WIP-Small Craft & Boats Mod

iambecomelife · 11-15-08, 04:41 PM

Shortly after SH3 was released an unknown modder created the Nelson's launch as a stand-alone unit. It was never released, but the screenshots piqued my interest.

Now I have decided to add the heavy unit's small boats & launches as individual units. The process isn't very difficult because they have a lot fewer parts than an average merchantman. They will have different loads & passengers depending on where they are from.

Nelson's Steam Launch:

Hunt Class Destroyer - Covered Motor Launch:

Hunt Class Destroyer - Covered Motor Launch w/British Troops:

I hope to see them used as coastal/harbor traffic in campaign mode. They may also be useful for certain scripted events, like Commando raids or the Dunkirk evacuation. These will make good "targets of opportunity" for Type II's and E-Boats, since they cannot stand up to even light weapons fire. However, don't expect to rack up lots of tonnage from them.

For manned versions, at least two of the human figures are destructible objects. I torpedoed the troop-carrying version a little while ago - you should have seen the bodies fly through the air.

There's always something a little unsettling about sinking them. I know they're legit targets if they're carrying troops, but it isn't really a fair fight. Kind of like Hulk Hogan duking it out with a baby, I guess.

bigboywooly · 11-15-08, 04:51 PM

Ummmm
Ok then

Gonna require some work to get those ingame
Not sure about the Nelson steam launch but the covered launch is ideal for port traffic
IIRC someone was working on harbour launches\traffic :hmm:

MF mod finished then ??????

EDIT
Was Trainer but not seen anything released

http://forums-de.ubi.com/eve/forums/...2/m/1871044755

iambecomelife · 11-15-08, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigboywooly

Ummmm
Ok then

Gonna require some work to get those ingame
Not sure about the Nelson steam launch but the covered launch is ideal for port traffic
IIRC someone was working on harbour launches\traffic :hmm:

MF mod finished then ??????

No, but it almost is.

And I think I will release them as part of the Merchant Fleet Mod. Or it could be released as an optional add-on to the MFM.

Jimbuna · 11-16-08, 12:08 PM

n interesting Idea....would be good to see them chugging about the harbours

lutzow · 11-18-08, 01:26 PM

Small is beautyfull

Iambecomelife - if You need a tester for those ships - we're ready
(WE means me and my GWX)

Kpt. Lehmann · 11-18-08, 03:19 PM

IABC I am shocked! Utterly SHOCKED!!!

Using a stock U-boat skin. :hmm:

Are you feeling okay?

11-15-08, 04:41 PM	#1
iambecomelife Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 4,706 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 0	WIP-Small Craft & Boats Mod Shortly after SH3 was released an unknown modder created the Nelson's launch as a stand-alone unit. It was never released, but the screenshots piqued my interest. Now I have decided to add the heavy unit's small boats & launches as individual units. The process isn't very difficult because they have a lot fewer parts than an average merchantman. They will have different loads & passengers depending on where they are from. Nelson's Steam Launch: Hunt Class Destroyer - Covered Motor Launch: Hunt Class Destroyer - Covered Motor Launch w/British Troops: I hope to see them used as coastal/harbor traffic in campaign mode. They may also be useful for certain scripted events, like Commando raids or the Dunkirk evacuation. These will make good "targets of opportunity" for Type II's and E-Boats, since they cannot stand up to even light weapons fire. However, don't expect to rack up lots of tonnage from them. For manned versions, at least two of the human figures are destructible objects. I torpedoed the troop-carrying version a little while ago - you should have seen the bodies fly through the air. There's always something a little unsettling about sinking them. I know they're legit targets if they're carrying troops, but it isn't really a fair fight. Kind of like Hulk Hogan duking it out with a baby, I guess. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/WolvesoftheKaiser/ Last edited by iambecomelife; 11-15-08 at 04:49 PM.

11-15-08, 04:51 PM	#2
bigboywooly Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Swindon, England Posts: 10,151 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	Ummmm Ok then Gonna require some work to get those ingame Not sure about the Nelson steam launch but the covered launch is ideal for port traffic IIRC someone was working on harbour launches\traffic :hmm: MF mod finished then ?????? EDIT Was Trainer but not seen anything released http://forums-de.ubi.com/eve/forums/...2/m/1871044755 __________________ My mediafire page http://www.mediafire.com/?11eoq19bq9r41 Last edited by bigboywooly; 11-15-08 at 04:57 PM.

11-16-08, 12:08 PM	#4
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,539 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	n interesting Idea....would be good to see them chugging about the harbours __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

11-18-08, 01:26 PM	#5
lutzow Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: DanziG Posts: 819 Downloads: 104 Uploads: 0	Small is beautyfull Iambecomelife - if You need a tester for those ships - we're ready (WE means me and my GWX) __________________ Lutzow http://hosted.filefront.com/Lutzow1

11-18-08, 03:19 PM	#6
Kpt. Lehmann GWX Project Director Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Republic of Texas Posts: 6,994 Downloads: 124 Uploads: 0	IABC I am shocked! Utterly SHOCKED!!! Using a stock U-boat skin. :hmm: Are you feeling okay? __________________ www.thegreywolves.com All you need is good men. - Heinrich Lehmann-Willenbrock