Bullz_eye_on_my_back 0 Posted February 3, 2004 Hi everyone! I released a set of addons that I've had for quite some time but never had the chance or help to finish! Not only do these help remedy the need for atmospheric scenery for WW2 missions, but they also are very functional. I released them on OFP.info's web site and here is the news. If anyone would like to set up mirrors or host them you've got my permission- I can email them to you. Â IF all is recieved well- more variations will be soon on the way with added features that I'm close to finishing Ofp.inof page news: Bullz_eye_on_my_back sent us this Barrage Balloon pack which was used in WWII, to protect against dive bombers and plane straffings along infantry lines. It's not only for an atmospheric feel, but also it is very functional! Nice work! It's what I would call a "Barrage Balloon System"- 3 different models acting as one!!! (Balloons, ropes, and winches) The Balloons have custom explosions and custom animations for the winches. If placed strategically, they will take down planes! It will bring a whole new fear to the skies in WW2 plane missions . The wonderful textures were created and applied by Sebastian Muller- Special thanks to him because without his work this would have never been released. Several other models and custom animations are either finished or near completion and waiting for textures. The embedded scripts were created to help reduce the time needed for placement in mission making. Just place the balloon in the editor and the internal scripts will line everything up. You can raise/lower the balloons manually or order the AI to do so. Also, in the readme file it will show the mission makers how to move the balloons up and down via external scripts in the mission! It is rather simple. You choose if you want the balloons to go up and then pass on the array to the chosen exec link: Â [balloon name, height,animation phase] exec "..." Â I hope everyone likes them! The pack includes 1 USA Barrage Balloon 1 German Barrage Balloon (Sperrballon) 2 Winches (The German winch displays the actions in the German language for authenticity) - don't worry it's not hard to follow ;) 1 Rope/cable 1 example mission to show how to use embedded scripts for mission makers They have been tested several times and possibly might have a bug, but nothing was found during final testing. If you find anything please post it! Â ENJOY!! OFP.info's link to balloons Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pappy Boyington 0 Posted February 3, 2004 wheres the happy birthday ballons? thier pretty fun. i like usein em as target practice hehehe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cornhelium 0 Posted February 3, 2004 Great work Bullseye. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BraTTy 0 Posted February 3, 2004 Outstanding!! Thanx Bullzeye. Will go great with the new maps coming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonko the sane 2 Posted February 4, 2004 excellent idea and very good jod on implementing it, and that hidrogen (or is it helium?) explosion has a good feel to it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doob 0 Posted February 4, 2004 Ahhh, what a week for addons This looks fantastic!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bullz_eye_on_my_back 0 Posted February 4, 2004 Thanks for the great remarks everyone! Yes your right it's hydrogen as it was pointed out to me earlier when I totally forgot that helium was an inert gas. The balloons were in a way used as floating bombs- since they wanted to inflict as much damage to an enemy plane as possible when hit. Also, someone said that hydrogen was also very cheap to come by -and we can think of the Hyndenburg disaster where the hydrogen ignited in the blimp. In some instances bombs were actually attached to free floating balloons.. where if a plane wing hit the cable it would pull the bomb up into the plane. I hope to have more packs out for everyone. Especially if Sebastian wants to make more textures and double especially if he has time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProfTournesol 956 Posted January 10, 2009 I'm very sorry to dig that topic out, but i've tried to contact Bullz_eye_on_my_back by mail and i havn't had any success. I'm unable to contact Sebastian Muller alias Joe Lemonade who worked on these addons too but seems to have quit the community. I'd like to modify these addons, which are top quality ones, for my WWI mod and adapt those balloons as "artillery observation" ones. If someone knows how i can get in touch with these guys, before i ask Placebo to try and reach them, help would much appreciated... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ww2weasel 10 Posted January 11, 2009 @ProfTournesol Contact WW2EC and ask them if ok to use. They were part of that team for awhile; they might have insight - or been bequeathed as caretakers of the Addons. Red Devil or Fab would be the ones to ask I think - at least they could give you a direction to go in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fab. 0 Posted January 11, 2009 I'm very sorry to dig that topic out, but i've tried to contact Bullz_eye_on_my_back by mail and i havn't had any success. I'm unable to contact Sebastian Muller alias Joe Lemonade who worked on these addons too but seems to have quit the community.I'd like to modify these addons, which are top quality ones, for my WWI mod and adapt those balloons as "artillery observation" ones. If someone knows how i can get in touch with these guys, before i ask Placebo to try and reach them, help would much appreciated... Hi there, Tried to send you a PM this afternoon but your mailbox was full. Basically bullz has been around at the wwIIec forum in february 08, i sent him both PM and emails and see if he reports back. I'll let you know cheers Fab Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProfTournesol 956 Posted January 12, 2009 Quote[/b] ]Tried to send you a PM this afternoon but your mailbox was full. Oops... Quote[/b] ]Basically bullz has been around at the wwIIec forum in february 08, i sent him both PM and emails and see if he reports back. I'll let you knowcheers Fab Thanks a lot ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
