Does ofp support armed motorcycles?

[Crowley 0]

As my first foray into OFP addon creation I've been working on editing an existing addon to add a machine gun. I got permission, before the cynics form their oppinions, from the author to edit his Ural motorcycle with sidecar. The modern, real, version of the vehicle can mount a machine gun or missile launcher, the original addon had neither. I'm aiming at getting the machine gun working at least.

I've been experimenting and I get an error when attempting to use the armed motorcycle in-game, but not if I reconfigure it as an armed jeep (though this introduces other issues).

The error:

The bike:

(It's also being retextured and the model is being overhauled.)

[norsu 180]

Make it class: JeepMG, that'll do it.

[Doc. Zaius 0]

Hope you're able to iron everything out - I'd love to terrorise the populace of Nogova with this puppy.

[C4P741N 0]

I'd like to know if this is possible aswell because I want to put weapons on the speederbike.

Captain

[Crowley 0]

Make it class: JeepMG, that'll do it.

Ah, but then the steering column dissappears because Jeeps don't appear to have the "Volant" group settings built in (as well as a multitude of other differences).

I'm sure I could compensate; it looks as though I'll probably have to. A jeep/motorcycle will probably be the only option left to us Captain.

Oh, just a tidbit of information, it turns out that the Fedayeen militia in Iraq purchased 500 of these before the recent war (under the UN oil for "food" program, hah). A few likely saw combat during the war. Some of the Urals and other motorcycles with sidecars are being used against US troops now as either mobile bombs or platforms for various weapons. The remaining motorcycles are being sold to the Iraqi populace.

These could fit in pretty well with Gulf War type missions.

[norsu 180]

Ah, but then the steering column dissappears because Jeeps don't appear to have the "Volant" group settings built in.

Volant is the steering wheel selection and it should work with every car class .

[Crowley 0]

Ah, but then the steering column dissappears because Jeeps don't appear to have the "Volant" group settings built in.

Volant is the steering wheel selection and it should work with every car class .

It literally dissappears when I switch to the Jeep class. Ah well, I'll figure something out.

[norsu 180]

Hmm, do you have selections osavolantkon and osavolantzac? You'll need those for JeepMG class, as they give the steering wheel correct turning angle. Check some of the released BIS models for reference.

[bonko the sane 2]

there is an armed WW2 bmwr75 motorbike with side car, maybe u could check its config? maybe in stating the obvious, but im really into motorbikes

Get it here at http://ofp.gamezone.cz ----> BMWr75a

[Crowley 0]

I didn't know about that one, thanks. Though it just confirms what's been said in that it is a car.

One thing of interest though is that either this, or the original model that I am editing are derived from the same model. Either this BMW creator blatantly stole the model from my source, or the other way around.

Since a number of the textures appear to be bad hack jobs of the full images from those that came with the version I have, I am inclined to believe that it was taken, modified, and no credit was given. This warrants some thought....

Looking at the OFPCZ comments it appears that the new textures are also taken, this time from Medal of Honor.

I realize that I'm doing the same thing but the lack of credit and the claim that he actually created the addon actually disturbs me.

I feel good that I have permission and already have a readme put together with full credit to the creator given.

[pzvg 0]

Umm the BMW came nearly a year before the Ural did, so I really don't think he did much "stealing" from a non-existant addon.

[GoOB 0]

Nice job!! Would be cool to see the bike armed with something else than the PK though. The NSV or Kord from the VITAPC pack would be nice! Maybe too heavy though...

[-ZG-BUZZARD 0]

I'm interested in one armed with RPGs or AT-4/5/6/7/... Taking a look at the project of the team attempting to overcome the limits of the "car" class having no missiles... guess it would be that picture-perfect AT-Ural w/ sidecar I've also seen pictures of... just imagine... fast raid, race in, target lock, fire, and then get the hell out of dodge... scratch 1 tank...

[Crowley 0]

Umm the BMW came nearly a year before the Ural did, so I really don't think he did much "stealing" from a non-existant addon.

No, actually, the BMW in question came out around two months before the original Ural Motorcycle was found (meaning not the release date) by Suchey and posted in this forum. It has since been removed from flashpoint.ru so I cannot find the specific date that it was added.

So, it was not out "nearly a year before the Ural."

The simple fact remains that the original Ural that I received has the original textures which the BMW textures are based on.

Regardless, this one drives ok so I can get an idea of how to adapt the motorcycle handling to a jeep class.

The version with the Konkurs missile would be nice. One thing though, it wasn't made to shoot while moving. The bike acts like a tripod; the gunner has to get out and crouch beside the bike to fire it. I'm not sure how that would work in Flashpoint so I might have to sacrifice realism and make it capable of shooting on the move. Assuming I can get the missile launcher to work at all.

[Crowley 0]

For those paying attention, the bike can now shoot while still configured as a motorcycle class, meaning it still handles like a motorcycle and shoots quite nicely.

Captain, I'll pass on what I did in a little while, when I clean up the rest of the config.

[Master_Chief 0]

Just out of curiosity, can bikes have turrets?

[Crowley 0]

That's the current problem.

[coporal_punishment 0]

That's the current problem.

I still don't understand why it can't be configured like a jeep but look like a bike.

Perhaps I may be wrong

[cornhelium 0]

We will need this:

If I remember right, this little beauty had a magazine-fed guided missile launcher and an M60 in the front fairing. Oh, and a laser cannon, just in case

...even better, it had the ability to change from a 1300cc to a 250cc, depending on the stunt or camera angle required

Cheers,

Cornhelium

[Crowley 0]

That's the current problem.

I still don't understand why it can't be configured like a jeep but look like a bike.

Perhaps I may be wrong

Oh, it can, that's just my last resort.

The Street Hawk will have to wait a little while until I figure out how to model from scratch.

[schroeder 0]

I'd like to know if this is possible aswell because I want to put weapons on the speederbike.

Captain

So do I. Did you manage to make an armed speederbike? I first wanted to learn how to make an armed motorcycle (since speederbike is based on motocycle) but it doesn't seem to be possible. Any idea?

[Tomislav 0]

hmm can't see the pics

edit: oops, did not notice that it is that old

[Major Fubar 0]

Please do not dig up topics this old. Refer to the forum rules.

[schroeder 0]

Sorry for not respecting article 3§4 of the rules. I thought it would be more logical to post it here rather then making a new topic about the same subject (there are already several ones, I couldn't find out an answer to this question by browsing the forum, though). Thanks for your quick and very efficient posts.