Sakura Mod Released

Sakura mod v1.02 compatible with LWAMI v3.08


Changes/updates in v1.02:

-changed the name to 'Sakura mod'

-added static models of all subs to the database, simulating 'docked' submarines. They will not react at all to being attacked. They will not react to anything. Their sensors will be off. They will never move unless sunk. They can still be detected by active sonar, passive sonar, and radar as usual. All of the docked subs in the mission editor have a (D) in the name, for 'Docked'.

-added spec ops raft teams to the database that have a very short visual range. This was done so they can be able to attack and sink docked static subs and ships in port. With regular visual sensors, they automatically go after the biggest target no matter what their orders. Not any more. You can have several ships docked in a port and they will attack the ship or sub they are assigned to in the last waypoint. Be sure to place the last waypoint very close to the ship you want the team to sink. Spec ops rafts for attacking docked ships are all located under the 'Civilian' section in the mission editor with an XX in each name.

-added a separate 'Downed Pilot SoS' unit to the database. The original 'Downed Pilot' unit is unchanged, meaning no SoS signal.

-added 2 new oil rigs to the database called 'Oil Rig Lite Armed' and 'Oil Rig Hvy Armed'. The Lite oil rig has a portable SAM launcher and 2 .50 caliber machine guns. The Heavy oil rig is used by militaries around the world and has surface radar, ESM equipment, 2 portable SAM launchers, 2 .50 caliber machine guns and 4 rotatable SS-N-22 Sunburn missile launchers. The heavy oil rig is extremely deadly and should not be approached.

-greatly increased damage caused by SS-N-12, SS-N-19, and SS-N-22 missiles. Military analysts claim the kinetic damage caused by these missiles' very high speeds is extreme. In theory, a single Sunburn missile can sink a frigate and cripple an aircraft carrier. 2-3 Sunburn missiles should be able to sink an aircraft carrier.

-SS-N-22 and SS-N-25 missiles now skim at an altitude of 10 feet over the water.

*Important* XX version Special Ops forces in inflatable boats WILL attack docked ships and subs if they are placed separately in a mission by the designer. They still WON'T attack docked ships or subs properly if they are released directly from the player sub. They will crash into the docked ship and die.

*Important* When designing a mission that includes docked ships you want your spec ops team to destroy, be sure to uncheck 'Include in Mission' for any docks, ports, etc. If you don't, the spec ops team will target it instead of the docked ship or sub you want them to sink. Checking 'Auto Detect' is ok for docks, ports, etc. It will have no effect on the team attacking docked ships.

*Important* Make sure that the option 'Enable Waveriding' is unchecked when playing any missions with docked ships. If it is checked, the docked ships or subs will start moving, crash into the docks, and sink.

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This mod makes the oil rig platforms in Dangerous Waters targetable and destructible by ASCM/SSM missiles. Even AI units will now attack them with the appropriate missile. This was done by changing the model to a floating ship instead of static. They float like a ship but do not appear to drift. There is some type of bug in the original the static model that prevents missiles from targeting or hitting static oil platforms. And in real life, many oil rig platforms actually do float and are anchored to the sea floor with thick cables. In the game, once the oil rig is destroyed, it will sink. Hopefully this realistically models a semi-submersible floating oil rig platform. When identifying oil rigs on the game map, you must classify them as surface contacts (ships) to be able to target them with missiles. Your auto-crew will also eventually classify them as surface contacts on the map. But remember that their speed will be zero and they will give off a unique sound. Please note that wake-homing torpedoes will not strike oil rigs. AI units may launch wake-homing torpedoes against oil rigs because they are now classified as ships, but they will just circle the rig without hitting it because the rigs are stationary.

When placing oil rigs in custom scenarios, be sure to surround them with a wind and water region with knot speeds set to zero so they won't drift due to currents or wind.

This mod increases Special Ops inflatable raft speed from 10 knots to 20 knots.

Special Ops forces in inflatable boats WILL now attack oil rigs and large ships if they are placed separately in a mission by the designer. They still WON'T attack oil rigs and large ships properly if they are released directly from the player sub. They will crash into the oil rig or large ship and die. This seems to be some type of hard coded bug. To simulate releasing Special Ops attacking an oil rig in a mission, make a trigger at a certain point on the map. When the player sub reaches the trigger area, the Special Ops team can be created, simulating them leaving the player sub. They can be given waypoint instructions to attack the oil rig, and they will attack it. Another trigger can be made to kick in after the oil rig explodes, creating the returning Special Ops team to be picked up. I have tried all this building a custom mission and it does work well.

This mod also adds a custom sound file and sound profile to oil rigs so they can be detected underwater at long distances. Max detectable distance of oil rigs underwater is now about 20 miles for a 688I. I suppose in real life they make a hell of a lot of underwater noise. This has been modeled. I have included a sound sample to help identify the sound they make underwater.

The hit points for oil rigs have also greatly been increased. To sink an oil rig platform, it will now take at least 2 torpedoes or at least 1-4 SSM/ASM missiles (depending on missile type).

LAM missiles still will not target oil rigs in this mod.

I have also included a single player mission modeling a Cuban-purchased Chinese Kilo sub that must sink several American oil rig platforms in the Gulf of Mexico. I suppose it's a fairly hard mission. I have included lots of random starting boxes and random inclusion chances for units to add to replayability. It's my fist time building a mission for DW. Please don't expect too much.


Also included is a sound mod that I designed which makes downed pilots give off an SoS distress signal at a max range of about 45,000 yards. The distress signal is detectable by ESM intercept equipment.


*this mod is based on the excellent LWAMI v3.08 files*

*credit goes to LuftWolf and Amizaur for original LWAMI v3.08 files*

Mod created by Sakura551

Semi-submersible floating oil rig platform info:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semi-submersible_Platform


Sorry for the dumb mod name. Couldn't think of anything else.

I don't claim that the changes I have made to these files are ultra-realistic in any way. Just my take on things from what I have read regarding the SS-N-22 and SS-N-25 missiles.
Now let's start seeing some custom missions released with docked subs.

Hope everyone enjoys it.

If you have already downloaded the full version of Oil Rig Missile Fix mod, you can use the SFX file from that and download the Lite version of this mod.

Download both versions here: http://savefile.com/projects/808585583