Lucas_From_Hell Posted December 30, 2009 Posted December 30, 2009 Hello everyone, I was trying to create some missions at the Mission Editor, and, although I've made some close-to-decent storylines, one thing still annoys me: the lack of airbase templates. Even though we see some pretty nice airbases in a few campaigns, I couldn't find any of these available for download. In this specific case, the situation is even worse: airfields in Russian and Georgian territory :helpsmilie:. So to say, the first mission of this campaign was supposed to be a fighter sweep over Gudauta immediatly before the Su-25 start doing their thing down there, to keep the fighters off them. In addition, close escort to the Rooks will be made by MiG-29s, blowing up everything the player couldn't get. SAM won't be much of a concern, as a pair of Su-34, in the baptism of fire of the Fullback, flattened out the defences nearby, clearing the way for the operation to start. Being an IL-2 player, I'm somewhat spoiled by the fact that there are hundreds of templates for every map, sometimes even sector of the map and other specific stuff, and these are usually very flexible, so they fit almost every crazy situation you can come up with. The situation seems to be different when it comes to Lock On. I've tried searching, but found no template or whatsoever... Can anyone help on this matter, is there any public template lurking around? I'd be delighted to see a full of life Kuban, with aircraft parked all around and that sort of thing. Any thoughts?
Case Posted January 4, 2010 Posted January 4, 2010 Unfortunately templates don't exist in LockOn Flaming Cliffs 1.12. This will only become possible in FC2.0. There are some 3rd party tools to make missions that may use templates, but it may just be better to wait for FC2.0. There are only 10 types of people in the world: Those who understand binary, and those who don't.
Lucas_From_Hell Posted January 4, 2010 Author Posted January 4, 2010 So you can't get one mission, fit it to your taste and use it on your campaign...? Well, maybe you're right. 2.0 is close, anyway, so we'll probably enjoy the benefits soon :D
Vekkinho Posted January 4, 2010 Posted January 4, 2010 Lucas, what do you mean by airbase templates? I have a mission created just for the cause, there's no flyable slots but there's lots a static objects placed at every airbase with AI helos and transport planes taking off and landing, flying around, EWRs, ground troops and ships moving etc. I use this mission sometimes when I wish to do some free flying, it's not really suited for combat missions as those transport planes fly all around the map but it creates a lifelike sensation with contrails in the sky, lots of traffic etc! If you wish I can upload it for you when I get home! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Lucas_From_Hell Posted January 4, 2010 Author Posted January 4, 2010 Vekkinho, that's exactly what I'm talking about. Those missions without any flyable but lots of objects, so that mission builders can use them in their missions and campaigns, to create a more realistic environment. I think (just think) I can find a way around the problem and adapt it. I'd be really pleased if you uploaded this one. Thanks for the help :thumbup:
shaggy Posted January 4, 2010 Posted January 4, 2010 could you upload it please Vekkinho :) ? Intel Core i7-8700 3,20GHz - EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SC2 - 32Gb Ram - DCS on 500 GB SSD - Windows 10 - Thrusmaster Warthog - Thrustmaster TPR pedals - Track Ir 5 - Samsung Odyssey+ [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] http://www.virtualredarrows.com
X-man Posted January 4, 2010 Posted January 4, 2010 (edited) There was a way of creating templates in LO as well, just that it's a hell lot of more work to do it then in DCS... It's all in the Meinit.xml. You already have some templates, like SAM sites for example, and under those, if you're skillful enough, you can add your own, with your preferred units and formation/coordinates. Im not sure how to do it myself, but I remember some stuff on LockonFiles.com which basically gave you OSA sam sites and such. Might be worth looking into if you're desperate for it. http://www.lockonfiles.com/modules.php?name=Downloads&d_op=viewdownloaddetails&cid=184&lid=1131&ttitle=New_Car_Complexes#dldetails Edited January 4, 2010 by X-man 64th Aggressor Squadron Discord: 64th Aggressor Squadron TS: 135.181.115.54
Vekkinho Posted January 4, 2010 Posted January 4, 2010 ^^^^^^ Yes, tank brigades with 40+ vehicles are created for both Blue and Red sides. I suggest looking for this mod over at LOFiles! This particular mission is on my home computer, I'll upload it on Tuesday eve as I'm away 'til then! You'll notice I've created couple of road bases (5 or 6) you can land at with static fire trucks, containers, APA trucks and few helos. I used straight parts of the road (at least 500m long) and if you disable civil traffic it looks pretty convincing! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Lucas_From_Hell Posted January 4, 2010 Author Posted January 4, 2010 I was thinking more of the old IL-2 way of doing it. Open the .mis files (which, by the way, have the same extension...), copy the text from one file and drop in the other. For airbases it's OK, as the layouts are different and the airbases are always in the same place. Might not work very well for SAM sites and etc., but at least for an airbase, it's good.
BrumTx Posted January 4, 2010 Posted January 4, 2010 Looking forward to it Vekkinho and thanks Remember the 346 Fire Fighters, Medics & Police who died on 9-11....... Selective memory is a wonderful thing, especially when certain posts simply disappear into the ether never to be seen again, unless I have a copy of the original post copied and pasted into word documents and saved .... just in case :) Am I an abusive idiot ? Due to physical incapacity my Wife types my post's for me
shaggy Posted January 6, 2010 Posted January 6, 2010 This particular mission is on my home computer, I'll upload it on Tuesday eve as I'm away 'til then! ! Hey mate, Is it possible for you to upload it?, Im really interested in it. BW Shaggy Intel Core i7-8700 3,20GHz - EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SC2 - 32Gb Ram - DCS on 500 GB SSD - Windows 10 - Thrusmaster Warthog - Thrustmaster TPR pedals - Track Ir 5 - Samsung Odyssey+ [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] http://www.virtualredarrows.com
Blaze Posted January 18, 2010 Posted January 18, 2010 Same here Vekkinho!! :thumbup: i7 7700K | 32GB RAM | GTX 1080Ti | Rift CV1 | TM Warthog | Win 10 "There will always be people with a false sense of entitlement. You can want it, you can ask for it, but you don't automatically deserve it. "
shaggy Posted January 19, 2010 Posted January 19, 2010 Vekkinho is there any news if you can upload it? Intel Core i7-8700 3,20GHz - EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SC2 - 32Gb Ram - DCS on 500 GB SSD - Windows 10 - Thrusmaster Warthog - Thrustmaster TPR pedals - Track Ir 5 - Samsung Odyssey+ [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] http://www.virtualredarrows.com
Lucas_From_Hell Posted January 22, 2010 Author Posted January 22, 2010 Vekkinho, sorry for being insistent, but after you said we'd have cookie, we want the damn cookie :D! Just joking. But any chance of uploading the mission?
BrumTx Posted January 22, 2010 Posted January 22, 2010 Please post Vekkinho Remember the 346 Fire Fighters, Medics & Police who died on 9-11....... Selective memory is a wonderful thing, especially when certain posts simply disappear into the ether never to be seen again, unless I have a copy of the original post copied and pasted into word documents and saved .... just in case :) Am I an abusive idiot ? Due to physical incapacity my Wife types my post's for me
shaggy Posted March 11, 2010 Posted March 11, 2010 ???????? anything? Intel Core i7-8700 3,20GHz - EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SC2 - 32Gb Ram - DCS on 500 GB SSD - Windows 10 - Thrusmaster Warthog - Thrustmaster TPR pedals - Track Ir 5 - Samsung Odyssey+ [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] http://www.virtualredarrows.com
Maverick322 Posted March 31, 2010 Posted March 31, 2010 Could you send it to me to please? Would really appreciate it!
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