[REL] Fall of the rising Sun for SH4 V1.5 Version 1.2 - Page 25

nodlew · 02-20-10, 01:55 AM

Blaze of Glory

AOTD_MadMax · 02-20-10, 11:54 AM

Hi Captains,

in the next Upgrade many vessels are reworked.
Most SH3 ships i have used for FOTRS now got an damage-model like SH4 Ships.
That means that you can see the damaged interior of an ship.

The light crusier CL 51 USS Atlanta also is an new model in the upgrade.

Regards

Maddy

cdrsubron7 · 02-20-10, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nodlew

Blaze of Glory

That is one terriffic screenie, nodlew.

nodlew · 02-20-10, 03:44 PM

Thanks Subron! One of my favorites, right now it's my desktop background. I love the badass look on the pilot's face. An unflinching expression which says: Yea, though I walk through the valley of death, I shall fear no evil. For I am the meanest sonuva bitch in the valley.

cdrsubron7 · 02-20-10, 05:54 PM

Ya know, that screenshot would provide some pretty stiff competition in the Screenshot Comps over at the Ubi SHIV Forums.

Unedited Scrennshot Comps

nodlew · 02-21-10, 12:30 AM

Hmmm. Despite my artistic aversion to crass competitions, perhaps I will have to check that out. Thanks for the heads-up.

Here's one that shows the effect of a rare direct bomb hit on a Destroyer's bow. Love the damage texturing. Wish all ships had the same kinds of textures.

nodlew · 02-21-10, 02:08 AM

The Top Secret tests involved an attempt to develop a submersible airplane. The Army and Navy are tight-lipped about the matter, but a whistle-blower from within the program who asked to remain anonymous had this to say:

"The idea was nuts from the start. It was nothing but a waste of good money, machines, and a few good pilots. That Dr., what's his name, sic Frankenfurter or something, he dreamed it up. What do you expect from a whacked-out transplanted Kraut anyway?"

The scientist referred to is actually one Dr. Klaus Flugendorf, an emigre from Germany who fled the food. Yes, that's right, not the Nazis, the food. Flugendorf, nicknamed Crazy Klaus, was unavailable for comment as it is rumored that he is being treated at a federal psychiatric facility.

Included is the only extant photograph of the Sub-Plane trials.

As you can see, the plane is actually a nearly unmodified Wildcat Fighter plane. Experts shown the photo were aghast and said the tests were fatally flawed. "Doomed to catastrophe," one said. "Insane in its inception," said another, who added: "Just plain Bughouse-crazy."

HMCS · 02-21-10, 05:23 AM

Is the TMO version of RSRDC compatible with this mod?

If not, are the FOTRS scripted campaign layers historically accurate?

Thanks for any replies.

AOTD_MadMax · 02-21-10, 05:36 AM

@ HCMS

i have reworked some scripted campaign layers.
For example in the battle of midway now you can see the real Kaga and the Akagi.
I also have changed some US-Ships. There are no Carriermodel doubled.

Regards

Maddy

HMCS · 02-21-10, 06:18 AM

OK, thanks for getting back to me. I assume that the layers for the Battles Of Guadalcanal, Santa Cruz, The Phillipine Sea and Leyte Gulf are essentially stock?

What do you suppose would happen if one was to cherry-pick these battles from RSRDC(TMO) and load them seperately?

AOTD_MadMax · 02-21-10, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HMCS

OK, thanks for getting back to me. I assume that the layers for the Battles Of Guadalcanal, Santa Cruz, The Phillipine Sea and Leyte Gulf are essentially stock?

What do you suppose would happen if one was to cherry-pick these battles from RSRDC(TMO) and load them seperately?

Hmm you can try it but i havent look into the files from RSRDC.
You have to notice that the most campaign-files from FOTRS are based on TMO.
That means that some of them should be compatible.
Test it mate, more than an CTD could not happen

Regards

Maddy

cdrsubron7 · 02-21-10, 08:35 PM

@nedlow

I would love to see you enter the Screenshot Comps over at the UBi Forums. It always is nice to have some some fresh insight.

HMCS · 02-21-10, 08:39 PM

OK, I've got some useful feedback.

What I like:

Visually, it's a beautiful mod; probably the most visually appealing IMO.
The escorts are suitably nasty customers.
I like the wider variety of merchants and the models are nicely done.
It's challenging in calm weather as the targets tend to spot me at longer distances and it requires good planning to line up the shot.

What I think can be improved:

Your torpedoes are way, way too reliable. I fired complete loadouts in my Porpoise Class boat in two patrols in Dec-Mar 41/42 and had 26 hits; of these, only one was a dud. Not in line with the historical record for US torpedoes.
Medals need fixing. Too many bronze and silver stars...I'm going to load the TMO medals fix and see if that works ok.

All in all, it's a great mod.

AOTD_MadMax · 02-22-10, 02:30 AM

@HCMS

Thanks mate for your testing !
Please send me a response of the medalfix !

Regards

Maddy

spike12 · 02-25-10, 09:01 PM

2 Questions;
1.How do I install Hogan's Alley?
2.How do I fix it so I can start with the Full-Tub Conning Tower instead of the Half-Tub?

02-20-10, 01:55 AM	#361
nodlew Engineer Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 202 Downloads: 572 Uploads: 0	Mad as Hell, Ain't Takin' It No More Blaze of Glory Last edited by nodlew; 02-20-10 at 02:06 AM.

02-20-10, 11:54 AM	#362
AOTD_MadMax Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bremen/Germany Posts: 749 Downloads: 71 Uploads: 1	Hi Captains, in the next Upgrade many vessels are reworked. Most SH3 ships i have used for FOTRS now got an damage-model like SH4 Ships. That means that you can see the damaged interior of an ship. The light crusier CL 51 USS Atlanta also is an new model in the upgrade. Regards Maddy __________________ AOTD is gone, iam the last survivor ........

02-20-10, 05:54 PM	#365
cdrsubron7 Sink'em All Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 2,150 Downloads: 305 Uploads: 1	Ya know, that screenshot would provide some pretty stiff competition in the Screenshot Comps over at the Ubi SHIV Forums. Unedited Scrennshot Comps __________________ Head Deep and Keep'em Astern" - LtCDR Samuel D Dealy SHIV Guide \| Imperial Japanese Navy \| US Submarines

02-21-10, 12:30 AM	#366
nodlew Engineer Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 202 Downloads: 572 Uploads: 0	Competition? Hmmm. Despite my artistic aversion to crass competitions, perhaps I will have to check that out. Thanks for the heads-up. Here's one that shows the effect of a rare direct bomb hit on a Destroyer's bow. Love the damage texturing. Wish all ships had the same kinds of textures. Last edited by nodlew; 02-21-10 at 12:39 AM. Reason: sp.

02-21-10, 02:08 AM	#367
nodlew Engineer Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 202 Downloads: 572 Uploads: 0	Extra! Secret Air Corp Experiments Flop! The Top Secret tests involved an attempt to develop a submersible airplane. The Army and Navy are tight-lipped about the matter, but a whistle-blower from within the program who asked to remain anonymous had this to say: "The idea was nuts from the start. It was nothing but a waste of good money, machines, and a few good pilots. That Dr., what's his name, sic Frankenfurter or something, he dreamed it up. What do you expect from a whacked-out transplanted Kraut anyway?" The scientist referred to is actually one Dr. Klaus Flugendorf, an emigre from Germany who fled the food. Yes, that's right, not the Nazis, the food. Flugendorf, nicknamed Crazy Klaus, was unavailable for comment as it is rumored that he is being treated at a federal psychiatric facility. Included is the only extant photograph of the Sub-Plane trials. As you can see, the plane is actually a nearly unmodified Wildcat Fighter plane. Experts shown the photo were aghast and said the tests were fatally flawed. "Doomed to catastrophe," one said. "Insane in its inception," said another, who added: "Just plain Bughouse-crazy."

02-20-10, 03:44 PM	#364
nodlew Engineer Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 202 Downloads: 572 Uploads: 0	Thanks Subron! One of my favorites, right now it's my desktop background. I love the badass look on the pilot's face. An unflinching expression which says: Yea, though I walk through the valley of death, I shall fear no evil. For I am the meanest sonuva bitch in the valley.

02-21-10, 05:23 AM	#368
HMCS Sonar Guy Join Date: May 2005 Location: Squaresville, daddy-O. Posts: 394 Downloads: 186 Uploads: 0	Is the TMO version of RSRDC compatible with this mod? If not, are the FOTRS scripted campaign layers historically accurate? Thanks for any replies. __________________ "Turning enemy ships into marine habitat since 1986!" Mods Loaded:TMO 2.2, RSRDC, MaxOptics, Strategic Map Symbols, Stop The Shouting OR: RFB, RSRDC, Maxoptics, SCAF, Strategic Map Symbols and the sanity-saving "stop the shouting".

02-21-10, 05:36 AM	#369
AOTD_MadMax Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bremen/Germany Posts: 749 Downloads: 71 Uploads: 1	@ HCMS i have reworked some scripted campaign layers. For example in the battle of midway now you can see the real Kaga and the Akagi. I also have changed some US-Ships. There are no Carriermodel doubled. Regards Maddy __________________ AOTD is gone, iam the last survivor ........

02-21-10, 06:18 AM	#370
HMCS Sonar Guy Join Date: May 2005 Location: Squaresville, daddy-O. Posts: 394 Downloads: 186 Uploads: 0	OK, thanks for getting back to me. I assume that the layers for the Battles Of Guadalcanal, Santa Cruz, The Phillipine Sea and Leyte Gulf are essentially stock? What do you suppose would happen if one was to cherry-pick these battles from RSRDC(TMO) and load them seperately? __________________ "Turning enemy ships into marine habitat since 1986!" Mods Loaded:TMO 2.2, RSRDC, MaxOptics, Strategic Map Symbols, Stop The Shouting OR: RFB, RSRDC, Maxoptics, SCAF, Strategic Map Symbols and the sanity-saving "stop the shouting".

02-21-10, 08:35 PM	#372
cdrsubron7 Sink'em All Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 2,150 Downloads: 305 Uploads: 1	@nedlow I would love to see you enter the Screenshot Comps over at the UBi Forums. It always is nice to have some some fresh insight. __________________ Head Deep and Keep'em Astern" - LtCDR Samuel D Dealy SHIV Guide \| Imperial Japanese Navy \| US Submarines

02-21-10, 08:39 PM	#373
HMCS Sonar Guy Join Date: May 2005 Location: Squaresville, daddy-O. Posts: 394 Downloads: 186 Uploads: 0	OK, I've got some useful feedback. What I like: Visually, it's a beautiful mod; probably the most visually appealing IMO. The escorts are suitably nasty customers. I like the wider variety of merchants and the models are nicely done. It's challenging in calm weather as the targets tend to spot me at longer distances and it requires good planning to line up the shot. What I think can be improved: Your torpedoes are way, way too reliable. I fired complete loadouts in my Porpoise Class boat in two patrols in Dec-Mar 41/42 and had 26 hits; of these, only one was a dud. Not in line with the historical record for US torpedoes. Medals need fixing. Too many bronze and silver stars...I'm going to load the TMO medals fix and see if that works ok. All in all, it's a great mod. __________________ "Turning enemy ships into marine habitat since 1986!" Mods Loaded:TMO 2.2, RSRDC, MaxOptics, Strategic Map Symbols, Stop The Shouting OR: RFB, RSRDC, Maxoptics, SCAF, Strategic Map Symbols and the sanity-saving "stop the shouting".

02-22-10, 02:30 AM	#374
AOTD_MadMax Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bremen/Germany Posts: 749 Downloads: 71 Uploads: 1	@HCMS Thanks mate for your testing ! Please send me a response of the medalfix ! Regards Maddy __________________ AOTD is gone, iam the last survivor ........

02-25-10, 09:01 PM	#375
spike12 Gunner Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 98 Downloads: 113 Uploads: 0	2 Questions; 1.How do I install Hogan's Alley? 2.How do I fix it so I can start with the Full-Tub Conning Tower instead of the Half-Tub?