Guerra do Ultramar

[dimitri_harkov 10]

Guerra do Ultramar

A modification for ArmA 2: Combined Operations

covering the Portuguese Overseas War 1961-1974

by Dimitri_Harkov

Trailer:

Alternative version

, just in case the original one has been blocked in your country.

Requirements: CBA

Supported: ASR_AI, JSRS, ACRE

Features:

• 7 factions (Portugal, MPLA, UNITA, FNLA, PAIGC, FRELIMO, Mercenaries)
  
• plus 'generic' regular liberation army soldiers and guerillas
  
• a unique and diverse collection of equipment for many gameplay options
  
• Terra Atormentada: an African map, about 55 km² in size
  
• Weapon Rest, Artillery, Logistics and Suppression modules
  
• open world coop mission 'Operation Pacification' (scales with player numbers, high replayability)
  
• 3 sided Team King of the Hill mission (even playable alone thanks to optional AI support)

Download: Armaholic

(Manuals, Class Lists, scripts, missions and server key included)

Full Credits:

-created by Markus 'Dimitri Harkov' Maschek 2009-2013

-vilas: practically all units, weapons and vehicles unless noted otherwise

-waxbutter: jeep, gmc, samples, vegetation, buildings, general advice & help

-icewindo: elements from his orphaned Post Apocalypse Units (his credits include: Johannes for ArmA1 SF mlod)

-trouble: fox and ferret

-foxy: fx_cleanup, several spawn scripts & general assistance

-Pedro Caparros: original Fiat G.91 model & textures (the pilot view cockpit is an A10 cockpit by BIS)

-BIS: sample models and great game series

-Xeno426 - some weapon icons

-worldguns.ru & wikipedia: weapon source pics

-ObmaR: permission to port and reskin his Puma 330 versions from Bushwars Conflict mod (Original credits: ObmaR, DigiA, Ou Matroos, FALCON 1) - rest in peace buddy

-Ebud: Some reskins have been done using Ebud's Soldier Uniform Patterns. Thanks for sharing your great template!

-BlueFox/Korgen.Info: Portuguese Vertical Lizard Camo based on work by BlueFox/Korgen.Info

-kju: for pointing me to the right direction numerous times when I was close to getting mad

-my wonderful wife: for sharing me with the ArmA series with patience

-Rygugu: original m60 tank

-slatts: original rifle grenade model - not used, but it was an inspiration

-hcPookie: boats

-babylonJoke: original m2a3 ap mine base model & texture, Thompson SMG

-Unsung: this awesome mod inspired me to get Babylon's AP mines and to script them inspired by the Unsung

-Timothy McHugh: DIH_SE sound, general help and advice

-Hell in the Pacific (HIP): I had to let 'em alone a bit for this mod ;)

-Steven's Balagan (http://www.balagan.org.uk/index.htm) - awesome resource site on (among lots of other stuff) the PCW

-http://www.myfreetextures.com: flag fabric texture

-Gnat: Cessna 185 Skywagon, Original model by JR Lucariny (pbo included without changes)

-Kju/PvPscene: numerous PvPscene tweaks

-Solus: slx_anim_at_lying & slx_anim_pistolcivil

-q1184: his weapon rest feature was the inspiration for my original one

-bon_inf*: BON AIS system, BON loadout system (modified)

-DaOarge.net: Testing & Support

-Forgotten Hope Warzone: continued testing and support

-Tophe: vehicle respawn script (modified)

-Gigan: Gcam

-Robalo: disable cursortext

-NouberNou: map plus/map tools (modified)

-Dslyecxi: STHUD

-FuzzySquirrel, commander566: Remington shotgun

-Shezan74: World Tools

-Marseille77: P1 pistol

-BWC mod: ObmaR's Alouette II & III (additional credits: DigiA, Ou Matroos, FALCON 1)

-MLV Mod Cazadores de Monte together with CBFASI from Ofp in the Flk & CimaleX: Mauser, Flare Gun, Clansman Radio

-LODU: SCR-300 Radio, Quico cap

-Adumb: VW bug

-CheyenneAh56 (port)/www.restauravia.com & André Chancel (Original textures & Models): Fouga CM-170 Magister (pbo included without changes)

-Petrtlach/CSA38: Kar98k versions & MP-28

-Joffre257, Macolik/I44 team, Waxbutter/HIP team: ambient voice scripts loosely based on their joint work

-Pedro 'gammadust' Soares & Kiki: Portuguese Voice samples

-Shuko: SHK_GraveDigger: no longer used, but it was an awesome

-wolfy.au & zGuba: Module Improvement Project

Note: There are some things included in the credits that are not in the mod yet

If you spot something that you don't like or that you think can be improved: You are most welcome to contribute :)

Designer's Notes:

Guerra do Ultramar covers the little known war Portugal fought in its oversea provinces of Angola, Guinea and Mozambique against several local liberation movements from 1961-1974.

This war of small units that cover vast distances seems to be perfectly suited for the ArmA engine.

The conflict also combines my favourite music era (1960s/70s) with a very unique mix of assets, that range from WW I vintage to then-modern equipment.

I tried to create a package that offers many possibilities on a hopefully AI friendly and well performing map.

While trying to stay close to history, gameplay and availability was always more important when selecting assets for the project.

I intended to release sandbox missions for all sides on release. Now it looks like there will only be a Portuguese one in the first release.

This is no sign of bias, rather a sign of time constrains and the fact that I found it harder to create the missions for the liberation movements.

As you can see in the credits, this is really a community project. I can hardly model and my 2D skills are not much better.

I would not have gone anywhere without community help. A big 'Thank you!' to all contributors. You are just awesome!

Also many thanks to Bohemia Interactive for still allowing/supporting modding in these days of DLCs.

Cheers,

Dimitri

Edited January 5, 2014 by Dimitri_Harkov
first release

[ProfTournesol 956]

Amazing. A Portuguese "Tonalish" historical mod, wonderful :)

Edited November 14, 2013 by ProfTournesol
R in wonderful

[chrisb 196]

Wow, looks fantastic, can't wait, and for Arma 2, even better..:D

[lennard 447]

This looks great! Looking forward to this.

[R0adki11 3949]

Reminds me of the Colonial Wars mod of OFP :)

[katipo66 94]

Great trailer and great to see mods still being made for A2 :D

[sv5000 127]

Great Stuff!

[cimalex 3]

Hi Dimitri, I'm very happy you have ben able to finish your work at least.

Can't wait to test and why not, make some good missions as well.

Old Tonal (Ofp era), or better BWC mod (Good old ArmA 1) are coming back !

Carry on the great work mate !

[dimitri_harkov 10]

Thank you very much for the nice comments guys.

I'll post more info soon.

Also, the upcoming beta-test will hopefully yield new footage to show off as well.

Cheers,

D.

[verde13 0]

Very interesting project. Are there any plans for SADF units?

[yugoslav 13]

Very Cool, will we see a separate map release?

[[aps]gnat 28]

Looks very nice ! GJ

[dimitri_harkov 10]

I have been asked for the layout of the map.

Here it is:

This is still subject to changes, however.

Very interesting project. Are there any plans for SADF units?

Thanks, but no. There are other mods that cover/will cover the bush war (like BWC mod or ARMSCor).

If I expand this, it will be into the Congo 1960-1974.

Very Cool, will we see a separate map release?

I have no plans for a seperate map release, although I might port the map only to ArmA 3.

Looks very nice ! GJ

Thanks Gnat :)

Cheers,

Dimitri

Edited November 17, 2013 by Dimitri_Harkov

[icebreakr 3157]

Excellent work Dimitri! Map looks smashing, can't wait to test it out with my guys. A2 FTW ;)

[Kommiekat 11]

Looking real nice!

Will there be a Portuguese language pack for the units?

[dimitri_harkov 10]

Thanks guys!

Sorry, the few Portuguese gamers I know were too shy to record some samples.

Which is a shame, as I have this really nice ambient voice module from HIP, but no samples to fill it with life :(

So, if anyone is speaking Portuguese and wants to help: You are more than welcome!

Cheers,

D.

Edited November 18, 2013 by Dimitri_Harkov

[tom3kb 15]

Will there by some SP/MP missions (or maybe even small (or big ;) ) campaign) with the first release?

[dar 12]

Looks amazing. Besides from my interest in your mod covering these events, Arma 2 certanly needs more quality Africa stuff. Can't wait for this to be released.

[domokun 515]

Parabens!

I can't wait to try this.

These post-colonial conflicts are all too often overlooked.

Which is a great shame, especially when you consider that their effects continue today.

Sorry to hear that you're experiencing difficulties with sourcing voice-overs.

I'm not surprised, its funny how personal a voice can be.

Which is rather a shame given how much native languages add to gameplay's authenticity.

[Kommiekat 11]

Thanks guys!

Sorry, the few Portuguese gamers I know were too shy to record some samples.

Which is a shame, as I have this really nice ambient voice module from HIP, but no samples to fill it with life :(

So, if anyone is speaking Portuguese and wants to help: You are more than welcome!

Cheers,

D.

May I suggest you PM this member?

Caico1986

He is in the credits for this mission on A3:

http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?168315-A3-Patrol-Operations-Official-Thread

Supported Languages

- German submitted by Senshi

- English submitted by Roy86

- French submitted by GranolaBar

- Polish submitted by Rydgier

- Portuguese submitted by Caico1986

- Spanish submitted by BIG (Armaholic)

- (WIP) Czech

He has no idea I posted this here.......hope he doesn't mind.

[dimitri_harkov 10]

Thanks for the tip! :)

I have one last Portuguese left to answer my pleas, then (or maybe additionally) I will ask Caico1986 too.

Meanwhile, I'm working hard on additional content and an improved mission for the upcoming test, which will hopefully result in a release before christmas.

Cheers,

Dimitri

[chrisb 196]

That would be really great, but all good things are worth waiting for so no rush.

Good luck with more progress.:)

[gammadust 12]

@Dimitri

PM'ed.

[Foxy 1]

Good work mate! :clap:

[dimitri_harkov 10]

Thanks guys!

@gammadust: answered, thanks a lot! :D