markb50k 1 Posted June 2, 2012 (edited) Title: Apocalypse Type: SP Mission Side / Role: West / Various Version: 5.03 Arma2 Version: CO 1.60 Date: 2012-Nov-26 Addons: (included in ZIP) Author: markb50k CLICK HERE FOR APOCALYPSE/LOST FAQ/Gameplay Hints Description: APOCALYPSE is a "fire-and-forget" whole island battle mission. I give you a ton of options to organize what factions (including many supported faction addons) into either a 2 sided or 3 sided war. When the mission starts you will be flown into the battle area with your allies and thats when the fun begins. Each side will invade, attempt to take the island with an ever updating strategy. Each side will automatically receive reinforcements periodically (you can view your own reinforcement queue) until all their reserves run out. The mission ends when all camps on the island are controlled by one side. This mission takes alot of code from my prior mission LOST and adds in the whole island war scenario Really, if you've ever wondered how the US and USMC would do fighting beside eachother against the Russians, or the Takistanis, or the Royal Sahrani Marines. Or if you ever wanted to fighting IRAN vs Takistan, or even IRAN vs IRAN.. this is it. Its easy to set up and you get instant strategic war. Supported Islands: Chernarus Utes Takistan Zargabad Fallujah Celle 2 CWR2 Malden CWR2 Everon CWR2 Kolgujev CWR2 Nogova Lingor Dingor Isla Duala Panthera Podagorsk Jade Groove Isola Di Capraia Nicosia Tasmania 2010 Tigeria Tropica Qom Province Tora Bora CLAfghan Emita Aliabad Huertgenwald Hazar-Kot I44 Neaville I44 Merderet v2 ORDER OF BATTLE: Choosable Factions... UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BIS USMC BIS US Army Binkowski's Marines MARSOC US Army US4CES US Army (OCP) Daveygary's Rangers TF86 Seals Tier One Operators Generic Black Ops Cold War Rearmed Project 85 Generic US Infantry West Vehicles Extra Units and Vehicles LOBO Gulf War Mod F22A Raptor F14D Super Tomcat F14 Tomcat F16 Falcon F15 Eagle FA18 Super Hornet F4E Phantom II B52 Bomber AC130 CH46 & CH53 RAH66 Commanche MV22 with Door Guns M2 Bradley Reskin M109A6 Paladin Invasion 1944 RUSSIA BIS RU (available as WEST, EAST, and GUER) RHS's Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Spetsnaz GRU Modern FSB Spetsnaz FSB Russian Naval Infantry RF Modern Mechanized Infantry Binkowski's OMON Troops Airborne VDV Airborne VDV (Desert) Project CDF Cold War Rearmed Project 85 Generic Russian Infantry East Vehicles Extra Units and Vehicles Su33 Flanker-D Su34 Desert Su24MK Fencer D Tu22M3 Backfire Su17/22M, MiG23, An12 MiG 15 Su-15TM Flagon An72 Coaler Mi24A Krokodil Ka50 Hokum Mi28 Havoc Mi-26 Heavy Lift Helicopter RHS BMD-2 Pack RHS BTR70 Pack TAKISTAN BIS TK / Insurgents / Guerillas (available as WEST, EAST, and GUER) Takistani Extension Extra Units and Vehicles Taki Su33 Flanker-D Taki Su34 Desert Taki MiG 15 Taki Mi24A Krokodil East Vehicles Taki BTR70 CHERNARUS BIS CDF BIS CHKDZ / NAPA (available as WEST, EAST, and GUER) Project CDF Generic CDF + Recon troops Generic NAPA troops Extra Units and Vehicles CDF MiG 15 CDF/CHKDZ/NAPA Su17/22M, MiG23 CDF Mi24A Krokodil CDF BMD2 CDF/NAPA BTR70 East Vehicles UNITED KINGDOM BAF DLC West Vehicles Cold War Rearmed Massi's UK SF Project 85 RKSL Eurofighter Typhoon RAF Harrier MV22 with Door Guns P:UKF Challenger 2 *optional config provides NON-ACE version (use this pbo INSTEAD of the "ukf_chally2_ace_cfg" pbo) BAOR Challenger II Tank BAOR Challenger I Tank BAOR Chieftain Tank BAOR Centurion Tank BAOR FV510 Warrior BAOR FV432/434/438 FV432 Bulldog APC (Modern) FV432 APC Ridgeback Patrol Vehicle BAOR Scorpion & Scimitar BAOR Fox BAOR Ferret BAOR Alvis Stalwart BAOR Bedford MK/MJ BAOR Bedford TM BAOR LR101FC BAOR LR110FFR Invasion 1944 CZECH REPUBLIC ACR DLC Sabre's ACR Troops Jas39 Gripen CSLA Mod Czech MiG 15 GERMANY BW Mod German Assault Addons - Army BW Compilation: Bundeswehr Extension Dingo & Wolf Generic Bundeswehr Troops Additional KSK Project 85 West German Vehicles East German Vehicles NH90 Invasion 1944 ITALY Pedagne Mod *optional config provides some config error tweaks FRANCE Operation Frenchpoint MAF2Ext Mod French Resistance *optional config also provides WEST and EAST versions SPAIN FFAA Mod BELGIUM Belgian Army Belgian C130H NETHERLANDS Dutch Armed Forces Cold War Rearmed DENMARK DDAM *optional config provides NON-ACE version ( + remove 2 pbos : ddam_info_ace and ddam_m1045a2_ace) Danish Army Troops NORWAY Generic Norway Infantry SWEDEN Swedish Forces Mod *optional config provides NON-ACRE version (+ remove 2 pbos : sfp_ra145 and sfp_ra180) FINLAND FDF Mod *optional config also provides WEST and EAST versions POLAND Modern Polish Armed Forces Project 85 Polish F16 / Desert HMMWV Polish MiG 15 Polish Su22M4 LITHUANIA Generic Lithuania Infantry * optional config also provides some additional unit types LATVIA Generic Latvia Infantry * optional config also provides some additional unit types AUSTRIA Austrian Infantry GREECE Greek Armed Forces Hellenic Armed Forces Mod TURKEY Turkish Armed Forces Mod Turkish Special Forces UKRAINE Ukranian Armed Forces Ukrainian Marines Ukrainian Recon *optional config also provides WEST and EAST versions MACEDONIA Macedonian Armed Forces SLOVENIA SBP Slovenian Soldiers SERBIA Generic Serbian Infantry *optional config also provides GUER versions GEORGIA / SOUTH OSSETIA Georgian Armed Forces Mod Generic Georgian Infantry *optional config also provides EAST and GUER versions CHECHNYA Chechen Rebels *optional config also provides WEST and EAST versions Chechen BTR70 CANADA Operation Northstar AUSTRALIA Australians At War ANZAC Mod Australian M1A1 RAAF C130 FA18 Super Hornet NEW ZEALAND ANZAC Mod UNITED NATIONS BIS UN (available WEST, EAST, and GUER) French UN *optional config also provides WEST and EAST versions RACS UN Troops *optional config also provides WEST and EAST versions Polish UN Troops *optional config also provides GUER versions Austrian UN Troops *optional config also provides WEST versions Su33 Flanker-D UN FV510 Warrior UN BTR70 UN BRDM CHINA VME PLA Mod *optional config also provides WEST and GUER versions JAPAN JSDF Mod Asia MBT Pack SOUTH KOREA LCWF Mod - ROK Army Asia MBT Pack South Korean AH1S NORTH KOREA North Korean Army Generic North Korean Infantry *optional config also provides GUER versions IRAN Iranian Forces Mod *optional config also provides WEST and EAST versions of Iran, GUER version of NLA IRAQ LOBO Gulf War Mod *optional config also provides WEST and GUER versions Generic Iraqi Infantry *optional config also provides EAST and GUER versions SAUDI ARABIA LOBO Gulf War Mod *optional config also provides WEST and EAST versions QATAR LOBO Gulf War Mod *optional config also provides WEST and EAST versions EGYPT Egyptian Army *optional config also provides WEST and EAST versions INDIA Generic Indian Infantry *optional config also provides EAST and GUER versions PAKISTAN Generic Pakistani Infantry *optional config also provides EAST and GUER versions AZERBAIJAN TMT Azerbaijan Army Mod ARGENTINA Generic Argentine Infantry *optional config also provides EAST and GUER versions BRAZIL Generic Brazilian Infantry *optional config also provides EAST and GUER versions CHILE Generic Chilean Infantry *optional config also provides EAST and GUER versions COLOMBIA Generic Colombian Infantry *optional config also provides EAST and GUER versions VENEZUELA Generic Venezuelan Infantry *optional config also provides WEST and EAST versions SAHRANI Project RACS *optional config also provides WEST and EAST versions Project 85 (including SLA forces) Sahrani Rearmed SLA Troops Sahrani Rearmed SLA Vehicles Dangerous Designs SLA Pack FIJI ANZAC Mod *optional config also provides WEST and EAST versions NOGOVA Nogovan Armed Forces Project 85 FIA (Guerillas) Cold War Rearmed *optional config also provides WEST and EAST versions CSLA Mod *optional config also provides WEST and EAST versions TERRORISTS Irish Republican Army *optional config also provides EAST versions FFAA Mod Generic Terrorists *optional config also provides EAST versions LINGOR Lingor Armed Forces GAL Mi24A Krokodil DUALA Isla Duala Units Molatian Mi24A Krokodil Molatian BTR70 AFMC (Generic BLUFOR faction) CSLA Mod TIGERIA Tigerian Army *optional config also provides WEST and EAST versions OTHERS PMC DLC (available in WEST, EAST, and GUER) Post-Apocalypse Units Generic Western Infantry Generic Guerilla Infantry *optional config also provides EAST versions Generic Black Ops, Mercenaries, and Middle Eastern OPFOR Features: Version 5.03: - new : in MISCELLANEOUS menu (0-8-6) option to 'unstick' stuck AI. sometimes AI just wont move lots of time due to either being stuck in a pistol holding animation or sometimes after emerging from water. I've seen this in the vanilla game as well. now you can go up to an AI and select this and the AI will be 'unstuck'. - new : for other AI, code will attempt to unstick AI periodically on its own in the background - tweak : LOST mode - when loading cache on vehicles, better handling of loading back on vehicle it was just unloaded off of. - numerous small bug fixes Upcoming: - Taviana - Esbekistan Install: Included missions folder go into your ARMA 2 Missions folder: ARMA 2/Missions/MARKB50K's Apocalypse Missions/*.pbo For the ADDON pbos, Recommend using modfolder included in the download. Example directory structure using a modfolder named @markb50k_Apocalypse (you can name it whatever you like): @markb50k_Apocalypse/Addons/MARKB50K_Apocalypse.pbo @markb50k_Apocalypse/Addons/MARKB50K_Config_Chechen.pbo (use this ONLY if you are running Stagler's Chechen Rebels and want the option of Chechens on any side) @markb50k_Apocalypse/Addons/MARKB50K_Config_Iran.pbo (use this ONLY if you are running Iranian Forces Mod and want the option of these units on any side) ..etc.. for all other config pbos Then make sure you add @markb50k_Apocalypse to your -mod parameter in your game startup shortcut. Credits: Scripts inspired by: "Dynamic Weather" by RUBE "Random Position Generator" by Shuko "Group Manager / Equipment Editor" by Clayman "High Command Extensions" by DomZ "MIP (updated ALICE/SILVIE modules)" by wolffy.au & zGuba "AI Unit Caching" by (AEF)Wolffy.au Thanks: BI for Arma2 Obviously Clayman for the initial inspiration. Previous versions: Download: File @ Mediafire File @ Armaholic (Be sure to check version, as the mirror is often behind in version) Edited November 26, 2012 by markb50k updated to 5.03 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katipo66 94 Posted June 2, 2012 Whats this Madness!!! Gonna download and give her a spin, Sounds great bro! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kremator 1065 Posted June 2, 2012 oooh goody ! Lets give her a spin :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markb50k 1 Posted June 2, 2012 Oh and I mentioned this in the other thread, but I am leaving on vacation for the next week and a half, so I really hope the mission works fine for everyone because I wont be able to do alot of fixes or requests, and we should assume i cant do any, during the time. Heklos helped me out by finding a few bugs and i got those ironed out, so i think its stable. So i'll keep an eye on the feedback but probably wont be able to do anything about it until i get back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kremator 1065 Posted June 2, 2012 Very nice mate so far.... I have seen a problem with a PMC guy that could not die however. PLEASE consider doing an MP version of this :) Have a great holiday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy_Ivan123 0 Posted June 2, 2012 A nice addon to see with this would be the VDV by Sarmat Studios Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markb50k 1 Posted June 3, 2012 (edited) Very nice mate so far.... I have seen a problem with a PMC guy that could not die however.PLEASE consider doing an MP version of this :) Have a great holiday. Thanks. As for the unkillable guy, i was noticing that the fatality rate on paratroopers was higher than i wanted so i put some code in to allowDamage false while they were in the parachute, and set it to true when the hit the ground. I guess that guy somehow slipped through the cracks. I'll probably remove that code and just let the paratroopers take their chances. Hopefully it wont be a big issue until i can put a new version out. UPDATE: put out new 1.1 version if you are having issues with any soldiers unkillable. Edited June 3, 2012 by markb50k Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heklos 0 Posted June 3, 2012 Oh and I mentioned this in the other thread, but I am leaving on vacation for the next week and a half, so I really hope the mission works fine for everyone because I wont be able to do alot of fixes or requests, and we should assume i cant do any, during the time.Heklos helped me out by finding a few bugs and i got those ironed out, so i think its stable. So i'll keep an eye on the feedback but probably wont be able to do anything about it until i get back. Here to another masterpiece :D I keep finding myself getting distracted as I get to watch the opposing sides clash in the valley below me. Great work again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roady12 10 Posted June 3, 2012 Hi,will it work with ACE too? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrcash2009 0 Posted June 3, 2012 This looks really great, I tried it but noticed no option to zero heli's (have none at start) ... reason is everytime I got dropped into zone no sooner was I on the ground I had enemy heli balsting me to death within about 20 seconds. Is there a way (that I may have missed BTW) to delay enemy heli already in flight at the start or at least have them start from the ground with a delay of some kind? Again, might have missed something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kremator 1065 Posted June 3, 2012 Hmmm mrcash .... never had that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mono 10 Posted June 3, 2012 Also not that had issue so far. Mostly being playing on Chern/Taki. One thing that I am having a issue with is getting a squad to drop/spawn. I'm using the support menu to first place the target I want my support to be dropped at. I'm then choosing say the infantry squad from the support menu. It takes the credits for this and then nothing happens? I look in the support queue and there is some items lined up for other squads but none for my own. I played for about an hour after this to see if it was a timed thing. (waiting for the the planes/choppers to do the rounds) Still got no squad? I requested things from the other menu — the armour support and I can see it starts to come directly to me and works great! Thanks for this mission it plays great and there is so much going on with good performance so far! Hiding on a roof in Taki at the mo with a clip in a AK while thre UAZs with gunners are circling. Would be a good time for that support! :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markb50k 1 Posted June 4, 2012 Will it work with ace? No clue as I don't run ACE. Others played Lost with ACE and I think it worked... Whether enemy helis are close to you at the start is really random. All helis fly in from the reinforcement points at the edge of the map and I don't have an option to keep them away. Just gotta get lucky I guess. Support requests don't drop a infantry close to you. Like tanks requesting infantry support just tasks the nearest capable unit to travel to the support location. You should immediately see a group nearby add a waypoint to the location. If you want infantry dropped to you order reinforcements through the reinforcements submenu. It seems you may be getting reinforcements and support request mixed up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mono 10 Posted June 4, 2012 Sorry yeah I mean I was ordering reinforcements to myself. I dropped a point down for them them to drop. I check in the queue for reinforcements after and it never seems to change. It's 7am in game time now and the first reinforcements on the list were supposed to drop at 620am. I think mine are in the list to be spawned just that they never get a chance maybe? Still having a real good game on this! I was pinned down on that roof for about an hour picking my moment to sprint as my APC supports rolled into town! Give me just enough time to heal and get some ammo. Back to it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stubs 10 Posted June 4, 2012 The mission sounds excellent, but I can't launch it with or without addons (excpet of course the addon for the mission). I even tried launching it from the editor, but to no avail. I'll send the rpt if you want it, any help would be apperciated! thanks, Stubs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrcash2009 0 Posted June 4, 2012 (edited) Whether enemy helis are close to you at the start is really random. All helis fly in from the reinforcement points at the edge of the map and I don't have an option to keep them away. Just gotta get lucky I guess. This is what im getting with enemy helis, I did forget to mention im using ACE + ASR_AI ... so im wondering if that's effecting the aggressive nature and the fact they are in the air and attacking as im parachuting down. Would be nice to have a option for helis/attack air that can be set to "0" or "none" as an option. For now I will launch without said mods and try things, really like it though. Any chance of supporting Mcnools 2 maps & also Lingors counterpart desert version Dingor? Edited June 4, 2012 by mrcash2009 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kremator 1065 Posted June 4, 2012 ....and making it MP! No pressure, but it would be an awesome thing to play with others ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stubs 10 Posted June 5, 2012 Got it to work by installing latest beta! however, the majority of the parachutes explode when they hit the ground. Thanks for the mission! Stubs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nubbin77 0 Posted June 5, 2012 I am having a hard time with this mission... When I request reinforcements, they never seem to arrive...? How long should I expect to wait? I know there is a reinforcement que, but I never see my * next to anything so nothing ever arrives.. waited like 1/2 hour... Also I don't understand any of the HC section... Any option I select does not do anything or give any hints... I guess I am asking is there a readme? I am usually able to figure stuff out but i can't seem to figure this one out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markb50k 1 Posted June 5, 2012 Ok seems from your feedback that there may be a bug in requesting reinforcements. I can't ---------- Post added at 02:23 ---------- Previous post was at 02:14 ---------- Sorry. Hit send by mistake So anyway I can't promise a fix until I get back. So I would recommend not requesting any reinforcements until a fix is found. As for issues with the hc commands please realize that those commands only work with groups you control with the hc module. By default none of your allied groups are under your control so pretty much any command you give through the comms menu won't work. Does that make sense? If you have a specific on a particular command that you think should be working I can address that as well but right now I can only talk in generalities. As for multiplayer. Woah I wouldn't even know where to begin on that. If anyone wants to give it a try more power to them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mono 10 Posted June 5, 2012 Look forward to the bug fix. Even without your own squad this mission is super fun. I've never got pinned down for so long before. I even had two snipers come looking inside a building for me — with no AI mods. First time thats ever happened. When the squad reinforcements work this will be awesome! Also is it only the players reinforcements that does not work, do the AI get reinforcements? If the AI's requests also are bugged I look doubly forward to the fix — it will be manic! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markb50k 1 Posted June 6, 2012 AI reinforcements work fine. Seems its just getting player requested ones in queue. Thanks for the comments! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy_Ivan123 0 Posted June 6, 2012 Mark, what file does one have to edit to include another group into the factions? It's just adding the class names to the appropriate file correct? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrcash2009 0 Posted June 6, 2012 I noticed that adding the config pbo's IE: "MARKB50K_Config_" I get slower game load, also in editor when I place a unit or group in general (any type) it causes a delay on the popup menu to select and place a unit. Also the highlight in editor for F1 F2 etc for unit/group the highlight is missing so your not sure what you selected, click the map, pause ...................... and then the list dialogue will show with delays. If I remove the config pbo's on launch all is well. I use ACE .. not sure if they are clashing or something, I wont use them as I see its not fully required, but thought Id post if anyone sees this behaviour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katipo66 94 Posted June 6, 2012 Yes I get that behavour, in fact I cannot even select from f1 - f7 options, or it's really delayed.. When I remove the mod all is well. Was going to post but other strange things been happening in my game I suspected corrupt install Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
