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Sweet, something new to play with!

Lol, looks like their there to stop him from getting lonley. EDIT: I was just playing around with the Swissmod, and I remembered reading something saying Navy Seals sometimes use the Sig 552, any chance one'll be included?

I've got a checkpoint set up in a misson and 3 trucks coming up the road stop at the checkpoint, after this I want 2 soldiers to walk along by the trucks, go around the other side and go back to the side of the road. I was thinking of having the trucks pull up onto 2 markers or invisible helipands and then using markers to guide the troops, but how do you make a group (the convoy) resume thier waypoints afterwards? I used SetWPpos, but it only moves the group to one waypoint, how do I fix this?

Just to clarify its the convoy not moving on that I was having a problem with, they stop at WP number 3, and with SetWPPos the convoy just stay at the waypoint they travelled with, Â I think your advaice is right, i'll figure out roughly where the trucks stop and have the soldiers at the checkpoint walk around that area using WP's and fine tune it with the SetWPpos command. Thanks On a related note, does GetWPPos move a unit to an existing waypoint and SetWpPos move the waypoint to a new position? EDIT: Â Like an idiot, i'd got GetWPpos and SetWPpos confused, SetWPpos does allow them to carry on with other points. When using this, setWPPos [x + 1.5, y + 4] how do I put into a script to make the unit move somewhere else relative to the waypoint or an object, say the unit was called G1 what would I type to make them move to a position slightly north or east of a waypoint using co-ordinates? (hope that makes sense, im still a noob when it comes to actual scripting.)

"The Defence Science Board is made of civilian experts appointed by the Pentagon, and offers the department advice on scientific, technical and other issues" Which they will then be free to ignore as they see fit.

SAS joins US forces in major Iraq offensive Jamie Wilson with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit in Camp Kalsu, Babil, and Richard Norton-Taylor Wednesday November 24, 2004 The Guardian British special forces joined an offensive yesterday involving more than 5,000 US and Iraqi troops, backed by fighter bombers and helicopters, aimed at regaining control of insurgent strongholds in central Iraq. The operation - dubbed Plymouth Rock - appears to mark an escalation in the role of the SAS in Iraq. But the number of British special forces engaged in the operation would be fewer than a hundred. A senior British military spokesman at Kalsu described the operation as a "concentrated effort to deal with the post-Falluja insurgent operation. We are upping the ante and are expecting it to be a relatively intense period of operations." He said British troops would have US assets, including aircraft, placed at their disposal. Earlier reports from the area, that Black Watch troops were joining the offensive against Iraqi towns, were strongly denied by the Ministry of Defence in London. But it is understood that an American statement referring to British "forces" was a reference to the SAS. The MoD insisted the regiment had not changed its task. The regiment's "primary role remains one of maintaining stability in the north Babil area", cutting off insurgents attempting to flee or reinforce others in towns south of Baghdad, the MoD said. The US marines are describing the operation as the first major offensive to regain control of an insurgent stronghold outside of Baghdad since the attack on Falluja. It began yesterday morning with raids on more than a dozen homes in the small market town of Jabella. Thirty-two men believed to have been involved in attacks against US troops, Iraqi national guardsmen and civilians were arrested. Captain David Nevers, spokesman for the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, said last night that British forces would be playing a key role in the operation. "They bring a wide range of capabilities to bear that will be enormously useful to us," he said. Intelligence sources estimate there are more than 300 insurgents operating within the Black Watch area, consisting mainly of Saddam Hussein regime loyalists but also some foreign Arab fighters. http://www.guardian.co.uk/international/story/0,,1358131,00.html

I dont see what choice the opposition really have if the government refuses to step down, even if there was civil war the Russians would ensure that their guy stays in power. How badly does Putin want the Ukraine as a satellite?

I was only really talking about the second article, the language used is questionable "Muslim conflict now hits China". I read this as, "now their at in China as well" It implies theres some kind of wave of muslim conflict and then mentions vauge sympathies for Iraqi insurgents from people who arent in much of a position to do anything about it and calls it an ominous sign. I didnt really mean conspiracy in the literal term, more that the wording of the title implies that this fits in to some kind of pattern. Â "the Hui have never been involved in separatist violence. Now, however, they are becoming increasingly militant in asserting their Islamic identity" See, he says that, but where in either article is the impression givent that this is seperatist violence, given the fact that they are similiar in apperance and customs and that the Hui are spread all over China, how could they have a seperatist movement with no homeland or region they could ligetimatley claim as thiers any more than the Han? "Ethnic Clashes Erupt in China" is neutral and the article dosent look for a link, as in mentioning that muslims in China are pissed off about Iraq, when there probably pissed off about a lot of stuff.

Gurkhas set for legal action on pensions New right to stay in Britain opens way for challenge to 'discrimination' in conditions of service Richard Norton-Taylor Tuesday November 23, 2004 The Guardian Gurkha soldiers in the British army are planning legal action against what they regard as discriminatory treatment in their conditions of service and pension rights. Discrimination against Gurkhas is all the more irrational, they say, given that they are now to be given the right to live in Britain. They also point out that soldiers from Commonwealth countries - notably Fiji, where the army is actively recruiting - enjoy the same conditions as British troops. Discrimination in the treatment of Gurkhas applies only to the ranks, not to officers commissioned after attending Sandhurst. A list of grievances has been sent to the government by Public Interest Lawyers, a Birmingham-based firm which has taken up the Gurkhas' case. Unless the government responds in 21 days, they will issue a challenge in the courts demanding a judicial review of its refusal to end the discrimination. Tony Blair announced last month that Gurkhas with more than four years' service, and who retired after 1997, would be allowed to remain in Britain once discharged, and receive citizenship after a further 12 months' residence. This received a mixed response in Nepal. There are fears that the country's economy will suffer, because Gurkhas will have no incentive to send any of their pay home. Senior military sources have also been concerned at the prospect of Gurkhas turning their attention to a future in Britain after serving for just four years. The lawyers said yesterday: "Both Gurkhas and Fijians could live in the UK, but while a Gurkha would be on a pension of approximately Å90 a month, the equivalent Commonwealth soldier would be on a pension approximately five times that amount." Even if a British soldier and a Gurkha soldier of equivalent rank and service were to be hit by the same mortar bomb and suffer similar injuries, their disability pensions would be very different, the lawyers added. Claims that Gurkhas were discriminated against were rejected by the court of appeal last year - mainly on the grounds that they retired to Nepal. The change in immigration rules makes that argument redundant, say their lawyers. The issues of pay and pensions caused "deep-seated grievance", says Phil Shiner of Public Interest Lawyers, in a letter to the Treasury solicitor. A fundamental review of Gurkhas' pay and pensions is long overdue, he says. Some 230 Gurkhas and 800 dependants would be eligible for citizenship each year under the measures announced by the prime minister last month. The first regiment of Gurkhas was formed in 1815 after the British were impressed by their fighting prowess. After the partition of India in 1947, Gurkha Rifles regiments remained in both the Indian and British armies. This month, Gurkhas helped to evacuate Britons from Ivory Coast, the west African state threatened by civil war. -------------------------------------------------- Even decorated heroes from WW2 get a pension which is barley adequte for their needs, its been going on for a long time and I hope they change it. I might write a letter to my MP, I thought about it when I saw a documantry on Gurkhas who served in WW2, but I heard you go on an MI5 list.

Especially since China won't show the restraint Russia did Is that like, Sarcasm?

Muslim conflict now hits China as 148 die in ethnic violence. Â Thats kind of a bullshit title for the article, it implies their part of some kind of muslim conspiracy, when in fact Muslims in China get a shittier deal than Chinese catholics. Â Wasnt part of what is now China was traded to them in exchange for the Soviet Union getting siberan land and a pacific coastline? (I think thats where the Uighurs live.) Also members of the Han ethnic group are usually given government jobs even if they have to be moved and resettled by the government, rather than give the jobs to members of the minority groups. Â I think looking for a connection to Iraq is straining a little, you'd be hard pressed to find a muslim who was pro invading the middle east any where. Â Although I'm curious to know what the average villager in China actually knows about the conflict. Opposing US policies wont dry up islamic terrorism if you oppress and harrass minority groups. Â Also the articles describe it as "seperatist violence" and "muslim violence" but theres little in the articles to suggest an actual religous dimension to this violence - Â except for the knob from the telegraph grabbing at straws.

Advertising revenue, which is higher, cause you can charge more if more people are watching your show, plus pushing any agendas or concerns the station owners may have.

Sweet, Can we have an ammo waggon? (Ka-boom!)

Weak, I dont think its so much a washed up politician being "dumped" as getting a golden handshake in the form of a new job. And best of all the British tabloids wont care one way or another what he does, so he cant really go wrong in this job.

It might not be possible, bit a scripted bayonet charge for an entire squad might be cool. When the soldiers run out of ammo, will they actually move to engage soldiers with the bayonet? The main weak point i've seen with close combat scripts is the enemy AI has a tendancy to crouch or go prone, but its probably unavoidable. Close combat is something i'd like to see in ofp2, but if the alternative is bf42 style close combat, i think what we've got is preferable.

Soo.. Anyone feel like adding a railway to Nogova If nothing else think of the Nogovan senior citizens who cant drive, Nogovas given a lot to this community and they deserve a railway.

I always thought by the time the U.S got involved in WW1 it was pretty much a foregone conclusion, and it was a bullshit, petty war over colonies for the most part. Â You cant really blame the humilation of germany on the U.S though, try Britain and France on that score. As for WW2, Duke of Ray, go look up the percentages of German soldieras who were commited to the Eastern front and the casualties inflicted, Russia saved Europes ass at least as much as America did. I love the way some Americans have this selective memory thing going on when it come to ww2, most Americans were anti going to war to begin with, and you got involved because you were attacked by the Japanese. Â Britain is one of the few countries that voluntarily declared war on the Nazis. Â In any case it dosent mean europe is now obligated to follow the U.S every time they come up with some dumb idea on how to make the world "safer"

The U.S more commonly fights irregular forces nowdays, and they dont usually have a logistics guy buying thousands of pairs of boots for them.

IM:UC teaser pack might have some, unless their only doing regular troops, and the CSLA expansion will have some very good substitutes.

What did he do, I thiught his main thing was that he "secularized" Turkey. My point was more about the fact that he made sweeping changes to an islamic society. Like I siad most of what any "great power" did at that time in other countries was wrong.

Basically i didnt want to give the impression I was a racist is why I put that second post up. To say Muslims dont understand democracy and their religon wont allow it is ignorance. Turkey is good example, Ataturk pushed through decades worth of reform in a remarkably small period of time and is still regarded as one of Turkeys greatest figures. I know he wouldnt be great by modern standards, but few others would have at the time either.

Duke of Ray daid this: "You all are right, the people in the mid-east don't care about freedom, or democracy. I do though. I would like to see freedom spread over there, but it will never happen. the people do not know how to handle it, nor will their religion allow it." Im asking, why does he support the war then? It appears to be unwinnable if you hold his view.

I dont understand what exactly your advocating. Arabs cant understand democracy, but the west should be over there imposing it. If they dont want peace and democracy and you want to force it on them arent you just going there to wipe them all out? Exactly how many muslims are there in germany and holland, I dont think anyones in danger of having their country turned into an Islamic caliphate anytime soon. Is this district in germany with all this racial tension by any chance piss poor?

I thought that script was the same as the one that was used in the G8 mods awacs, cause that was what I was thinking of, it brings up a dot for evey group it spots on the map, I think. http://ofp.gamezone.cz/index.php?showthis=1593 This one.

That looks really nice, theres a good AWACS script out there already, as long as it has that or something like it, that gives you positions of enemys it'll be cool. Â How effective is the AWACS at spooting small groups of enemys. Â I was thinking a little while ago it might be cool if there was a random element so it might not pick up all enemies in an area, but I dont know how precise it is, so mabye not. I dont konw if its possible to make it compatible with CoC, so that it could use the markers that placed in game to designate the position of units, but that would be good, cause it seems like the CoC mod is where an AWACs would have the most use in OFP. Oh yeah, will it have accurate crew numbers and positions inside?