CSAT Modification Project

[Westonsammy 1]

In your screenshots, the Iranian flags look a bit too bright on the uniforms. I know that for formal military uniforms the countries flag is usually displayed brightly with the full colors, but in combat uniforms it is usually much more dull so that it doesn't give away positions. I would recommend making an officer uniform with the current flag, and then dulling the colors on the combat ones.

[DirtyDel 14]

this looks really promising. i hope to see more stuff. I love the idea about csat uniforms having multiple flags to indicate a coalition. Hope you implement that.

I read that you have an idea for helmets; however, reconsider how good the csat helmets can look with quality textures (one on left). with a re-texture and googles, the csat helmets look good.

Edited March 31, 2014 by DirtyDel

[mistyronin 1181]

I read that you have an idea for helmets; however, reconsider how good the csat helmets can look with quality textures (one on left). with a re-texture and googles, the csat helmets look good.

The Dragon Ball bug like helmets have been one of the main reasons of complain.

Only similar one but without weird Google Glass is used by Spetsnaz helmet:

[theevancat 277]

If anyone knows someone or can texture, I'd appreciate help with the Penah (maybe after I modify it a bit more. Put a helmet camera and an IR beacon on it.)

[theevancat 277]

Meanwhile, I put on them gizmos. Also added a tactical rail thingy that you see on the ECH. Kind of rough (and I suck at 3D models.) Placement adjustments are needed, because I think the shadow LOD is screwy in the back and the helmet is too forward.

http://cloud-4.steampowered.com/ugc/3280051887669756508/750F54729AABC1AC5C90C49BC3D157A64FB5015B/

Also have to figure out how to texture it and remove the existing BAF textures. If anyone can help, I'd appreciate immensely. My roadmap is pretty much that and jiggering configs for shortsleeve unis (if I have the willpower, I could do a retex of the guerrilla AAF pants + t-shirt and have a "rugged/stripped-down" uniform that you'd wear at your remote observation post far from the prying, all-seeing eyes of First Sergeants.) Backpacks will come soon.

[theevancat 277]

Just a quick update: I put in shortsleeve variants of the uniform along with the CLS unit, so those are in the game now.

http://cloud-4.steampowered.com/ugc/3282304231430457507/F261CF2C582E3F4E80AB469334787608B7AEB359/

Today I might get going on bags and vests (adding flags and making the other plate carrier variants (like the GL one) black.)

[mistyronin 1181]

Just a quick update: I put in shortsleeve variants of the uniform along with the CLS unit, so those are in the game now.

http://cloud-4.steampowered.com/ugc/3282304231430457507/F261CF2C582E3F4E80AB469334787608B7AEB359/

To me they look extremely cool :cool:

( but maybe the Iranian flags are a bit too "bright" ).

[theevancat 277]

That could be lighting, but I'll do a test run with dulled flags in a bit. Stay tuned.

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Flag on the arid uniform is dulled -75% while the semiarid uniform is regular:

http://cloud-3.steampowered.com/ugc/3282304231430730814/5367F91F524F5017C4108D1F22B348CC4A78AACE/

[mistyronin 1181]

Flag on the arid uniform is dulled -75% while the semiarid uniform is regular:

http://cloud-3.steampowered.com/ugc/3282304231430730814/5367F91F524F5017C4108D1F22B348CC4A78AACE/

Uhm, I don't know if are the flag colors themselves, but it can be seen at 1.000 miles away! Which is good for the enemy sharpshooters.

What about instead of the flag, adding the seal of the Army like they do in Real Life :

http://www.nowtheendbegins.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/iranian-soldiers.jpg (103 kB)

[theevancat 277]

I'll do some more darkening. Maybe a subdued variant is in order if I can find one.

[m4dm4x 10]

i like the new helmet he fits to the gear and camo but which vests do you want to use now ?

[theevancat 277]

i like the new helmet he fits to the gear and camo but which vests do you want to use now ?

I currently have my dudes configged to use black plate carriers because I like the protection and assorted gear (belt, drop pouches, etc.) Default CSAT uniforms (Skeletor suits) had body armor inside of them so the LBV is unarmored. The AAF platecarrier looks too primitive for Iran (a major power at this time) while I'm saving the tactical vest for pilots and crewmen (tanks and helicopters) as a lighter alternative.

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Unrelated update, but kitbags are here for patrol infantrymen.

http://cloud-4.steampowered.com/ugc/3282304231453161922/0475334191C0683B0DA95DD318F7AE2E66ADC2CE/

And, in a fit of productivity, I added Bergens.

http://cloud-2.steampowered.com/ugc/3282304231454501745/B94F11DD3FC19FEA78FEAE4F0E1AD58FABF5C500/

Edited April 3, 2014 by TheEvanCat

[AveryTheKitty 2626]

I currently have my dudes configged to use black plate carriers because I like the protection and assorted gear (belt, drop pouches, etc.) Default CSAT uniforms (Skeletor suits) had body armor inside of them so the LBV is unarmored. The AAF platecarrier looks too primitive for Iran (a major power at this time) while I'm saving the tactical vest for pilots and crewmen (tanks and helicopters) as a lighter alternative.

---------- Post added at 19:02 ---------- Previous post was at 17:49 ----------

Unrelated update, but kitbags are here for patrol infantrymen.

http://cloud-4.steampowered.com/ugc/3282304231453161922/0475334191C0683B0DA95DD318F7AE2E66ADC2CE/

And, in a fit of productivity, I added Bergens.

http://cloud-2.steampowered.com/ugc/3282304231454501745/B94F11DD3FC19FEA78FEAE4F0E1AD58FABF5C500/

You should try using the Raven vest for their platecarriers.

[theevancat 277]

You should try using the Raven vest for their platecarriers.

I tried the Raven vest but I thought it was too lightweight to give to mainline infantry. I dunno - I thought it felt more like a light type of armor. I have pics a while back.

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Meanwhile I tried to have one Iran patch and one CSAT patch but the game didn't want to do that, so we have two CSAT patches and an Iranian Army patch. Should I change it or leave it be?

http://cloud-4.steampowered.com/ugc/3282304231458296156/1CD3250C8B11AA0AA62622CE6DE2C9C9307C2E7A/

[m4dm4x 10]

perhaps you could try to combine the tactical vest and the LBV, imo almost every mod uses the blufor vest for opfor units. just a suggestion

[mistyronin 1181]

Meanwhile I tried to have one Iran patch and one CSAT patch but the game didn't want to do that, so we have two CSAT patches and an Iranian Army patch. Should I change it or leave it be?

Uhm the Iranian Army patch fits really well! And about the double CSAT flag, I guess that it kind of make sense, as CSAT is the "side" and the patch only the country subdivision. It's like the arrow that all Allies forces had in Irak or Afghanistan.

[theevancat 277]

perhaps you could try to combine the tactical vest and the LBV, imo almost every mod uses the blufor vest for opfor units. just a suggestion

BI models aren't able to be modified: the Penah was made using released source models for A2. I'm not sure if you can get permission at all to use A3 models.

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Uhm the Iranian Army patch fits really well! And about the double CSAT flag, I guess that it kind of make sense, as CSAT is the "side" and the patch only the country subdivision. It's like the arrow that all Allies forces had in Irak or Afghanistan.

Didn't we use the American flag on one shoulder and the ISAF on the other? Not two ISAF flags and an Army patch?

[mistyronin 1181]

Didn't we use the American flag on one shoulder and the ISAF on the other? Not two ISAF flags and an Army patch?

I was meaning the vehicles. The point is that all used a similar marks to prevent friendly fire. So in my opinion it could work with the CSAT uniform.

[m4dm4x 10]

BI models aren't able to be modified: the Penah was made using released source models for A2. I'm not sure if you can get permission at all to use A3 models.

sry, i didn't know that

[theevancat 277]

I was meaning the vehicles. The point is that all used a similar marks to prevent friendly fire. So in my opinion it could work with the CSAT uniform.

I had the CSAT patch before on the left shoulder underneath the national flag. I may put it on the bags and vest as well.

[Nikoteen 24]

This mod is getting better and better :) a replacement pack is very much needed when your work is complete ! can't stand the actual CSAT look :(

[theevancat 277]

This mod is getting better and better :) a replacement pack is very much needed when your work is complete ! can't stand the actual CSAT look :(

Well, I'll have this to help me when I do finish.

However, I plan to add a few more elements that aren't in the vanilla game - I have plans to color some tactical vests into the Skittles ground crews for helicopters and planes. More unit types (like Rifleman (Patrol) with a backpack selected by default instead of having to add one in the init.) Things like that.

EDIT: Totally forgot but, if you read the OP, Shtebbie has offered to do texture work for the Penah helmet. This is his rough texturing thus far, as of last night.

http://i.imgur.com/sqvOH1o.png (192 kB)

There's still a bit of work to do but with his help I might have this ingame soon. I'm probably also going to have to do ballistics, but I'm not quite sure how. I know I need a Fire Geometry LOD and some stuff in the config, but I'm not sure if that's it.

Edited April 4, 2014 by TheEvanCat

[LykosMactire 298]

wow nice helmet

[theevancat 277]

Shtebbie's updates:

http://i.imgur.com/ecDccUb.png (225 kB)

http://i.imgur.com/Tws7zSW.png (217 kB)

He says he needs to fix the front strap above the NVG mount and the inside of the headphones and we're good to go.

[mistyronin 1181]

Shtebbie's updates:

http://i.imgur.com/ecDccUb.png (225 kB)

http://i.imgur.com/Tws7zSW.png (217 kB)

He says he needs to fix the front strap above the NVG mount and the inside of the headphones and we're good to go.

I really like it, you are doing a great job!

BTW, if I may suggest something ( that I have no idea if it's easy or difficult ), but could you try to add the bullet cases when shooting for the KH2002? It piss me off that is "caseless" ( that would be also cool for the NATO pals )?