LuftWolf and Amizaur's Weapons and Sensors Database Mod v3.07---Now Available!!!

[LuftWolf]

I want to thank you guys for bearing with me on all these versions, I really hope I've got a stable version now!

Thanks again to OS for making the installers!

Here is the LWAMI v3.07 update to the readme:

LuftWolf and Amizaur’s Weapons and Sensors Realism Mod v3.07
For DW 1.04 Build 378
SimHQ Reader’s Choice Award Winner
Readme by LuftWolf

Thank you to Amizaur for his partnership on this project.

Graphics updates imported by XabbaRus. Model credits are provided in an included file.

Thank you to OneShot for extensive logistical support.

Thank you to finiteless, Ludger, and jsteed for their contributions to modding DW. Thank you to Bill “Subguru” Nichols for hosting the work of so many talents modders and mission designers. Thank you to Molon Labe, TLAM Strike, and Bellman for extensive testing and multiplayer testing.

All database editing was done with DWEdit by Ludger, without whom this mod would not have been created.

The purpose of this mod is, straightforwardly, to address the aspects of DW game-play that most bother its authors, while improving the simulation experience and fixing bugs, without introducing any new ones. Thank you in advance for downloading this mod. Please send as much feedback as you can via the dedicated thread on the www.subsim.com mod forum, http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=83132 .

Please see the included INSTALLATION file for installation instructions.

NOTE: Saved games created with one Database and Doctrine set are not compatible with any other versions of the database, however, you can restore a previous version of the Database and Doctrine folders at any time to load saved games associated with that database. Please note, the charts and graphs previously included with this mod are now out of date, and will be updated in a separate release.

xx-Changed for LWAMI 3.07-XX
Bug Fixes and Various Platform Changes-All SUBROC's will now function correctly (LWAMI 3.06 bug). The prop on the merchant ship will now rotate in the correct direction. Russian ships have been adjusted to provide better air defense and the ESSM has been added to the Burke DDG. The Kirov is also now harder to sink. The prop speeds and directions of torpedoes and surface ships has been adjusted across the board for some graphical enhancement.

AI Sonars-The sensitivity of all AI sonars has been increased significantly. This was necessary because the AI does not report any contacts until it has POSID on sonar, which is often at less than half the range a human can detect a contact given the same sonar parameters. The AI should perform much better now, but it may make some scenarios play out much differently than before.

CounterMeasures and Torpedoes-The Non-Exploding on CM's Torpedo Mod by Amizaur has been restored to LWAMI. This overrides the .ini setting. I have done this because 1) the SCS fix produces buggy torpedo behavior (flying to the surface) 2) the SCS fix doesn't differentiate between the NIXIE towed decoy and other decoys, which leaves the FFG and other Blue navy platforms quite vulnerable. My recommendation is to SET YOUR .ini FILE TO 100% TorpsExplodeonCM and use the TorpHoming doctrine created by Amizaur, however, if you want to retain control over your decoy explosion setting, you can restore the stock TorpHoming doctrine at any time and the .ini setting will function again. The stock TorpHoming doctrine works seamlessly with the rest of LWAMI, so it's your choice.

Mk60 CAPTOR-The CAPTOR now replaces the 2000lbs Mine on the P-3 and the 1000lbs mine has been restored to previous operation.

ASuW Safety and SUBROC/CAPTOR Torpedoes-Torpedoes fired from SUBROCS and the CAPTOR have the ASuW Safety feature permanently enabled so these weapons will never engage surface ships.

Enjoy!

I hope I can too this time!

Cheers,
David

From OneShot:

Originally Posted by OneShot

Here they come ...

To unify the structure of the different packages and to make life easier for future possible patching (for small updates, bigger release of course will come as full versions) some minor things like folder names have been changed. This means that you cant install all three variations at the same time (but who does that anyway). Aside from that I recommend to uninstall the older LwAmi versions before installing any new version (this and subsequent ones), but then this is SOP for most Programs anyway. Make sure to deactivate the mod before uninstalling it!!

As a disclaimer, since this issue has been brought up - this installer does not change any stuff in the registry, to my knowledge it doesnt even add anything. It only reads the path to the DW install directory.

So far so good ... lets get down to the fun stuff now ...

The latest LwAmi Mod comes again in three different flavours (Take note : the Graphics Update isn't optional - the Small Package as well as the Bare Bones version will only work if you had the v3.05 Graphics installed since they reference the new modells! If you didn't then it is recommended to download and install the Full Package):

1.) Full package weighting about 11MB inside a nice and easy to use installer. Here you have it all ... the Mod, the new modells (from v3.05) and a shiny new splash screen so you know you actually have the Mod turned on. Unlike with the v3.05 Mod the Graphics Update is only active as long as the Mod is active. Once you deactivate or even deinstall the mod you will again see the old modells.

- Grab it here : LwAmi 3.07 - Full Package

2.) The smaller package without the modells but everything else in it - weighting around 4MB and of course inside an easy to use installer.

- Grab it here : LwAmi 3.07 - Small Package

3.) And for those who like just the bare stuff ... only the mod, no Splash Screen but for the first time in an installer (including the JSGME Tool).This is only 400kB ...

- Grab it here : LwAmi 3.07 - Bare Bones

Cheers
OS

[Bill Nichols]

The 3.07 Upgrade package is on my site. As soon as I get a full install version I'll put it up, too.

[Lane]

OH Heck,

Guess I am in trouble I Moved the LWAMI _V307_Final folder to Mods section JSGME added the line in JSGME to ini flile then I removed LWAMI
Ver305 and installed V307 Did not install ver 306
Guess it's back to drawing Board I guess it can be fixed?
Lane

[LuftWolf]

You're ok, no problem.

As long as you have the 3-d models in your graphics archive. To test it, enable v307 and see if you have the new Typhoon model in the USNI Reference, if you do, then you're fine.

Cheers,
David

PS Be sure you have the latest files. The "FINAL" files are actually out of date. The latest files are available at the top of this thread.

[Lane]

LF,
Thank's for that info I ran DW with 307 and have I guess the new SSBN Typhoon It has a Black Hull with pointed Nose and Red on Bottom?
and removed 307 and checked and it a Grey Looking Hull with a stubby
nose. that would be the basic DW patch 104.
I may have to install those new files above I had the LWAMI_V307_Final
the one you wanted the guys to test guess that was a Beta?
Will download the files at top.
So You think I will be ok not installing 306 since I ran the graphics installer in ver 305.?
Question? Since I did not install 306 and just have 305 will I need to install 305 then 307 over the top? And is there a way to add the splash screen icon that came with Ver 306

Thank's LF
Regards
Lane

[LuftWolf]

Lane, my suggestion to you at this time is to hold off until Oneshot makes the full 3.07 distributions and install from there to get the splash screen. It should be fairly soon and it will just take care of everything all at the same time.

Cheers,
David