[REQ] Japanese subs

peabody · 05-10-08, 10:31 AM

Question:
Is it possible to make a Japanese sub that is playable, but remains a Japanese sub? Most of the playable units I see are built on German "playable" subs using a Japanese shell. I did see one that is built on the Tambor.
The reason I ask, there are no Japanese subs that are playable, so if built on a German sub it carries over the German properties and must be used in a German Campaign or Single mission. And if it's built on an American sub it will be attacked by the Japanese and German ships, even though it is a Japanese sub.
I don't know if I'm explaining myself very well here. But is it possible for example to take a non-playable Hyoteki or Sen Tuko and use parts from another sub but have it remain a Japanese sub? Or are the parts that make it "human controled' hard coded and we have to make them either German or American?

There is (as you probably already know) a UPC file that contains 'Nationality' but that doen't seem to make a difference.

The AI units are detected as Japanese but since there are no 'playable' ones to build on, is it a dead end? The reason I ask is that I am trying to learn the silent 3ditor and that part will be hard enough from what I've seen from the ones that 'know what they are doing' I don't want to start a project this complicated that is not possible. I certainly appreciate the hard work that goes into these projects and salute anyone that is doing it!!!!! There are so many pieces in so many different locations that affect the sub....I'm getting a headache.

I am not asking you to build it for me, just if you know, is it possible to build a 'playable' sub that is "Japanese"?

There are three reasons for the question:
1. I am familiar with and like the fleet boat interior. (some may not and I respect your position)
2. There has been talk about a Japanese Campaign and if it is built (at this point) it would have to be a German Campaign. Otherwise you wouldn't be able to put in any of the ships or subs that have been built. And that would overwrite the OP Monsoon that seems to be so popular.
3. I was considering writing a Japanese Campaign because I understand the Mission Editor but don't understand the S3ditor. And the 'text' editing is easier to understand, obviously!!!! But if I make a Mod from the Allied side so it doesn't affect OP Monsoon, the ships and subs won't be useable. (But, I have read hints that that project is being done.)

Well, I've used up my 2cents so appreciate any info.

Peabody

05-10-08, 10:31 AM	#1
peabody Admiral Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New York State, USA Posts: 2,390 Downloads: 126 Uploads: 7	[REQ] Japanese subs Question: Is it possible to make a Japanese sub that is playable, but remains a Japanese sub? Most of the playable units I see are built on German "playable" subs using a Japanese shell. I did see one that is built on the Tambor. The reason I ask, there are no Japanese subs that are playable, so if built on a German sub it carries over the German properties and must be used in a German Campaign or Single mission. And if it's built on an American sub it will be attacked by the Japanese and German ships, even though it is a Japanese sub. I don't know if I'm explaining myself very well here. But is it possible for example to take a non-playable Hyoteki or Sen Tuko and use parts from another sub but have it remain a Japanese sub? Or are the parts that make it "human controled' hard coded and we have to make them either German or American? There is (as you probably already know) a UPC file that contains 'Nationality' but that doen't seem to make a difference. The AI units are detected as Japanese but since there are no 'playable' ones to build on, is it a dead end? The reason I ask is that I am trying to learn the silent 3ditor and that part will be hard enough from what I've seen from the ones that 'know what they are doing' I don't want to start a project this complicated that is not possible. I certainly appreciate the hard work that goes into these projects and salute anyone that is doing it!!!!! There are so many pieces in so many different locations that affect the sub....I'm getting a headache. I am not asking you to build it for me, just if you know, is it possible to build a 'playable' sub that is "Japanese"? There are three reasons for the question: 1. I am familiar with and like the fleet boat interior. (some may not and I respect your position) 2. There has been talk about a Japanese Campaign and if it is built (at this point) it would have to be a German Campaign. Otherwise you wouldn't be able to put in any of the ships or subs that have been built. And that would overwrite the OP Monsoon that seems to be so popular. 3. I was considering writing a Japanese Campaign because I understand the Mission Editor but don't understand the S3ditor. And the 'text' editing is easier to understand, obviously!!!! But if I make a Mod from the Allied side so it doesn't affect OP Monsoon, the ships and subs won't be useable. (But, I have read hints that that project is being done.) Well, I've used up my 2cents so appreciate any info. Peabody __________________ System Spec: Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3, PentiumD Dual Core Presler 945 3.4Ghz, Gigabyte Geforce 7600GS, 2-1GB Corsair XMS2 800Mhz in Dual Channel, 2-WD 250 SATA 3Gb/s, Onboard Realtek HD 7.1 Audio, DVD ROM, DVD burner, Hiper 580 Watt Power supply, WinXP SP2.