New Racs - Lite Version

[Skaven]

From the Read Me:

This addon is a Lite version of a major pack being made, that's why I'm using three .pbo files instead of just one, this way I can easily update them later.

It's not perfect but it will certenaly be improved later, it's just a small demonstration (asked by the community) of what is still to come which will include many Soldiers, vehicles, weapons, High-Dispersion Weapons/Magazines for better firefights and some other things still being worked out, the idea is making the Racs and East sides stonger so we can balance our game a bit.

http://pwp.netcabo.pt/filpedro/merc1.jpg

http://pwp.netcabo.pt/filpedro/merc2.jpg

Special thanks to:

- All the CS artists that made this weapons and that allowed me to release them (all in the readme file)

- tpM'91 for making75% of the sounds, for helping me configuring the addons and for being there day after day, always ready for helping me with a smile (and for stressing me everyday to hurry so we can release this and that as fast as possible, cough cough hehe).

- RobertHammer for his nice M14 sound.

- BIS forum members that kindly incentivated us for releasing this CS weapons (this release is for you).

- BIS for making the best game around.

- Beta testers (you are too many but you know who you are).

Have fun and thank you. http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif

Version 2 Released
Please follow this link for downloading and comments, ty.
http://www.flashpoint1985.com/cgi-bin....1;&#top (http://www.flashpoint1985.com/cgi-bin/ikonboard311/ikonboard.cgi?act=ST;f=70;t=64267;r=1;&#top)

[Winters1807]

I actually think this is the nicest looking skin i have seen, nice work!

[smoke52]

yeah, well done.

[Curatalo]

Jeeessee great work!

[VXR]

This looks very nice http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/biggrin_o.gif, again great work Pedro http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/inlove.gif

[Bonko the Sane]

Nice! downloading.
Muito obrigado http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/smile_o.gif

edit: got to love the G3, extra txs for that

[.COMmunist]

Very cool. Hope to see more. Do you plan on having the latest night vision equipment for your soldiers also? I have never seen PVS-22 in the computer gaming world even though it is the hottest thing for snipers in the US military now. All the night vision that you see in OFP or Arma is PVS-7 (that is being slowly removed from service now). What about AN/PAQ2 laser aiming systems? Do you have plans for those in your weapon's pack.

[Skaven]

Thank you for your nice feedback http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif


Quote[/b] ]Very cool. Hope to see more. Do you plan on having the latest night vision equipment for your soldiers also? I have never seen PVS-22 in the computer gaming world even though it is the hottest thing for snipers in the US military now. All the night vision that you see in OFP or Arma is PVS-7 (that is being slowly removed from service now). What about AN/PAQ2 laser aiming systems? Do you have plans for those in your weapon's pack.

Well... this RACS use mostly cheap and old equipment and the Russians don't use that sort of night vision equipment I think, so... http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/confused_o.gif Well maybe as an extra who knows http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/biggrin_o.gif

[Stewy]

Great news mate - Can't wait to try them!

Stew

[bravo 6]

like i said: eu gosto http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/smile_o.gif

[CanadianTerror]

Love it.

Nice job! http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/smile_o.gif

[CameronMcDonald]

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e265/CameronMcDonald/Bar.jpg

"Let me repeat myself: you've had enough."

A portly Cameron McDonald, scarred from Vietnam, has trouble in his bar again.

[kmossco]

Wow mate! http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wow_o.gif
What a nice addon... as Bravo6 said: eu gosto http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif

[alext223]

Looking good man! http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/biggrin_o.gif Getting it now. Can't wait to get HD weapons again, make for good stress relief killing grounds after a bad day at work! Keep up the good work! later.

[tpM]

Very good  http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/thumbs-up.gif http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/tounge2.gif

[FilPedro]

Amazing textures and great weapons, ty http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/pistols.gif


I'm looking forward for the next release http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/pistols.gif

[R0adki11]

looking impressive http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/smile_o.gif

[Dr.Rebus]

Great! Excellent job!!!
WONDERFUL TEXTURES AND MODELS!!!!

Please make other things in same quality!!!!

http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/notworthy.gif http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/notworthy.gif http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/notworthy.gif http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/notworthy.gif

Other weapons!!!!! You're great!!! http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/notworthy.gif

[Grim_Fandango]

Best units I've seen since the Nogovan pack, can't wait for the "heavy" version.

Some optics and vehicles would be great too, RACs doesn't have any tanks!

Granted, landrovers are durable, but even a against a tracked incendiary device like the T72, I wouldn't recommend them.

[VXR]

Best units I've seen since the Nogovan pack, can't wait for the "heavy" version.

Some optics and vehicles would be great too, RACs doesn't have any tanks!

Granted, landrovers are durable, but even a against a tracked incendiary device like the T72, I wouldn't recommend them.
M60A3 would fit RACS perfectly, maybe an M551 Sheridan also.

As Airdefence a M730 Chaparral.
http://img.search.com/thumb/c/cf/Chaparral_Mim-72.jpg/200px-Chaparral_Mim-72.jpg

The Lance for missle attacks.
http://www.brookings.edu/FP/PROJECTS/NUCWCOST/lance2.jpg

Allmost all out of service of the Us forces, so possibly sold to RACS.

[Grim_Fandango]

Indeed, or a Centurion, I think those were massively exported? Always liked the look of those things. Too bad no one ever worked on the old OFP version.

[CanadianTerror]

The snipers rifle doesnt have a scope. http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wow_o.gif

That, and the handguns firing sound is really low.

Just my 2 nitpicks. http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/smile_o.gif

[VXR]

Indeed, or a Centurion, I think those were massively exported? Always liked the look of those things. Too bad no one ever worked on the old OFP version.
Yes, over 15 countries use/used the Centurion tank.

Racs also could have this tank in use but modified to their needs. (extra armor, improved turret, etc.)

[Skaven]

Well about the vehicles... Vxr you want to make one of those models? http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/biggrin_o.gif You know me, I made two models in my life first an horrible M249 and second a terrible G3.


Quote[/b] ]The snipers rifle doesnt have a scope. http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wow_o.gif

I know it's on purpose, it's the cheapest sniper rifle I found and it had no scope by the price I got it http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/biggrin_o.gif


Quote[/b] ]That, and the handguns firing sound is really low.

Indeed that definitely wasn't on purpose it was me trying to make the same pitch for the sounds to avoid sound problems and I made **** on that one, sorry http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/tounge2.gif I'll fix it in the next update http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif

[VXR]

Well about the vehicles... Vxr you want to make one of those models?  http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/biggrin_o.gif You know me, I made two models in my life first an Horrible M249 and second a terrible G3.
haha, well.. We will discuss on msn about it on msn http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/biggrin_o.gif

[Skaven]

Mr. Burns made a nice video where he's actually sniping very well with the M14, Check it CanadianTerror http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif

(From the German Armed Assault Website)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPCvL7D3CJI

[Dr.Rebus]

Please make a big pack of CS weapons converted to Arma!
Pleaseeeeeeeeeeeee. Some Mp5 for example...Fal....Famas....AK series....pleaseeeee http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/notworthy.gif

[Skaven]

Quote[/b] ] Pleaseeeeeeeeeeeee. Some Mp5 for example...Fal....Famas....AK series....pleaseeeee

DarkGiver as already done some very nice Mp5s on his Swiss Pack and Neph's AKs are probably getting finished and will be the best Aks this game will ever see as for the Famas, well, it's a French Weapon you checked the French MOD team? They will release some nice ones and I don't think anyone can make a better Famas than a French addon maker, however...

... will something like this make you happy? I hope so, I have 12 of them finished http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/biggrin_o.gif

http://pwp.netcabo.pt/filpedro/RusWeap.jpg


AK = Russia

Russia = Russian Soldiers

http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/huh.gif You gonna need some Russian Soldiers too I suppose http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/huh.gif

http://pwp.netcabo.pt/filpedro/RusWeap2.jpg

http://pwp.netcabo.pt/filpedro/RusWeap3.jpg


They are still WIP that's why they have this faces, they are dying to get in game, I'm really sorry for their behavior http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/whistle.gif

[CanadianTerror]

Quote[/b] ]Mr. Burns made a nice video where he's actually sniping very well with the M14, Check it CanadianTerror

http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/biggrin_o.gif

Its not that you cant snipe with it...its just that (IMO) it should have a scope. Having a scope doesnt make it a G36K.

http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif

[Skaven]

Quote[/b] ]Its not that you cant snipe with it...its just that (IMO) it should have a scope. Having a scope doesnt make it a G36K.

Ok, you have your point there, I'll try to find one on the black market, I heard they are cheaper there http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif

[RobertHammer]

Very nice russians soliders and AK's  http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/inlove.gif I love AK's

One question: Do you have any new machine guns like M249 with scope, M249 Para and others??

Like this :

M249 SAW (http://image.hazardstrip.com/ss/srends/18949.jpg)

M249 PARA (http://image.hazardstrip.com/ss/srends/18039.jpg)

M249 SAW - 2 (http://image.hazardstrip.com/ss/skins/16412.jpg)

Those aren't my models and skins,but only borrowed screenshots for info http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif

[Dr.Rebus]

I can't wait for other your addons! Wow! Russian in KMLK camo too? http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/whistle.gif

[Lee_H._Oswald]

I love the HK G3A3.

http://lee.plankton.ch/ArmA_G3A3.jpg

http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/inlove.gif

MfG Lee http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/thumbs-up.gif

[Skaven]

Quote[/b] ]Do you have any new machine guns like M249 with scope, M249 Para and others??

No mate, those are too expensive for the Racs http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif

btw, you wanna try making some AK-74/AKMS/RPK sounds (so 3 sounds http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/biggrin_o.gif ) I have some but... they miss something and I'm not happy with them. If so, please don't use too much distortion on the sounds make them as clear as possible, ty http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif

[FilPedro]

http://pwp.netcabo.pt/filpedro/RusWeap.jpg

I'm speechless Skav, and the soldiers are very nice mate http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/yay.gif

[Deadfast]

Nice, the weapons are looking great http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/xmas_o.gif .

Well, but what about the sniper ? M14 withouth scope can't stand to US or SLA snipers.
I think that Winchester model 70 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winchester_Model_70) may be suitable for RACS. Or you could just stick a scope to the M14. I think the rifle got it's own designation then (starting with X).
EDIT: It's XM21, from '75 M21 link (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M21_Sniper_Weapon_System).

Also some soldiers may carry outdated M16A1's, that have been widely exported.

[Stewy]

Skaven, the mod is fantastic mate - I love it! But I've noticed that AI with the M60 don't engage -

I ran a test in the editor with youir troops and the G3 and M14 soldiers will engage, but the M60 guys just stand there without firing and are cut down by the SLA troops...

Can you help please mate?

Stew

[Skaven]

Quote[/b] ]I think that Winchester model 70 may be suitable for RACS. Or you could just stick a scope to the M14. I think the rifle got it's own designation then (starting with X).

Thank you for the suggestion, the M14 with the scope is granted the Winchester model 70, we will see http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif


Quote[/b] ]I ran a test in the editor with your troops and the G3 and M14 soldiers will engage, but the M60 guys just stand there without firing and are cut down by the SLA troops...

Stewy I would like to help you but I feel like this is just you having that problem, you sure you placed my 3 .pbo files inside the correct folder? You must have something external causing that, what addons do you have in your folder besides mine?

btw, maybe some new ingame and editor pictures so we can easlily define who is who? Just an idea.

http://pwp.netcabo.pt/filpedro/RusWeap4.jpg

[VXR]

Nice, the weapons are looking great  http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/xmas_o.gif .

Well, but what about the sniper ? M14 withouth scope can't stand to US or SLA snipers.
I think that Winchester model 70 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winchester_Model_70) may be suitable for RACS. Or you could just stick a scope to the M14. I think the rifle got it's own designation then (starting with X).
EDIT: It's XM21, from '75 M21 link (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M21_Sniper_Weapon_System).

Also some soldiers may carry outdated M16A1's, that have been widely exported.
Yes I agree, outdated M16A1 would fit he RACS. Also instead of the AT4 the LAW would fit the RACS better.

Trucks for the RACS would be Unimogs. Those are small not very expensive and very powerful.

[twisted]

you know one thing that bugs me about this mod, the weapons feel arcade compared to Arma defaults. especially the m60 - hell you can shoot that thing very controlled standing up. great looks but not for me because of this.

[Stewy]

Thanks Skaven, I did a bit more of a test, and noticed that when I give an AI M60 gunner an "Engage At Will" command - he will run up to the man up to about 70 metres and then fire...

If I put the enemy at about 70m when I start the mission, then the AI gunner will fire at him.

But at about 200 metres, the gunner does nothing...

Are other people having this problem - or am I just weird? http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif

[Skaven]

Quote[/b] ]you know one thing that bugs me about this mod, the weapons feel arcade compared to Arma defaults. especially the m60 - hell you can shoot that thing very controlled standing up. great looks but not for me because of this.

Well, those are my custom recoils, you know recoils are just like the sounds or you love them or you hate them, perssonaly I don't like BIS's recoils much specially not the East side ones but than probably BIS doesn't like mine either so http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/biggrin_o.gif

You can however fix the recoils yourself it's pretty easy to make custom ones. Inside the JAm.pbo file you have this class:

class CfgRecoils

Play with the numbers below that line until you find out your type of recoil and than use it it all your future addons http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif



Quote[/b] ]Thanks Skaven, I did a bit more of a test, and noticed that when I give an AI M60 gunner an "Engage At Will" command - he will run up to the man up to about 70 metres and then fire...

If I put the enemy at about 70m when I start the mission, then the AI gunner will fire at him.

But at about 200 metres, the gunner does nothing...

Well, at least now he's engaging we are getting there http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/biggrin_o.gif
I will check this very carefully but, in my game in Tpm's game in the beta tester's games it works pretty well mate that's why I really don't know how I can help you, what custom addons are you using besides mine?

[Stewy]

addons, Skaven? Just about all of them mate! http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/tounge2.gif

I'll keep testing over the next day or two and see what I can come up with http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif

[RobertHammer]

I found some sounds of AK-74 , AKMS and RPK http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/smile_o.gif
Download (http://www.sendspace.com/file/swfjk1)
If you like them,then use them ! http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/biggrin_o.gif

[Skaven]

I'm trying them now Robert, thank you mate http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif

[Marines]

Skaven, the addons aren't showing up for me. Could this be related to the 1.07 Beta patch and compatibility issues?

[Donnervogel]

Well I like the addons actually but they seem very unbalanced versus default BIS units (maybe because of AI engagement rages from the weapon configs? dunno... they just mow down all opfor with ease and minimal to none casualties on some distance.

Also I don't like the recoil. Weapons like the M60 and the G3 should "kick" more... but well. I can't have everything.

Nice addons anyway.

[Deadfast]

Skaven, the addons aren't showing up for me. Could this be related to the 1.07 Beta patch and compatibility issues?
Works fine for me (latest 1.07 beta).

Check out if you unpacked all pbo files.

[Mr Burns]

Only want to say thx for the M14! http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/notworthy.gif

[Skaven]

Quote[/b] ]Also I don't like the recoil. Weapons like the M60 and the G3 should "kick" more... but well. I can't have everything.

Ok I'll redo the recoils if the majority as the same opinion.


Quote[/b] ]Only want to say thx for the M14!

And I wanna say thanks for your nice movie http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/notworthy.gif


Quote[/b] ]Skaven, the addons aren't showing up for me. Could this be related to the 1.07 Beta patch and compatibility issues?

Don't think so mate, this addon should work well in any release, and I think most of us are using 1.07 like you.

I'm preparing a surprise for you guys, I wasn't going to do it since it goes against my philosophy on this addon but, I got too many requests so... let's just say for now that it's a second team of Racs with a little better equipment, close to BIS Racs weapons. I will release it in a week or so with all the bugs mentioned fix. New soldier textures (new cammo) and some new weapons http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif

[Marines]

Disregard! I unzipped the the bloody PBOs into a different folder. http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/icon_rolleyes.gif Excellent addon by the way.

Cheers!

[Skaven]

Quote[/b] ]Disregard! I unzipped the the bloody PBOs into a different folder.

Happens to the best don't worry http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif

[R0adki11]

nice addons skaven, its good to see an old ofp addon maker back http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/smile_o.gif

[Sand Flea]

The unit and I were wishing we had M14's the other night. And then we see this! Excellent! Only thing is that in the screen shot he looks like he is holding it by an imaginary pistol grip. Can someone post a screen shot of him from his right side? Is he holding it properly?

[Skaven]

He's holding the M14 as well as the game allows, otherwise he'll stay with his right hand finger out of the trigger since we can't edit the way the soldier holds the weapon http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/biggrin_o.gif

btw, soon I will release a version 2 of my Racs, with all bugs mentioned fixed, and lots of things improved like Custom Recoils, Accuracy, Ai Rate of Fire, Bullet Speed, Bullet Hit Points, Editor Pictures, shadows and many other things.

There will also be a new team of Racs using a new cammo, as well as 5 new weapons, which I think will be a great surprise for some http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif

Last but not the least, new Impact Sounds for all the weapons and I made my first ARMA High Dispersion weapons for East and Racs side, not for all of the weapons but for some since this will arguably open a big debate, some will like it some will not nevertheless I will change things according to the majority's feedback as always.

Thank you http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif

[Stewy]

Skaven, have you managed to replicate the scenario where the M60 Gunner only engages at about 70 metres from a target?

[majoris23]

nice addon http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/smile_o.gif

[Skaven]

Quote[/b] ]Skaven, have you managed to replicate the scenario where the M60 Gunner only engages at about 70 metres from a target?

Yes mate, I did try it as well as I normally put them in a line and I put some unarmed enemys at different distances to check how the attack the enemy, I'm pretty sure one of your addons may be causing problems because of bad code, try removing all of your addons and see if the same happens.

[Skaven]

Quote[/b] ]Skaven, have you managed to replicate the scenario where the M60 Gunner only engages at about 70 metres from a target?

Nope I was wrong, I checked the config for the M60 and indeed I made a big mistake, instead of 600 max range I erased one 0 and it stayed as 60 so yes you are totally corrected I wonder how this slipped, it will be fix in the Racs Vr2 soon to be release, I'm really sorry http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/sad_o.gif

[wipman]

Hi, i've try this weapons and units and this is what i've seen; the
G3 aim point, is too slim and straight, it should be a bit conical; the
M14 upper side (that one with 16 marks, M144.paa) should have
just 6 marks (4 in the case of a M1A SOCOM 14") the muzzle flash
should have "3 arms" instead of two lateral ones (like an AK74), you
can see the "bidimensionality" of the vertical flame of the muzzle flash
in the M14 and i think that in the G3 too.
The units look very well done, in case of do some SF units... i'll give
'em some MITCH TCH2000 in OD green and a woodland vest, also
maybe a woodland BDU or who knows... a british woodland DPM
BDU may be pimp too. But anyway... the units and weapons look
good. Let's C ya

[Skaven]

Everything you mentioned is being fixed, thank you for your help Wipman, you know a lot more about weapons that me, btw didn't we do some addon together at OFP? Your name rings a bell to me http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/biggrin_o.gif

[wipman]

Hi, i don't remember that you and i had made OFP together; im mostly
know for be a thief and release a über pimp M4's pack, a M1911-A1,
a faces pack, a flags pack, and various units and vehicles retextures.
Ohh... "i almost forget it...!!" im also very well know for my resistance
to "give proper credits" and my bad, abusive and offensive language.
In my dear home language i speak much worst, but at least... i use
more words then... . Btwf... i'm in the slow process of steal your
M14; this brings us again to the credits "thing". Let's C ya >>;-)

[Stewy]

Quote[/b] ]Skaven, have you managed to replicate the scenario where the M60 Gunner only engages at about 70 metres from a target?

Nope I was wrong, I checked the config for the M60 and indeed I made a big mistake, instead of 600 max range I erased one 0 and it stayed as 60 so yes you are totally corrected I wonder how this slipped, it will be fix in the Racs Vr2 soon to be release, I'm really sorry  http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/sad_o.gif
Wow, Skaven, that's great Sir - I'm just really happy that my addons weren't conflicting or that I wasn't just imagining things!

Thanks so much mate - the M60 is GREAT and can't wait to use it properly in ambushes and section attacks!

[Skaven]

It was stupid mistake Stewy and I never noticed it, correcting the maximum distance of engagement I erased a 0 by mistake and it stayed 60 instead of 600, I'm gonna kill the beta testers http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/crazy_o.gif

Now I'm making custom recoils closer to BIS values since the majority complains that it's too easy to shhot as they are now.

I hope to release Vr2 on Saturday as promised as long as BIS release 1.08 before of course.

[Stewy]

Great news Sir - Thanks for releasing such quality stuff so quickly! http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/yay.gif http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif

[wika_woo]

Such cool unit!

http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/notworthy.gif

The M60 was awesome! http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/pistols.gif

[Skaven]

A small update on what will be inside Version 2:

- A new team of Racs\Mercs using a different cammo (Team 2).

- 4 New weapons, 2 Fn-Fal (one with iron sights other with a sniper scope) an HK-Ump and a Walther 9mm Mpk (used as a pistol), 5th weapon still being worked.

- New Muzzle Flashes for all the weapons, exactly as BIS ones (in my opinion pretty amazing as you will see in the picture below).

- Reworked sounds.

- Improved animations.

- Better Guear Pictures (weapons and magazines).

- New Editor pictures (gives a cool look to the units in the editor and makes it easier to identify who is who, at least better than having green/red triangles all over the place).

- Reworked config file to make this weapons behave just like BIS ones, values like dispersion, rate of fire, range on fire, hit values and speed of the bullet travel have all been reworked

- New recoils (very close to BIS values).

- First approach to High Dispersion weapons, only East and Racs for now since this will in my opinion need to be changed many times, it will be very hard to make everybody happy, so I will do this slowly with your help and according to your feedback (this is why the Ska_Jam is a different .pbo file and is also very small in size, it will be very easy to make regular updates at a very small cost (2MBytes) and without compromising anything, I count on your help for this one).

- New impact sounds for all the bullets both my weapons and High-Dispersion ones.

- Better iron sights.

- Improved some textures.

- Improved shadows, however not perfect yet, I need a modeler to help me, any takers?

- Improved normal mapping.

- All bugs mentioned so far, fixed.

- 85% of the suggestions have been taken into consideration and will be presented in Vr2.

One picture of the new Muzzle Flashes, new pictures will come later.

http://pwp.netcabo.pt/filpedro/Zasleh.jpg



To be released Friday/Saturday supposing BIS releases patch 1.08 before, I will open a new thread when version 2 is finished and ready for release.

Thank you all http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif

[Sand Flea]

The M14 is full-auto, right?

[Skaven]

Single and Full-Auto (with the top texture reworked as suggested by Wipman) http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif

[TankCommander]

Nice work! M60 and camo retexture is great http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/inlove.gif

p.s I'll contact you when my model is more complete so I won't bother you for maybe 2 weeks or so at max http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif

[RobertHammer]

Very good and great looking update  http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/smile_o.gif

Can you tell me when can be released those AK's only??
I love those all AK's  http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif

[Skaven]

The aks are only for a future update, maybe on in Vr3 mate, ty http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif

[wipman]

Hi, i was wrong on the number of marks that the M14/M1A SOCOM
have in that uper side, both have 5 marks; is the M1A SOCOM which
have 3 marks, right afther the rail for the Aimpoint.


M1A SOCOM 16" (http://www.springfield-armory.com/armory.php?model=22)
M1A Standard (http://www.springfield-armory.com/armory.php?model=13)
M1A SOCOM II (http://www.springfield-armory.com/armory.php?model=18)

To me... those M1A SOCOM 16" & SOCOM II are just beautyfull.
Let's C ya

[Shadow NX]

Hi, i don't remember that you and i had made OFP together; im mostly
know for be a thief and release a über pimp M4's pack, a M1911-A1,
a faces pack, a flags pack, and various units and vehicles retextures.
Ohh... "i almost forget it...!!" im also very well know for my resistance
to "give proper credits" and my bad, abusive and offensive language.
In my dear home language i speak much worst, but at least... i use
more words then... . Btwf... i'm in the slow process of steal your
M14; this brings us again to the credits "thing". Let's C ya >>;-)
I suggest you a bag of this

Harden up (http://img453.imageshack.us/img453/8263/hardenup2wn2.jpg)

But to be fair you did some nice stuff and i even use one of your faces but the stuff above is pure whining.
Maybe youre know for the stuff cause its true?

Anyway, carryon

[Skaven]

I made the new texture from the world.guns.ru website picture so... altough I don't know much about this weapon I think I got it correctely, nevertheless... thank you both  http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif

[Skaven]

Just a small update with the new Editor Pictures (the M stands for Mercs), pictures with the new cammo and weapons will be posted later http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif



http://pwp.netcabo.pt/filpedro/EditorPics.jpg

[Curatalo]

Is everything on this (the screens in this thread) on the download atm?

[Stewy]

Looks great Skaven http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/smile_o.gif Can't wait to see the new stuff!

[Skaven]

Quote[/b] ]Is everything on this (the screens in this thread) on the download atm?

Nope, the last screens ain't included, however next release will happen soon, I'm waiting for BIS to release the patch, ty Stewy http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif

[Stewy]

Do'h - does that mean Version 2 won't be out until the 1.08 patch - or the AKs won't be out until the 1.08 patch http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/sad_o.gif

Great screen of Version 2 btw! http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/biggrin_o.gif

[Skaven]

The Aks will only be released in Version 3 (July), and yes I have to wait for patch 1.08 to release the next version (Vr 2), sorry mate http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/confused_o.gif

I have some surprises not shown in the next pictures but here's some of what will be inside Vr2 http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif

http://pwp.netcabo.pt/filpedro/MercT2-P1.jpg

http://pwp.netcabo.pt/filpedro/MercT2-P2.jpg

http://pwp.netcabo.pt/filpedro/MercT2-P3.jpg


Pictures taken by tpM'91.

[Dr.Rebus]

WoooOOOoooW...fantastic!!!!
Than new weapons: Fal...Ump and that MGpistol?

I can't wait for the release!!!

P.S._With the UMP, why not a nice Mp5A4 too? http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/whistle.gif

When will be out the 1.08http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/huh.gif???

[Skaven]

Quote[/b] ]Than new weapons: Fal...Ump and that MGpistol?

It's a Walther 9mm MpL (used as pistol, it's the Team 2 replacement for the Colt Anaconda).


Quote[/b] ]With the UMP, why not a nice Mp5A4 too?

Maybe on Version 3.


Quote[/b] ]When will be out the 1.08http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/huh.gif???

I don't know mate, but probably very soon, thank you for your nice comments http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif

[Mr_Centipede]

those soldier uniform look familiar... is that malaysian brush stroke camo pattern?

link
http://www.henrikc.dk/camouflage/details.asp?autono=201

[Skaven]

Yes the base it's that one, I'm not sure but I think it was also used in BAS's Tonal Addon. From the picture you posted above I changed the colors and resized it a bit to make it blend better in ARMA than I gave it a Penta filter to give some density I applied some sharpen effects to make it look more alive and I've darkened the yellow a little bit so I could give the green some extra light, I think it looks pretty good in Arma and allows the Racs to have Team 1 with a Desert cammo and Team 2 with a more Jungle/Woodland http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif

[CanadianTerror]

It all looks great Skaven. http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/thumbs-up.gif

Sniper scope too http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/inlove.gif

[Skaven]

You remember this?


Quote[/b] ]The snipers rifle doesn't have a scope. http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wow_o.gif

I couldn't let you down again, this one does, now you can snipe with an iron sight or with a Scope, you choose http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif

[Stewy]

I'm loving the SLRs (FALS) mate - when they're released, can you help me tweak the config to make them just semi-auto (like Aussie ones)?

Do they have a good "throaty" 7.62mm sound?  The OFP FAL sound was very weak and sissy!  http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/pistols.gif

[Skaven]

Quote[/b] ]can you help me tweak the config to make them just semi-auto (like Aussie ones)?

Sure http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif



Quote[/b] ]Do they have a good "throaty" 7.62mm sound? The OFP FAL sound was very weak and sissy! http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/pistols.gif

I think you will like this sounds http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif

[Kroky]

@<hidden>

Can you make a config please to replace the standard RACS in ArmA by yours?

Maybe 2 configs for Team 1 and Team 2?

[wipman]

Hi, i think that those holes in the uper side of the FN-FAL are too
big, they should be (i think...) smaler and more forward; but they
still look good. Let&#39;s C ya

[Foxhound]

Very, very nice work with the update Skaven.

Keep up the great work http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/thumbs-up.gif

[Kasrkin85th]

hey, very nice update.
any chance for an "M60E3 short"?

i think the UMP isn´t a good choice. this thing is to new an to expensiv. mp5 would be better or an M1A1 Thompson, but hey it´s your addon do what you want.

http://www.lakeside-t.bias.ne.jp/~nskw/image/e301.jpg

[RobertHammer]

Very nice Fn-Fal, UMP and MPL too, but i think for Merc or Racs is the UMP too expensive , they will choose P90, it&#39;s expensive too ,but rather than UMP, For example in FarCry. It&#39;s my only thought. It will be nice see an FN P90 in Arma
Picture of FN P90 (http://world.guns.ru/smg/fn_p90_1.jpg)
Good luck with those guns http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif

[tpM]

I thought thats an MPK

[Skaven]

Quote[/b] ]Can you make a config please to replace the standard RACS in ArmA by yours?

I have no problem with that, I&#39;ll probably make a side addon or something, but first I will release Version 3 where I will present new vehicles than your suggestion makes sense, since BIS vehicles fit very well in the original Racs cammo.


Quote[/b] ]Hi, i think that those holes in the uper side of the FN-FAL are too big

I know what you mean, the majority of the Fals have 3 smaller holes, however there is also a version with two holes like this ones, it&#39;s a version made closer to the British version (L1A1 SLR)


Quote[/b] ]any chance for an "M60E3 short"?
It&#39;s in my future plans as well a Static M60, it may happen in Version 3.


Quote[/b] ]i think the UMP isn´t a good choice. this thing is to new an to expensiv. mp5 would be better or an M1A1 Thompson

Well, actually and according to my information the UMP is cheaper than the MP5 and we already have BIS&#39;s MP5s as well as the Swiss pack ones, but as I said above, in Version 3 maybe.
As for the Thompson it&#39;s a good idea, together with an M1 Garand I could give them something older, I&#39;ll think about it, ty for the suggestion.



Quote[/b] ]Very nice Fn-Fal, UMP and MPL too, but i think for Merc or Racs is the UMP too expensive , they will choose P90

As I wrote above, according to my findings the UMP is actually cheaper and we already have too many MP5s, I&#39;m trying to deliver new things as for the P90 well maybe in a future special team.


Quote[/b] ]I thought thats an MPK

heheh it&#39;s pretty close but this one is indeed an MPL you can check it here as you probably have already http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif

http://world.guns.ru/smg/smg39-e.htm

[Kasrkin85th]

cool, that you planned more m60´s.

btw, when you make an thompson do it with drum mag, please^^

i think the garand is a bit to old, but it´s your suggestion.

PS: i ´ve done some research. your are right - always right. the ump IS really cheaper as an mp5.

[CanadianTerror]

How&#39;d you like to be the guy with the Garand standing beside the guy with the UMP?

Garand seems a bit old as was mentioned.

There are PILES of alternatives to using WW2 weapons.


SMG
----
-Uzi
-Sterling
-MAT 49 (if you want to go 40&#39;s go SMG)
-Spectre M4
-CZ Model 25
-Beretta Model 3

Assault
-------
-FN FNC
-Galil
-AR-18
-Steyr AUG

It&#39;s totally up to Skaven of course, im just mentioning some alternative ideas for future. http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/smile_o.gif

[bravo 6]

the only thing i don&#39;t like (and i feel that i woun&#39;t have any fun) is on the gun recoils. Especially the m60, ie, even in prone position you can&#39;t hit shit.

You consider a m14 rifle without a scope for a sniper?

Would be nice if recoils were fixed or simulated better.
I already saw better recoils simulations in arma.
Would also be nice if the m14 had a scope, a simple one would do fine http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/smile_o.gif

[Skaven]

Quote[/b] ]How&#39;d you like to be the guy with the Garand standing beside the guy with the UMP?

The M1 Garand was actually for something that came to my mind from Kasrkin85th&#39;s suggestion which would be to make some WW2 mercs (in a different pack of course) but it&#39;s obvious that I would never ever mix the weapons I made so far with the M1 not even with the Thompson http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/biggrin_o.gif All my weapons cover a small period of time that goes more or less between 1975-1995 (20 years) and my Racs are not to be a top army like the US they are like BIS&#39;s Racs but with more alternatives, as I said before I&#39;m trying to balance the game a little bit that&#39;s why after the Racs I will make the Russian Army. If I would go for my personnel taste than I would make M4s and M16s all over the place have you guys seen CS M4s? Check Jackal&#39;s thread for example he&#39;s using some and they are perfect, however I feel that as an addon maker I should work for balance instead of my country or for popularuty because unfortunately we have 90% West addons for 5% Racs and 5% East. If I imported some of CS&#39;s M4s, trust me this thread would have like 100 times the posts, but as I said I&#39;m here to balance the game as I did at ofp when I started 5 years ago, I made Russians than Mercs than Pakistan Army, and when finnaly I felt the game was balanced, specially because of the arrival of the Orcs and RHS than I started making my side of addons I even joinned BAS Team which btw teached me like 90% of what I know today, which isn&#39;t much cough cough, thank you DeadMeat cough cough.


Quote[/b] ]Would be nice if recoils were fixed or simulated better.
I already saw better recoils simulations in arma.

I changed the recoils 100%, for example the M60 is pretty close to BIS&#39; M240 now, however I don&#39;t understand how you don&#39;t hit a thing with the M60, personally I think it&#39;s actually too easy compared to BIS&#39;s Machine Guns.


Quote[/b] ]Would also be nice if the m14 had a scope, a simple one would do fine

I already made a Fal with a pretty nice scope the M14 will stay as it is in this pack, in the future I will do the scope for you guys as I already said I would.


Quote[/b] ]There are PILES of alternatives to using WW2 weapons.

I know and I answered that above mate but this guys already have a pretty big load out I think, check it:

G3
Fal
Fal - Sniper
M14
Uzi
Ump
M60
Walther MPL
Colt Anaconda

I have plans to make maybe one more Machine Gun for Team 2 and probably a Galil since as the Fal and G3 we are starting to see it in lots of countries like in the Balkans for example.

Now, I don&#39;t mind doing more and more weapons I can even import a Colt Commando an M16A1 a Car-15 but, this guys are Racs&#92;Mercs and yes they buy weaponry in the black Market but that doesn&#39;t make them Weapon Collectors. http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/biggrin_o.gif And remember something, in terms of playability it&#39;s important to have your team using the same mags you do, so 3 variations for a Team I think it&#39;s pretty acceptable. http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif

[Curatalo]

I agree Skaven&#33;

And keep up the totaslly awesome work&#33; =D&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/yay.gif

[CameronMcDonald]

Mate, three words.

Keep making stuff.

Loving it on this end. http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/biggrin_o.gif

Ah, yes, one other thing - you say you&#39;ve used some of SLX&#39;s work, which I have seen and loved, especially the removal of the Anaconda&#39;s mag, but I was curious, did you experiment with that certain value (it was mentioned somewhere in SLX&#39;s weapon demo thread) that makes the magazine "drop" (when reloading) and seem to sit in the bloke&#39;s hand for a bit longer than usual? I&#39;ll see if I can&#39;t drag it up.

[Skaven]

I dind&#39;t used anything from SLX mate http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/biggrin_o.gif I learned how to animate weapons reading and studying SLX&#39;s work but for example the M60&#39;s moving belt was made by the first time by me http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/biggrin_o.gif Well second... BIS, made the first time although in 2 of the 3 MGuns the belt is actuality moving on the opposite direction http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/biggrin_o.gif

About the Anaconda, I was actually hoping for someone to mention it, you noticed that the barrel isn&#39;t moving while shooting? That&#39;s because I am close to be able to make something different which is to make the barrel go sideways while reloading and than go back to the weapon after it, however making the barrel move at each shot and accomplish the reloading animation in the same model is driving me nuts.

One other thing, I changed the 1st view of the Anaconda as well as the Walther making both 1.2 bigger, somehow it seems that Hand Guns in the first view get smaller, using this method makes them closer to the real thing I think.

[the_shadow]

for a SMG i would actually suggest a Carl Gustav M/45.. (aka Swedish K)

very simple construction and extreamly reliable...

http://world.guns.ru/smg/smg48-e.htm

would perfectly fit these units....

[Dan ick(uk)]

Hey skaven THANKS for these soldiers and weapons matey,they are awesome,Excellent work
You da man http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/notworthy.gif

Iam also looking forward to all the new stuff aswell,cant wait.

Keep up the excellent work mate

All the best

Dan

[9mm]

First of all - an excellent piece of addon&#33; Great work.

You&#39;re probably fed up with suggestions, but I just can&#39;t resist. http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif

As for a 5.56mm assault rifle I&#39;d suggest this:
Heckler&Koch HK 33 and HK 53 (http://world.guns.ru/assault/as13-e.htm)
I guess they were quite popular during &#39;60s and &#39;70s among many "soldiers of fortune".

Maybe your Racs could use a 5.56mm light machinegun (or automatic rifle as you will).
Probably Minimis would be too expensive, but maybe older versions would fit.
You could also consider Heckler und Koch HK 23 (http://world.guns.ru/machine/mg18-e.htm) or CIS Ultimax 100 (http://world.guns.ru/machine/mg20-e.htm).

As for GPMG, the pig is ok, but it has very serious reliability issues, which unfortunately aren&#39;t simulated in ArmA, so why not include an FN MAG in older version or an MG3.

However it&#39;s still your work, and I&#39;m sure whatever comes next, it&#39;s going to be great. Cheers.

[Skaven]

Thank you all for you nice words and for your help http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif

Version 2 has all the weapons defined, besides the ones I mentioned already (G3, Fal, Fal - Sniper, M14, Uzi, Ump, M60, Walther MPL and Colt Anaconda) there will be one more which is a surprise I have for you guys. It&#39;s a weapon that exists in game and I hope that you will like it enough to replace for the original one made by BIS, Jackal helped me importing this one since I have some problems with CS-Source models, ty Jackal.

It&#39;s the only weapon I did that already existed, and later you will understand why I made this choice, and NO NO NO it&#39;s not an M4, it&#39;s a little bit cheaper http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif

For version 3 I have so many requests and suggestions that I don&#39;t even know where to start, there will be also my last Racs (Team 3) and of course 4 or 5 new weapons for them to use which I will try choose which ones from your requests.

If the patch 1-08 is indeed released Monday than expect my Version 2 to be released Wednesday since I need at least 2 days to beta test my work on 1.08.

[Q1184]

Come on, we all know your surprise is an AK-74 maybe even M and maybe even with GP-25/30 http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/biggrin_o.gif  Anyway, nice work, looking forward to the updated version http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/smile_o.gif

[CameronMcDonald]

To tell you the truth, I&#39;d prefer a 47 or AKM myself, seeing as Nephilim is making her own uberdink 74M/GP model, but whatever comes out, I&#39;ll sure as hell be happy.

[Skaven]

Quote[/b] ]Come on, we all know your surprise is an AK-74 maybe even M and maybe even with GP-25/30 http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/biggrin_o.gif Anyway, nice work, looking forward to the updated version http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/smile_o.gif

Not even close http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif And it&#39;s not an East weapon, those I have reserved for for the future Russians.

[CameronMcDonald]

Bloop gun? (M79?)

[CanadianTerror]

Please be an m249 or an M4 http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/inlove.gif



http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/biggrin_o.gif

[tpM]

Let me guess? Maybe an M16A4wM203?  http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/xmas_o.gif
http://pwp.netcabo.pt/filpedro/M16A4M203-1.jpg
http://pwp.netcabo.pt/filpedro/M16A4M203-2.jpg

[Skaven]

Quote[/b] ]Let me guess? Maybe an M16A4wM203? http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/xmas_o.gif

Bullseye http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/yay.gif

That will the best (not cheap) weapon this guys will ever carry (they needed a grenade launcher) thanks to Jackal326 for his kind help, this weapon was made to replace BIS M16A4-M203 as asked some threads before however...

and if not even you have the last one I made http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/whistle.gif

[CameronMcDonald]

Nice, I always thought it was a glaring error to leave out the iron A4/203. I&#39;m well pleased. http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/biggrin_o.gif

[Skaven]

Quote[/b] ]Nice, I always thought it was a glaring error to leave out the iron A4/203.

That was the second reason I decided to import this one, being the first the need for a Grenade Launcher, with the Aks reserved for the Russians I think I got the correct weapon since the M16A2-M203 is the BIS&#39;s Racs grenadier weapon.




Quote[/b] ]I&#39;m well pleased. http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/biggrin_o.gif

Good, there is nothing like a happy customer, thank you for your nice words and help http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif


On a side note, I&#39;ve been spending many hours trying to improve the quality instead of quantity and I was able to make some nice things, for example the way the AI fires this weapons. Playing with the AIRateofFire value I managed to make them fire in a more distinct and realistic way the AI doesn&#39;t waste ammunitions on distinct targets in this cases he fires slowly with some space between shots , I think it looks pretty nice and realistic, the recoils are now very close to BIS values to make this weapons close to the original ones and the shadows have new models with a lot less polys which should make the game a lot smoother without compromising the quality of the shadows that in my opinion are now very close to perfection.

Thank you all http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif

[R0adki11]

looking impressive, would you consider writing a tutorial on how to do shadows on weapons as im making a FNFAL pack at the moment and need help with the shadows http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/smile_o.gif

[Skaven]

Quote[/b] ]looking impressive, would you consider writing a tutorial on how to do shadows on weapons as im making a FNFAL pack at the moment and need help with the shadows http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/smile_o.gif

My first shadows were a mess compared to the new ones and there are some tutorials available in this forum, one of them is inside the normal mapping tutorial thread, however I&#39;ll wright you a fast one now.

1 - Open a 10000 distance view LOD (note it&#39;s 10000 not 10.000)

2 - Make the model to use as a shadow inside the 10000 LOD (don&#39;t use my first weapons as an example, use the version to be released instead since I used a lot of polys/faces in the beginning, the amount of polys should be like 200/300 polys tops, of course the fewer the better ).

PS: Don&#39;t forget to delete the textures applied on the Shadows model since it&#39;s all black you don&#39;t need it mapped.

3 - Open a property inside your 10000 Lod and call it Lodnoshadow the value is 0

4 - Open the same property (Lodnoshadow) in all the other Lods but this time give it a value of 1.

5 - Inside the Shadow Lod (10000) with the entire model selected go to Structure/Topology/Find non-Closed and check if you have any opened point/faces (they get red if you do and below on your left O2 tells you the amount of them).

6 - If you do have any opened points/faces you must close them, you may try O2 to close them for you, for that go to Structure/Topology/Close, this should close the model for you, however, sometimes you need to do it by hand since this feature inside O2 as some limitations.

PS: Be sure that all points/faces are closed, the best way to know this is by doing the step I wrote you before Structure/Topology/Find non-Closed and see if it gives you 0/0 on the left part below, if you miss this than not only the shadows won&#39;t work as most of the times the game will crash while loading the model.

7 - Finnaly with all points/faces closed, select the entire model and go to Structure/Triangulate &#92; .

That&#39;s it, now try your shadow in game, good luck http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif

I opened a thread for help here:
http://www.flashpoint1985.com/cgi-bin....1091325 (http://www.flashpoint1985.com/cgi-bin/ikonboard311/ikonboard.cgi?act=ST;f=69;t=64080;st=0;&#entry1091325)

[Skaven]

Maybe your Racs could use a 5.56mm light machinegun (or automatic rifle as you will).
Probably Minimis would be too expensive, but maybe older versions would fit.
You could also consider Heckler und Koch HK 23 (http://world.guns.ru/machine/mg18-e.htm) or CIS Ultimax 100 (http://world.guns.ru/machine/mg20-e.htm).
You got it http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif

http://pwp.netcabo.pt/filpedro/M21e.jpg


WIP picture, normal maps missing.

[Stewy]

Incredible mate http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/smile_o.gif Simply incredible&#33;

[sv5000]

Rockin, I love H&K weapons

Nice work Skaven http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/thumbs-up.gif

[CanadianTerror]

Good lord I&#39;m happy seeing that. The HK21 is like my fav weapon.  http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wow_o.gif

Nice work Skaven, this pack is really shaping up.  http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/thumbs-up.gif

[CameronMcDonald]

Severe asskickery coming from this thread - bloody well done&#33;

[Daniel]

That&#39;s gotta be the meanest looking weapon in ArmA to date.

[Lee_H._Oswald]

[img]http://pwp.netcabo.pt/filpedro/M21e.jpg[img]
AAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH&#33;

That looks SEXY&#33;

MfG Lee http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/inlove.gif

[Skaven]

Thank you for your nice feedback, I&#39;m glad you guys like it, I&#39;m doing this for you  http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif

Here&#39;s a list of some of the New/Improved/Fixed things you will have in Version 2.

List of changes:
****************

New:
****
- A second team of Racs&#92;Mercs using a Jungle/Woodland cammo (Team 2) you find them in the Independet side under the Merc Soldiers class, you can also use F2 inside the editor and choose them as a group.

- 7 new weapons, 2 Fn-Fal (iron sights and sniper scope), HK-Ump, Walther 9mm MPL (used as a pistol), M16A4, M16A4-M203 and an HK-23e making now a total of 12 weapons.

- First approach to High Dispersion weapons/magazines, only East and Racs for now since this will in my opinion need to be changed many times, it will be very hard to make everybody happy, so I will do this slowly with your help (according to your feedback), you find them in the Editor inside the HD Soldiers class, now we have an option to Super AI firing as well as the possibility to have larger firefights. A nice addition to our missions specially if mixed with normal soldiers using different skill levels.

- Muzzle Flashes for all the weapons, check them firing at night.

- Recoils (very close to BIS values).

- Miner and Sniper model added.

- Map pictures (gives a nice look to the units in the editor and makes it easier to identify who is who ex:soldier, machine gunner, miner, AT ...).

- New impact sounds for all the bullets, both my weapons and High-Dispersion.

- Shadows have been 100% changed by new models, less polys and better quality (smoother gameplay).

- AI long distance firing, now the AI should fire slowly at long distances instead of just wasting ammo.

- AI firing logic, AI should fire a lot better now between the Short/Medium/Long distances and also select between the firing modes Single/Burst/Auto better.


Improved:
********
- Sounds.

- Animations.

- Guear Pictures (weapons and magazines).

- Reworked config file to make this weapons behave close to BIS ones, values like dispersion, rate of fire, range on fire, hit values and speed of the bullet travel have all been reworked.

- Iron sights.

- Soldiers textures.

- Weapons Models and textures.

- Normal Mapping.

- Soldiers behaviour in accuracy and camouflage.


Fixed:
******
- Colt Anaconda sound.

- M60 config (not enganging well at long distance).

- M14 barrel.

[RobertHammer]

Very nice HK21 and M16A4&#39;s too http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/notworthy.gif
One thing, can be released today ?? http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/tounge2.gif

[Dr.Rebus]

WooOOooW I can&#39;t wait for release&#33;

In version 3... http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/whistle.gif ...u could add some Mp5, maybe a Steyr Aug, a Shotgun and a AK47-S... http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/notworthy.gif

[Skaven]

One thing, can be released today ??  http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/tounge2.gif
Sorry mate, I have to test Version 2 at least for two days with 1.08, I need to be sure that everything is working correctely to avoid bugs at all costs. Wednesday should be the day of the release  http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif


Quote[/b] ]In version 3... ...u could add some Mp5, maybe a Steyr Aug, a Shotgun and a AK47-S...


You guessed one of them, but let&#39;s leave Version 3 for later http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/biggrin_o.gif

[Dr.Rebus]

Shotgun? http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/icon_rolleyes.gif

[sdoc]

wonderfull, a HK21 :-) that&#39;s gona rock&#33;

i&#39;ve got a request however, right now you&#39;ve only made a small group with the new camo. can you please also retexture the remaining RACS units? that&#39;s mainly the Officer and Royal Comandos.

In that case we could use your team one textures (they look bloody good&#33http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif as total replacement for the vanila bis RACS (i really dislike those textures&#39; look)

btw, with a Hensoldt scope the HK21 would give a nice sniper weapon.

[Skaven]

i&#39;ve got a request however, right now you&#39;ve only made a small group with the new camo. can you please also retexture the remaining RACS units? that&#39;s mainly the Officer and Royal Comandos.

In that case we could use your team one textures (they look bloody good&#33http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif as total replacement for the vanila bis RACS (i really dislike those textures&#39; look)
I will do it in version 3, in this version there are already 2 more models (Miner and Sniper), for the next version it&#39;s just a question of making the Officer and Grenadier models.

[sdoc]

[...] can you please also retexture the remaining RACS units? [...]

I will do it in version 3, in this version there are already 2 more models (Miner and Sniper), for the next version it&#39;s just a question of making the Officer and Grenadier models.
Splendid&#33;

[RobertHammer]

To Skaven team :
PLZ MAKE THESE WEAPONS http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif
AKS-74U (http://image.hazardstrip.com/ss/srends/21276.jpg)
AK-74 with GP-30 (http://image.hazardstrip.com/ss/skins/19977.jpg)
AK-74 (http://image.hazardstrip.com/ss/srends/21862.jpg)

Can you ? It couldn&#39;t be easy , but in Arma nicer,better model and perfect realistic weapon&#39;s. Good Luck &#33;  http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/pistols.gif  http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/nener.gif

[Cpt. FrostBite]

dude, this addon made me play ArmA for the first time since months and that says something  http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/notworthy.gif  I&#39;m still not satisfied with the game itself, but this addon is of incredible quality&#33;&#33; (edit: hmm, dit not see thet 1.08 is out already, gonna try it out to see if the game is better now, hope so)

Perhaps weapon-sounds could be improved a bit in the future, but for the rest I&#39;m in love with this addon. And I totaly love the camouflage. Isen&#39;t that desert camouflage egyptian?

[Skaven]

Quote[/b] ]To Skaven team :
PLZ MAKE THESE WEAPONS http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif
AKS-74U
AK-74 with GP-30
AK-74

Robert, those are nice weapons but I have some for the Russians that are even nicer, you will see in the future, but now let&#39;s focus on the next release Version 2 http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif




Quote[/b] ]dude, this addon made me play ArmA for the first time since months and that says something http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/notworthy.gif I&#39;m still not satisfied with the game itself, but this addon is of incredible quality&#33;&#33; (edit: hmm, dit not see thet 1.08 is out already, gonna try it out to see if the game is better now, hope so)

Perhaps weapon-sounds could be improved a bit in the future, but for the rest I&#39;m in love with this addon. And I totaly love the camouflage. Isen&#39;t that desert camouflage egyptian?


Thank you very much for your nice words Cpt. FrostBite, 1.08 patch seems to be a good step forward in improving the game, I suggest that you give it a try http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif

About the camouflage, yes the base was Egyptian but I change it a little bit to make it blend better in game, the sounds have been changed for some of the weapons.



Now the usual update http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/biggrin_o.gif

I spent many hours fixing little things, improving here and there and I&#39;ve been beta testing Version 2 extensively. One thing that I improved a lot was the accuracy of the weapons, they are now really accurate (just like BIS ones).

On a side note, the initspeed of the Uzi, Walther and UMP is like 50% of the assault rifles (again like BIS and like reality) so it means that this weapons are not supposed to be accurate on large distances so please don&#39;t send me emails saying that you can&#39;t hit an enemy soldier at 300 meters with the Uzi as someone did already http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/biggrin_o.gif

Thank you all for your nice words, expect Version 2 very very very soon http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif

[Mr Burns]

..expect Version 2 very very very soon http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif
Awesome, can´t wait&#33; http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/thumbs-up.gif *pets hk_23-single.wav*

[FilPedro]

Please tell me the release will happen soon, I&#39;m dying to try your HK-23e http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wow_o.gif

[Dr.Rebus]

Robert, those are nice weapons but I have some for the Russians that are even nicer, you will see in the future
Wich russian camo you do? KLMK camo too (the camo in your signature)?

[Makake]

Is there a way to replace the original RACS with those? I know there are replacement packs for BLUFOR/SF and OPFOR. Or are your new units equipped with stuff not compatible? They simply look great &#33;

[Skaven]

Quote[/b] ]Wich russian camo you do? KLMK camo too (the camo in your signature)?

The Russians will only be released in the future (August maybe), so there&#39;s no point in talking about them now http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif


Quote[/b] ]Is there a way to replace the original RACS with those? I know there are replacement packs for BLUFOR/SF and OPFOR. Or are your new units equipped with stuff not compatible? They simply look great &#33;

That will probably be made in a future release too http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif

Thank you.


Version 2 released

You can find them here:
http://www.flashpoint1985.com/cgi-bin....1;&#top (http://www.flashpoint1985.com/cgi-bin/ikonboard311/ikonboard.cgi?act=ST;f=70;t=64267;r=1;&#top)

Moderators please lock this thread, ty http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif

[Dr.Rebus]

Quote[/b] ]The Russians will only be released in the future (August maybe), so there&#39;s no point in talking about them now

Than I hope in the KLMK camo&#33; http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/biggrin_o.gif

[W0lle]

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