Vicente_cgn 2 Posted January 20, 2004 Hi there! I was one of the first who bought the original OFP, bought and played both official expansions, SP only. But after a pause I'm feeling like an total newbie when looking at this Mod-Forum. I've tried reading the thread about "ECP" (Enhanced configuration project) but it was really difficult to understand. Synonyms like GMR, BAS, DR, wss, CWC, COC, AEC, DTA, INQ, WRT, OPFOR, DKM/VIT, AEC, ... I've never before used user-made addons and mods and I'm feeling really dumb. Some may be user-names, others shortcuts ... but I'm afraid I would have to invest hours into the searchfunction to understand all this. Not even Avon Ladys great OFP-FAQ could help me there. If I'm not the only one with this problem, perhaps a sticky list with often used keywords, some explanations and perhaps links would be a great idea? Also a list of the most common mods would be nice. Again with explanations and links. Especially Mods that not only contain new vehicles, weapons or maps but that add functionality to the original OFP - like ECP or COC. If such a lists doesn't already exists and I'm not the only one who misses them it would be great if some "insiders" could discuss this idea. Thank you, -Vic- P.S. sorry for the bad english! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ex-RoNiN 0 Posted January 20, 2004 I think this is general information about OFP, as a lot of addon names are based on RL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
svendejong 0 Posted January 20, 2004 Vicente_cgn, welcome back to ofp!! Dont be irritaded m8, you will find out that most of the synonyms you listed will make sense to you pretty soon. The great thing for you is that in your absence amazingly great things have been acomplished by various modmakers, i dont know how long you have been away from ofp but Imagine it like getting into a coma in the 60' and waking up now. Loads of cool addons and effects for you to enjoy! If you need to know something specific just pm me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicente_cgn 2 Posted January 20, 2004 Thanks Sven - you'll get a pm soon! :-) I was away from OFP for about 1 year but even longer I haven't read the forum here. Coma seems to be the right expression ... I'm a "Falcon 4" fan and I feel like these people who just discover all the user-made mods like SuperPak, FreeFalcon, BMS, ... So please excuse me - I have to write a pm now! ;-) Bye, -Vic- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhoCares 0 Posted January 20, 2004 Quote[/b] ]Not even Avon Ladys great OFP-FAQ could help me there. Maybe someone should make an OFP-(Operation Flashpoint  ) AcronymFinder  About popular Addons, you might try the following two threads: Addon pages of Multiplayer servers Visit several of those and you might get an idea of more popular Addons. Best Addons list Preferably read it from the last page first, to find the more up-to-date versions first. Unfortunatly, there were little updates to it lately... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pappy Boyington 0 Posted January 20, 2004 Synonyms like GMR, BAS, DR, wss, CWC, COC, AEC, DTA, INQ, WRT, OPFOR, DKM/VIT, AEC, ... GMR -GoldMember made an AWESOME explosion mod to get rid of the defult yellow puffs BAS -Ballistic Addon Studios DR -Dynamic Range Soundpack wss -type of soundfile common in OFP CWC -Cold War Crisis COC -Chain Of Command AEC -no frickin clue DTA -folder in your OFP directory containing data INQ - Inqusitor. made some fantastic weapon reskins WRT -no frickin clue OPFOR -Oposing Force this term also used irl (in real life) DKM -Desisive Killin Machines mod VIT -addon maker AEC -no frickin clue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Placebo 29 Posted January 20, 2004 I must confess when I saw the title of the thread was "I'm a little bit irritated ... " I was already getting paranoid Seriously though some kind of jargon buster would be very useful, I work for the NHS (National Health Service) and the amount of crap they speak is unbelievable, all LDP this, FOT that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aj_addons 0 Posted January 20, 2004 heres a small explanation GMR = Gold member realistic explosion pack BAS = Ballistic addon studios (black hawks and delta forces addons) RHS = Red hammer studios (T-55,t-64 packs think russian equvelent of bas) DR  = Dynamic Range Soundpack wss  = sound format used for ofp another one is ogg CWC = cold war crisis COC  = chain of comand (makers of nice torpedos and artillery) AEC = mod which made a really nice big island with all the bis islands in one DTA = usually means youre data.pbo file or youre data3d.pbo file i think? INQ = nice high res jpg textured guns which replace the bis ones WRT = anit a clue think its something to do with makeing islands? OPFOR = opposing force DKM = Decicesive killing machines VIT = addon maker that specailes in planes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhoCares 0 Posted January 20, 2004 AEC as already said, one big map with the default islands. Name comes from Abel Eden Cain, the codenames of the islands. Isn't WRT short for Wrptool, a user-made tool to create new islands? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicente_cgn 2 Posted January 20, 2004 Wow - so many fast answers, great! :-) Thank you all alot! So, placebo, what about a sticky OFP-Lexicon? I would try to contribute too - as far as my little knowledge goes. Bye, -Vic- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
svendejong 0 Posted January 20, 2004 vic, I wrote you a long (long if you take my horrible english writing skillz in acount) answer to your pm , saved it and now I cant find it anymore. Ive got a job now but ill get back to you after I finish! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theavonlady 2 Posted January 20, 2004 Vicente_cgn Hey! You know what irritates me?! What does CGN stand for?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aj_addons 0 Posted January 20, 2004 sounds like a news network Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rastavovich 0 Posted January 20, 2004 Little correction, if DKM/VIT is written: VIT, aka AKM74 is ment. The guy with the APC-Pack (VITAPC.pbo). BTW (btw = by the way): .pbo = extension for addonfiles ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dauragon 0 Posted January 20, 2004 Vicente_cgn Hey! You know what irritates me?! What does CGN stand for?! Compagnie Général de Navigation Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aj_addons 0 Posted January 20, 2004 ohh yeah i forgot about that pack thanks for reminding me mate (starts downloading) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicente_cgn 2 Posted January 20, 2004 Vicente_cgn Hey! You know what irritates me?! What does CGN stand for?! Hihi ... CGN stands for Cologne, a City in Germany close to where I live! It's used at the airport ... Bye, -Vic- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Placebo 29 Posted January 20, 2004 So, placebo, what about a sticky OFP-Lexicon? Â I would try to contribute too - as far as my little knowledge goes. Well let's see what we end up with, if there's enough to make it worthwhile and useful I'll consider it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goeth 0 Posted January 20, 2004 If you want something really good try Finnish defence forces mod aka FDF the one and only total conversion mod. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Messiah 2 Posted January 20, 2004 the tags are a system begun at OFPEC, and are registered at OFPEC (there are unregistered ones, but BIS support OFPEC's system) at their site (when it gets back up), you can find all the registered Tags and find out what they mean and who they are... simple hey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaliyuga 0 Posted January 20, 2004 the tags are a system begun at OFPEC, and are registered at OFPEC (there are unregistered ones, but BIS support OFPEC's  system)at their site (when it gets back up), you can find all the registered Tags and find out what they mean and who they are... List still works fine for me ;) http://www.ofpec.com/tags_list.php Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Messiah 2 Posted January 20, 2004 if you know the link - muppet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AdmiralKarlDonuts 0 Posted January 20, 2004 Now now Mezzy, be nice When are we coming back up over there anyway??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
void_false 1 Posted January 20, 2004 Don't be shy! ask what ever you want. It is very friendly forum. Some time ago i didnt know what is it "lol" or "rgr" or "<<3" or "ppl". Last thing i learned is "stfu!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KJAM 0 Posted January 20, 2004 OFPEC - Operation Flashpoint Editing Centre NS - Nightstalker mod EC - Everon Cartel CTD - Crashed to desktop CTM Crashed to menu FLK - Falkwlands mod OGWC - Operation gulf war crisis mod UKF - Project UK Forces mod i also started messing round with the Acronyms to make my own variations BAS - Bloody Awesome Stuff DKM - Damn Kool Mods Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
