duda123 1341 Posted January 23, 2017 Update: This has been released: Working on a little mod for the Tanoa map so we can use the trains. Will be sever-side only like my other mods. Planned Features: Multiplayer support. Mod only required to be installed on server Uses vanilla train and track models. However, it will have the ability to add support for additional train cars / engines. You will be able to drive the static trains already on Tanoa (not placed via editor). However, driving one will make a copy of the existing static train. Driving the train will be done in 3rd person (see videos for example of 3rd camera movement - you can also zoom in / out with mouse wheel) Can automatically detect and follow tracks placed on a map. Multiple cars. Attach by backing up into a car on the track. Detach by getting out of the train and walking over to the car to detach. Multiple cars & inclines causes slower train acceleration. You can add multiple engines to increase acceleration. You can ride in other cars (same type of 3rd person camera as driver) When approaching a track split, you can hold left/right to direct the train (works in both forward and reverse) Some sort of damage handling (e.g. hitting other trains, driving off end of track, etc) Ability to jump out of train 50 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willithappen 194 Posted January 23, 2017 I love the content you produce, its always so unique! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mashroom 6 Posted January 23, 2017 "Little mod", don't be silly this is like the pinnacle of Arma. Seriously looks great though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DieselJC 196 Posted January 23, 2017 Hell yeah! Why why why didn't BI give us trains to begin with..lol..this is great! Diesel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
in005 241 Posted January 23, 2017 Nice idea, I like it. Whats that for a drrrrrrrrr sound? Is this your first try to put a sound on it or is this background? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duda123 1341 Posted January 23, 2017 1 minute ago, in005 said: Nice idea, I like it. Whats that for a drrrrrrrrr sound? Is this your first try to put a sound on it or is this background? Probably my mic picking up background noise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
domokun 515 Posted January 23, 2017 Brilliant. What about damage modelling? For sound, I guess you need a diesel engine that is linked to torque as well as the CLACK .... CLACK of the rails whose frequency is linked to speed. Perhaps LAxeman and/or JSRS can help you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duda123 1341 Posted January 23, 2017 1 hour ago, domokun said: Brilliant. What about damage modelling? For sound, I guess you need a diesel engine that is linked to torque as well as the CLACK .... CLACK of the rails whose frequency is linked to speed. Perhaps LAxeman and/or JSRS can help you? And maybe some smoke for effect. However, the first challenge is the path finding and track switching at intersections. The straightaways are easy - those corners are tricky! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
domokun 515 Posted January 23, 2017 1 minute ago, duda123 said: And maybe some smoke for effect. However, the first challenge is the path finding and track switching at intersections. The straightaways are easy - those corners are tricky! Maybe @klamacz can help you. AFAIK he's in charge of developing driving abiities for AI. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R0adki11 3949 Posted January 23, 2017 16 hours ago, duda123 said: Working on a little mod for the Tanoa map so we can use the trains. Will be sever-side only like my other mods. Are you going to add any other locomotives like steam? As they could be useful in a WW2 Scenario. Also will we see working train formations? If you need any further inspiration look at the AEF train addon for OFP, and the train addon for Arma2. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duda123 1341 Posted January 23, 2017 24 minutes ago, R0adki11 said: Are you going to add any other locomotives like steam? As they could be useful in a WW2 Scenario. Also will we see working train formations? If you need any further inspiration look at the AEF train addon for OFP, and the train addon for Arma2. No, it's just going to use vanilla stuff. You will just be able to drop it on your server, and then anyone can drive around any trains on the track without having the addon. Driving will be done in 3rd person. Ideally will support hooking up cars together and track switching by pressing left/right when you approach an intersection. Other players will be able to hop on the train as well. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorribleGoat 1473 Posted January 24, 2017 @duda123 Looks Brilliant! What keeps it on track? Some sort of script? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hnchmc 125 Posted January 25, 2017 Wow... I just don't know how you script so well. Amazing work as always, and looks great! BI, you guys are going to need to make a train interior now... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcruppert 300 Posted January 25, 2017 Hey duda nice idea there! i remember there was a good working train mod for operation flashpoint! Maybe you can still download it somewhere and see how they did it 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rich_R 1087 Posted January 26, 2017 You realize Duda, you have everyone planning raids and ambushes on trains. Interestingly enough, your mod could make everyone hope project orange is actually more cars to add to the train ;) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
in005 241 Posted January 26, 2017 48 minutes ago, duda123 said: Do two engines work? One engine per end? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
domokun 515 Posted January 26, 2017 Lovely. Though the train seemed to be travelling very fast. Is there any chance of derailement? either because the train is travelling too fast or because the tracks are badly damaged (sabotage) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duda123 1341 Posted January 26, 2017 4 hours ago, in005 said: Do two engines work? One engine per end? Sure, no reason why you couldn't attach an engine facing the other direction on the end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duda123 1341 Posted January 26, 2017 3 hours ago, domokun said: Lovely. Though the train seemed to be travelling very fast. Is there any chance of derailement? either because the train is travelling too fast or because the tracks are badly damaged (sabotage) Not right now, but this would be interesting! Travel too fast and the cars go flying off the track... heh I also didn't mention that the train will automatically be able follow any tracks you place on the map. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
in005 241 Posted January 26, 2017 So it follows predefined waypoints? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duda123 1341 Posted January 26, 2017 1 minute ago, in005 said: So it follows predefined waypoints? It detects and follows the train track models as it moves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
in005 241 Posted January 26, 2017 So it it is possible to add custom tracks on maybe Altis or other maps, but not to add custom track models, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duda123 1341 Posted January 26, 2017 3 minutes ago, in005 said: So it it is possible to add custom tracks on maybe Altis or other maps, but not to add custom track models, right? Yes, that's correct 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hugood80 0 Posted January 26, 2017 (edited) Nice mod :) Edited January 26, 2017 by Hugood80 Modo ask me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
