About This File
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SF2 AAA Pack
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This package is an update to the mod of the same name previously released by Malibu43. It collects updated versions of most flak guns and AAA that have been released for the Strike Fighters series at ComabtAce.com. Updates performed include the following:
- added new skins (Green or Tan) to objects that lacked one or the other
- added missing Freq data to some fire control radars
- implemented numerous tweaks to guns and radars to standardize data and improve performance
- tweaked gun data to standardize data, implement new effects, & improve performance
- added RadarFamily data w/ associated TEWs entries and TGAs
Please review the following section for notes on what's included in this package and how to install the various components.
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Package Contents
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In the root of whatever folder you unpack this mod to, you will find the following standalone files, which include data to be added to various config files:
- BULLETOBJECT_ADDITIONS.TXT: additions to BulletObject.INI, which should be unpacked from the ObjectData001.CAT in your SF2 installation directory and placed in \Objects in your Mods Folder.
- SOUNDLIST_ADDITIONS.TXT: additions to SoundList.INI, which should be unpacked from the FlightData.CAT in your SF2 installation directory and placed in \Flight in your Mods Folder.
- RWR-LST_ADDITIONS.TXT: additions to individual aircraft RWR.LSTs (these reference the new TGAs included in \Flight)
NOTE: to unpack files from CATs, you will need the ThirdWire CAT Extractor tool, which can be found at ThirdWire's web site:
http://thirdwire.com/downloads_tools.htm
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You will also find the following directories, which include the main installation files:
\EFFECTS: effects for the various guns included; to be placed in \Effects in your Mods Folder.
\FLIGHT: new RWR TGAs for TEWS RWRs; to be placed in \Flight in your Mods Folder.
\SOUNDS: sounds for the various weapons and ground objects; to be placed in \Sounds in your Mods Folder.
\OBJECTS: includes custom gun tracer TGAs; to be placed in \Objects in your Mods Folder.
\OBJECTS\GROUNDOBJECT_BLUE: "friendly" (mostly NATO) AAA guns and radars; to be placed in \Objects\GroundObject in your Mods Folder.
\OBJECTS\GROUNDOBJECT_RED: "enemy" (mostly Soviet/WP) AAA guns and radars; to be placed in \Objects\GroundObject in your Mods Folder.
\OBJECTS\GROUNDOBJECT_XTRA: optional versions of various "Red" or "Blue" ground objects that use different models (but closely follow the "original" Red or Blue objects); use these as replacements for the corresponding main ground objects.
\OBJECTS\GUNS: guns for the ground objects; to be placed in \Objects\Guns in your Mods Folder.
NOTE: if you need assistance installing these items, please consult the KnowledgeBase at CombatAce.com:
KB for SF2
http://combatace.com/forum/268-thirdwire-strike-fighters-2-series-knowledge-base/
KB for SF1
http://combatace.com/forum/99-thirdwire-strike-fighters-1-series-knowledge-base/
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Credits
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This mod package collects a large number of AAA guns and radars previously released at CombatAce.com in various packs or standalone mods:
Pasko ............................. "SAMs and Vehicles Pack: Euro & Desert"
Nicholas Bell ..................... "WOE 1950's AAA Mod"
Gerald14 .......................... "Russian Defence/ZSU-23-4 Pack"
Monty CZ .......................... "SF2 WWII Flak Pack"
Geo................................ "WWII Ground Object Pack"
Pasko & Nicholas Bell ............. S-60, KS-30, KS-19P, ZPU-4, M-42
Nicholas Bell ..................... Bofors L60/L70
rebel ryder & Nicholas Bell........ M1939 flak guns
Kesselbrut ........................ ZPU-1, OerlikonAAA, Skyguard, RH202, Zil-157_ZPU-1, US/UK_Cal50
SUICIDAL-ART ...................... Bofors L60 AAA
Geo ............................... 20mmAAA & M16_Quad
Monty CZ .......................... HS-820 & HS-831
ODS Team .......................... Firecan radar
BANIDOS Team ...................... M167 VADS
Gabilon ........................... Gepard
Old Diego ......................... 51CalPit
rebel ryder ....................... NV DShK
EricJ ............................. Arab_DShK
Wrench & 3rdWire .................. M-51 Skysweeper (based on KS-19)
Unknown author .................... 37InchAA, 37InchEmplaced, TommyFlak37
Pasko & Nicholas Bell ............. US_90mmAA (based on KS-19P)
Spectre8750 ....................... GAZ-66_ZPU23
Fubar512 .......................... ZSU-23 AAA tweaks
ThirdWire ......................... BTR-ZPU, BTR-ZU-23, KS-12, KS-19, M113-ZPU, M113-ZU-23, ZPU-2, ZSU-23, ZSU-57, ZU-23, M35_Quad, M55_Quad, M-163
If we have neglected to credit anyone whose work is included in this package, please let us know and we will correct this list of credits ASAP.
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malibu43 &
eburger68
18 August 2012
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