[REL] patSH3r - Reborn

[iambecomelife]

Thanks for this contribution!

[Magic1111]

Copied from the patSH3r.cfg:

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wo_targeting_msg "Range to visual contact at bearing %03.0f is %.0f meters."

Works this with german version (de_menu.txt) too?

[areo16]

Originally Posted by Fader_Berg

I'm just playing around for now and getting to know my way. It depends much on what I run into.
Personally I miss a lot of things regarding the crew when I play. I want them to become a bigger part of the game. Make the experience more important than it is today. They should leave a bit of grief when they die or get transfered, 'cause you've worked so hard and long with them.

I sent you a PM regarding pointer locations.

[Fader_Berg]

Originally Posted by Magic1111

Copied from the patSH3r.cfg:

Works this with german version (de_menu.txt) too?

No, patSH3r doesn't look in either en- or de_menu.txt. It uses the configuration value wo_targeting_msg in the cfg-file. So you've got to replace the message displayed in the patSH3r.cfg with your own.

[Fader_Berg]

Watch officer experience - Explained

The formula is based on three factors.

not_watchman, wo_experience_no_wm

Penalty factor when the WO doesn't have the Watchman qualification. Default is 0.15

experience, wo_experience_xp

Penalty factor depending on whether the WO got less experience than this value. Default is 350.

range, wo_experience_range

Penalty factor (or bonus) if the target is beyond or closer this value in meters. Default is 3000

This is the formula with default values

Penalty = 0.05 if WO got Watchman, else 0.15
Penalty = Penalty * MAX(1, (350 / WOs XP))
Penalty = Penalty * (Range to target / 3000)
Penalty = Penalty / (a randomized number between 1-5)
Penalty = Penalty / 2
Penalty is randomized to be positive or negative 50/50

Estimated_range = Estimated_range + (Estimated_range * Penalty)
Estimated_bearing = Estimated_bearing + (4 * Penalty)

[Benti]

This sounds great. Thank you very much for doing this.

Best regards benti

[MLF]

Hi Fader-Berg,

I have followed the instructions, and placed the 2 files in the root directory of SH3. I have run a couple of missions, but cannot see the magic - I lock onto a target but no message from the WO. Am using Version 20. Are there any pre-requisites?

Regards,

MLF

[Fader_Berg]

Originally Posted by MLF

Hi Fader-Berg,

I have followed the instructions, and placed the 2 files in the root directory of SH3. I have run a couple of missions, but cannot see the magic - I lock onto a target but no message from the WO. Am using Version 20. Are there any pre-requisites?

Regards,

MLF

On the main menu screen, the version of your game is written in the down right corner. What does it say?

[MLF]

V1.4 PatSH3r r20

[Fader_Berg]

Originally Posted by MLF

V1.4 PatSH3r r20

Check that wo_targeting is set to on in the config file. If it is, are you really asking the WO to report the range?

[MLF]

Didn't realise I had to ask him - I expected a well trained WO to read my mind and report it directly I had locked on That'll be it then. Just tested and when I ask, it is reported - even changed message in cfg to make sure.

Thanks for your quick response and please keep up the good work

Regards,

MLF

[makman94]

everything is working as intended;

it is so nice and usefull addition

can't wait for your news features

[areo16]

It's great that this is open source. It will speed up the progress exponentially.

[Anvar1061]

Originally Posted by Fader_Berg

INSTALLATION:Unzip the downloaded file and copy the two files (patSH3r.act & patSH3r.cfg) to the directory where your SH3 installations resides. patSH3r will do its magic next time you start the game.
To remove it. Just remove patSH3r.act & patSH3r.cfg and there will be no magic no more.
patSH3r is compatible with all different v1.4 EXE-files including the v1.6B1 h.sie patched ones.
Fader Berg

SSS
I do not understand why we need this download if you are using only two files to the right.

[Fader_Berg]

Originally Posted by Anvar1061

SSS
I do not understand why we need this download if you are using only two files to the right.

latest-patSH3r.zip is for people who just want to play the game. No more files are needed for that.
latest-patSH3r-source.zip is for people who want to see the code, and is interested in how it's done.