Smaller Flags

DivingDuck · 10-13-06, 07:11 AM

Moin,

Since the stock flags are way too big I´m trying to attach a smaller flag to my boat. Therefore I´ve cloned the FlagS.dat to FlagX.dat and started reworking it. I´ve changed the referencing node cfg#FLS to cfg#FLX in the myship.dat. But no flag showed up ingame. Does anybody know wether there is another trigger that I might have missed?

Regards,
DD

sergbuto · 10-13-06, 07:47 AM

The flags have been made on purpose so that it would be possible to determine the nationality of the vessel from a reasonable distance.

DivingDuck · 10-13-06, 08:12 AM

Moin,

Quote:

Originally Posted by sergbuto

The flags have been made on purpose so that it would be possible to determine the nationality of the vessel from a reasonable distance.

I know. But, as you can see, the stock flag is way too big. It´s bigger in height than the crewman.

And this is the "small" flag though. Since the boat is meant to populate the harbours and coastal waters the recognition of the nationality over great distances is of minor interest in this case.

And please, Sergbuto, don´t take this as offense, I admire your work.

Regards,
DivingDuck

bigboywooly · 10-13-06, 08:57 AM

Just a thought DD if its only going to be in harbours the make it a type=100 so it doesnt show anywhere else and maybe remove the flag node completely
It wont need one in its own port will it

HunterICX · 10-13-06, 09:02 AM

nice speedboat...see that crew member chilling.. I would love to torpedo that one hahaha

FIREWALL · 10-13-06, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DivingDuck

Moin,

Quote:

Originally Posted by sergbuto

The flags have been made on purpose so that it would be possible to determine the nationality of the vessel from a reasonable distance.

I know. But, as you can see, the stock flag is way too big. It´s bigger in height than the crewman.

And this is the "small" flag though. Since the boat is meant to populate the harbours and coastal waters the recognition of the nationality over great distances is of minor interest in this case.

And please, Sergbuto, don´t take this as offense, I admire your work.

Regards,
DivingDuck

Just a thought

As a guy bigger is always better.:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Sailor Steve · 10-13-06, 10:59 AM

I agree with bigboywooly: the speedboats (and the sailing fishing boats as well) don't really need flags at all.

sergbuto · 10-13-06, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DivingDuck

And this is the "small" flag though. Since the boat is meant to populate the harbours and coastal waters the recognition of the nationality over great distances is of minor interest in this case.

And please, Sergbuto, don´t take this as offense, I admire your work.

Regards,
DivingDuck

What offense? You are as free to mod what you wish in the game as I am. It is just in my opinion there is no point in having flag at all if it is made smaller. I agree with bigboywooly's advise.

Anvart · 10-13-06, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DivingDuck

Moin,

Since the stock flags are way too big I´m trying to attach a smaller flag to my boat. Therefore I´ve cloned the FlagS.dat to FlagX.dat and started reworking it. I´ve changed the referencing node cfg#FLS to cfg#FLX in the myship.dat. But no flag showed up ingame. Does anybody know wether there is another trigger that I might have missed?

Regards,
DD

Do not forget, that to reduce flag, you is necessary will not only reduce flag
geometry, but also accordingly to rewrite animation of a flag.

DivingDuck · 10-13-06, 01:33 PM

Moin,

okay guys, you´ve persuaded me. I´ll skip the flag.

Which brings me back to my still persisting "halo"-problem.

@Anvart:
Your approach did not lead to success till now. I must be missing a small detail. It drives me crazy.

@Sergbuto:
There have been some guys around that felt offended when contradicting. So, never mind. I´m glad you don´t.

Regards,
DivingDuck

Anvart · 10-13-06, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DivingDuck

@Anvart:
Your approach did not lead to success till now. I must be missing a small detail. It drives me crazy.

Regards,
DivingDuck

About what you?
I do not understand.

Your failure that FLG, FLS, _FLG, _FLS, _FLGC, flag and flagS are hardcoded in sh3.exe.

bigboywooly · 10-13-06, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anvart

Quote:

Originally Posted by DivingDuck

@Anvart:
Your approach did not lead to success till now. I must be missing a small detail. It drives me crazy.

Regards,
DivingDuck

About what you?
I do not understand.

Your failure that FLG, FLS, _FLG, _FLS, _FLGC, flag and flagS are hardcoded in sh3.exe.

I believe he is stuck on the Halo for the lights Anvart

Anvart · 10-13-06, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigboywooly

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anvart

Quote:

Originally Posted by DivingDuck

@Anvart:
Your approach did not lead to success till now. I must be missing a small detail. It drives me crazy.

Regards,
DivingDuck

About what you?
I do not understand.

Your failure that FLG, FLS, _FLG, _FLS, _FLGC, flag and flagS are hardcoded in sh3.exe.

I believe he is stuck on the Halo for the lights Anvart

As easy as shelling pears to make also as in mine lit ships.
And is it not enough my hints?

DivingDuck · 10-14-06, 01:45 AM

Moin,

@Anvart:

As BBW assumed I´m still puzzled about the halo problem. You said I should use a LookAt Controller. But when creating the 3d mesh plane I need a target to look at. That should be the light I guess. Does that mean I shall save the light and the flat square as one object?
I´m missing the wood for the trees presently. And since I´ve bothered you enough already you don´t have to answer. I´ll continue testing until I´ve got the point or my brain has turned into hot air.

Regards,
DivingDuck

bigboywooly · 10-14-06, 08:54 AM

Stick with it DD
You will get there
Am sure Anvart doesnt mind your questions

10-13-06, 07:11 AM	#1
DivingDuck Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 902 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 1	Smaller Flags Moin, Since the stock flags are way too big I´m trying to attach a smaller flag to my boat. Therefore I´ve cloned the FlagS.dat to FlagX.dat and started reworking it. I´ve changed the referencing node cfg#FLS to cfg#FLX in the myship.dat. But no flag showed up ingame. Does anybody know wether there is another trigger that I might have missed? Regards, DD __________________ http://www.filefront.com/user/DivingDuck \| OpenHatch_V3_RH (SHIII) Last edited by DivingDuck; 10-16-06 at 08:45 AM.

10-13-06, 07:47 AM	#2
sergbuto Pacific Aces Dev Team Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,331 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	The flags have been made on purpose so that it would be possible to determine the nationality of the vessel from a reasonable distance. __________________ Serg's SH4 and SH3 pages

10-13-06, 08:57 AM	#4
bigboywooly Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Swindon, England Posts: 10,151 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	Just a thought DD if its only going to be in harbours the make it a type=100 so it doesnt show anywhere else and maybe remove the flag node completely It wont need one in its own port will it __________________ My mediafire page http://www.mediafire.com/?11eoq19bq9r41

10-13-06, 09:02 AM	#5
HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,750 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	nice speedboat...see that crew member chilling.. I would love to torpedo that one hahaha __________________

10-13-06, 10:59 AM	#7
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I agree with bigboywooly: the speedboats (and the sailing fishing boats as well) don't really need flags at all. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

10-13-06, 01:33 PM	#10
DivingDuck Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 902 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 1	Moin, okay guys, you´ve persuaded me. I´ll skip the flag. Which brings me back to my still persisting "halo"-problem. @Anvart: Your approach did not lead to success till now. I must be missing a small detail. It drives me crazy. @Sergbuto: There have been some guys around that felt offended when contradicting. So, never mind. I´m glad you don´t. Regards, DivingDuck __________________ http://www.filefront.com/user/DivingDuck \| OpenHatch_V3_RH (SHIII) Last edited by DivingDuck; 10-13-06 at 01:41 PM.

10-14-06, 01:45 AM	#14
DivingDuck Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 902 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 1	Moin, @Anvart: As BBW assumed I´m still puzzled about the halo problem. You said I should use a LookAt Controller. But when creating the 3d mesh plane I need a target to look at. That should be the light I guess. Does that mean I shall save the light and the flat square as one object? I´m missing the wood for the trees presently. And since I´ve bothered you enough already you don´t have to answer. I´ll continue testing until I´ve got the point or my brain has turned into hot air. Regards, DivingDuck __________________ http://www.filefront.com/user/DivingDuck \| OpenHatch_V3_RH (SHIII)

10-14-06, 08:54 AM	#15
bigboywooly Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Swindon, England Posts: 10,151 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	Stick with it DD You will get there Am sure Anvart doesnt mind your questions __________________ My mediafire page http://www.mediafire.com/?11eoq19bq9r41