About This File
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SF2 Tanks Pack
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This package collects updated versions of most Tanks, APCs, IFVs, and Scout Vehicles 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
- implemented numerous tweaks to guns and weapons to standardize data and improve performance
- tweaked gun data to standardize data, implement new effects, & improve performance
- tweaked other vehicle performance aspects to standardize data & fix minor issues
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.
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.
\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\DECALS: decals for the Leopard 2A6 tank; to be placed in \Objects\Decals in your Mods folder.
\OBJECTS\GROUNDOBJECT_BLUE: "friendly" (mostly NATO) Tanks, APCs, IFVs, and Scout Cars; to be placed in \Objects\GroundObject in your Mods Folder.
\OBJECTS\GROUNDOBJECT_RED: "enemy" (mostly Soviet/WP) Tanks, APCs, IFVs, and Scout Cars; to be placed in \Objects\GroundObject in your Mods Folder.
\OBJECTS\GROUNDOBJECT_TME: "Red" and "Blue" Tanks, APCs, IFVs, and Scout Cars intended for use in Middle Eastern terrains (such as the IsraelME terrain in "SF2 Israel"); 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.
\OBJECTS\WEAPONS: anti-tank missiles for several APCs & IFVs; to be placed in \Objects\Weapons in your Mods Folder.
NOTE: if you need assistance installing these items, please consult the Knowledge Base 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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Pasko ........................................."SAMs and Vehicles Pack: Euro & Desert"
Kesselbrut ...................................."US Armor Pack"
SFP1Ace ......................................."Alternative ArmorPack"
Gepard ........................................"Tiran Pack"
Gepard ........................................"WOI Panzer Pack"
Geo............................................"WWII Ground Object Pack"
Kesselbrut .................................... LVTP-7, Scorpion, Panhard, M1 Abrams
Gepard ........................................ T-64s, Tirans
Florian ....................................... Leopard2A6
Gerald14 & Kesselbrut ......................... M3A1 Bradley
BANIDOS TEAM .................................. BTR-60
Razvan Stanciu & EricJ ........................ BTR-80
SUICIDAL-ART .................................. Stryker ACV, M113-A2_EA
Grumpapotamus ................................. LynxAPC, M113 UN skin
BPAo, Fubar512, 331KillerBee .................. T-80BV
BANIDOS TEAM .................................. Churchill Tank
SUICIDAL & Zonda .............................. SK-105
SUICIDAL & Torno .............................. TAM
101tfs ........................................ Type-99/ZTZ-99
Stefano ....................................... M-47 Patton tank, Ariete, VCC-1, AMX-30, AMX-30B2
Wrench ........................................ M-59 (based on M-113)
Geo ........................................... Sherman_E8, M3, M3GMC, M8, M24, M36
rebel ryder ................................... IS-2, IS-3, JS-1, ISU-152, Sherman-M4A1_76mm, T-10A/M, T-34-85, Comet, BMP-1, BRDM-2, BRDM-3, ASU-85, Su-122, Comet, IDF Super Shermans
Pasko ......................................... BTR-60, Type-59, Type-62, Type-63, Type-69, AMX-13, Su-85, Su-100, T-34, BRDM-2, M-41
Gabilon ....................................... Leopard 1A4/1A5/2A4/AS1, Merkava
Pasko & Kesselbrut ............................ M60A3
SFP1Ace ....................................... Chieftains (based on TW Centurions)
Unknown Author ................................ CrusaderII, Daimler, PZKW_IVA
ThirdWire ..................................... Centurions, Leopards, M48A2/3, M60A1, M113, BRDM, BTR-50PK, BTR-152, PT-76, T-54/55, T-62A, T-72A, T-34-85, M50_Sherman, M51_Sherman
SUICIDAL ...................................... New Destroyed Tank LODs
If I have neglected to credit anyone whose work is included in this package, please let me know and I will correct this list of credits ASAP.
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eburger68
28 August 2012