[REL] Traveller Mod for TMO - Page 3

J0313 · 04-08-13, 10:44 PM

I will be awaiting the lite version for OTC. I cant wait! This should make it real interesting from here on out.

Traveller · 04-09-13, 02:30 AM

Sorry for the delay.

V2.04 is uploaded. Unfortunately I couldn't get the groups of patrolling aircraft to work correctly for this version. But... I added a few extra goodies that weren't originally included.

Here's the feature list:

v2.04

- All Japanese bases now have surface radar, radar warning, and DF sensors. Range depends on early or late war versions. Early war versions start from early 1942 until early 1943, and the sensors have a range of up to 185 miles. Late war versions start start from early 1943 until the end of the war, and the sensors have a range of up to 275 miles. I based these range numbers and dates on some of the Japanese WW2 land-based surface radar/DF info I came across.

- Over 525 strategically-placed enemy coastal visual observation posts added. There are now enemy observation posts along coastal regions. They will be able to spot your sub and report your position. You will not see them or know your position was reported. The Japanese home islands are especially well-guarded. No more waltzing into Tokyo harbor on the surface. Important bases such as Wake and Truk are also very well-covered. These posts are manned by Japanese military personnel, and also by well-trained local sympathizers. All posts are equipped with high-powered binoculars, spotting scopes, and communication radios. They will be able to spot a surfaced sub during daylight in clear weather at a distance of up to 20 miles. They may even be able to spot your scope while submerged if close enough.

- Over 50 strategically-placed enemy radar posts added. These custom units also have the same surface radar, radar warning, and DF sensor capabilities as Japanese bases. The Japanese military has their islands well-covered with this radar detection network. Important Japanese naval harbors are especially well-protected. Use extreme caution when cruising on the surface near the Japanese islands.

- Wake Island will now have a small Japanese seaplane base starting from December 27 until the end of the war.

- Tweaked Japanese air base aircraft types and amounts. Japanese air bases will now deploy Kyushu Q1W1 anti-submarine bombers from January 1945. Also added Zero fighters and B5N2 Kate level bombers to most Japanese air bases. Plus all Japanese air bases now have some type of patrol aircraft. You should now encounter more variety of enemy aircraft in your patrols.

- US sub hydrophone sensors will no longer work while surfaced, due to wave noise interference. They will now only work at approximately periscope depth or deeper.

- Adjusted enemy aircraft visual capabilities. They were a bit blind in version 2.03.

- Reduced aircraft spotting capabilities when detecting a submerged sub. Enemy aircraft will now most likely not be able to spot your sub when below periscope depth.

- Reduced number of enemy aircaft patrols and instances. If you are encountering large numbers of enemy aircraft, you are probably being detected by land-based radar or observation posts!

- Decreased wave size.

- Added a Traveller Mod 2.04 compatibility patch for OTC 1.5 users (optional)

Download here:

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?sct5qu965k9xv4g

Fifi · 04-09-13, 06:16 AM

Quote:

- US sub hydrophone sensors will no longer work while surfaced, due to wave noise interference. They will now only work at approximately periscope depth or deeper.

Sorry, only thing i don't like.
Ok for decreased detection distance due to rough sea, but not completely deaf. To me it's not historical imo.

Traveller · 04-09-13, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fifi

Sorry, only thing i don't like.
Ok for decreased detection distance due to rough sea, but not completely deaf. To me it's not historical imo.

It's not that simple. I could tweak the hydrophone sensitivity settings, but then it causes other problems.

The reason I changed this was to force the player to play more historically and realistically. Having the ability to run around on the surface at speed, detecting ships with hydrohone miles away gives the player a huge ahistorical advantage. Plus using hydrophones on the surface at any speed apparently was not common practice. Please see here:

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...ace+hydrophone

Armistead · 04-11-13, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Traveller

It's not that simple. I could tweak the hydrophone sensitivity settings, but then it causes other problems.

The reason I changed this was to force the player to play more historically and realistically. Having the ability to run around on the surface at speed, detecting ships with hydrohone miles away gives the player a huge ahistorical advantage. Plus using hydrophones on the surface at any speed apparently was not common practice. Please see here:

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...ace+hydrophone

Gotta replace my motherboard so I can play again on my other PC, but this I see as a nice realistic change. I assume the lag issue still happens when a group enters the zone or not?

Traveller · 04-11-13, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Armistead

Gotta replace my motherboard so I can play again on my other PC, but this I see as a nice realistic change. I assume the lag issue still happens when a group enters the zone or not?

I'm not sure which zone you are referring to.

Armistead · 04-11-13, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Traveller

I'm not sure which zone you are referring to.

If you play, you notice if a group enters the "zone" your PC will lag out some and you know something is near, even though you can't see it, nor can the crew pick it up with any sensors. I believe it's the range of your best sonar, as you can go to sonar yourself and find the group.

The S-boat was the only sub before yours that you had to dive for sonar, but the game would still lag out when a group was near on the surface with it, so you dive and you can pick it up on sonar. Obvious, the sub AI works with the equipment it has, doen't pick it up, but you can.

My guess or assumption, that this lag zone reflects the distance of your best sonar and it exist the entire war, but only you can cheat with it.

It's the cheat everyone uses, game lags out, go to sonar. One thing I've hated about the game, you personally have max use of the best sonar the entire war.

Traveller · 04-12-13, 04:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Armistead

If you play, you notice if a group enters the "zone" your PC will lag out some and you know something is near, even though you can't see it, nor can the crew pick it up with any sensors. I believe it's the range of your best sonar, as you can go to sonar yourself and find the group.

The S-boat was the only sub before yours that you had to dive for sonar, but the game would still lag out when a group was near on the surface with it, so you dive and you can pick it up on sonar. Obvious, the sub AI works with the equipment it has, doen't pick it up, but you can.

My guess or assumption, that this lag zone reflects the distance of your best sonar and it exist the entire war, but only you can cheat with it.

It's the cheat everyone uses, game lags out, go to sonar. One thing I've hated about the game, you personally have max use of the best sonar the entire war.

I understand. I know SH3 also did that. I think it just has something to do with the game engine bogging down. Not sure, though.

Traveller · 04-12-13, 04:36 AM

By the way everyone, v2.05 is now uploaded.

Here are the new features and fixes:

v2.05

- Removed the captain's log screen. Also removed the ship sunk and aircraft destroyed icons from the map. The 'She's going down!' sound officer message still shows, as it is hard-coded and cannot be completely removed. So you will still automatically know you sank a ship. You just won't know which one unless you visually confirm it!

These changes were done to add a bit more realism and challenge to SH4, by removing the certainty of automatic identification and location when a unit is destroyed. As captain, you will have to now guess the identity/tonnage and location of the sinking. If you shoot off a couple of torpedoes at periscope depth, and then dive, there will be great uncertainty about which ship was sunk. Even though the destroyed unit icons were removed from the map, it is still possible to manually add marks to the map with the pencil tool when a ship is sunk or aircraft shot down. Hopefully this will give you, as captain, a bit more realism and interaction with the game. And upon returning to port, you can check the captain's log on your desk to compare your patrol notes with the actual sinkings.

- Added a custom-made F1M Pete floatplane which is landed and floats on the water. Damage model is included.
http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/3416/111tkl.png

- Added a challenging custom campaign mission where you will be assigned to find a hidden enemy seaplane base, sneak in, and shell the parked seaplanes.

- Reverted back to the original smaller waves. The larger waves were damaging surface ships over time.

This will be the last version update for Traveller Mod for TMO... at least for a while. I'll be taking a break from modding to actually play the game. I hope everyone enjoys v2.05!

Download v2.05 here: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?tp2rg4xasc4wqy3

Rhodes · 04-12-13, 04:53 AM

Thanks!

les green01 · 04-12-13, 08:24 AM

thanks

Traveller · 04-12-13, 11:39 AM

Well, I lied.

I'm working on one more small project- an optional 'hard-core' patch that removes the periscope/binoculars color triangles, removes the periscope selected target ID name, and removes the selected target ID name from the map. The captain (that's you) will be fully responsible for correctly identifying targets. No more automatic ID's with this patch. Time to break out that recognition manual.

Armistead · 04-12-13, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Traveller

I understand. I know SH3 also did that. I think it just has something to do with the game engine bogging down. Not sure, though.

Yep, just bogs down based on the number of contacts that enter the "zone" I could never figure a fix, cept messing the the intent of sonar, which doesn't solve anything.

bandit484 · 04-12-13, 02:08 PM

This is one fine mod my friend. Keep up the excellent work that you do!!!!!

bandit484 · 04-12-13, 02:38 PM

Can anybody help me find a site that shows enemy merchant routes in the war?

04-08-13, 10:44 PM	#31
J0313 Grey Wolf Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 870 Downloads: 1783 Uploads: 0	Excellent Traveller! I will be awaiting the lite version for OTC. I cant wait! This should make it real interesting from here on out.

04-09-13, 02:30 AM	#32
Traveller Captain Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 513 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 0	Sorry for the delay. V2.04 is uploaded. Unfortunately I couldn't get the groups of patrolling aircraft to work correctly for this version. But... I added a few extra goodies that weren't originally included. Here's the feature list: v2.04 - All Japanese bases now have surface radar, radar warning, and DF sensors. Range depends on early or late war versions. Early war versions start from early 1942 until early 1943, and the sensors have a range of up to 185 miles. Late war versions start start from early 1943 until the end of the war, and the sensors have a range of up to 275 miles. I based these range numbers and dates on some of the Japanese WW2 land-based surface radar/DF info I came across. - Over 525 strategically-placed enemy coastal visual observation posts added. There are now enemy observation posts along coastal regions. They will be able to spot your sub and report your position. You will not see them or know your position was reported. The Japanese home islands are especially well-guarded. No more waltzing into Tokyo harbor on the surface. Important bases such as Wake and Truk are also very well-covered. These posts are manned by Japanese military personnel, and also by well-trained local sympathizers. All posts are equipped with high-powered binoculars, spotting scopes, and communication radios. They will be able to spot a surfaced sub during daylight in clear weather at a distance of up to 20 miles. They may even be able to spot your scope while submerged if close enough. - Over 50 strategically-placed enemy radar posts added. These custom units also have the same surface radar, radar warning, and DF sensor capabilities as Japanese bases. The Japanese military has their islands well-covered with this radar detection network. Important Japanese naval harbors are especially well-protected. Use extreme caution when cruising on the surface near the Japanese islands. - Wake Island will now have a small Japanese seaplane base starting from December 27 until the end of the war. - Tweaked Japanese air base aircraft types and amounts. Japanese air bases will now deploy Kyushu Q1W1 anti-submarine bombers from January 1945. Also added Zero fighters and B5N2 Kate level bombers to most Japanese air bases. Plus all Japanese air bases now have some type of patrol aircraft. You should now encounter more variety of enemy aircraft in your patrols. - US sub hydrophone sensors will no longer work while surfaced, due to wave noise interference. They will now only work at approximately periscope depth or deeper. - Adjusted enemy aircraft visual capabilities. They were a bit blind in version 2.03. - Reduced aircraft spotting capabilities when detecting a submerged sub. Enemy aircraft will now most likely not be able to spot your sub when below periscope depth. - Reduced number of enemy aircaft patrols and instances. If you are encountering large numbers of enemy aircraft, you are probably being detected by land-based radar or observation posts! - Decreased wave size. - Added a Traveller Mod 2.04 compatibility patch for OTC 1.5 users (optional) Download here: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?sct5qu965k9xv4g Last edited by Traveller; 04-09-13 at 04:14 AM.

04-12-13, 04:53 AM	#40
Rhodes Silent Hunter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Figueira da Foz, Portugal Posts: 4,486 Downloads: 109 Uploads: 0	Thanks! __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/16416646@N05/

04-12-13, 08:24 AM	#41
les green01 Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Freeman Missouri Posts: 1,735 Downloads: 1375 Uploads: 0	thanks __________________ I'll tell you what bravery really is. Bravery is just determination to do a job that you know has to be done. Audie Murphy

04-12-13, 04:36 AM	#39
Traveller Captain Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 513 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 0	By the way everyone, v2.05 is now uploaded. Here are the new features and fixes: v2.05 - Removed the captain's log screen. Also removed the ship sunk and aircraft destroyed icons from the map. The 'She's going down!' sound officer message still shows, as it is hard-coded and cannot be completely removed. So you will still automatically know you sank a ship. You just won't know which one unless you visually confirm it! These changes were done to add a bit more realism and challenge to SH4, by removing the certainty of automatic identification and location when a unit is destroyed. As captain, you will have to now guess the identity/tonnage and location of the sinking. If you shoot off a couple of torpedoes at periscope depth, and then dive, there will be great uncertainty about which ship was sunk. Even though the destroyed unit icons were removed from the map, it is still possible to manually add marks to the map with the pencil tool when a ship is sunk or aircraft shot down. Hopefully this will give you, as captain, a bit more realism and interaction with the game. And upon returning to port, you can check the captain's log on your desk to compare your patrol notes with the actual sinkings. - Added a custom-made F1M Pete floatplane which is landed and floats on the water. Damage model is included. http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/3416/111tkl.png - Added a challenging custom campaign mission where you will be assigned to find a hidden enemy seaplane base, sneak in, and shell the parked seaplanes. - Reverted back to the original smaller waves. The larger waves were damaging surface ships over time. This will be the last version update for Traveller Mod for TMO... at least for a while. I'll be taking a break from modding to actually play the game. I hope everyone enjoys v2.05! Download v2.05 here: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?tp2rg4xasc4wqy3

04-12-13, 11:39 AM	#42
Traveller Captain Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 513 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 0	Well, I lied. I'm working on one more small project- an optional 'hard-core' patch that removes the periscope/binoculars color triangles, removes the periscope selected target ID name, and removes the selected target ID name from the map. The captain (that's you) will be fully responsible for correctly identifying targets. No more automatic ID's with this patch. Time to break out that recognition manual.

04-12-13, 02:08 PM	#44
bandit484 Medic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 165 Downloads: 523 Uploads: 0	This is one fine mod my friend. Keep up the excellent work that you do!!!!!

04-12-13, 02:38 PM	#45
bandit484 Medic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 165 Downloads: 523 Uploads: 0	Can anybody help me find a site that shows enemy merchant routes in the war?