*CAA1* JFA2: Operation Lifeline [SP]

[froggyluv 2136]

JFA2:

O P E R A T I O N L I F E L I N E

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Updated 9/13/09

More saving civilian do goodyness!

The Island of Porto is caught between Nato and Soviet forces with the latter cutting off all supplies and contacts with the outside world. Rumour of civilian atrocities are gaining and as the leader of the covert outfit, Shadow Company, it is your duty to infiltrate and end this embargo which seems to have ulterior motives.

Features:

- Lead a hardened Commando squad thru exotic locale

- Fastroping

- High Command multiple support units

-Quite a few surprises

- Time sensitive objective. How will you proceed? Rush in but risk your support or plan tactiaclly while fighting the clock?

- This mission takes place on Porto so of course you will need the Caa1 addon

http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=84782

-Addons:

Thanks to

Black Ops and Mercenaries by SchnapsdroSel

http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=6471

Fast Rope by Norrin

http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=5791

Recommends:

VFAI mod: Really cool as it allows your AI to pick up weapons on their own as well as smoke. Saw some civilians arm themselves with pimpin gear amd form a mob!

SLX: Although just released as WIP, this mod adds all kinds of cool AI and other special effects. Does change quite a bit, but I've finished the mission with it.

JTD Fire and Smoke: Adds a ton of ambience and fire effects.

Veteran mode: Of course:D

Download: V1.22 9/13/09

Armaholic: http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=7108 current with Hot Fix 9/14/09

Megaupload: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=GS1JREAL current with Hot Fix 9/14/09

Edited September 14, 2009 by froggyluv

[Njayjay 10]

Why are there no comments here? I've downloaded all the necessary stuff, about to try this now

[.kju 3245]

I tried it briefly already. The radar thing is a bit beveled. :P

Good atmosphere at the start.

[froggyluv 2136]

Version 1.1 8/28/09

-Removed a disruptive savegame checkpoint

-Removed a faulty radio call sign

-Dispersed civilians to give them more of a chance.

-small improvements

1st post updated

@kju -thank god for stabalizers, besides, blends in with the trees more natural like.

Edited August 29, 2009 by froggyluv

[kremator 1065]

Good work mate. Looking good !

[froggyluv 2136]

Good work mate. Looking good !

Thnx!

Were you able to complete the mission and was it too easy?

[CuDa 10]

Thank you for the mission, had alot of fun playing it..I thought the length and amount of enemy was just right..great job!!!

[Njayjay 10]

I found this one not so entertaining for some reason

[froggyluv 2136]

@ CuDa -thanks. Glad you enjoyed it and appreciate the feedback.

@ Njayjay -sorry you didn't like it. All feedback is welcome though a + and - of the mission is more helpful than "meh, don't like it". It helps us tighten up on areas that are lacking.

[Njayjay 10]

froggyluv all mission work is appreciated. Keep them coming please! Personally I didn't enjoy this as much as others because the setting doesnt suit my taste so much. Overall it was still quite nice.

[icedz 10]

very good mission so far until i take a photo of the mass grave, it says task completed for evidence and eliminate

then pops up again new task evidence, so take porto and eliminate are greened out as completed and the evidence one is greyed out ?

i restarted the mission and same thing happened again

[froggyluv 2136]

Thanks icedz, pretty sure it should be fixed now.

Update

V1.21 9/6/09

-fixed endgame triggers and removed bugfinding text

-lowered some radio messages volume

-fixed camera action not ending

Download

Edited September 7, 2009 by froggyluv

[MaXyM 10]

I downloaded the mission but have some problems:

1. file name of the mission says nothing. But it's not the case

2. when starting the mission, I get "missing bb_mercenary" message.

- there is no link do download in first post

- I downloaded it from this link: http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=3459 and installed

- still this message appears (I've added mod to the Arma's command line).

So, where is the problem?

best regards

[big 0]

I downloaded the mission but have some problems:

1. file name of the mission says nothing. But it's not the case

2. when starting the mission, I get "missing bb_mercenary" message.

- there is no link do download in first post

- I downloaded it from this link: http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=3459 and installed

- still this message appears (I've added mod to the Arma's command line).

So, where is the problem?

best regards

I think the mercenaries are these:

http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=6471

[MaXyM 10]

I have this package installed and enabled, as it was written as required mod in first post.

it comes in directory: merc_units_fixed

Maybe it's another version or so?

[big 0]

It might be the updated version doesn't work with the mission. Not sure.

Check your PM.

[froggyluv 2136]

I used the first version of the Mercenaries addon but perhaps they are not working now. Anyone else have this problem?

---------- Post added at 08:24 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:44 PM ----------

Proper link to Mercs is now updated on first page.

[MaXyM 10]

Ive checked with some old version: bb_signed_desert_mercs_ARMA2_beta2.7z (144 081 639 bytes) - without success.

I have a question: Maybe your mission looks for mercenary installed in cca1/addons (instead of root of Arma2)?

[froggyluv 2136]

This is very strange. I have tried that version of Mercs and it works no problem. I use @fastrope;@mercs;@caa1

Now I should note that I'm using anolder version of Caa1 and honestly have no idea if that has an effect on compatibility but so far, haven't heard that it does.

Can you tell me, are those Mercenaries showing up in your game via the editor?

---------- Post added at 09:38 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:08 PM ----------

Just tried the latest version of Mercs as well and that also works so I'm not sure what went wrong. Again, if you could check to see if the Mercs are showing in your editor, we'll know if they are being loaded correctly.

[MaXyM 10]

Don't know how to check if exixts in Editor, however I didn't see any new/special units with 'merc' name. Could you point me to how to check it? You can write PMs if you wish.

It's strange because I have no problems with other addons.

best regards

[MaXyM 10]

OK. was my fault. Installing mercenary mod, I forgot about Addons subdirectory. Stupid thing.

Thanx for support.

About mission - looks nice but seems to be too easy at begining. When aproaching the city I shot all soldiers from distance because they were walking one after another between buildings. When I reached the city, only one soldier waited for me leaning. Not too long ;)

Evidence is marked in the first city but this task has been done when I arrived small village on the north. HOwever it was most interesting part of mission by using heavy support.

For now... it looks like all tasks are accomplished but mission is still not finished. I played at 2am - so maybe I missed something.

Best regards.

[big 0]

OK. was my fault. Installing mercenary mod, I forgot about Addons subdirectory. Stupid thing.

Thanx for support.

All the things you made us do and look where the problem was

[froggyluv 2136]

@MaXyM -glad you finally got it working. Just tested it and it sounds like you didn't photograph the war crimes evidence. There is no insta-click on the map for evidence as it is know to be somewhere near Largo so the map won't change when you click on it. You might have gotten the "Find Evidence" order twice but it should be greyed out in the tasks bar until you photograph the evidence.

Yep, the beginning is meant to be a little easier as you want to see how many of your backup units you can save for the final battle. Part of it is luck depending on how quickly the Hit Squad kills off the group of civilians which is totally dynamic; sometimes quickly, sometimes not which gives you more time to sneak & snipe.

Edit- Also try it with the Slx mod. I find it much tougher with the AI sometimes taking house positions and the enemy AT hunt down your heavy support better. Then your just left with Abdullah's fighters and the sniper team to take the final village.

Thanks for feedback!

@Big- well, we were all beginners once :D Thanks for your help.

Edited September 8, 2009 by froggyluv

[big 0]

@Big- well, we were all beginners once :D Thanks for your help.

I was just joking, I'm glad he fixed it.

Many times the error is so clear that we can't find it (and it happens in "real life" specially)

[froggyluv 2136]

Updated V 1.22

-Added Black Op Medic

-Increased difficulty of Porto

-Fixed enemy UAZ patrol

-Fixed Debriefing

First post updated