[REL] Open Horizons II

[Serge65]

I was browsing through files that were left I have from the times SH4 and found an interesting idea - AI Torpedo Launcher. I don't know who to say thanks for the this idea, these files were stored about 5 years in my archive mods for SH4 as a part of super mod "Great War", but I have only the first part of this mod without the readme. Thanks author!
I adapted it and tested for SH5 (screenshots in archive). I play with OHII and think that does not make sense to add individual mods to game, it only brings discord into the game. Need to do a specific mods for this great mod.

1. This AI launcher does not quite work as would like, but it works, maybe you will improve it.
2. Fully compatible with OHII.
3. No ID duplicate.
4. No changes in the ship's .eqp files.
5. Unfortunately, the game takes fire range for all cannons and AAguns from SIM.CFG and does not depend on the internal settings in .sim files and it can't be changed without affecting other guns.
6. Added the "Torpedo in the water!" audio report when torpedoes are dropped into the water (as in Wasserbomben_SoundFix). This also works for air torpedoes. Locations: sh.sdl, particles.dsd.
7. Added controller "obj_Turret" to all nodes cfg#T. The attached ship's .sim-files include changes of mods Ship Inertia and Enhanced FunnelSmoke, so installing after these mods.
8. Other minor changes, such as:
a) in DD Somers (.GR2) added nodes #H01, #N01 and these sensors (.sns file);
b) in PC Black Swan (.GR2) added node #R01, this is wrong - in file .sns sensor presence, and no node #R in ship. In the Black_Swan.fx removed Lost controllers;
c) in DD Rocket (.GR2) added node #R02 in a correct place and the radar sensor is moved from #R01 to #R02;
d) in DD Fletcher added node #R02 (more precisely - in the director_37 in guns_radars_01.fx new file).

AITorpedolauncer_SH5&OHII:http://yadi.sk/d/V4ulfMEbKztCM

[gap]

Originally Posted by Serge65

I was browsing through files that were left I have from the times SH4 and found an interesting idea - AI Torpedo Launcher.

Nice idea and well done, Serge.
I had a look to your screenies, and they look just... wow

Originally Posted by Serge65

I don't know who to say thanks for the this idea, these files were stored about 5 years in my archive mods for SH4 as a part of super mod "Great War", but I have only the first part of this mod without the readme. Thanks author!

I think TDW and SergButo worked independently on the same idea. I don't remember in which respects their implementations differed from each other though.

Originally Posted by Serge65

I play with OHII and think that does not make sense to add individual mods to game, it only brings discord into the game. Need to do a specific mods for this great mod.

Fully agree

Originally Posted by Serge65

1. This AI launcher does not quite work as would like, but it works, maybe you will improve it.

I suppose your ship torpedo launchers won't be very accurate. Have you noticed any other problem with them?

Originally Posted by Serge65

2. Fully compatible with OHII.
3. No ID duplicate.
4. No changes in the ship's .eqp files.

Excellent

Originally Posted by Serge65

5. Unfortunately, the game takes fire range for all cannons and AAguns from SIM.CFG and does not depend on the internal settings in .sim files and it can't be changed without affecting other guns.

I think the range value stored in guns' controllers is the max range that their rounds can travel, whereas the global range factor in sim.cfg is sort of "max effective range". The game probably takes whatever is smaller among the above values as max firing range.

Originally Posted by Serge65

6. Added the "Torpedo in the water!" audio report when torpedoes are dropped into the water (as in Wasserbomben_SoundFix). This also works for air torpedoes. Locations: sh.sdl, particles.dsd.

Originally Posted by Serge65

7. Added controller "obj_Turret" to all nodes cfg#T. The attached ship's .sim-files include changes of mods Ship Inertia and Enhanced FunnelSmoke, so installing after these mods.

Not everyone is using those mods. Maybe you should create 'no EFS', 'no SI' and 'no EFS, no SI' patches

[Serge65]

Originally Posted by gap

I suppose your ship torpedo launchers won't be very accurate. Have you noticed any other problem with them?

No, very accurate, very difficult to escape without warning or emergency dive maneuver if close.

Originally Posted by gap

Not everyone is using those mods. Maybe you should create 'no EFS', 'no SI' and 'no EFS, no SI' patches

Here the question arises: do the individual mods or special mods?
I think we need to agree here, if I see "Enhanced FunnelSmoke" file in library folder, then I guess it's all maintenance used. About SI, I think, nothing bad will happen.
It is possible not to install, just be shooting for 360 degrees.

[Tonci87]

So this might make torpedo bombers possible? Wow

[gap]

Originally Posted by Serge65

No, very accurate, very difficult to escape without warning or emergency dive maneuver if close.

Really? I remember SHIV ship torpedoes not being very accurate. So why aren't you fully satisfied about your torpedo launchers?

Originally Posted by Serge65

Here the question arises: do the individual mods or special mods?
I think we need to agree here, if I see "Enhanced FunnelSmoke" file in library folder, then I guess it's all maintenance used.

I don't fully get you here. My point is that ship sim files in your mod pointing to EUF's smoke particles, make EUF not longer optional, but a required mod

Originally Posted by Serge65

About SI, I think, nothing bad will happen.

Many players, don't ask me why, have reported unusual CTD's while using SI. Moreover, SI is not compatible with Hydrophone RPM.
I really like your idea to ensure combatibility with those mods, but I think we should also set people free to use them or not.

Originally Posted by Tonci87

So this might make torpedo bombers possible? Wow

torpedo bombers were already possible

[THE_MASK]

Originally Posted by THEBERBSTER

Hi Sober

I reinstalled as you suggested.

I took the opportunity using the custom install to select German voices.

I am using the mod EMMCD v0.3.1 by archer9.

As I am no longer using the ‘German Language Pack’ mod do I need to enable the mod ‘Speech fixes and Additions German Version?’

Use the latest mod list . I have taken EMMCD v0.3.1 by archer9 out because of reports of it breaking the hydrophone somehow . Reply in my mega mod thread please .

[THEBERBSTER]

Hi Sober

I reinstalled as you suggested.

I took the opportunity using the custom install to select German voices.

I am using the mod EMMCD v0.3.1 by archer9. (Will not include now)

As I am no longer using the ‘German Language Pack’ mod do I need to enable the mod ‘Speech fixes and Additions German Version?’

Your reply to me
Use the latest mod list. I have taken EMMCD v0.3.1 by archer9 out because of reports of it breaking the hydrophone somehow . Reply in my mega mod thread please

I have printed off your latest 0600 22032014 mod list.

Do I need to add this mod if my crew are speaking German ‘Speech fixes and Additions German Version?’ now that I have removed the ‘German Language Pack’ mod.

I have deleted my OHII previous post

[THE_MASK]

Originally Posted by THEBERBSTER

Hi Sober

I reinstalled as you suggested.

I took the opportunity using the custom install to select German voices.

I am using the mod EMMCD v0.3.1 by archer9. (Will not include now)

As I am no longer using the ‘German Language Pack’ mod do I need to enable the mod ‘Speech fixes and Additions German Version?’

Your reply to me
Use the latest mod list. I have taken EMMCD v0.3.1 by archer9 out because of reports of it breaking the hydrophone somehow . Reply in my mega mod thread please

I have printed off your latest 0600 22032014 mod list.

Do I need to add this mod if my crew are speaking German ‘Speech fixes and Additions German Version?’ now that I have removed the ‘German Language Pack’ mod.

I have deleted my OHII previous post

There is a new list just updated sobers 0900 24032014 . No idea , I don't understand german so I don't use it .

[Katze]

First off, thanks for all the latest improvements.

I had a couple of (possible) glitches as I started the Mare Nostrum campaign, using version OH2.5.

I had selected the mission Breakthrough Gibraltar but my objective was "Intercept British convoy before it reinforces Malta", which had a marker that was located south west of Sardinia and sounds more like an objective for "Deliveries for Malta".

Secondly, as luck would have it, I made it through the Straits of Gibraltar and ran into a convoy headed west. After sinking 7 freighters I had enough tonnage to complete "Breakthrough Gibraltar" but "Deliveries for Malta" also completed. I don't know if the tonnage should count for both objectives or if it's a bug.

( Oh, and the mission objective "Intercept British convoy before it reinforces Malta" is still in progress; not that that is a bug, but I thought I'd just add the info here.)

[Serge65]

Originally Posted by gap

Really? I remember SHIV ship torpedoes not being very accurate. So why aren't you fully satisfied about your torpedo launchers?

It depends on the distance. The first shot is very far and I can't customize it (fire range for AI cannons in Sim.cfg=7000). Naturally, from a distance of 7,000 meters it is useless. From distance of 500-1000 metres - it is dangerous.
I'm not fully satisfied, because torpedoes behave not absolutely how torpedoes.

Originally Posted by gap

I don't fully get you here. My point is that ship sim files in your mod pointing to EUF's smoke particles, make EUF not longer optional, but a required mod

In OH2 I see in the Library folder the file: particles_funnelsmoke.dat. It is fair to believe that all units have to use it. By and large, what's the difference what kind of the smoke out of the chimney?

Originally Posted by gap

Many players, don't ask me why, have reported unusual CTD's while using SI. Moreover, SI is not compatible with Hydrophone RPM.

About SI: When I used the CI, I had CTD. I found that CTD caused these ships: Comet, Dithmarschen, Emden, Type34, C1B and HogIsland (I now think that it individually for each computer). Ok! I took the original files and made the same changes. No CTD. Why? What has changed? I don't understand. It's miracle (joke).

Originally Posted by gap

I really like your idea to ensure combatibility with those mods, but I think we should also set people free to use them or not.

How to do it with such a variety of mods?
Obj_turret in ship's sim files perform the function of fire restrictions in certain sectors, it is possible to do without them, or add your own.

[Trevally.]

Originally Posted by Katze

First off, thanks for all the latest improvements.

Thanks Katze
How are you finding the new missions using the MQK system?

I had a couple of (possible) glitches as I started the Mare Nostrum campaign, using version OH2.5.

I had selected the mission Breakthrough Gibraltar but my objective was "Intercept British convoy before it reinforces Malta", which had a marker that was located south west of Sardinia and sounds more like an objective for "Deliveries for Malta".

Alas - most of the work done on these missions was for the patrol missions.
Each objective (breakthrough Gibraltar etc) has about 10 patrol, 1 spy and 1 intercept missions attached - not all these intercept or spy/drop off missions have been checked and where I have changed the objective for the main mission - it has on occasion cause these to be outside the operation area

I will fix these one day

Secondly, as luck would have it, I made it through the Straits of Gibraltar and ran into a convoy headed west. After sinking 7 freighters I had enough tonnage to complete "Breakthrough Gibraltar" but "Deliveries for Malta" also completed. I don't know if the tonnage should count for both objectives or if it's a bug.

Some times this can happen where two objective are met at the same time.
Most campaigns now have been changed to reduce this. but it can still happen

[kenga]

I welcome Captains!
OPEN HORIZONS v2.5 is established
Problem in that on the card there is no area designation партуля. In a briefing it was, and in the game is not present.
How to be?
The screen is applied.

[Trevally.]

When in game - look at your Captains Log to see your patrol instructions

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...7&postcount=99

[kenga]

The matter is that too it is not displayed.
After OPEN HORIZONS II v2.5 established Rus v 8-2.5 for Open Horizons-II
Matter in fonts can?

[volodya61]

Originally Posted by kenga

The matter is that too it is not displayed...

That's very odd ..
Look at the screen below.. there are all the txt files of the missions related to the square of AN55 in British Coastal Waters.. and all references to this square are there.. I don't have any thoughts about this error.. try to check other missions..



UPD: and check the files (TG_BCW_Patrol0-9.tsr) located in the Rus v 8-2.5 for Open Horizons-II\data\Campaigns\CampaignProjects\Missions\Total_ Germany_M.. make sure your files are not corrupt.. you can open them with Notepad..