EricJ Release thread

[EricJ 765]

EricJ Cherokee Containers

 

RC10
- Changed the backpacks in the CSAT and AAF Cargo containers, adding faction specific backpacks, instead of the Kitbag (MTP) backpacks.
- Removed the "Cherokee Supply Container". It was the base config values, not a valid cargo container.

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/102TcgANPyRS2pZIx4LayTTBU5BPGeV16/view?usp=sharing

[EricJ 765]

Some work:

 

 

Made a civilian version of the MQ-17, calling it the "MQ-17 Cargo Drone" for the civilian side. The issue is that in order to use it you need the Laws of War DLC. I don't think it'll prompt you for it if I don't check it off on the Steam page. What I do know is that in order to use it, you need a Civilian UAV Terminal to use it, and that comes with Laws of War. So I think I can include it and not have any issues, as it should give you the option to buy the DLC if you want, and you don't have to use this.

[EricJ 765]

EricJ HeloSkins

 

RC9
- Updated the US Army skin, uses Apache colors instead of the previous for the Blackfoot

 

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/104c9vErqV43CdnEFWcPV78xappICEa-p/view?usp=sharing

[EricJ 765]

EricJ Cherokee Containers

 

RC11
- Containers now have a shadow LOD for shadows.

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/106T7HxuI5DzNRxOoNZyOz3aZP2v996Cf/view?usp=sharing

[wansec_6 200]

G'day @EricJ,

 

Glad to see you're back modding.

Keep up the good work.

 

Do you have any plans for new pieces, other than your new artillery piece?

 

Regards

 

Wansec_6

[EricJ 765]

No not really, unless I figure out what's going on with the artillery piece that I'm working on. It keeps on tilting over and I haven't bothered in asking anybody on the Arma Discord to fix the issue yet. I've had other stuff to work on, so it's kinda on the backburner right now.

[EricJ 765]

Added an IDAP themed coloring for the MQ-17, I need to find the symbol (maybe take it from the CH-49 texture), and so on:

 

 

[EricJ 765]

It wasn't hard (it was harder coming up with excuses not to do it myself), but got a good IDAP emblem. I may move the "IDAP" to the tail boom though, as it would look better that way.

 

 

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Moved the "IDAP" to the tail boom. I'll have to redefine the faction to IDAP, but that's a quick edit.

 

 

[EricJ 765]

UH-60 Pack A3

 

RC54
- Removed the "Cherokee Supply Container", as it was the base config for the containers. Now it's fixed.
- Added the MQ-17 Cargo Drone. This is a civilian version of the MQ-17 that has no weapons or anything else. I will not check off the Laws of War DLC as required, but if you have to use it, then you have to purchase the DLC to use, as it provides the Civilian UAV Terminal for you, and the MQ-17 Cargo Drone requires the UAV Terminal (Civilians) for you to use it.
- Fixed memory points for the MQ-XX series, enabling a better view with the turret, even though it's not movable.
- Removed the Laser Marker from the MQ-17s, as I couldn't for some reason specify what version of the MQ-17 had the Marker or not, so I removed it entirely.
- Containers now have a shadow LOD for shadows.
- Increased the lift capability of the MQ-17 Cargo Drone, since it doesn't have the sensors and other gear that the NATO versions have.

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/109NI8ctABffqUtJ0XsYv7vrfiLI_VM2A/view?usp=sharing

[ampersand38 344]

On 12/5/2023 at 7:06 AM, EricJ said:

No not really, unless I figure out what's going on with the artillery piece that I'm working on. It keeps on tilting over and I haven't bothered in asking anybody on the Arma Discord to fix the issue yet. I've had other stuff to work on, so it's kinda on the backburner right now.

Likely the center of mass is not over the plate (change this), and it doesn't move with the traverse (can't? change this), so when the wheels rotate out from under the center of mass, it tips over. I had to deal with this from helping with project RACS arty pieces.

[EricJ 765]

Just now, ampersand38 said:

Likely the center of mass is not over the plate (change this), and it doesn't move with the traverse (can't? change this), so when the wheels rotate out from under the center of mass, it tips over. I had to deal with this from helping with project RACS arty pieces.

Okay, I'll work on it. Thanks!

[EricJ 765]

Okay thanks to ampersand38 I managed to get the piece working without tipping over, next is getting the Artillery Computer to actually allow me to fire... Any help with that?

[ampersand38 344]

1 hour ago, EricJ said:

Okay thanks to ampersand38 I managed to get the piece working without tipping over, next is getting the Artillery Computer to actually allow me to fire... Any help with that?

I haven't touched that part. start with allowing 360 traverse and up to 85 elevation (regardless of irl limits), perhaps.

[EricJ 765]

 

7 minutes ago, ampersand38 said:

I haven't touched that part. start with allowing 360 traverse and up to 85 elevation (regardless of irl limits), perhaps.

 

Okay.

Another issue is the LandContact. It looks right but when I fire the cannon it moves around, it slides on the terrain (mainly the VR since that's where I check it first), but that could be the way the map is. Or it could be the recoil of the 155mm shells I'm using right now, so that may be the reason.

[EricJ 765]

Projects on my mind:

 

-M119A3 (on the backburner due to issues and will fix as they come)

- A possible "US Militia", which is part of the Independent faction due to interest in maybe how it would pan out. I could always make a BLUFOR version, as well as OPFOR versions, for certain scenarios. I would include this with my EricJ Weapons Pack due to the weapons involved that they would use (a small variety but would give them some teeth)

- Possible UNA-themed containers, to use with the Western Sahara DLC (since the CH-49 can lift them) exclusively. Note you would have to have the Helicopters DLC of course in order to use the Slingload feature).

 

I may do the "US Militia" though due to geopolitics, would be an interesting setup. But in a way I can not use my weapons pack, maybe like the Taliban/Afghan civilians, where you simply make the loadouts yourself to suit your modset and the like.

[EricJ 765]

 

First look. I decided to slap it with the Weapons Pack for now, just so I have some weapons. I'll give him a helmet to mess with, but that's what I'm going for. I don't have any veteran T-shirts made so I'll stick with mainly the Looter clothing for the most part. I'll have a Rifleman, Driver, and a Sniper unit, which I will think will be enough for now. I'll add an ACOG, and a laser to the LWRC, just so there is some accurate fire, etc.

[EricJ 765]

More work:

 

 

 

The top is the Driver, while the bottom image is the Rifleman. I thought about giving them Multicam (since you can buy it online), but chose the civilian look, for those scenarios when you're fighting certain subsets of people, who buy stuff like this. I'm trying to keep it fairly generic, and no grenades (sorry), but so far it's pretty good so far. Just have to do a sniper and that will be it.

[EricJ 765]

Added a bipod for the Rifleman:

 

 

And called the Sniper a "Marksman" instead, with a scope-equipped Masada SPR:

 

[EricJ 765]

And requisite support vehicles. I think of the meme about Toyota liking the sales in the Middle East, while Arma 3 has the Offroad manufacturer supporting various factions. Anyway regular truck and gun truck:

 

 

 

Also changed the dress of the Driver, as you can see here on the Gun Truck. Not much else unless there are some suggestions. I may do a Squad Leader and do some unit setup, but not sure yet.

[EricJ 765]

UNA Containers

 

RC1

- First Release

 

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3110128696

[EricJ 765]

And a Squad Leader archetype:

 

 

The only real difference is the helmet, as I'm trying to keep the weapons fairly simple and not overboard given logistics and the like.

[EricJ 765]

 

Basic US Militia Infantry Squad. 6 are regular Rifleman, 1 Squad Leader, and 1 Marksman. Should be good enough for most scenarios, should you choose to use it.

[EricJ 765]

EricJ Weapons Pack

 

RC99
- Fixed some filepath errors for some files
- Added an Independent "US Militia" faction, mainly focused on the LWRC family of weapons, as well as the Masada rifle. Units include a Soldier, Squad Leader, Marksman, and Driver. Custom Offroad textures are included as well.

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/10A_zBwMioi9sa98J9UdYpTvUkSeNW6Yv/view?usp=sharing

[EricJ 765]

UH-60 Pack A3

 

RC55
- Removed the target boxes from the HUD of the UH-92. It seemed a bit unrealistic to me, as a utility helicopter with no real weapons to use the feature.
- MQ-17 Cargo Drone now with IDAP, in the IDAP/Drones category.

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/10BH1bILnA-ky2KrqYIp7Ki8p29SBUIXX/view?usp=sharing