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Rotation Headings: Numeric Formatting
swambast replied to swambast's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 1 Series - Mods/Skinning Discussion
Thanks a lot to everyone for their replies - that answer just made my work sooooo much easier. Umut, special thank you especially to you for actually doing the testing, man I really appreciate it! -
Rotation Headings: Numeric Formatting
swambast replied to swambast's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 1 Series - Mods/Skinning Discussion
PureBlue, it is for a good cause I assure you of which you will benefit...if I can integrate some of my next "dream functionality" into the next release of the STT Beta, it will be nothing short of revolutionary in my opinion, I promise you that. I have had to literally research complex algebraic and geometric calculations to pull off my next trick, overhauling the entire way STT processes, and that's my big secret for now. The amount of time and effort saved if I can pull this off will be astounding. By the way, even though I've been swamped at work, I did finish the functionality to quick add targets directly in the .INI file - I'll be posting an update of this hopefully over the weekend. I'm really pleased with the way it's turned out, and damn is it fast now to ad-hoc add objects....! -
Rotation Headings: Numeric Formatting
swambast replied to swambast's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 1 Series - Mods/Skinning Discussion
Thanks guys, really appreciate the quick response! Not in front of my gaming computer to test...but I guess I'm still not sure what the answer might be for WOV...trying to conclusively determine if for Wings Over Vietnam patched to 8.30.06 if the .Heading=1 will translate into 100 degrees as Fubar mentioned or if it might be interpreted as "1" based on PureBlue's comments... I suspect Fubar's answer would be the safest, but not what I wanted to hear. If anyone has some further evidence that would be fantastic, otherwise I'll just wait until I touch down back at the house next week. -
AAA - Tracer Visibility and "Wake Up" Time
swambast replied to swambast's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 1 Series - Mods/Skinning Discussion
Thanks guys, for the replies: @MigBuster: I agree, but I specifically meant to call out that I was the last in the strike team. When a target area gets bombed by 20+ aircraft and I'm coming in on the last strike team, I don't think it makes sense that the AAA still has to wake up....? I mean, wouldn't at that point 10-20 minutes later most alert AAA have already come alive - would think so. @Stary - that seems to be just what I'm after, thanks a lot! Can't wait to give those adjustments a try - not being a weapons editing guy, I assume I make the changes in the respective .ini or and then use the Weapons Editor to repackage it to create the GunData.dat? @PureBlue - Hey man, thanks for the reply! I looked over most of the YAP .msn files and almost all of them have the AAA set to a StartTime=0 so I don't think that's it. It seems to be maybe a visibility / limitation setting maybe...I'll test out Stary's lead and see how I progress. Also, I've gotten what I perceive to be some better results tweaking some of the other variables such as GunMinAltitude, GunStabilization, BallisticComputer, etc. based on the knowledge I learned from this thread - if you haven't seen it, it's most interesting: http://forum.combatace.com/index.php?showt...acers&st=40 I took what Jaeger had, and compared it line-by-line to YAP2 .INI files, and tweaked them up accordingly. Although more testing is needed, it is clear when flying the Thai Nguyen Steel mission, many more aircraft were getting damaged. I then did a major update and placed perimeter AAA where it should be, clearly that area was not protected by just 2-3 AAA sites per the mission file, so I did more research and have been integrating my results into the mission for personal use. Have to post some screenies soon of what it looks like, but I'm slowly getting the results I'm after...which is perfect timing considering I'm currently reading "When Thunder Rolled..." Anyway, thanks again! Steve -
B-52 Strike
swambast replied to Oswald Bastable's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 1 Series - Mission/Campaign Building Discussion
At last, some good refreshing B52 Vietnam missions, great work and thanks man! -
Anatolian Terrain (WIP)
swambast replied to PureBlue's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 1 Series - Mission/Campaign Building Discussion
This is absolutely going to be the best terrain that's come along in a long, long time Umut...not to mention the unexpected addition of your custom objects, road work and the all the other "perfect details" that you are creating. Keep up the awesome work Umut, it is stunning and gets better with every post...! -
people, i think i just made vietnam look better...
swambast replied to orsin's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 1 Series - Mods/Skinning Discussion
I Spy...is it maybe a different building structure (color and/or shape)....? -
WOV: VietnamSEA Tile Repaint v1.0
swambast replied to Pappa Goat's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 1 Series - Mods/Skinning Discussion
I'm glad this post came up, as it gives me yet another opportunity to express my thanks and appreciation! I absolutely cannot give Stary and Brain32 enough credit and praise for this mod...time and time again I admire the beauty of this scenery and am thankful for this update. And even on top of buying both YAP1 and YAP2, this terrain still shines as best in class. These updates literally changed the entire game for me and brought me a greater sense of immersion and realism over Vietnam. Thanks again guys, I am truly grateful for your efforts, as honestly you have created for me one of the greatest WOV mods EVER....!!! -
First look at new B-52 Cockpit
swambast replied to Dels's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 1 Series - Mods/Skinning Discussion
Wonderful work Dels, congrats and thank you! -
Changing Bomb Physics
swambast posted a topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 1 Series - Mods/Skinning Discussion
All, don't want to go into all the reasons and debate about why, and the realism factor and all of that - just asking this question as I'm not familiar with weapon editing at all. Can the MK82s physics be changed to that of the MK82 Snakeyes...could someone point me in the right direction or offer me some starting tips...thanks. -
Changing Bomb Physics
swambast replied to swambast's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 1 Series - Mods/Skinning Discussion
Ah, Ok...so if I just change the entry in the WeaponData.INI to reflect whatever values, I'm good to go? By the way, what does the Accuracy= value actually represent...? I see it being at 100 for the [WeaponData011] TypeName=Mk82 FullName=Mk 82 500-lb Bomb but the value for the SnakeEyes seem to be 0??? Not sure how to interpret. -
For anyone who Downloaded a Canberra today
swambast replied to MigBuster's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 1 Series - General Discussion
Hot damn Mig, one of my favorite bombing aircraft is looking even more beautiful! That is just fantastic, thanks much!!! Now, sorry about the next question, but will the bombardier and pit views work with just WOV? -
Anatolian Terrain (WIP)
swambast replied to PureBlue's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 1 Series - Mission/Campaign Building Discussion
Thanks PureBlue, it gives me great satisfaction to know my STT tool is helping, I really appreciate your comments. The terrain work is looking absolutely wonderful, keep up the great work!!! :fan_1: -Swambast -
Bunch of missions
swambast replied to guyran's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 1 Series - Mission/Campaign Building Discussion
Paul, I programmed a pretty damn complex installer for STT - would be happy to lend a hand on the installer if needed, just send me a PM if interested. -
Coming soon - New F-4s
swambast replied to mppd's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 1 Series - Mods/Skinning Discussion
Guys, that is just GREAT news...thank you very much! Assume these models will work with WOV or are these for SF2V? -
Anatolian Terrain (WIP)
swambast replied to PureBlue's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 1 Series - Mission/Campaign Building Discussion
Great start pureblue, keep up the awesome work! :yes: -
WOV - Target Object Placement Interface Tool WIP
swambast replied to swambast's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 1 Series - General Discussion
Just a quick update and opportunity for those who might be interested: STT v1.5 has officially landed and is currently in Beta Testing by our team, which is invite only. I've decided to open up just a few more beta testing slots. Thirdwire modding experience and FSSC prior experience is a huge plus, but not mandatory. If you're interested, just PM me and let me know if you have the time to actively participate over the next month. Thanks! Please remember, you cannot be affiliated with any for-profit or commercial endeavors whatsoever. Swambast -
X52 and Throttle Dead Zones
swambast posted a topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 1 Series - General Discussion
Hey all, thanks for reading. I have an X52, and it seems like when my Throttle hits only about 3/4 of the physical range up. the game already reports 100% throttle. I know there is an "afterburner" range on the X52, but even well before that the game reports 100%. How do I best change my settings to get the full range of throttle properly aligned to the physical range? Thanks for your help! -
X52 and Throttle Dead Zones
swambast replied to swambast's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 1 Series - General Discussion
OK - Resolved. My settings got wacked out when I rehooked up my rudder pedals. To help others that may have this problem, here is what I did to fix it: [RangedControl004] AxisControl=THROTTLE_CONTROL MaxValue=1000.000000 MinValue=0.000000 DeadZone=3.000000 <-------------CHANGED THIS TO A LOWER VALUE! - Your results may vary of course, but MUCH better for me!!! Saturation=75.000000 ReverseJoystick=TRUE MouseScale=1.000000 UseMouseRate=FALSE ReverseMouse=FALSE LimitValue=TRUE SelfCenterRate=0.000000 KeyControlRate=1.000000 AllowKeyControl=TRUE IncreaseControl=THROTTLE_UP DecreaseControl=THROTTLE_DOWN CenterControl= -
Cockpit Photo
swambast replied to pizzapenguin's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 1 Series - General Discussion
FC, will this really not work with the '06 Patch...just thought I'd double-check. -
Skyraider Prop renders behind clouds w/ Green Hell 2
swambast replied to malibu43's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 1 Series - General Discussion
Stretch - yes, that is absolutely correct and a good point. We should have clarified that it is NOT a Green Hell 2 specific issue. Actually, because of the thicker cloud mods and more dense cloud coverage, in YAP2 the experience is far worse in my opinion. The other noteworthy comment is that I don't remember this being an issue with YAP1 and the '06 patch - so I actually think it may be within the updated cloud.bmps / .tgas themselves...possibly. -
Skyraider Prop renders behind clouds w/ Green Hell 2
swambast replied to malibu43's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 1 Series - General Discussion
Malibu, let me know what you find - I also have been suffering through this! It is even worse with the helicopters...!!! Thanks much in advance for any After Action Reports you can share!!! -
I am looking for an Infantry mod, or pack, that is compatible with SFG oct 2008b?
swambast replied to AGOSTINO's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 1 Series - General Discussion
Man, in my humble opinion we desperately need some new high-res infantry models - while I appreciate that we have the Infantry Pack as an option, would really love to see an equivalent quality of the fantastic YAP2 quality - any volunteers...? Ah well, just thought I'd ask. -
New Mission Packs for Vietnam.
swambast replied to 331Killerbee's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 1 Series - Mission/Campaign Building Discussion
Guys, all the best on this endeavor, sounds fantastic...plus it's another good reminder for me to get that damn beta of STT out - I know you could use it and it would be my way of helping with the contribution!