Should I release my model replacement config

[sputnik monroe 102]

I've been working on a new config that replaces quite a few of the default BIS models for my own private use. It's kind of like Y2K3 and EECP, though not quite as ambitous of a project. If there is any interest in it I'll contact the addon makers who's work is shown for permission to release it.

     Here is the info on it.

Requires:

ECP with dynamic Range plugin.

ORCS Motorized Infantry

ORCS Russian Federation Weapons Pack

Marine Assault Pack

Lasers Rangers

Lasers Deltas

Lasers Unites States Weapons Pack

Combat! APC Crew Pack.

Red Hammer Studios Crew Pack.

Hyakushi's US infantry Pack

The following are not used by the config, but are required by some of the above addons or you'll get an error pop up

JAM2

Red Hammer Studios Weapons pack.

ORCS RPG pack.

    At the moment it just replaces A lot of weapons and sounds plus all the west and east troop models except for the pilots. You can play any user made mission or stock BIS mission using this config. It doesn't break them or unbalance them as all values and such stay the same. The only thing changed is the visual appearance and sound of the game.

Here is the list of replaced models:

West

Sniper: Laser's Ranger Pack Sniper

BlackOp: Laser's CQB Delta

BlackOp (day): Laser's Masked Delta

Crew: Combat!'s 1985 APC Crew

Officer: Hyk's 1985 Officer

Medic: Hyk's 1985 Medic

Captive: Hyk's Captive

All others: Hyk's 1985 Infantry

East

Sniper: ORCS Sniper

Officer: ORC'S  (V) Officer

Medic: ORC'S (V) Medic

Spec Natz: MAP's Spetnatz Recon

Grenadier and Heavy Grenadier: ORC'S (V) Grenadier

Machine Gunner: ORC'S (V) Machine Gunner

Soldier and AA Soldeir: ORC'S (V) Rifleman

RPG Soldier and AT Soldier: ORC's (V) RPG Soldier

Engineer: ORC'S (V) SVD Soldier

    Weapon models, optics, and sounds are replaced with ORC'S Russian Federation weapons, Marine Assault Pack, and Laser's US weapons.

     I'm currently replacing vehicle models also.

     The theme of the mod is 1985 (cold war crisis). The exception to the rule is ORC's VSR camoflage troops. I'm open to suggestions and feedback.

[ralphwiggum 6]

blah..what could be worst thing that could happen? me banning you? go ahead.

[Shashman 0]

I voted no, as I use the Y2K3 config, which does more than yours does. Don't take it badly or owt though

[SpeedyDonkey 0]

I voted "What config? How did I get here?"

Cos' i wanted to send placebo some erotic pm's but ended up here

j/k

[sanctuary 19]

Well, you know my vote

[fallchild 0]

I think it's a good idea to try and make a 1985 replacement config, but it's severely hampered by the lack of high quality 85 era soviet infantry. So, I think I'll leave it be until some is released, but once that's been solved I'll definately use it.

[gandalf the white 0]

I think it's a good idea to try and make a 1985 replacement config, but it's severely hampered by the lack of high quality 85 era soviet infantry. So, I think I'll leave it be until some is released, but once that's been solved I'll definately use it.

FDF? they look just like the BIs ones...

voted "no" btw... sorry, but there are two config replacements already , try working with one of them! .

[RED 0]

I voted yes, what harm can a thrid do? I will probably not use it though.

RED

[MEDICUS 0]

I voted maybe, <s>I have a few questions about it</s>, cause as the other posters just said: There are still 2 of them.

But actually i'm always interested in new modifications  

[Bobcatt666 0]

I vote yes, and I can offer up some help if needed, I don't support Y2K3.. And was a straight ECP of FalshFX.mod user.

[Sovietman 0]

release it for those who cant run Y2k3/ECP because of their slow PC... people like me

Im waiting.

[sanctuary 19]

While waiting for Sputnik Monroe to release his replacement mod, or if you have not a good system you can always give a try to this config located in the 4th post of that thread (and follow the instructions).

All you need is lov ... huh ... the Marine Assault Pack from Suchey and Earl to use this mini replacement mod.

[snypa 0]

FDF?    they look just like the BIs ones...

A bit off-topic, but FDF's units are ment to be for today and they we're made by a finnish addon maker in 2002, so no new models (yet). I think they have said many times in their own forums, that they are working on new models and textures for these units.  

And, there are '85 era soviet infantry, by Psykke, and that addon is just great! Only thing is that they are in desert camouflage...  

EDIT: and a good idea to get 3rd this kind of mod, 'cause neither EECP or Y2K3 mod's doesen't work on me...

[sputnik monroe 102]

I decided to let this go until there were 30 votes then I would make my decision. I counted maybe answers as half yes votes and where am I as half no. In the end yes barely squeezed by to victory.

   So I guess I'll start asking the addon makers for permision.

Quote[/b] ] think it's a good idea to try and make a 1985 replacement config, but it's severely hampered by the lack of high quality 85 era soviet infantry. So, I think I'll leave it be until some is released, but once that's been solved I'll definately use it.

Quote[/b] ]there are '85 era soviet infantry, by Psykke, and that addon is just great! Only thing is that they are in desert camouflage...

I strongly considered Psykkes. But as the later quote mentioned they are just too desert for the CWC and Resistance campaigns. I would really like to use some high quality KLR (I believe that's correct) pattern troops like BIS's but there simply aren't any. I could release two versions of the config, one with the VSR troops and one with Psykkes. It really doesn't take that long to just replace the troop models for one side. We'll see though.

That being said you should all try out Psykes Russians they are very well done.

Quote[/b] ]While waiting for Sputnik Monroe to release his replacement mod, or if you have not a good system you can always give a try to this config located in the 4th post of that thread (and follow the instructions).

All you need is lov ... huh ... the Marine Assault Pack from Suchey and Earl to use this mini replacement mod.

I highly recomend Sanctuary's config. If you enjoy the MAP pack this is just what you need. It's very well balanced and is gentle on your computers resources. It's what I've been playing when I'm taking breaks from working on and/or testing mine.

[Bobcatt666 0]

check Vilas soldier pack, they have 85 era russain and geranm forces as well as US, mostly some have a weapon flashbug int he shadow load but that was fixed on most of the units recently updated. this inclused some soviet equipment as well. Two verssions of the hind, BMP1 and 2, and Speztnaz in KLMKs with raised hoods.. Has a decent weapons pack with them as well. And not overbalanced like a number of ORCS subcontracted work.

[sanctuary 19]

I remember lot of times ago having seen some Red Hammer Studios screenshot displaying some very good soviet units , using some green camo.

I don't remember which era it was, but one soldier seemed to use the same kind of green computer pattern camo used by BIS (but as my memory can be bad, i can't confirm).

I don't know the status of this unit pack or if it had been cancelled, but as their website has be redone those screenshots i found very good are not there anymore .

Maybe asking them about a collaboration with their works on those units and the release of your promising pack could be interesting.

[Taconic 0]

I remember lot of times ago having seen some Red Hammer Studios screenshot displaying some very good soviet units , using some green camo.

I don't remember which era it was, but one soldier seemed to use the same kind of green computer pattern camo used by BIS (but as my memory can be bad, i can't confirm).

That doesn't mean much. As far as I know, that camo is still in service in some units.

There are guys wearing the newer "flora" pattern in the same series of pictures. The Russians have a million different kinds of camo.

As for the config, I say go for it. More variety doesn't hurt. I don't think that you'll be able to get permission from everybody, though. I still haven't been able to reach Marfy or HYK (among others,) and believe me, I've tried.

[sanctuary 19]

Thanks for the information Kurayami, i thought this green computer pattern was only an "eighties" camo.

[Sovietman 0]

While waiting for Sputnik Monroe to release his replacement mod, or if you have not a good system you can always give a try to this config located in the 4th post of that thread (and follow the instructions).

All you need is lov ... huh ... the Marine Assault Pack from Suchey and Earl to use this mini replacement mod.

can you provide another link for your mod, I can't download it (the config.bin)...

thx

[sanctuary 19]

Have you tried a right click on the link for the config, then Save As

A left click on the link will not work.

If it fails, i don't have any other place to upload sorry (i just tested again and it works for me, as long as you right click on the link), but you can always give me a PM with an email adress if you want me to send the file that way to you (it is just +/- 200ko ).

[sputnik monroe 102]

Things are moving along rather nicely now. Vehicles are not as hard to replace as I thought they would be.

The only problem I am having so far is porting over event handlers.

I'm not porting over scripts and stuff that change the over all game play, only graphical things. For example the random cargo scripts on CSLAII's BMPs and the way their Hinds raise and lower their landing gears when they take off and land.

I'm waiting until I get permission from CSLAII to use some of their models first before I try anything though.

[sputnik monroe 102]

Any one up for a little bug hunting?

I have a problem in my config and I simply cannot figure out how to fix it. Basically the BMPs AT3 aims up really high now. The dot that shows where it is aiming is always stuck about 4 inches up from where you aim your cross hair. Because of this it's impossible to aim it at the horizon and the AI can't hit anything with it.

I have no clue how this bug has got in my config as I haven't edited any weapon handeling. I've only edited model paths, sound paths, and hidden selections. It seems to only be affecting the BMP1, no other vehicle or launcher.

Can any one help me?

[Heatseeker 0]

While waiting for Sputnik Monroe to release his replacement mod, or if you have not a good system you can always give a try to this config located in the 4th post of that thread (and follow the instructions).

All you need is lov ... huh ... the Marine Assault Pack from Suchey and Earl to use this mini replacement mod.

Thats the one i like, i have found some minor stuff like weapon and mag pics wrong in the briefing book but its a good one to play missions with .

[sanctuary 19]

I will try to find a solution for the briefing pictures of the MAP replacement mod, i had to put the BIS pictures back as i had some problem with the MAP pictures.

thanks for enjoying it , Heatseeker.

[sputnik monroe 102]

Well I have stumbled upon another bug. I've replaced the M113 with COMBAT!'s M113A2. When ever it get's destroyed while your in it the following error pops up.

It doesn't seem to happen when a M113 explodes and the player isn't in it. I can almost swear I got the error message once while in an Vulcan that exploded to, though I haven't been able to recreate it.