SF2 Tanks Pack

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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