-Snafu- 78 Posted June 16, 2011 (edited) A template for JDog's awesome USS Nimitz addon. Basically I wanted to create some missions with JDog's Nimitz but the immersion wasn't that great when you and your aircraft were the only two things on the whole ship. I looked around for a template for the carrier but didn't find one so I made one myself. Might as well release so others can use it. Instead of just having the Nimitz with planes, deck crew and objects I added the rest of its group: Carrier Strike Group 11 which is lying off of Utes with one Los Angeles Class Sub screening the group, two Ticonderoga Class Cruisers at the front of the formation, two Arleigh Burke Class Destroyers at the sides, two Oliver Hazard Perry Class Frigates at the rear and one Supply Class fast combat support ship next to the Nimitz for food, fuel and ammunition supply. Although some of these are available as addons I used substitutes as necessary. This was to reduce the number of required addons while making it easy for the user to add in the extra things. A text document in the archive will give you links to these addons. There's also a folder containing information on the CSG and its units as well as pictures to aid in mission making. Changes since 1.0: ----Changelog---- - Used setPosASL and getPosASL - Reduced addons required - Added F/A-18 and US Navy Work Uniform - Updated CVW-11 information and ORBAT to reflect current organisation - Some small changes ReadMe Author: Snafu Version: 2.0 (14/01/13) Version: 1.0 (15/06/11) USS Nimitz Carrier Strike Group 11 Template ----About---- Basically I wanted to create some missions with JDog's Nimitz but it wasn't that immersive when you and your plane were the only two things on the whole ship. I looked around for a template for the carrier but didn't find one so I made one myself. Might as well release so others can use it. ----Features---- - Carrier Strike Group 11 with proper force composition and formation - 2 Squadrons of attack aircraft with one in the hangar and one on deck - 1 helicopter squadron - Deck and hangar with objects and crew - Lightweight adaptable template. The barebones style allows you to add the rest of the CSG via community addons and MMA functionality if you wish See 'Addons for Further Enhancement' for details. - Markers denoting the name of each ship and the entire ORBAT of Carrier Air Wing 11 ----Required Addons---- JDog's USS Nimitz: http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=13540 F/A 18 Super Hornet: http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=18278 US Navy Work Uniform: http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=10261 ----Installation---- Place the folder USS_Nimitz_CSG_Light_Template.utes in the 'missions' folder of your player profile folder. Example - C:\Users\User Name\Documents\ArmA 2\Profile Name\missions. Load it from the mission editor. ----Mando Missile Arma (MMA)---- MMA can be downloaded here: http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=8243 MMA allows the user to add weapon functionality to the ships in the template, to the helicopters for anti-submarine warfare capability and possibly to the F/A-18. MMA is available in addon or pure script form. See the documentation provided with it on how to use. ----Info---- Please check the 'Info' folder for some background on CSG-11 and CVW-11. There's also a text document with useful links. Pictures of the Nimitz, the CSG and unit insignia are available for you to use if you want. ----Notes---- - There is no addon suitable for the replenishment ship (placed next to the carrier). I've used a frigate model as a substitute. Remember not to give it weapons with MMA! ----Changelog---- - Used setPosASL and getPosASL - Reduced addons required - Added F/A-18 and US Navy Work Uniform - Updated CVW-11 information and ORBAT to reflect current organisation - Some small changes ----Future Updates---- - Add MMA for the ships - Squash bugs, if any pop up. ----Credits---- - JDog for the kick arse Nimitz - Franze, John_Spartan, Meatball0311 and any others who worked on the F/A-18 - Mando for all he has done with his missile system - Nixo91 for the US Navy guys - Those who provided feedback on the first version - Those who hosted this template and other addons for the community ----Contact---- By PM at BIS Forums. Username at the top of this ReadMe. Release forum thread: http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?120840-USS-Nimitz-CSG-Template ----Licence---- It's a template so modify it as you see fit. If you want to release an improved version go ahead, just give credit, you know the drill. Required Addons JDog's USS Nimitz: http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=13540 F/A-18 Super Hornet: http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=18278 US Navy Work Uniform: http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=10261 Download Links Click me Screenshots Edited January 14, 2013 by Snafu Updated template Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeza 5416 Posted June 16, 2011 Ooo tasty thanks for the work. Armaholic informed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lo0se 10 Posted June 16, 2011 lol this is awesome. I had the same idea, used the same picture as a reference, and even used the same addons...except your Nimitz has way more stuff on it. Very nice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laqueesha 474 Posted June 16, 2011 Looks good, I myself added some Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers around the USS Nimitz (CVN-68), and added some NWU sailors in and on the carrier in the editor for personal use, but this one looks even more amazing. I suggest you also use this in your template: http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=98106 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkxess 60 Posted June 16, 2011 Thanks... ill give it a go, about time a template was made for this, awesome job :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 16, 2011 Release frontpaged on the Armaholic homepage. USS Nimitz Carrier Strike Group 11 Template v1.0USS NimitzFrigates, Weapons and WavesSubmarine PackWWII warshipsMando Missile ArmA for ArmA2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-Snafu- 78 Posted June 16, 2011 Thank you for the mirror Foxhound. And thanks for the comments lads. :) lol this is awesome. I had the same idea, used the same picture as a reference, and even used the same addons...except your Nimitz has way more stuff on it. Very nice! Haha, that is indeed awesome. :cool: Looks good, I myself added some Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers around the USS Nimitz (CVN-68), and added some NWU sailors in and on the carrier in the editor for personal use, but this one looks even more amazing.I suggest you also use this in your template: http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=98106 Ah, I thought there was a USN sailor addon. Will use for the update, cheers. Now, if only there was another carrier force that could take on CSG 11. Then we could have some nice carrier battle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ANZACSAS Steven 395 Posted June 16, 2011 Like a russian carrier?... :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Devil Dogs SF 13 Posted June 17, 2011 There's a Kuznetsov class carrier of the RF VMF on Armaholic. Also the sub pack has RF Subs and I think the Frigate pack has some RF ships too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JDog 11 Posted June 17, 2011 Yay more motivation to work on the Nimitz this summer now that school's out! Will definitely have to get some crew on there for you guys to use too, just reskin the LHD crew as I did for the shooter. Anyway great job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darkhorse 1-6 16 Posted June 17, 2011 Wouldn't the F-14 that's available fit better as a stand-in for the F/A-18? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clalulu 10 Posted June 17, 2011 when start in editing crash the game! why?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-Snafu- 78 Posted June 17, 2011 Like a russian carrier?...:) There's a Kuznetsov class carrier of the RF VMF on Armaholic. Also the sub pack has RF Subs and I think the Frigate pack has some RF ships too. ;) Here's what VFA-14 photographed later on. She's escorted by 3 'Krivak' Class Frigates and one 'Akula' Class Submarine. It's a carrier group I just put together. The Russians class the Kuznetsov as an aircraft carrying cruiser due to its organic fire power so they don't seem to have a carrier doctrine at all. At least that's what I got from the really limited info out there. Yay more motivation to work on the Nimitz this summer now that school's out! Will definitely have to get some crew on there for you guys to use too, just reskin the LHD crew as I did for the shooter.Anyway great job! That would be a nice touch having proper crew. Oh and those deck crew anims are bloody brilliant. Looking forward to further updates. Wouldn't the F-14 that's available fit better as a stand-in for the F/A-18? I guess I could change it if you guys want. when start in editing crash the game! why?? No idea. You got all of the addons? You bot Combined Ops or just Arma 2/Arrowhead? You running the latest Patch? Anybody else get that problem? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon01 902 Posted August 2, 2011 F/A-18 Super Hornet is now released, so could you update the template, Snafu? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rough Knight 9 Posted August 4, 2011 (edited) This is a good template. Crew animations don't seem to work however. Edited August 4, 2011 by Rough Knight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KEVINMGXP 20 Posted August 4, 2011 This is a good template. Crew animations don't seem to work however. hes working on the animations but he stated he had problems with it to get it right as said on the first page ;) kind regards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-Snafu- 78 Posted August 19, 2011 There will be an update soon that includes the F18 and the new Nimitz crew. Would have replied earlier but my internet was down for some time and I didn't notice this topic had been posted in. Plus, now that the USS Nimitz and Mando missiles work together smoothly the ships will now be able to fire missiles and the like. The only problem is finding out how much missiles and what type of missiles are carried by Ticonderoga and Arleigh Burke Class ships in CSG 11. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mandoble 1 Posted August 19, 2011 Hi Snafu, in vacation now and without access to A2, but in one week or two I'll send you a setup to create MMA rearming points for the Nimitz as well as configurations for automatic (or human driven) ASROC launchers for the destroyers. You might add also one LRR system for players assigned to a Ticonderoga to simulate an AEGIS system controlling the SAMs of several ships, including radar display, IFF and anti-missile capability. This ship would become a main target for enemy SEAD missions. You can add an MCC for TLAMs for players too, this would create the perfect counterpart for OPFOR SCUDs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-Snafu- 78 Posted August 20, 2011 Thanks Mandoble, that would be a great addition to the template. :) Enjoy the rest of your holiday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-Snafu- 78 Posted January 13, 2013 (edited) Some much needed TLC on the way for this template. I lost a nice WIP version along with a lot of unfinished missions when I stupidly, accidentally, deleted my profile. I lost all motivation to bother with it until today - for some reason. I grabbed a copy of the old one to work from and in the process decided to go for a lightweight version. This means it requires less addons but the template can be easily modified in the mission editor for those who want proper ships and MMA functionality. A text document will be provided with links to those addons. The template itself is done although there can always be improvements to the layout of the things on the carrier but what is there will do for now. All I need to do is update the information, pictures and readme. The following addons will be the only ones required for the new version: JDog's USS Nimitz: http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=13540 F/A-18 Super Hornet: http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=18278 US Navy Work Uniform: http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=10261 Edited January 14, 2013 by Snafu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-Snafu- 78 Posted January 14, 2013 Updated, see first post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feint 137 Posted January 14, 2013 Great template. This saves a TON of work setting all this up and I love the ambiance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 14, 2013 New version frontpaged on the Armaholic homepage. USS Nimitz Carrier Strike Group 11 Template v2.00USS NimitzF/A 18 Super HornetUS Navy Work Uniform Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
