Explosion FX

[maddogx 13]

Hey guys,

I'm currently working on a <s>small</s>, easy to use script that "improves" the effect of explosions on air vehicles. You can watch a demo video and download version 1.03 beta at the bottom of this post.

The current version supports all vehicles, although so far only helicopters and planes have FX. Other vehicle profiles will be added in later versions.

<span style='font-size:12pt;line-height:100%'>Current Version: MDXexploFX v1.03 BETA</span>

<span style='font-size:10pt;line-height:100%'>Download:</span>

FileFront.com: MDXexploFX v1.03 BETA

<span style='font-size:10pt;line-height:100%'>Change log:</span>

1.03 BETA

- Tested and working with ArmA version 1.08

- General: Enhanced explosion parameter possibilities

- Generic planes FX implemented

- Generic helicopters: Tweaked explosion FX for visual quality

- Demo mission: Removed custom content

1.02 BETA

- General: Improved vehicle type detection

- General: Tested and working in multiplayer

- Feature: Added custom sounds via description.ext #include

- Generic helicopters: Greatly improved explosion FX

- Generic helicopters: Added water splash effect

- Generic helicopters: Removed random total destruction FX (force true still works)

- Generic helicopters: Tweaked explosion FX (performance issues)

1.01 BETA

- Generic helicopters: Added preloading of debris

- Generic helicopters: Tweaked total destruction FX

1.00 BETA

- Generic helicopters FX implemented

0.80 BETA

- Vehicle Explosion Profile (VXP) system implemented

- Created FX template

<span style='font-size:10pt;line-height:100%'>Images:</span>

Image 1 Image 2

<span style='font-size:10pt;line-height:100%'>Video (1.03 BETA):</span>

YouTube video: Watch it now!

FileFront.com: Download it!

<span style='font-size:10pt;line-height:100%'>Description:</span>

The ZIP file includes the script itself, a small demo mission and the readme.

[BLSmith2112 0]

Still processing - Yea youtube is really slow @ converting.

Cannot wait to see!

[maddogx 13]

Still processing

Cannot wait to see!

Yeah, it's taking ages...

[BLSmith2112 0]

I always upload to fileplanet for quick Public availability.. For some reason the upload takes less time + the file can be downloaded the second its uploaded + it processes for stream-ability while people can still download it if they do not want to wait

[maddogx 13]

Ok, YouTube has now finally finished processing the video...

sadly some of the particles can't be seen due to the compression but it's ok.

[mattxr 9]

Very nice indeed. I love the bits that get blown off.

[Daniel 0]

Very cool!

[klamacz 448]

really nice I like many big parts flying away during explosion, it looks like aircraft is really braking apart

is it have to be addon or mission scripted?

[CameronMcDonald 146]

It's a script, I assume. Looks lovely, will be getting my claws on this soon enough.

[Mr Sarkey 0]

Looks good .

[maddogx 13]

It's a script - no addons required.

I've just about finished the first version, so I'll be posting a link shortly.

EDIT: Link posted. See initial post.

[snkman 351]

Does the effects only working on Air Vehicles?

[maddogx 13]

Does the effects only working on Air Vehicles?

It works on everything - aircraft, tanks, static objects - even infantry...

But it looks best on aircraft.

[BLSmith2112 0]

If you upload it soon I'll quick add it to my film and render it hopefully tonight

[maddogx 13]

If you upload it soon I'll quick add it to my film and render it hopefully tonight

It's already uploaded!

Download it here.

See my initial post.

[BLSmith2112 0]

Oh im dumb

Be aware, my video isn't that great!

[Blanco 0]

It looks nice for a beta

[NoRailgunner 0]

nice script...thx.

will you improve the fx asap?

+ heavy smoke before explosion after crashlanding

+ several flying parts could be minor (Trucks, 4x4...)

[Scrub 0]

(same as on YouTube)

Sweet!  IMHO, maybe a bit too much stuff flying off the vehicles, and would be nice to see that much flying off when it hits the ground.. If that is possible ;-)

Very nice *satisfying* effect!  Really gives that 'Umph!' to the hit.  

Edit: Now if the addon makers would like to add a wing/wheel/turret flying off when the model gets damaged. The combined effect would be awesome.

[BLSmith2112 0]

Scrub: Dreams come true with Mr. Dean

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BBrVMnD3kI&mode=user&search=

This script MadDog is flat out awesome! Now if limbs could go flying about, whoa moma. Very nice. You shall see pieces everywhere in this movie!

[maddogx 13]

Thanks everyone for the feedback.

I am currently working on some more features:

- explosion debris on crash

- Possible complete destruction (vehicle is deleted) if destroyed by a heavy explosion

- Different explosion effects for different vehicles (perhaps wheels and stuff flying away like Scrub said, although I would like to keep the script addon-free for universal compatibility)

- burning wreckage causes damage to nearby infantry

- Multiplayer compatibility

I welcome any more suggestions.

[Zarkan 0]

YAY,nice done

[imutep 0]

Nice script MadDog

Explosion debris on crash is a good idea. Then i make a Destruction derby mission

[kevb0 0]

Amazing script work, MaddogX! Simply fantastic.

Something I'd like to see is a random chance of the helicopter or plane not always getting 100% destroyed. If it would just hit the ground and not explode, I'd be estatic.

[profe 0]

Thanks everyone for the feedback.

I am currently working on some more features:

- explosion debris on crash

- Possible complete destruction (vehicle is deleted) if destroyed by a heavy explosion

- Different explosion effects for different vehicles (perhaps wheels and stuff flying away like Scrub said, although I would like to keep the script addon-free for universal compatibility)

- burning wreckage causes damage to nearby infantry

- Multiplayer compatibility

I welcome any more suggestions.

what if you make the falling debry kick up dust like bullets? I think it would look really cool.