BFVG WIP Thread

[Raz_Specter]

Hi Chaps, just thought i would share some of the stuff we are working on.

 

Cheers Specter

 

 

 

 

[razo+r]

are you trying to get it to work, I mean, launching?

[zaelu]

Errr.... Now this could be interesting... because we could use moderd stuff to intercept... SAMs or Fighters.

 

V2? :)

[Raz_Specter]

something a little different to what we normally do :)

 

Hopefully more to come in the pack.

 

 

 

 

Cheers Specter

[SUNTSAG]

Very Very Early Launch Testing

 

 

A VERY VERY early test, trying to get the V1 to launch......still a number of issues to resolve that I hope are not insurmountable....fingers crossed.

[Markindel]

Compliments. Extraordinary work.

[Esac_mirmidon]

Wonderful.

 

You did It again raising the bar.

[SUNTSAG]

Further update....

 

 

 

 

We are getting close to finishing just some hopefully minor hurdles to clear :thumbup:

[Pikey]

haha, that's pretty awesome. Textures look good. Are you doing a weapon replacement for it's code?

[Raz_Specter]

Thanks Pikey, I spent many hours on them :) Naked is doing the LUA so I will let him reply to that question :)

[Esac_mirmidon]

Its going to have some sort of target designation capability?

 

I mean. When you use artillery or rocket launcher units you can designate a target in the map. Its possible to do something like this with the mode?

 

Thanks a lot.

[SUNTSAG]

haha, that's pretty awesome. Textures look good. Are you doing a weapon replacement for it's code?

 

Cheers Pikey, I did try and create a new weapon using two different methods, based on reverse engineering previous mods where new weapons had been introduced. Unfortunately neither attempt succeeded and I know others have encountered similar issues.

 

There are plenty of good guide materials associated with the addition of "AIRCRAFT" weaponry but next to nothing linked to either ship or land based missiles. I have adapted a current in game missile format to get the V1 airborne and this is where my current problem lay. I cannot get this to function as a standalone MOD without making changes to the core data... ie manually replacing an .edm file and missile table entry which is not ideal. So I am presently stuck at this hurdle, but I shall persevere. :thumbup:

 

Its going to have some sort of target designation capability?

 

I mean. When you use artillery or rocket launcher units you can designate a target in the map. Its possible to do something like this with the mode?

 

Thanks a lot.

 

Hi Esac_mirmidon,

 

Yes it does have targeting capability as I wanted it to launch without manually doing so from within CA. So I have managed to mimic a soviet ship launched SSN missile.

 

It means that to enable a launch, you have to spawn in a ship using the ME and the launcher will detect it and fire. I then deactivate the ship and the missile continues to that location. If you leave the ship active, it will blow it up providing it doesn't get shot down.

 

None of this is ideal but it was never created to be an actual weapon that would fly all the way to the south coast of England and beyond. Besides I am no .lua expert, I reverse engineer from within game elements and adapt to suit our MODs with the closest in game functionality. So everyday is a learning day for me lol. :thumbup:

Edited September 6, 2017 by SUNTSAG

[SUNTSAG]

Hi All,

 

I wonder if anyone that has experience of adding a new non aircraft weapon to DCS can help me out?

 

I am struggling to get the V1 Rocket into the game as a new weapon (missile). All the current guides I have followed but they are linked to aircraft stores and irrespective they don't appear to work either.

 

To be honest I would settle for being able to replace a missile .edm and modified missile data file from within the mod without having to manually replace the in-sim versions. Any ideas folks?

 

Thank you in advance.

[SUNTSAG]

Further Update

 

Unfortunately I didn't get a response to my query but I have managed to resolve my issue. The weapon now appears without having to modify core files.

 

I have also managed to get the V1 to launch at a designated "Fire Point" specified in the mission editor. In tests this morning I have managed to launch a V1 from just north of Gudauta and hit the runway at Batumi in 1.57 OpenBeta.

 

A few more tweaks and additional testing in Normandy will be required but things are looking promising so far. We will keep you posted. Cheers

 

[Esac_mirmidon]

You are simply the best.

 

Improving and increasing the WWII experience thanks to you.

[SUNTSAG]

Sounds Update

 

[Markindel]

Extraordinary work. Excellent 3D work but it is the work with the lua files that amazed me.

[SUNTSAG]

Thanks everyone for your positive comments....It makes all the hours of effort worth while.

 

Here is a link to another video of what will be possible....... Cheers :thumbup:

 

https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=193353

[352ndDeacon]

This is fantastic. Can't wait till it is released. Thanks Suntsag, great work!

[Raz_Specter]

Hey chaps

 

here are a couple of screen shots showing the progress

 

Cheers Specter

 

 

 

[Raz_Specter]

Just a promo chaps :)

 

Cheer Specter

 

 

*Note - sorry chaps not sure why it didnt show.

Edited September 23, 2017 by Raz_Specter

[Markindel]

Sorry, I can not see the video

[Jacks]

Yeah not working spec........

[joey45]

Looking good

Edited September 23, 2017 by joey45

[Hawkeye60]

OMG!

 

I am humbled and awed!

 

This is a dream come true for me.

 

When My Dad was stationed in Normandy, he was at the front, waiting in his work truck. (He was a radio man, expert) After fixing the command radio, a V1 landed close to his truck.

Shrapnel passed through the truck and tool box he was sitting on!

He said he shook for hours after that................

 

I must shoot them down!

 

You guys are awesome!