[REL] Athlonic's MCCD "More Crew Commands by Dialog" MOD

[Athlonic]

Athlonic's MCCD "More Crew Commands by Dialog" MOD (for Silent Hunter 5 v1.2.0 Ready)


Version : 1.04
Version : 1.04 MFCM (compatible with Heretic's MightyFine Crew mod v1.2.1)
Released : 14 may 2010


Hi,

MCCD is a mod to add some (missing) commands by dialog and animations to our officers.
Like : returning to course, depth under keel, stop batteries rechaging, ...







NEW Installation procedure in 2 steps (JSGME ready):

MCCD come in 2 versions, and 6 localizations install only one of each !
Versions, install only one :

- More crew commands dialog vX.XX : The Mod itself, english version by default
- More crew commands dialog vX.XX MFCM v1.2.1 compatible : if you are using the magnificient "Heretic's Mighty Fine Crew mod v1.2.1"

then install a localization if needed :

- MCCD vX.XX FRA : Addon for french version
- MCCD vX.XX GER : Addon for german version
- MCCD vX.XX ITA : Addon for italian version
- MCCD vX.XX POL : Addon for polish version
- MCCD vX.XX SPA : Addon for spanish version


Extract the archive in a folder of your choice,
copy only the desired version (and localization addon if needed) to the MODS folder,
and then activate the main MCCD mod first and then the localization with JSGME (confirm overwriting).
(help for JSGME utilisation here : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=163447)

For compatibility with Heretic's MFCM : install MFCM v1.2.1 mod first and then the MCCD vX.XX MFCM version of this mod,
then confirm files overwriting.

Warnings:

- it seem's you can install this mod while on patrol without problem, but I still recommand to :
* return to port
* quit the game
* install (or uninstall) mods
* relaunch the game
* reload the "back to port autosave"

- if you install a "MFCM compatible" version without MFCM (or another version than v.1.2.1) installed it will result in a CTD.

- on some occasions when loading a "on patrol" savegame, some speech won't play, this happened even without the mod.
workaround : reload your savegame again, or load an hystorical mission first, seem's to fix this.

Note:
Lots of work and testing left to do but it's a start.
Also it's my first try at scripting, so any help or tips would be appreciated.

Thanks to :
- Heretic and Elanaiba for their tips,
- Hansolo78 for german translation,
- Lynx for spanish translation,
- Jaxa for polish translation,
- Mithrandir for italian translation.


Download link : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=1671


Change log :

version 1.04 :

- updated german localization for SH5 v1.2.0 compatibility
- navigator now report if weather is improving or changing for the worse accordingly with weather's state.

version 1.03 :

- added a polish localized version
- added an italian localized version
- Radioman :
* maked animations and feedback for radio message reports more realistics (morse code, and pen visible while writing)
* replaced the previous song (useless) gramophone's command by a famous "Das Boot" movie moment

version 1.02 :

Dialog commands added :
- Navigator :
* Report max range at current speed

- Watch officer :
* ability to transfert some Chief's, Radio man's and Nav's orders when on watch
(to preserve the ladder and your knees)

- Radio man :
* send contact report
* send patrol report
* gramophone controls

Cosmetics changes :
- maked dialogs hearable when on watch
- maked the time needed for returning to course a little shorter

version 1.00 (initial release):

- added feedback when issuing orders (speech, animations)
- added a spanish localized version

version 0.91b (beta release) :

- added a german localized version (thanks to HanSolo78 for the translation)

version 0.9b (beta) :

Dialog commands added :
- Chief officer :
* Standard propulsion mode (for all diesel power even with batteries not fully charged)
* Recharge batteries mode

- Navigator officer :
* Report depth under keel
* Weather report
* Return to course

[Athlonic]

To do list (Work In Progress):

Commands to add (if possible) :

- Navigator :
* search patterns (causing CTD right now)

- Sonar man :
* Repeat last report
* Report nearest ship (WIP)
* Report nearest warship (WIP)
* Follow nearest ship (report only bearing : annoying)
* Follow nearest warship (report only bearing : annoying)
* Estimated range to contact
* Return to swipping mode (not necessary following is a no go)

- Watch officer :
* Report nearest visual contact (doesn't work)
* Fire at will (command doesn't seem to trigger)
* Hold fire (command doesn't seem to trigger)

- Chief :
* engines controls
* depth controls

- Radio man :
* Radio's controls (doesn't work)

Fine tuning :
- make Navigator "report weather" available at periscope depth too (WIP)
- make Navigator "saying weather going to the worse/is improving" accordingly with actual weather change (WIP)

[HanSolo78]

Hey.. good job!!
What about a german version?
I could translate some german parts in a short time if it´s only that!


regards
Han

[Athlonic]

Originally Posted by HanSolo78

Hey.. good job!!
What about a german version?
I could translate some german parts in a short time if it´s only that!


regards
Han

Thanks, and you have a PMessage

[HanSolo78]

Originally Posted by Athlonic

Thanks, and you have a PMessage

Done

[Bilge_Rat]

very nice, it works perfectly here in win XP. I like being able to ask the navigator for depth under keel, makes him feel useful.

I presume you will try to add orders for the soundman, I would rate this as a priority, but its your mod.

very impressive.

[Ablemaster]

Nice idea, just downloaded, thanks.

[toby66]

Great idea as it fits right in into the concept of SHV. I strongly supoort the idea of a german version!

[AVGWarhawk]

Hell, that is nice!

[Will-Rommel]

Superb, like stated earlier, really fit in well with SH5.

Question : Does installing this + TDW UI mods can screw some commands or there is no conflict?

[THE_MASK]

This is a really great mod and i was hoping someone could do this . Keep up the good work .

[migidigames]

In the Mod description it says "Fire at will" option is available, i wonder if there is also something like "Target nearest Airplane" ?! If not please add it, i was not able yet to let my crew shoot a plane, almost impossible to me as i can only give a target by using binocular and even if i see a plane with it i can not make it target.. (or did i miss something in game ? ^^)

[Athlonic]

Originally Posted by migidigames

In the Mod description it says "Fire at will" option is available, i wonder if there is also something like "Target nearest Airplane" ?! If not please add it, i was not able yet to let my crew shoot a plane, almost impossible to me as i can only give a target by using binocular and even if i see a plane with it i can not make it target.. (or did i miss something in game ? ^^)

Hi, yes the commands "Fire at will" for Deckguns and another one for Flackguns exists but for some supernatural reasons it doesn't work right now. I'll do my best.

[SabreHawk]

Oh yeah, thank.......you ..........sir! For working on this, it's the one non working thing in SH5 that has driven me nuts, especially the navigator's total lack of any commands at all. And his constant reminding me of being in shallow waters.
I keep saying geez dude, I know will ya shut up about it already?

[lumat83]

Very nice idea,very nice mod.

But I've a problem. when I order an emergency dive, the game crash and return to windows.

I use a command.cfg for AZERTY keyboard. In this file, the emergency dive is the "C" key.
Maybe is it a problem with this ?