HELP - Starshells - How can you increase lifetime (illumination)

sniggles · 04-24-07, 05:41 PM

Hi guys,

I am using the excellent SH3 Mini Tweaker and have found some references in

Library / particles

called 'starshell.txt' and 'flare.txt'

I have changed the lifetime in these files from 60 to 180 but the star shell still only lasts 1 minute in game.

I think the illumination might be staying but i want the star icon in the sky to last 3 minutes as well. (dissapears after 1 min)

Anyone any ideas or already managed to change the lifetime?

Appreciate any help or advice.

Sailor Steve · 04-25-07, 11:13 AM

Real u-boats didn't carry starshells!:p

Now that I've had my little realism-nazi moment, I have to admit I have no idea how these computer-things work. I'd love to help, but I'm just a little too stupid.

Jimbuna · 04-26-07, 11:10 AM

If your referring to starshells on the U-boat, you do know that historically they didn't carry them ? :hmm:
If you mean those carried by ships.....they just keep firing them as soon as the previous one expired, and they suspect your still around

danlisa · 04-26-07, 11:15 AM

Have I answered this before.:hmm:

Whenever you change a file with Minitweaker, it creates a backup in the location of the edited file. You need to remove this backup before your changes will be enabled. I suggest that you don't delete it as you might want to restore the original.

04-24-07, 05:41 PM	#1
sniggles Swabbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 12 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	HELP - Starshells - How can you increase lifetime (illumination) Hi guys, I am using the excellent SH3 Mini Tweaker and have found some references in Library / particles called 'starshell.txt' and 'flare.txt' I have changed the lifetime in these files from 60 to 180 but the star shell still only lasts 1 minute in game. I think the illumination might be staying but i want the star icon in the sky to last 3 minutes as well. (dissapears after 1 min) Anyone any ideas or already managed to change the lifetime? Appreciate any help or advice.

04-25-07, 11:13 AM	#2
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Real u-boats didn't carry starshells!:p Now that I've had my little realism-nazi moment, I have to admit I have no idea how these computer-things work. I'd love to help, but I'm just a little too stupid. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

04-26-07, 11:10 AM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,360 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	If your referring to starshells on the U-boat, you do know that historically they didn't carry them ? :hmm: If you mean those carried by ships.....they just keep firing them as soon as the previous one expired, and they suspect your still around __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

04-26-07, 11:15 AM	#4
danlisa Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 5,499 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 1	Have I answered this before.:hmm: Whenever you change a file with Minitweaker, it creates a backup in the location of the edited file. You need to remove this backup before your changes will be enabled. I suggest that you don't delete it as you might want to restore the original. __________________