The scoop on scopes: emtguf & Arclight

Ark · 03-29-10, 12:39 PM

I would actually like to know which one works better with Dark Wraiths UI changes on a 2560x1600 (16:10) monitor.

Both scope mods look great!

TheDarkWraith · 03-29-10, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Ark

I would actually like to know which one works better with Dark Wraiths UI changes on a 2560x1600 (16:10) monitor.

Both scope mods look great!

the only one who asked me to support theirs is emtguf.

Zedi · 03-29-10, 01:17 PM

I would like to see mods to add things, not change it. So far, almost all mods rush to change the visual part and UI. Not sure why as the only thing is really broken and badly need to be fixed, is the AI and script

I would love to have a new attack periscope with bigger magnification rate, but no change at all on visuals and how it looks overall. Hope you guys will make such a mod someday.

emtguf · 03-29-10, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Magnum

I would like to see mods to add things, not change it. So far, almost all mods rush to change the visual part and UI. Not sure why as the only thing is really broken and badly need to be fixed, is the AI and script

I would love to have a new attack periscope with bigger magnification rate, but no change at all on visuals and how it looks overall. Hope you guys will make such a mod someday.

The stock magnification rate has been altered in both mods to reflect historically accurate zoom rates. Both are higher than stock.

The stock recticules in the scopes are not accurate when attempting to determine distance, both mods have calibrated the optics to work correctly, and quite historically.

The Stadimeter right now is the most broken aspect of the game, and so far no one has figured out a way to make it work, so adding the new scopes allow you to accurately determine range without the need of a stadimeter.

Arclight · 03-29-10, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDarkWraith

the only one who asked me to support theirs is emtguf.

Got a compatible version as well. I kinda send you a PM about it, remember?

All aspect ratios supported (that I could test for) with the patch pack.
16:9
25:16
5:3
5:4
85:48
8:5

4:3 by default

TheDarkWraith · 03-29-10, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arclight

Got a compatible version as well. I kinda send you a PM about it, remember?

All aspect ratios supported (that I could test for) with the patch pack.
16:9
25:16
5:3
5:4
85:48
8:5

4:3 by default

sorry, I guess I forgot. Could you resend what you sent me so I can incorporate?

Arclight · 03-29-10, 11:31 PM

I think your overworked, time for a break.

From what I send you:

Quote:

"But nevermind; didn't realize your mod already splits att. from obs. scope. I'll rename my file for the obs. scope to what Emtguf is using and it should be fixed."

In short, I removed the "page obs periscope.ini" from the package and renamed my obs.scope file to "Periscope_Mask_1024_SH5_OBS.dds", same as what Emtguf is using. Should be compatible.

TheDarkWraith · 03-29-10, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Arclight

I think your overworked, time for a break.

From what I send you:

In short, I removed the "page obs periscope.ini" from the package and renamed my obs.scope file to "Periscope_Mask_1024_SH5_OBS.dds", same as what Emtguf is using. Should be compatible.

yeppers, should be no problem then.

Overworked? nah, I'm chasing down a nasty bug that someone reported....it's a good one

It's definitely my error but I can't find it

Arclight · 03-30-10, 12:11 AM

Oh yeah, those are the best.

One minute AI works fine, then you make a change and all units have their AI broken. You revert the change, still broken. Comment out half your code, still broken...

emtguf · 03-29-10, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ark

I would actually like to know which one works better with Dark Wraiths UI changes on a 2560x1600 (16:10) monitor.

Both scope mods look great!

I have patches for different aspect ratios (4:3 5:4). However if memory serves me correctly (at work can't actually check right now) my base mod I believe works with 8:5 and 16:10 out of the box. will have to check later to be sure.

Ark · 03-29-10, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by emtguf

I have patches for different aspect ratios (4:3 5:4). However if memory serves me correctly (at work can't actually check right now) my base mod I believe works with 8:5 and 16:10 out of the box. will have to check later to be sure.

Great! Please post back here when you confirm if it isn't too much trouble.

I appreciate it!

emtguf · 03-29-10, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ark

Great! Please post back here when you confirm if it isn't too much trouble.

I appreciate it!

No trouble at all. Will test to see in a couple of hours. Man is it Friday yet this work week is already going too slowly...

mobucks · 03-29-10, 04:00 PM

i like both but had probs on one of them with OldStyleUI so i had to uninstall.

TheDarkWraith · 03-29-10, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mobucks

i like both but had probs on one of them with OldStyleUI so i had to uninstall.

Have you tried the 'buggy' one with the new version of the UIs? I added support for emtguf's so there should be no issue.

Ark · 03-30-10, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by emtguf

No trouble at all. Will test to see in a couple of hours. Man is it Friday yet this work week is already going too slowly...

Tell me about it. I got yelled at work today for something I forgot to do a month ago regarding something I was not supposed to do. Figure that one out!

Thanks for the update after your post and the patch!

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03-29-10, 12:39 PM	#1
Ark Samurai Navy Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Fresno, CA. Posts: 581 Downloads: 95 Uploads: 0	I would actually like to know which one works better with Dark Wraiths UI changes on a 2560x1600 (16:10) monitor. Both scope mods look great! __________________ Ark -------------- Vista 64-bit SP1 Asus P6T Deluxe mobo Core i7 920 @ 3.8ghz 6GB G.Skill DDR3 1600 Evga GTX 285 SSC SB X-FI Fatality 640GB WD "Black" Dell 3007WFP-HC 30" LCD / Acer 23" H233H

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Arclight Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese. Posts: 8,467 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 10	Oh yeah, those are the best. One minute AI works fine, then you make a change and all units have their AI broken. You revert the change, still broken. Comment out half your code, still broken... __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.

03-29-10, 01:17 PM	#3
Zedi Sea Lord Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,845 Downloads: 184 Uploads: 2	I would like to see mods to add things, not change it. So far, almost all mods rush to change the visual part and UI. Not sure why as the only thing is really broken and badly need to be fixed, is the AI and script I would love to have a new attack periscope with bigger magnification rate, but no change at all on visuals and how it looks overall. Hope you guys will make such a mod someday.

03-29-10, 04:00 PM	#13
mobucks Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 713 Downloads: 209 Uploads: 0	i like both but had probs on one of them with OldStyleUI so i had to uninstall.