Parabellum Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 How many times have you played GR, and thought, "Man, I wish the laser on this M4 SOPMOD actually worked", or "Man, I wish I could raise and lower my goggles." Well, if you play OFP, I'll be more than happy to oblige you. I've decided to try a limited-release BETA of my addon. Included are: ---daytime soldiers, with the ability to raise/lower goggles at your leisure ---nighttime soldiers with animated AN/PVS-7 night vision goggles (may not make the beta release, but they're almost done. I'm still working on the NVG model) ---US Peacekeepers which, when the game starts, receive a different gear loadout and unit insignia on the left arm each time ---A soldier which allows you to specify, via INIT field or script, your own unit insignia ---Several very cool weapons, including an M4 with a WORKING AN/PEQ-2 laser, and a Sig-Sauer P220 with animated slide ---Planned is a Special Forces soldier, with full HALO gear. Please respond here, or PM me if you're interesting in taking part. I'll post some screenshots here as soon as I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supasniper Posted August 3, 2003 Share Posted August 3, 2003 if only i could find resistance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrC Posted August 3, 2003 Share Posted August 3, 2003 Count me in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly2442 Posted August 4, 2003 Share Posted August 4, 2003 Sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaDude Posted August 4, 2003 Share Posted August 4, 2003 Sounds awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabellum Posted August 4, 2003 Author Share Posted August 4, 2003 I'm quite close to having things done. I've just got to finish reworking the 1st person LOD for the M4, and fix a couple of texture issues. I hope to have a BETA out by week's end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whisper_44 Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Screens yet Para? that you can post? I'm curious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabellum Posted August 8, 2003 Author Share Posted August 8, 2003 Screens yet Para? that you can post? I'm curious I'm working on some screenshots. I've got to finish defragging my HD, and then it's off to OFP Land for some combat photography! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaDude Posted August 10, 2003 Share Posted August 10, 2003 *Bump* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcinko Posted August 10, 2003 Share Posted August 10, 2003 i never really got into this game, i found it not to be user friendly as far as usin mods go, good game as far as the campaign and all. maybe i'm just a idiot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabellum Posted August 10, 2003 Author Share Posted August 10, 2003 (edited) i never really got into this game, i found it not to be user friendly as far as usin mods go, good game as far as the campaign and all. maybe i'm just a idiot OFP modding is not for the impatient, the beginner, or the C++ ignoramus. It's OK to admit if you're a C++ ignoramus, I was (and still somewhat am.) IMHO, OFP modding is much, much more difficult than GR modding. There are so many steps involved, even for a simple project. On the flip side, OFP is much more moddable than GR. You can edit or change just about anything you want in OFP. It's easier for the end-user too. No activating or deactivating OFP mods. Just put them in the addons folder and start the game. Oh, and the mission editor is absolutely the best there is. Once I got into the editor, I never played the campaign again. EDIT - As far as my OFP mod goes, I had to put it on the back burner this week, to finish up the .3ds pack that I just released. I began working on my OFP mod last night. Screens to follow tomorrow or Tuesday. I'm currently working on allowing reconnaisance units to attach/detach a suppressor to their weapon at will. I just have to figure out a bit of scripting, and that'll be done. I'm also working on desert weapons for the desert units. The 'theme' of the mod is the 1st Infantry Division. I'm going to include other unit patches, though, so that the player can customize the soldiers for his/her own missions. Edited August 10, 2003 by Parabellum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted August 10, 2003 Share Posted August 10, 2003 A working AN/PEQ-2A or PAQ-4C would be really cool, but I don't think it's possible to make it fully realistic. If you've managed that, then I'm impressed! Does your PEQ-2 laser work only in infra-red, so only players with NVGs on can see the target point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcinko Posted August 10, 2003 Share Posted August 10, 2003 (edited) I'm sorry for my ignorance, but for example, say i wanted some m4's, i go one over to @war, and dl a m4 pack, u say i put them in the addons folder? then where can i use them from there? EDIT: whats the poly field for OPR weapons? Edited August 10, 2003 by Marcinko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabellum Posted August 11, 2003 Author Share Posted August 11, 2003 (edited) A working AN/PEQ-2A or PAQ-4C would be really cool, but I don't think it's possible to make it fully realistic. If you've managed that, then I'm impressed! Does your PEQ-2 laser work only in infra-red, so only players with NVGs on can see the target point? I'm working on making it 'realistic' at the moment. My goal is to make it like BIS's red dot reticule, where it's somewhat visible normally, but really, really bright with NVG's. At the moment, it's not quite like that, but it is functional, you can turn it on and off,and aim with it. I'll finish the lighting/blending as soon as I can. EDIT - Even if I never get the laser really 'realistic', I'd still rather have it do something other than just sit there. @ Marcinko: Generally speaking, to use an addon, you simply download them, put them in the 'addons' folder, and then when you use the mission editor, they'll be available. IMHO, the mission editor is what makes OFP shine. Weapon LOD's vary. The poly limits I've become accustomed to are: Player view: <=3500 LOD1: Same as player LOD2: <=1500 LOD3: <=500 LOD4: <=300 LOD5: <=60 LOD6: 4 (just a flat plane with a side-shot of the weapon) Edited August 11, 2003 by Parabellum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcinko Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 So in order to use a mod, u have to make a mission? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabellum Posted August 11, 2003 Author Share Posted August 11, 2003 So in order to use a mod, u have to make a mission? No, you can make a mod without making a mission, but you can't play a mod without making a mission. Mission making in OFP is very, very easy though. OFP's mission editor is much easier to learn than IGOR is, and there's alot of documentation. BIS (the makers of OFP) actually support the modding community, unlike RSE and Ubi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcinko Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 sweet, i am dling all the patches i need now, i'll go from there, i mat have further questions, till then, thanks a million man. (btw, even b4 i see screen shots, the description of ur upcoming OPF mod, has made be purchase Resistance ) thanks again man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabellum Posted August 11, 2003 Author Share Posted August 11, 2003 sweet, i am dling all the patches i need now, i'll go from there, i mat have further questions, till then, thanks a million man. (btw, even b4 i see screen shots, the description of ur upcoming OPF mod, has made be purchase Resistance ) thanks again man. Cool. I guess I'd better not let you down then, eh? I'll zip you up a beta once you're all patched and I'm sure that it won't cause any crashes or hangs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specter Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 Ummmmm....*phantom looks very embarassed as he asks* what is OFP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabellum Posted August 11, 2003 Author Share Posted August 11, 2003 Ummmmm....*phantom looks very embarassed as he asks* what is OFP? Operation Flash Point Hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specter Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 Ah...Is it a good game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabellum Posted August 11, 2003 Author Share Posted August 11, 2003 Ah...Is it a good game? I like it. I just got the MH-60 Pack by BAS (a modding group) this morning. I generally don't like stuff by BAS, but these birds are smokin. I made a quick mission where my team of 4 men was on a bird flying over a city. When we reached the designated point, I gave the order, the bird stopped, and we all fast-roped to the ground. Once we were done, the bird went on its way. Really cool stuff. If you're not wearing goggles, and you walk into rotor wash, you'll be blinded by the dust, and you may start coughing. IMHO, OFP is a better game than GR, simply because it's more well-rounded. No, it's not as pretty as GR, but you really don't notice that it's not pretty when your squad is getting pounded by artillery from 1Km away and dodging small arms fire, trying to take back the position you lost earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whisper_44 Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 (edited) Almost sold on the purchase, Para....screens soon? edit... whisper_44 needs to pay attention Edited August 11, 2003 by Whisper_44 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcinko Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 Cool. I guess I'd better not let you down then, eh? I'll zip you up a beta once you're all patched and I'm sure that it won't cause any crashes or hangs. SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaDude Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 (edited) Yeah, I just got those MH-60's and WOW! I liked the BAS Ranger/Delta pack but everything else they made I was never fond of...UNTIL NOW! Those birds freakin' ROCK! How do you script the whole fast roping or ladder insertion with them Para, I'm slowly getting into the more advanced things in the editor like triggers and changing loadouts on units. How do you use all that stuff with the MH-60's? Thanks man Oh yeah, forgot. I love that M4A1 with EoTech they included with the pack also, that thing's sexy! That whole JAM concept seems pretty nice too, what do you think about it? Edited August 11, 2003 by DeltaDude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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