VTE open beta 09-13-05

[ALYGATOR 0]

Please remove tcp test dog because it make bug with some addons

[kennedy 0]

and could some one PLEASE upload the objects pbo, downloading the whole pack again still doesn't work. It is probly this computer, but downloading by itself will work im sure...

[PEPE 0]

Sorry for all the people who sendme messages and Emails I was in hollidays; for the vilas V-150 comando I found this link:

http://ofp.gamezone.cz/_hosted/vilas/ftp/vilasupdate.rar

any update?

[Snake Man 407]

Quote[/b] ]any update?

We're working on Patch #1 at the moment, yeah it somewhat got out of hand with the fixes, first it was intended to be just a quick fix in few days, but now more and more fixes got in and time dragged on. Hopefully we get this first patch out real soon.

First and all upcoming patches will be the EDITED files ONLY. This means the patch will be small, depending on which files we edited. I really cannot give an estimate one way or another, but since I'm sure somebody wonders how big the patch will be, its going to be like 1-2mb instead of 300mb, I hope that clears the patch download size questions

[MACV SOG 0]

There's a bug with objects. Some of them are missing (like helopads, trenches) in editor (empty\vte objects or civilian\vte objects). I think it's the bug with config because in config.cpp (vte_objects.pbo) objects exists. (sorry for bad english)

[Snake Man 407]

VTE open beta 09-13-05, Patch #1 has been released.

Changelog

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td>Code Sample </td></tr><tr><td id="CODE">--- open beta 09-13-05, patch #1 fixes

- added ecp compatibility.

- vte rij center is off, fixed.

- added random asian faces to ARVN servicemen.

- A6 Intruder looks textureless from a far, fixed.

- added MK-82R retarded bomb into VTE_aw/ dir.

- added MK-77 Napalm (VTE_MK77, we still have CoC napalm too).

- Thunderchief small texture fix.

- Thunderchief script fixes (drawmissiles, firemissiles).

- added standard overview texts to all SP missions.

- nva ammo truck pallets shift on the back on steep hills, fixed.

- music track VTE_theend, squeeks at the beginning, fixed.

- added V150 Commando.

- added A-1J Skyraider wreck.

- moved ch53 superstallion to VTE_air/ dir.

- fixed ch53 textures and tweaked the LOD stuff.

- ch-47c sound was too loud, tweaked.

- all planes and helos, cockpit sounds insideSoundCoef=0.001 (simulate headsets).

- moved c130v2/ into VTE_air/ dir and removed unused crap files.

- C-130 running sound was wrong, fixed.

- changed "CH47C" name to "CH-47C Chinook" name.

- removed resistance bronco.

- changed Bell47 gun to VTE_m60d.

- VTE Ia Drang gives CTD on certain locations, fixed.

- There are two T-34/85s, removed unused one.

- added some NVA tank groups to editor.

- NVA truck had ammo tag on the side, fixed.

- added ZSU-57 model.

- added T54 model.

- added BTR-152.

- added bin/config.cpp, now loads VTE Intro island at OFP start.

- moved island cutscene menu backgrounds to dta/anims.pbo file.

- SOG MG 2 has no vte_sogdeg sound, fixed (vte_sof2weapons\RPG_Reload.ogg).

- On editor groups, the CIDG 1966 wont work, fixed.

- changed some RPG2 soldiers to really carry the RPG-2 launcher.

- moved NVA Repair Truck to VTE - Support.

- added PT76 model.

- Transferance mission in the 1969 campaign, mission wont end. (04 mission). fixed.

- changed maxim NVA crew to NVA soldier.

- moved dp27 weapon to VTE_weapons and tweaked config.

- moved ppd40 weapon to VTE_weapons and tweaked config.

- moved pps41 weapon to VTE_weapons, changed model and tweaked config.

- added mosin nagant to VTE_weapons, tweaked config.

- Maksim MG is spelled Maxim. fixed.

- VC Engineer 3 and Viet Minh Rifleman have Mp40s with wrong ammo, fixed.

- NVA Rifleman 6 gives a CTD, fixed.

- added overview image for PMC NAM SEAL campaign. edited name.

- ilo ilo, one texture missing, fixed.

- renamed revenge, behind enemy lines missions and fixed them.

- F4 bluscript error, fixed.

- F5 bluscript error, fixed.

- VTE_vilmat and some other object fixed.

The patch only includes the changed/edited files, patch size is 32.5mb.

Download here - 32mb, thanks to Raptor for the mirror.

I must admit that the first patch got out of hand a bit, heh I truly was hoping for few hundred kilobytes update, or maybe meg or two... but now its over thirty, sorry about that

Patch #1 covers the bulk of reported stuff in the forums, I'd like to thank anyone who posted feedback. More is needed so we can proceed with the development. Please do keep sending feedback, bugreports and comments, all is very much appreciated.

Brief instructions how to run this patch. Unrar the downloaded packet, check out the readme TXT file which says like this:

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td>Code Sample </td></tr><tr><td id="CODE"> VTE 09-13-05 Patch #1

---------------------

October 4th, 2005.

This is "Vietnam: The Experience open beta 09-13-05" patch number one, released 10-04-05. The file you see inside this rar is .exe one, but wait dont panic! its not a gay exe installer, its just self extracting RAR archive (check it with right click, rar unpack).

This is how you install the patch, be patient and follow these instructions precisely, otherwise the patch will fail and you get corrupted VTE.

1) From x_vte_open_beta_09-13-05_patch-01.rar copy bin config.cpp into x_vte/bin/ directory (you need to create the x_vte/bin/ dir first, or just move the bin/ there).

2) copy dta/anims.pbo into x_vte/dta/ dir and delete the x_vte/addons/VTE_anims/ dir.

3) copy missions/overview.html into <ofpdir>/Missions/VTE/ directory (or what ever you use to store your VTE missions, if you dont have specific dir, then just ignore this part).

4) in <ofpdir>/missions/VTE/ rename two pbo files like this;

behind_enemy_lines.vte_phuoctuyprovince.pbo --> behind_enemy_lines.vte_australianao.pbo

revenge.vte_phuoctuyprovince.pbo --> revenge.vte_australianao.pbo

5) In the x_vte/addons/ directory delete the following files c130v2.pbo, lib_weap1.pbo, SPC_CH53.pbo and SPC_CH53J.pbo - if you fail to delete these, you might get errors.

6) Run the x_vte_open_beta_09-13-05_patch-01.exe patcher, follow the instructions and click each and all prompted pbo files. There are several, some take long time to patch, some are very quick so be patient and wait.

Done.

Sorry about this "messy" patch, but I dont think there is anyone who is willing to trade small 39mb download to full blown 330mb one :)

If anyone has any bugs to report, or other feedback, feel free to post in either the VTE official forum or BIS forum A&M Complete topic. VTE official web page at:

http://flashpoint.nekromantix.com/vte.php

October 4th, 2005.

VTE Founder and Leader

Snake Man, PMC.

One more time, thanks for everybody for the feedback.

[456820 0]

looks good is this a complete replacement pack ?

and also is there an extra downlad where i can get all the extra addons required in one download ?

[.kju 3244]

thanks

[MK1 0]

nice one!  

BUT the update process was a nightmare, since i've only used the addons from the pack i now had to install the rest (unwillingly) to make the patch work and clicking thru every file wasn't that much of a joy either. next time i'd rather download a 300+mb file and overwrite the whole thing. would be much faster..

oh and one more request: could you add dak seang island to the pack.. and while at it, fix it too. ;D

[PainDealer 0]

after 15mins of freezing, swearing, banging and eventually dragging and burying my comp to the nearby field I decided NOT to install the patch.

so if there's even the slightest chance to have the 350MB megachunk of data that takes almost 20mins to download then I'll take it.

[PEPE 0]

Please, put the huge pack (300mg), will be easiest, I can't patched the new addons.

[PEPE 0]

I need help!!!

I Belive I patched well the update

And I can't load the game!!!

I've found this error message

'vte_land\config.cpp.':'Ë™' encountered instead of '='

thanks

[Snake Man 407]

I've found this error message

'vte_land\config.cpp.':'Ë™' encountered instead of '='

Something must have gone wrong in the patching. Just patch it again, be careful of the pbo's which you patch as there are several of them.

I will add the new beta sometime in the future (but dont hold your breath, it will be weeks, minimum heh), meaning it will be another 330mb or more. But I still honestly believe that it is more suitable to have a small patch + small tinkering than to overwhelm mirrors and everyone with big download.

Patch #2 is on the works at the moment.

[MACV SOG 0]

I think there's a model of BTR-50 in one of the pbo but model in the game is unchanged

[Snake Man 407]

VTE open beta 09-13-05 patch #2 is now ready.

Changelog

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td>Code Sample </td></tr><tr><td id="CODE">--- open beta 09-13-05, patch #2 fixes

- added fire source to burning vehicles, nice light effect at night.

- added bomb falling sound to VTE_aw bombs.

- changed grenadier's loadout to 2x M433 Vest + marker grenades.

- pmc nam seal campaign, all missions, briefings tweaked.

- sector charlie campaign, most missions missing bntracers addon, fixed.

- fixed many unit names (mission editor and ingame ID too).

- removed old seb obsolete guns from the config. next update has p3d's removed too.

- US officer, replaced VTE_vim1911 with VTE_m1911 handgun.

- deleted vilas m14, m14 "1", m21, m79 and sks models & config (we use JAM ones).

- deleted sof2 m1911 model & config (we use JAM one).

- removed old sebtrail paths from editor.

- added MAS 49/56 rifle.

- Enfield n4 rate of fire is too fast, fixed.

- Enfield n4 wrong ammo used, fixed.

- added rhelopad to object to the mission editor.

- tweaked group names.

- ARVN units some had Aircav-tags, replaced them with Army models.

- nam command #1, airstrike causes coc_mk77 addon error. fixed.

- nam command #2, airstrike causes coc_mk77 addon error. fixed.

- vte ia drang dont have map labels/names, added.

- changed all land vehicle/weapon/ammo tags.

- m551 sheridan gives CTD, fixed.

And then there is the readme text.

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td>Code Sample </td></tr><tr><td id="CODE">

VTE 09-13-05 Patch #2

---------------------

October 9th, 2005.

This is "Vietnam: The Experience open beta 09-13-05" patch number two, released 10-09-05.

Since this is second of these VTE patches you'll run, I'll cut the chitchat.

Install

1) Run the x_vte_open_beta_09-13-05_patch-02.exe patcher.

Done.

Changelog

--- open beta 09-13-05, patch #2 fixes

- added fire source to burning vehicles, nice light effect at night.

- added bomb falling sound to VTE_aw bombs.

- changed grenadier's loadout to 2x M433 Vest + marker grenades.

- pmc nam seal campaign, all missions, briefings tweaked.

- sector charlie campaign, most missions missing bntracers addon, fixed.

- fixed many unit names (mission editor and ingame ID too).

- removed old seb obsolete guns from the config. next update has p3d's removed too.

- US officer, replaced VTE_vim1911 with VTE_m1911 handgun.

- deleted vilas m14, m14 "1", m21, m79 and sks models & config (we use JAM ones).

- deleted sof2 m1911 model & config (we use JAM one).

- removed old sebtrail paths from editor.

- added MAS 49/56 rifle.

- Enfield n4 rate of fire is too fast, fixed.

- Enfield n4 wrong ammo used, fixed.

- added rhelopad to object to the mission editor.

- tweaked group names.

- ARVN units some had Aircav-tags, replaced them with Army models.

- nam command #1, airstrike causes coc_mk77 addon error. fixed.

- nam command #2, airstrike causes coc_mk77 addon error. fixed.

- vte ia drang dont have map labels/names, added.

- changed all land vehicle/weapon/ammo tags.

- m551 sheridan gives CTD, fixed.

This is quick and small patch of the edits made between Oct 4th and 9th, they were only

concentrated on config edits. Next patch which is basically already underway will be again

much larger, resulting no doubt to another messy upgrade :)

People have requested another Full install (even with the price of 330+ mb), I am aware

of the fact that this patching might cause problems to some users, however its a tough

world and VTE is sill an "Open Beta", which in my book justifies little tinkering. Be

patient guys, when there has been enough edits we will of course release full install.

If anyone has any bugs to report, or other feedback, feel free to post in either the

VTE official forum or BIS forum A&M Complete topic. VTE official web page at:

http://flashpoint.nekromantix.com/vte.php

October 9th, 2005.

VTE Founder and Leader

Snake Man, PMC.

Download size is small 1mb.

Mirror 1; here - Thanks to Raptor.

We continue to fix and tweak stuff, this patch #2 was small one and we'll most likely aim for next patch/upgrade/release to be larger in size with more changes/edits. Like said in readme we are aware of the fact that full install would help some users, we'll think about it for next release, no promises.

As always, thanks for everyone who has been helping and providing feedback, very much appreciated. Keep it coming, its the only way to keep the NAM fire burning.

[ESFD 0]

Ok, bugs I found using patch #2

-F-5A: MG has weird angled effect.

-M551 Sheridan: Freezes game.

-Daisycutter is dropped on the plane crashing it.

-PT-76: "Cannot load mipmap VTE_Land\pt76\i_det8.pac" nothing serious happens though. Also, when aiming behind the sight gets blocked.

-M3A1 Greasegun: not HD

Anyway, the mod is getting better  

[fighter 0]

Mirrors for patch # 2 from ofp.info:

x_vte_open_beta_09-13-05_patch-02 - Mirror # 1

x_vte_open_beta_09-13-05_patch-02 - Mirror # 2

fighter

[OFPCAT 0]

I think you should use SJB's updated american soldiers... better than SEB Nam's since they look more realistic...

[nx_illusion 0]

can someone show vietnameses from that mod?

Please

nx Out!

[gunfighter-6 0]

Does not work anymore... i get a preprocessor error by MTYG47 and sebobj configs...

[echo1 0]

What about - http://ofp.gamezone.cz/index.php?showthis=8741

[nx_illusion 0]

What about - http://ofp.gamezone.cz/index.php?showthis=8741

Thanks for those pics but i asked for vietnamese

[MK1 0]

What about - http://ofp.gamezone.cz/index.php?showthis=8741

i agree, and what about: http://ofp.gamezone.cz/index.php?showthis=7700

also, vc rifleman 7 seems to have wrong ammo, most missions and campaigns still give that tracer error and there are doubles in single player missions. i think the whole mission collection needs some kind of sorting though.

keep it up!

edit: also noticed that the vc won't fire their guns at aircraft, which i think did happen with sebnam pack. would be a nice and realistic feature..

[Snake Man 407]

Quote[/b] ]Ok, bugs I found using patch #2

-F-5A: MG has weird angled effect.

-M551 Sheridan: Freezes game.

These are now fixed and pending for the next release.

Quote[/b] ]-M3A1 Greasegun: not HD

Hmm indeed, thanks for reporting.

Quote[/b] ]Anyway, the mod is getting better

Thank you, its feedback like yours which make it better.

Quote[/b] ]Mirrors for patch # 2 from  ofp.info:

Thank you very much, appreciated, as always.

Quote[/b] ]I think you should use SJB's updated american soldiers

Hmm never even heard they made NAM soldiers, do you got a link?

Quote[/b] ]can someone show vietnameses from that mod?

They are the same as SEB NAM Pack 2, ie NVA and VC soldiers.

Quote[/b] ]i get a preprocessor error by MTYG47 and sebobj configs

The patching must have failed. Make sure you have the original first release of VTE installed, then do Patch #1 and after that run Patch #2. Should work just fine when you patch all asked pbo files nicely.

Quote[/b] ]What about - http://ofp.gamezone.cz/index.php?showthis=8741 (Kyle Sarnik Updated Vietnam Units V0.8 Beta)

Yeah what about those? I'm not sure how incorrect I am, but they are the JJR soldiers or anyways pretty darn close to the VTE army models. Or is your point the dropping helmets and helmets on/off features?

Quote[/b] ]and what about: http://ofp.gamezone.cz/index.php?showthis=7700 (csj New Hueys Released)

Nope, we are very happy with SEB Hueys. But thanks anyway.

Quote[/b] ]vc rifleman 7 seems to have wrong ammo

Good catch, thanks. Will fix it now.

Quote[/b] ]most missions and campaigns still give that tracer error

I fixed the "sector charlie campaign" just recently. What other campaigns have the bn880 tracers missing?

And what missions are giving you this error?

Quote[/b] ]there are doubles in single player missions.

I believe there are like v1.1 and v1.2 on some missions or so, will check them out and remove old versions.

Quote[/b] ]vc won't fire their guns at aircraft, which i think did happen with sebnam pack.

Are you saying VC machine gunners are not engaging US helicopters?

[OFPCAT 0]

Quote[/b] ]I think you should use SJB's updated american soldiers

Hmm never even heard they made NAM soldiers, do you got a link?

Sorry, made a mistake in the name of addon maker. it should be here at http://ofp.gamezone.cz/index.php?showthis=8741

They really very nice with soldiers in backpacks and other kits, very realistic. Suggest use them as substitute...