EricJ

Other than the last update to the EricJ Helicopter Pack I have nothing (well the SA-2 Samson) on the horizon. I've been toying with HVT names for the EricJ Taliban Fighters mod, as I'm sure some Afghanistan veterans have some ideas (Haji Matin was in my area when I was there, and he died I think some years ago, so there's that) of names, so if you served and want to add a personal touch to the mod for missions then let me know as I'm open for some ideas on how to add them and such. One fictional name is Gul Mohammed as that popped in my head while typing this. As for everything else nothing needs as far as I know needs to be worked on. All mods are somewhat complete so I can sit back, and do nothing but read and other things while I try and figure out what next to do. I don't have much planned other than the SA-2 Samson, so whenever ADuke gets that to me, I'll get that out as well. My plans are for a standalone mod rather than part of the EricJ Helicopter Pack. I know I have Avatar-like helos in it, but I feel people would like it without requiring a large download, and it seems fitting that it should be its own mod. I know for a fact it'll not have any guns on it (like the doorguns on the ones in the movie), so first it will be unarmed, and if some enterprising modder wants to model the doorguns, please let me know and I'll incorporate them into the mod for an armed version. It will have some kind of forward rocket pod in the front as well, as I can do that so you'll have something, or I'll just allow the BIS weapons as a short-term thing. Given the engine and how it's not possible to have pylon weapons and manned doorguns (I learned that from the Helicopter Pack) in the same model, but I'll see what can happen if BIS either works on it, or it stays as is.

foreach(var Telling me how to do my job) { if(telling me how to run my mod) { return "I don't work for you, nor am I required to do as you ask. If you can't live with that get a life. I am only bound by the two EULAs and I do this on my free time and not legally required to do anything for you."; }; } EricJ Weapons Pack If you'd like to donate some money via PayPal my address is flanker56(at)hotmail(dot)com. Thanks! Video done by ToxicSludge Readme http://562.50megs.com/Arma3/Ultimax100readme.pdf Arma3.de: http://arma3.de/include.php?path=download&contentid=948 Armaholic Link: http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=23858 Play With Six: http://play.withsix.com/arma-3/mods/u100 /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// M32 MGL (originally attempted by Slatts from his source models, etc. and configged by me): Armaholic: http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=26659 Play With Six: http://play.withsix.com/arma-3/mods/erikj-m32 /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Blue Angels Super Hornet Skin Set Steam Workshop: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=325018155 Armaholic: http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=27017 Arma3.de: http://arma3.de/include.php?path=download&contentid=2482 Play With Six: http://play.withsix.com/arma-3/mods/blueangels Required Addons: - John_Spartan & Saul Super Hornet: http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=22594 /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Tactical Guides Pilot JFO-JTAC Guide 50megs): http://562.50megs.com/562nd/Pilot-JFO-JTACGuideRC9.zip Armaholic:http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=27025 JFO/JTAC Cheat Sheet: http://562.50megs.com/562nd/JTACCheatSheetRC4.zip /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// A-164 Wipeout Skin Mod Armaholic (RC7): http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=27051 Play With Six : http://play.withsix.com/arma-3/mods/ericj-wipeout Steam Workshop : http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=327515225 Arma3.de: http://arma3.de/include.php?path=download&contentid=2500 /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Helo Skins Steam Link: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=633842660 /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Taliban Mini Pack: Armaholic: http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=29542 Steam: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=588162736&result=1 /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Thompson Mini-Pack Armaholic: http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=27432 Play With Six: http://play.withsix.com/arma-3/mods/FrDIUTMcDkeLgJs6WWAtBw/Thomson-SMG Steam Workshop: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=441223919 ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// RHS: AFRF Lasers Armaholic: http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=30197 Steam: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=600364780 /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// EricJ Containers Steam Link: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=776690780 /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// - Config edits such as adding stuff: Please do not "bushwack" (or surprise) me on this thread with a modified config without PMing me first. I know you mean well and more than likely it's a capability that I simply haven't thought of so don't take it I don't appreciate your hard work you put into the adjustment. But I have plans when I'm not posting on where my mod is going or I just don't post it because its probably something small or large, depending on what it is. Posting modded configs is not good because it throws a possible wrench in my mod and therefore people think it's "approved" when it is not. PM me and I'll check it out and yay or nay it. Or simply ask me here on this topic thread and either way if you take the time to ask, more than likely I will say yes. - Texture Edits: Generally I don't mind texture edits but again if you're going to mod my mod then again, PM me to keep things nice so i know what's going on in case of any issues that may arise. - Adding it to other mods: And if you're adding it to a public release as part of another mod, again just take that time to PM me so I know what's going on. - Modpacks: You do not need to ask permission to add this to a modpack. As long as you're just adding it then there is no reason to ask. - Redistribution: So far Armaholic, PWS, and occasionally Arma3.de has the authority to redistribute my mods as they're respected, and more public and they deserve the allowance given their hard work. Other modders, or even players DO NOT have permission to re-upload without permission. So to make it clear, ASK before finding some hostile comments and I will take appropriate action to get it removed. If you really like the mod and find it within yourself to enhance your reputation then I will never permit such a thing. I'm not your Stepping Stone to better greatness. If you want to be popular get off your fat ass and get to work. Requests: - Commune with the spirits, or consult an Ouija board, which is this: http://amzn.to/1I8Ogiw - If tell you no, it means NO. - Don't ask me to redo other people's works, I don't have your permission, nor are you as a player authorized to "give permission", I will check and if you say that it's "okay" then I will delete your PM if you PM me. - I don't work for you, therefore be nice and ask, not order around. - And if for some reason I accommodate your request, then I still don't work for you. I'm being nice and taking the time to do work for you. I don't work for you and don't expect me to take it. Then your request will magically disappear and that will be that. And if you complain you should have thought about that before you decided to think I'm your bitch, go talk to a therapist if you have mental problems about this. Error Reporting: - First off most small errors I won't rush to fix an upload so bringing up a small error like "Oh the sights aren't rounded, I don't like it." Isn't going to lift my skirt. Nor are "game breaking" issues like you want an updated version and bringing up bullshit issues. - I will check, and post videos, especially if its a bullshit error like "I can't use my uniform pack because of your mod" or "I have things appearing in the air and it's breaking the game". If I can't reproduce the error given your parameters then I'll feel you're full of shit, and will be treated accordingly. I don't trust most of the community as far as I can throw a ten ton vehicle as far as this issue is concerned. - If a particular mod is truly causing CTDs, then yes I'll unfuck it. - If you post bitch complaints like "I don't like how the sights are" or "The casings are ejecting to the left" then you're just that, a bitch. And I will continue to talk to you as if you are one, because on the whole I don't care as that's just weak. Get off your fat ass and make it yourself. - If you want it done faster, do it yourself and I don't work according to anybody's timetable, other than my own. As I won't honor all requests, because there isn't anything saying I have to, so if I tell you no, either once or repeatedly then it means No, which given the level of intelligence on these forums will require me to tell you to go fuck yourself. - I'll upload fixes when I feel like it, so like the above, if I feel like uploading it now, then it's my decision, not for you to effect as I don't work for anybody on these forums. So expecting me to always upload is a far gone hope that you need to get out of your head. - I'm not saying don't report errors, is that most of the time they're bullshit errors and I will not believe you the next time. I'd highly suggest reading Peter and the Wolf as you all seem to be Peters around here. Streamlined/Custom Mod Packs: - As you know my mod has a rather large variety of weapons, but it's not always good for most people (too many weapons, not the weapons you're looking for) so here's what I usually do instead or request: - First please PM me here on the forums and all I ask is a good definitive list for what you're looking for rather than not knowing what you want. - If you're part of a clan please just one person as it keeps down the level of confusion and keeps things organized both on my end and your end. And it prevents too many people wanting an off-beat gun and so on. Its your clan and a specific weaponset is always needed. - More often than not I have a fairly good idea on what I have on and don't have available. If I know I can't do it, and know of a mod that will suit your needs, I will of course recommend it in lieu of any work. It's not that I don't want to do it, but if it's already done then I see no need overall to take the time to do it. But if I do have it I can get it to you. And of course I will give you a timeline roughly when it will get done. I will upload it to your representative or if needed, and so on. - I do have TS3, and my gaming site is here: http://562ndts.enjin.com/?welcome If you are registered on the Enjin forums the messaging system will work as well. Again as long as it's one person. - As far as the weapons go I will see what I can do. I have pistols to mortars and some other stuff, but be aware I use a lot of Arma 2 source files to get the weapon to you. I do have some 3D modelling skills so i can also manipulate or create things to get what you need. Again if I can't do it then I will let you know. "I don't like this" (and it's one or a few people = Not going to motivate me, but it's duly noted "I think you should do this and only this to 'enhance' the game" (Or telling me how to run my mod) = Yeah no thanks, I'm the mod author so I'll do as I see fit to satisfy as many people as possible. "I'll berate Eric about a single thing I don't like (as in one person) because persistence pays off" = Not going to happen, you can kindly pester somebody else, and continued activity when told I don't appreciate starts to turn into abject harassment. No thanks. "Mod is CTDing my Game": I'll fix it for sure, as some of you have seen. Do me a favor and describe what mods you're running, and so on, that way I can see for myself, and 9 times out of 10 it was my fault, so I'll fix and reupload. "I don't like these sights how they look"" = Duly noted, but I really don't care about that kind of opinion. While they're not very hiqh quality models got it, overall I try and to my best to get them as accurate as possible. So if you don't like a particular style, well, either request or find another mod. A lot of you players tend to think that your opinion matters and I should jump on a request like flies on shit. Fact is that if it's brought up continuously and I keep saying No, then well, I'm not interested in doing some things, I just don't have to and don't want to. Part of the mod is some personal things as well as what players are looking for. Again I can listen to your suggestion, but given that other than various donations, I do all the work so that gives me a lot of leeway in saying Yes or No to a request. I can understand if I break your heart if I do say No, but I don't get any reimbursement for my time and effort I put into my work. If you feel the need to complain about it I'll do my best to ignore it, as the main thing people seem to not understand is that I can listen to you, but I make the final decision, not you, to include it. Just thought I'd post this given I tend to see how people act. Skin Requests: - I don' t mind doing skin requests but keep it sane and of course specify what aircraft/helicopter you need. For various aircraft it can take a few days or so (depending on the detail of the base aircraft) to create a PSD template and then I'll get it to you. - At the minimum draw a "Stick plane" of what you want. Bear in mind for default aircraft there are limitations on how the aircraft was textured, so you may not always be able to get the effect you want. I will of course let you know. Issues and how to fix them: - "Infinite Ammo": Open the Steam Interface and right click and click on Properties. Click the Local tab and Verify Game Cache. Sometimes downloads glitch and causes that problem. After that the weapons should work fine. Also check your ASDG Joint Rails, ensure that you don't have another one (usually older version) running which may cause issues as well. - Game CTDs when trying to resume saved games: I've been getting a lot of complaints when my mod is used with the Arma 3 Launcher that comes with the game. I don't use this method so I don't see any issues as of yet when I get the reports. I'm not saying it's not out there, but if your game is crashing when resuming any missions, Instead of using the Launcher I go through the game itself, i.e. Configure/Expansions and Enable or Disable as needed. Restart the game and things will or should work fine as I've resumed various saved games and haven't had any CTDs or anything related. I also don't have anything to do with the Launcher so if you have issues, contact BIS if that comes up or use the method described. For PayPal donations click the linky: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=2J4LKTG8R8PQJ&lc=US¤cy_code=USD&bn=PP%2dDonationsBF%3abtn_donateCC_LG%2egif%3aNonHosted Starting out here: Finalizing the slimers (Formation LIghts):

A good Prowler model would be nice. There's Homefries's Superpack, but if I can knock it down to just one good bird (are you making versions or one model?) would be nice.

I'm actually glad that you're doing that GKABS, as while I'm sure it would be great, there is saturation and sometimes that's kinda bad in some ways.

Yeah I can see why... Ahh gotcha, I've seen this photo in the Wiki before, just never saw it as a 3D model

What plane is that?

Hmm I just tried manually inputting the coordinates and it didn't work. I'll have to remember that for next time I have to deal with it.

As in the F-35B topic, FC is helping me out. He stated that he got it finished in MAX and has to map it this weekend. From FC: - F/A-18F - F/A-18G - F/A-18E (derived from F model) So right now, first will be the F model, with the G model behind it, and the E model, due to the fact that the fuselage has (the model) to be modified so it can be an "E" version. ETA is two weeks as usual. Yes FC has other commitments, and honestly I'm impatiently waiting for it, but we're on his schedule, not ours. Part of the reason he had to do a lot of fact finding so he can produce a good rendition. Components, especially the airbrakes need some research, but overall FC I'm sure has figured it out, so keep it to this topic, and keep Klavs81's "pure"

I don't know how GKABS fixed the issue, but he did and didn't let on how he did it, and I actually never thought to ask.

Okay disregard on this, it was fixed.

I'm sure that an ATACMS doesn't exist as nobody has made a HIMARS, and ODS would have the MLRS, but I don't know if they made an ATACMS version or just the usual DPICM rockets.

Yeah it's the right jet, not confused, just wondering why it won't move. I mean it should, but it won't. I messed with it again but no worky.

Okay I'm having an issue moving the pilot (who's in the wrong position in the screenie) back towards the back. The problem is that the game doesn't recognize me moving the pilot and me messing with the x,y,z coordinates. I save the file of course but no movy.

EricJ Helicopter Pack RC118 - Added IR target and Radar size values to the helos, to include the AH-96 and S-94s, MH-67, as well as the MH/UH-60/92s https://drive.google.com/file/d/10ScOXHbDlz1E_TaRtKG-G1KM84LXylxQ/view?usp=sharing

I mean us at the end user level won't know the difference anyway, as long as it works.

Oh nice, nice indeed simonmiller416

Seems I missed the ATFLIRs for the years, simply download, copy and paste, overwrite. Will be in the next update: Weapons.7z

View File Super Hornet Package for SF2 v4.1 THIS IS NOT UNDER THE COMBATACE FREEWARE LICENSE ACCORD YOU MAY - Have fun with this mod - Use it as you see fit once you download it, even modify it as you see fit - Create your own textures as you see fit and upload them under your name IF you wish to send me any modified core files (I don't need to review skins as that doesn't affect any core files) please PM me the modified files and I will check them out. There is no exception to this policy given my attitude towards staying out of jail. I will check them out and yay or nay the decision, but if I can edit any files in order to not go to jail, I will inform you and that will be it. I understand you may have information of a sensitive nature that you may have access to and frankly it does not belong in any files of this download. If that bothers you then please don't send me sensitive information, I think I've made it clear that I'm not going to jail in order to appease to players. http://combatace.com...24-my-projects/ Newer skin PSD with Block I ECS (no stacks) now available for skinning needs: http://combatace.com...-skin-template/ - Fixed some glaring errors in the INI files. Submitter EricJ Submitted 07/09/2009 Category F-18  

Fixed the years for the ATFLIR (Seems I missed that on my own install). Simply unzip to the Weapons folder, and then overwrite and replace: Weapons.7z

Okay thanks, I'll talk to the team and try that.

Okay another help request. I don't remember the exact way to remove the HUD in the picture, not the regular HUD, but one on the original 3D model. I know there's a technique, but I don't remember it offhand:

I kinda like the one in the article, with it's canards ahead of the main wing and such. But that one doesn't look too bad either.

I'm trying to get it done for my own Super Hornet Pack, so there's that (didn't see this one as quick, sorry), but no ETA other than the requisite two weeks Anyway more on the F/A-XX: https://theaviationist.com/2024/11/16/u-s-navy-f-a-xx-update/ I'm more of a Super Hornet guy, so maybe somebody else will do it.