[WIP] Phalanx Mod

[Snarf]

Okay, I've reached the point that it's time to create my files in S3D.... I can do everything except animating the objects, I definitely need a little help here.

Is there anyone with any experience with animating the objects who could help? I want to have the base rotate for the train, the middle/top rotate for the elevation, and the barrels to rotate as it fires. I've created separate object files for each of these items.

[ETR3(SS)]

I can't tell you how to do that but I can point you in the right direction. Take a look at the game files and how it handles the player usable guns.

[Karle94]

You do I know I already have a Phalanx in-game? It comes with the Arleigh Burke.

[Snarf]

That's nice to know, do you mind if I dissect your arleigh burke and see how the thing works? I still want to make my phalanx as a stand alone add on. I would like to make the Mk 45 5" gun available as a part of my deck gun mod (enabling fitment of many types of deck guns and turrets to the sub). I was going to model it myself too, but if you don't mind then I would just use yours (and credit you on it too of course).

Originally Posted by ETR3(SS)

I can't tell you how to do that but I can point you in the right direction. Take a look at the game files and how it handles the player usable guns.

I was trying to use as much of the 20mm oerlikon file as i could, but the train, elevation and barrel action take place at different parts, not to mention the phalanx barrels spin instead of recoil.

[Snarf]

I downloaded your arleigh burke and gave it a test drive, I like the extra selection of guns, do you mind if I make those available in my master deck gun mod?

I'm still going to make my phalanx model happen. I just need some insight as to how create the animations.

[merc4ulfate]

better remove all the fish to make room for all that ammo

[Karle94]

Disect it all you want. You dont need a rotating animation, if you have seven barrels, place them where each muzzle starts in the .dat file, the muzzle flashes will rotate, giving the impression of a rotating barrel. Silverwolf did make rotating gatling cannons, but they were rotating all the time. If you want animations, then that`s the way it have to be. And feel free to use any gun you want.