Longer Repair Times v2.0 beta 1 now ready for testing

Zen Master Caine · 04-21-08, 10:05 AM

Both regular and lite versions of LRT (longer repair times) v2.0 beta 1 for use with GWX 2.1 is now available for testing. Anyone interested in playtesting this first beta version, please pm me. Thanks.

Zen Master Caine · 04-21-08, 08:53 PM

So far have 4 beta testers giving her a try. Just wanted to say thanks guys for helping out.

ViperU48 · 04-24-08, 10:09 PM

I wish you well with developing this mod, it's certainly an old favorite and I can't wait to see it work with GWX2.1!

Thanks!

Laffertytig · 04-25-08, 03:40 AM

yeah im lookin forward to it as well. why not just put it out there and we can all beta test it!!

04-25-08, 03:41 AM

Agree...best to put it out there. tried beta testing it last night but can't get it to work with OLC Uber Gui.

Laffertytig · 04-25-08, 05:00 AM

ouch, thats not good to hear. i havent played sh3 in months and have just reinstalled the game.

the OLC mod thingy was the 1st mod i installed after gwx and LRT was gonna be the 2nd!

04-25-08, 07:26 AM

Sorry, I was in a rush this morning so I'd better explain in more detail. When trying to install the beta JSGME complained that the menu_1024 file (i forget the exact name) had already been modified by OLC GUI....understandably so. As this file is quite a crucial file I felt loathe to allow it to be overwritten/modified without first comparing the files. I'd rather make the changes manually than upset the OLC Gui as itys essential to how I play the game.

In short then, its possible that LRT doesn't have any adverse effects on OLC but i've not yet gone though the steps to verify that.

If there is a substantial conflict then i'm sure drifter will make an OLC compatible one...if not then i'll have a go.

So sorry if I set any alarms of prematurely.

The Bad Wolf · 04-25-08, 08:52 AM

If you compare the LRT menu_1024 file with GWX 2.1 menu_1024 file there are only about 3 minor changes. 2 font changes and a change of scroll text position.

Just copy the changes to OLC menu_1024 file. Make sure you get the right sections as they may be numbered different and then leave out LRT menu_1024 file.

Keep a backup.
It's easy, only 2 minute job.

Samwolf · 04-25-08, 09:02 AM

I've tried the Lite version (Dmage and flooding increases only) and so far i like the changes. Tested in Single mission only so far, but gun damage and DC damge is a lot better now. Some 24+ hour repairs and some 30 minute repairs, but most somewhere in between the two. No more 100+ hours for all systems every time, seems very well balanced so far. I am trying a campaign now but so far no attacks on my boat.

Laffertytig · 04-25-08, 10:33 AM

im sure zen master caine will let us if this mod is compatible with lrt

04-25-08, 11:44 AM

Thanks for the tips Bad Wolf.....I hope to get some proper time over the weekend to push it further.....

Mind you, if Munster beat the Saracens then i'll be drunk most of Sunday

Laffertytig · 04-26-08, 12:00 PM

hey zen it was u that make the depth charge shake mod right? what would be the chances of u givin that encellent mod an update for gwx as well?

or has anyone tested the older version with gwx yet?

Zen Master Caine · 04-26-08, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laffertytig

hey zen it was u that make the depth charge shake mod right? what would be the chances of u givin that encellent mod an update for gwx as well?

or has anyone tested the older version with gwx yet?

Damn. I didn't even see the recent posts in this thread. Sorry about that everyone.

Have been too busy tweaking and releasing LRT beta test versions. In the final release of LRT 2.0, I will try to include compatible versions for the OLC mod and Depth Charge Shake mod. For anyone who is interested, I will go ahead and make the latest LRT beta version open testing. Everyone, please post your opinions here after testing. Thanks. Please remember that this beta version is not complete and is for playtesting only.

You can download both regular and lite versions 1.3 beta here (for testing purposes only):

http://www.mediafire.com/?zx5wmjjwd7v

Laffertytig · 04-27-08, 03:51 AM

ok quick test report here. tried one of the gwx missions, and was attacked and suffered two direct bomb hits from a plane.

lots of damage was taken which looked fine, took the boat to down and settled on the bottom at 22 metres. repair times look ok and there seemed to be lots of flooding which again seems just about right considering i had just taken two direct bomb hits.

i think maybe u need to ramp up the flooding rate or something. i was able to repair all the flooding in around 45 mins and all that time i was still able to surface. those 2 bombs shouldve almost spelt the end for my sub or at the very least i shouldve taken a lot more water on so surfacing was impossible for many hours.

The Bad Wolf · 04-27-08, 08:46 AM

LRT and Depthcharge Shake together is what makes this mod awesome.

04-21-08, 10:05 AM	#1
Zen Master Caine Bosun Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 62 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Longer Repair Times v2.0 beta 1 now ready for testing Both regular and lite versions of LRT (longer repair times) v2.0 beta 1 for use with GWX 2.1 is now available for testing. Anyone interested in playtesting this first beta version, please pm me. Thanks. Last edited by Zen Master Caine; 04-21-08 at 10:30 AM.

04-24-08, 10:09 PM	#3
ViperU48 Torpedoman Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 118 Downloads: 58 Uploads: 0	I wish you well with developing this mod, it's certainly an old favorite and I can't wait to see it work with GWX2.1! Thanks! __________________ ...Wir alle leben auf einem gelben Unterseeboot...

04-25-08, 09:02 AM	#9
Samwolf Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: South Carolina, CSA Posts: 684 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	I've tried the Lite version (Dmage and flooding increases only) and so far i like the changes. Tested in Single mission only so far, but gun damage and DC damge is a lot better now. Some 24+ hour repairs and some 30 minute repairs, but most somewhere in between the two. No more 100+ hours for all systems every time, seems very well balanced so far. I am trying a campaign now but so far no attacks on my boat. __________________ GWX 3, JSGME 2.3, Sh3 Commander 3.2 SH3 Gen 8.1, Water Stream for U-boats, LRT LITE 2.0, Lifeboats for SH3

04-21-08, 08:53 PM	#2
Zen Master Caine Bosun Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 62 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	So far have 4 beta testers giving her a try. Just wanted to say thanks guys for helping out.

04-25-08, 03:40 AM	#4
Laffertytig Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 757 Downloads: 110 Uploads: 0	yeah im lookin forward to it as well. why not just put it out there and we can all beta test it!!

04-25-08, 03:41 AM	#5
Uber Gruber Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Agree...best to put it out there. tried beta testing it last night but can't get it to work with OLC Uber Gui.

04-25-08, 05:00 AM	#6
Laffertytig Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 757 Downloads: 110 Uploads: 0	ouch, thats not good to hear. i havent played sh3 in months and have just reinstalled the game. the OLC mod thingy was the 1st mod i installed after gwx and LRT was gonna be the 2nd!

04-25-08, 07:26 AM	#7
Uber Gruber Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Sorry, I was in a rush this morning so I'd better explain in more detail. When trying to install the beta JSGME complained that the menu_1024 file (i forget the exact name) had already been modified by OLC GUI....understandably so. As this file is quite a crucial file I felt loathe to allow it to be overwritten/modified without first comparing the files. I'd rather make the changes manually than upset the OLC Gui as itys essential to how I play the game. In short then, its possible that LRT doesn't have any adverse effects on OLC but i've not yet gone though the steps to verify that. If there is a substantial conflict then i'm sure drifter will make an OLC compatible one...if not then i'll have a go. So sorry if I set any alarms of prematurely.

04-25-08, 08:52 AM	#8
The Bad Wolf Sparky Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: East Midlands. UK Posts: 156 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If you compare the LRT menu_1024 file with GWX 2.1 menu_1024 file there are only about 3 minor changes. 2 font changes and a change of scroll text position. Just copy the changes to OLC menu_1024 file. Make sure you get the right sections as they may be numbered different and then leave out LRT menu_1024 file. Keep a backup. It's easy, only 2 minute job.

04-25-08, 10:33 AM	#10
Laffertytig Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 757 Downloads: 110 Uploads: 0	im sure zen master caine will let us if this mod is compatible with lrt

04-25-08, 11:44 AM	#11
Uber Gruber Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Thanks for the tips Bad Wolf.....I hope to get some proper time over the weekend to push it further..... Mind you, if Munster beat the Saracens then i'll be drunk most of Sunday

04-26-08, 12:00 PM	#12
Laffertytig Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 757 Downloads: 110 Uploads: 0	hey zen it was u that make the depth charge shake mod right? what would be the chances of u givin that encellent mod an update for gwx as well? or has anyone tested the older version with gwx yet?

04-27-08, 03:51 AM	#14
Laffertytig Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 757 Downloads: 110 Uploads: 0	ok quick test report here. tried one of the gwx missions, and was attacked and suffered two direct bomb hits from a plane. lots of damage was taken which looked fine, took the boat to down and settled on the bottom at 22 metres. repair times look ok and there seemed to be lots of flooding which again seems just about right considering i had just taken two direct bomb hits. i think maybe u need to ramp up the flooding rate or something. i was able to repair all the flooding in around 45 mins and all that time i was still able to surface. those 2 bombs shouldve almost spelt the end for my sub or at the very least i shouldve taken a lot more water on so surfacing was impossible for many hours.

04-27-08, 08:46 AM	#15
The Bad Wolf Sparky Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: East Midlands. UK Posts: 156 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	LRT and Depthcharge Shake together is what makes this mod awesome.