One idea : historical huge flags for neutrals merchants - Page 2

oRGy · 11-04-05, 09:49 AM

I am totally against the increased magnification idea - it's silly and would be used by the player to give them all sorts of super-abilities.

Adding merchant flags with the pack3d tool sounds like the best idea.

Doing the scripting wouldn't be so hard. You needn't touch the convoy composition, so the only thing would be scripted neutral traffic which would be fairly low. For example, with Ireland you'd only need half a dozen routes, using coastal/small merchants.

If you want something done properly you have to do the work!

lumat83 · 11-04-05, 11:09 AM

Ok. It was my first idea but I've understood that this work was not possible.
I prefer huge flag than increase magnification.

But I repeat : sorry, I've no ability for this work, I'm totally incompetent for that

. sincerely

Marhkimov · 11-04-05, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lumat83

But I repeat : sorry, I've no ability for this work, I'm totally incompetent for that

. sincerely

Don't worry. It is quite ok to come up with ideas, even if you have no idea how to impliment them yourself... That's what these boards are for. There are always people out there who are willing to help if they can.

Martin1813 · 11-04-05, 03:10 PM

I think the idea is good,

I agree with Orgy about the magnification. but iambecomelife spotted the big problem...

oRGy · 11-05-05, 01:02 PM

True. But we do have pack3d now...

Rubini · 11-06-05, 12:49 PM

oRGy,

I only will leave the magnification idea if someone here prove to us that it's unrealistic. I'm speaking to 8x or 10x (the stock is 6x). Someone here have the info? How is the magnification factor of the binocular and periscopes/uzo in the german uboats? :hmm:

Rubini.

oRGy · 11-06-05, 12:50 PM

Hi Rubini;

as far as I know the game models the magnifcation ranges accurately.

Another possibility those who are good with such things should look into is adding an 'unlit' layer of lights to ships, as with buildings. Could be tricky though.

oRGy

Rubini · 11-06-05, 12:55 PM

Yes, perhaps to the flags. But i'm afraid that this way the result could be a bit unrealistic...What do you think?

Rubini.

oRGy · 11-06-05, 12:57 PM

What would be unrealistic exactly?

In real life neutral merchants sailing alone had big flags painted on the side, and these were lit up at night along with the rest of the ship.

In convoys, they were considered legitimate targets and would have been blacked out.

oRGy · 11-06-05, 01:01 PM

for example:

Rubini · 11-06-05, 01:48 PM

oRGy,

I mean unrealistic if we just lighten the flags.

Rubini.

11-04-05, 09:49 AM	#1
oRGy Crusty Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 648 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	I am totally against the increased magnification idea - it's silly and would be used by the player to give them all sorts of super-abilities. Adding merchant flags with the pack3d tool sounds like the best idea. Doing the scripting wouldn't be so hard. You needn't touch the convoy composition, so the only thing would be scripted neutral traffic which would be fairly low. For example, with Ireland you'd only need half a dozen routes, using coastal/small merchants. If you want something done properly you have to do the work! __________________

11-04-05, 03:10 PM	#4
Martin1813 Torpedoman Join Date: May 2005 Location: Caen, France Posts: 111 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	I think the idea is good, I agree with Orgy about the magnification. but iambecomelife spotted the big problem... __________________

11-05-05, 01:02 PM	#5
oRGy Crusty Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 648 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	True. But we do have pack3d now... __________________

11-06-05, 12:50 PM	#7
oRGy Crusty Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 648 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Hi Rubini; as far as I know the game models the magnifcation ranges accurately. Another possibility those who are good with such things should look into is adding an 'unlit' layer of lights to ships, as with buildings. Could be tricky though. oRGy __________________

11-06-05, 12:57 PM	#9
oRGy Crusty Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 648 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	What would be unrealistic exactly? In real life neutral merchants sailing alone had big flags painted on the side, and these were lit up at night along with the rest of the ship. In convoys, they were considered legitimate targets and would have been blacked out. __________________

11-04-05, 11:09 AM	#2
lumat83 Frogman Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 307 Downloads: 121 Uploads: 0	Ok. It was my first idea but I've understood that this work was not possible. I prefer huge flag than increase magnification. But I repeat : sorry, I've no ability for this work, I'm totally incompetent for that . sincerely

11-06-05, 12:49 PM	#6
Rubini Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2005 Location: São Paulo Brazil Posts: 2,728 Downloads: 132 Uploads: 0	oRGy, I only will leave the magnification idea if someone here prove to us that it's unrealistic. I'm speaking to 8x or 10x (the stock is 6x). Someone here have the info? How is the magnification factor of the binocular and periscopes/uzo in the german uboats? :hmm: Rubini.

11-06-05, 12:55 PM	#8
Rubini Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2005 Location: São Paulo Brazil Posts: 2,728 Downloads: 132 Uploads: 0	Yes, perhaps to the flags. But i'm afraid that this way the result could be a bit unrealistic...What do you think? Rubini.

11-06-05, 01:01 PM	#10
oRGy Crusty Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 648 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	for example: __________________

11-06-05, 01:48 PM	#11
Rubini Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2005 Location: São Paulo Brazil Posts: 2,728 Downloads: 132 Uploads: 0	oRGy, I mean unrealistic if we just lighten the flags. Rubini.