dots back on the command map, and also reconfiguring class kits so they suit more my tastes. (incredible how easily moddable ths game is!). By the way, Im keeping an original copy of the mod in backup for restoring features or for multiplayer, Oh, and I just uploeaded a better quality version of the PS2 Intro, in case Appex change his mind. [media=] THanks again, folks. See you on the servers. Edited June 8, 2012 by silva Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RileyFletcher_01 Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 I'm with Apex on this one, I like the x-box intro better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silva Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 (edited) Nah, the zombie-walking russian soldiers really bother me in the xbox version. Also, I think the PS2 version emphasizes much more the hi-tech and "ghostly" nature of the ghost team ( mainly with the shadow sniper at the end ). But its purelly a matter of taste of course. (And besides it, my version of the mod is already running the PS2 Intro. hehe ) Edited June 8, 2012 by silva Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RileyFletcher_01 Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Damnit, changed my mind. I do like the PS3 one better. Mostly because of the Ghost part. The ghosts in X-box look so stupid, the sniper shoots a Russian who does this cartoon fall across the screen and there's a big flash of red. Then the whole epicness ends when he just randomly stands up like a glitching AI would do in the game and looks around all calm, then suddenly goes on alert and runs forward. The PS3 action was better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApexMods Posted June 8, 2012 Author Share Posted June 8, 2012 @Alex: Thanks for the feedback! Glad you like the update. BTW - you can of course watch the video outside GR, e.g. with VLC. There's a way to fix the video playback issues in Linux/Wine. Don't remember the details now, will have to look into that. @silva: Thanks for the video. But could you please upload your original to a file hosting site? YT transcodes everything so the quality suffers. As it is now it would probably look still worse in GR, so the source vid (in hi-res if possible) would be best. Also, you could quickly throw together a mod folder with a "modscont.txt" and release an "GR Intro Video Mod" here at GR.net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RileyFletcher_01 Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 This is a nice looking mod. Can't wait to get some people on the server to check out this Blak Ops gametype. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApexMods Posted June 9, 2012 Author Share Posted June 9, 2012 Thanks, please let me know how it goes. ...or better, let me know when you guys play, so maybe for once I can join the fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Namjagbarwar Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 I wanna join you guys too, although I have a hing ping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RileyFletcher_01 Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Do you have the latest version of the mod? If so, we can play sometime today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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