[WIP] War Progress Radio Messages

[conus00]

Hey guys,
This is just a follow-up of this original post.
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=140528

I spent about half of a day trying to put this together and so far I have created radio messages only form August 1 to December 31 1939... The radio message is in a form of summary of events of the day released by OKW always at 23:01.
IMO it increases the immersion in the game, making you feel that while you are deployed on a patrol there is actually war going on...

I didn't feel like making it JSGME friendly (it is just single txt file). Just copy the file into your SHIII\Data\Campaign\Campaigns (make sure you make a backup of the original file)

Considering the amount of time required to finish the whole course of war I would like to get an oppinions from you guys before I proceed any further. How many of you would like to see mod like this finished and what do you think abut what I have done so far?

Let me know.
THX

download (August 1, 1939 - December 31, 1941): http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?vflfow9mmoo

Forgot to mention: It is GWX 2.1 file but I think it should work with any version of SH3

[Sailor Steve]

Looks GOOD!:rock:

I like the way it reads. General war information is a good thing to have.

I'll certainly use it if you finish it. But, even if I didn't I would still encourage you. Don't do it because it will be accepted - do it because you want to. I have been working on something similar for months now, and while the initial release will be soon, it won't actually be finished for a couple more years.

Oh, and don't worry when I say it's similar; it's not a radio message mod - it's just similar in that it involves a lot of research and typing for not a lot of real benefit.

Keep up the good work!

[danurve]

Do these 'reports' duplicate anything in RL_E's reports, intercepts, & msg's?

[Wreford-Brown]

I don't know the details of your mod, but it sounds very much like either Lehmann International News (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=136899), or WB News Network (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=138030).

Both of these mods contain a summary of RL events in WW2 via radio messages that are received by your U-boat.

[dcb]

Considering the amount of time required to finish the whole course of war I would like to get an oppinions from you guys before I proceed any further. How many of you would like to see mod like this finished and what do you think abut what I have done so far?

Speaking for myself, I find such mods a huge imersion factor, which gives the feeling that your sub is not alone in the world and there is a war going on. Bottom line, yes, I sure want to see your mod finished:yep:

[conus00]

*** UPDATED (August 1, 1939 - December 31, 1940) ***

[Wreford-Brown]

Excellent work, conus00, but if it's for SH4 it should be in the SH4 threads.

[Sailor Steve]

:damn:

I didn't even notice that part until you mentioned it.

[Wreford-Brown]

My mistake - it's the original link that conus00 is referring to (post #1). Some in depth info on WW2 in message format.

[Sailor Steve]

:damn:

Why do I listen to these people?
:rotfl:

[Wreford-Brown]

Because you're trying to catch up with jimbuna - only 2800 posts to go!:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[conus00]

Excellent work, conus00, but if it's for SH4 it should be in the SH4 threads.
It's SHIII mod. I'll keep working on it and posting updates. I am usually trying to put together at least 6 months but it's time consuming....

Steve, I took your advice. Now when I am year and a half into the war I WANT to finish it. My fingertips are killing me though. :D

[conus00]

*** UPDATED (August 1, 1939 - May 31, 1941) ***

[Wreford-Brown]

This is looking REALLY good, conus.:up:

[conus00]

Thanks, mate. It definitely works for me while I am playing...

[conus00]

*** UPDATED (August 1, 1939 - December 31, 1941) ***