[WIP] RSRDC Phase III

lurker_hlb3 · 01-26-08, 12:21 AM

I have just completed the “last” campaign layer of RSRDC.

Currently working on the required mission objectives that will support Operation Forger (Invasion of Saipan & Guam) and Operation King II (Battle of Leyte Gulf). Also will have to rewrite all the “Single Missions” and “Single Patrol” files as the stock version no longer support the objective of RSRDC. These Mission/Patrol rewrites will be in the same form as “RSRDC Patrols”, that is “real world” mission against the tracks generated in the campaign layers. Will also have to adjust the late war patrol objectives that support the changes in Phase III

During the development of the late war USN Task Forces it became obvious that attempting to generate task force with “real world” numbers would cause SH4 frame rate to decrease to unplayable levels. Therefore TF38/58 task groups have reduced to a “playable” size [i.e. approximately 1/3 their real size]. Plans to add Task Force 57 (British Pacific Fleet) have been scraped for the current time.

The following IJN units have been added

Mastu Class DE (reworked Asashio class DD)
Katori Class Light Cruiser (reworked Kuma Class CL)
Unryu Class CV (reworked Hiryu CV) [Special note this is “not” the Unryu released by miner1436]

The Mastu & Katori were escorts of various convoys during 1944/1945

The Unryu is required to support a mission / campaign layer in late 1944

The following units will be removed

RN TBF Avenger
RN Martlet (F4F)

During my research on the Battle of Leyte Gulf, I found these two Sub OpArea maps. If you look at the first map you will note there appears to be a “real” area 7 off the “Bungo Straits”

Release estimate is the end of February, however this is subject to change.

Taurolas · 01-26-08, 04:46 AM

Nice work as always Lurker...

thegroo · 01-26-08, 06:21 AM

Thank you for the great work.

Last night i had my first patrol with phase II.
Stumbeld onto a large taskforce in the bismarck sea and was able to sink
a Yamato and Taiho.

Regards
Dieter

AVGWarhawk · 01-26-08, 07:22 AM

This is great news Lurker. Thanks for your efforts

CDR Resser · 01-26-08, 03:52 PM

Ned Beach always said that Bungo Pete was real. I don't see any reason why we should not assume that most of the background information to the story would not be real as well. That being said, that map is a real find. Thanks for sharing, and thanks for all your hard work on this. This addon improves the sim immeasurably.

Respectfully Submitted;
CDR Resser

silent killer · 01-26-08, 04:31 PM

thanks lurker great work

capt_frank · 01-26-08, 04:35 PM

As CDR Resser, those maps are great! Looks like "Maru Morgue", "Hit Parade" and "Convoy College" just might be some productive places to hang out. I think I'll print them out for reference.

Really enjoying RSRDC, thanks for all your work!

gclarkso · 01-31-08, 07:43 AM

Hey Lurker,

Will the accompaning Rec Manual have an update as well? The current version (for stock SH4) generates a CTD on my setup (stock, RSRD II, NSM 4).

Thanks,

lurker_hlb3 · 01-31-08, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gclarkso

Hey Lurker,

Will the accompaning Rec Manual have an update as well? The current version (for stock SH4) generates a CTD on my setup (stock, RSRD II, NSM 4).

Thanks,

I make no changes to the "Rec Manual"

01-26-08, 12:21 AM	#1
lurker_hlb3 Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Calif Posts: 2,290 Downloads: 187 Uploads: 12	[WIP] RSRDC Phase III I have just completed the “last” campaign layer of RSRDC. Currently working on the required mission objectives that will support Operation Forger (Invasion of Saipan & Guam) and Operation King II (Battle of Leyte Gulf). Also will have to rewrite all the “Single Missions” and “Single Patrol” files as the stock version no longer support the objective of RSRDC. These Mission/Patrol rewrites will be in the same form as “RSRDC Patrols”, that is “real world” mission against the tracks generated in the campaign layers. Will also have to adjust the late war patrol objectives that support the changes in Phase III During the development of the late war USN Task Forces it became obvious that attempting to generate task force with “real world” numbers would cause SH4 frame rate to decrease to unplayable levels. Therefore TF38/58 task groups have reduced to a “playable” size [i.e. approximately 1/3 their real size]. Plans to add Task Force 57 (British Pacific Fleet) have been scraped for the current time. The following IJN units have been added Mastu Class DE (reworked Asashio class DD) Katori Class Light Cruiser (reworked Kuma Class CL) Unryu Class CV (reworked Hiryu CV) [Special note this is “not” the Unryu released by miner1436] The Mastu & Katori were escorts of various convoys during 1944/1945 The Unryu is required to support a mission / campaign layer in late 1944 The following units will be removed RN TBF Avenger RN Martlet (F4F) During my research on the Battle of Leyte Gulf, I found these two Sub OpArea maps. If you look at the first map you will note there appears to be a “real” area 7 off the “Bungo Straits” Release estimate is the end of February, however this is subject to change. Last edited by lurker_hlb3; 01-26-08 at 09:34 AM.

01-26-08, 06:21 AM	#3
thegroo Bosun Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Switzerland Posts: 67 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thank you for the great work. Last night i had my first patrol with phase II. Stumbeld onto a large taskforce in the bismarck sea and was able to sink a Yamato and Taiho. Regards Dieter __________________

01-26-08, 07:22 AM	#4
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,281 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	This is great news Lurker. Thanks for your efforts __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

01-26-08, 03:52 PM	#5
CDR Resser Lieutenant Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Submerged ahead Posts: 252 Downloads: 72 Uploads: 0	Ned Beach always said that Bungo Pete was real. I don't see any reason why we should not assume that most of the background information to the story would not be real as well. That being said, that map is a real find. Thanks for sharing, and thanks for all your hard work on this. This addon improves the sim immeasurably. Respectfully Submitted; CDR Resser __________________ Holy Equestrian Order of Saint John Moses Sometimes, in war, there is an inverse moral. The greater the performance, the harsher the consequence. R.H. O'Kane

01-26-08, 04:31 PM	#6
silent killer Soundman Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kingston Ontario Posts: 141 Downloads: 49 Uploads: 0	rsrd111 thanks lurker great work

01-26-08, 04:46 AM	#2
Taurolas Medic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Notts UK Posts: 163 Downloads: 167 Uploads: 0	Nice work as always Lurker...

01-26-08, 04:35 PM	#7
capt_frank Watch Officer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: In the North Carolina Sticks Posts: 335 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	As CDR Resser, those maps are great! Looks like "Maru Morgue", "Hit Parade" and "Convoy College" just might be some productive places to hang out. I think I'll print them out for reference. Really enjoying RSRDC, thanks for all your work!

01-31-08, 07:43 AM	#8
gclarkso Watch Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Carolina, USA Posts: 30 Downloads: 261 Uploads: 0	Hey Lurker, Will the accompaning Rec Manual have an update as well? The current version (for stock SH4) generates a CTD on my setup (stock, RSRD II, NSM 4). Thanks, __________________ Gordon "They must have spotted our periscope"