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This is Unsung 3.0 Hotel! We've updated the S&S based equipment in Unsung, thanks simcardo!, and fixed a number of long-standing bugs. Jamie provided us with new textures for the liferaft, a new PAVN helmet and a Mao cap. {E-Z}Johnny.D provided more updates to the units, seals in particular. The flight models of C-1 Trader and O-2 Skymaster were improved to make them more manageable. The CH-21 helicopter now sports a rescue basket option. The parachutes and planes and helicopter and radio configuration were fixed in regards to skeleton errors and event handlers. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=943001311 https://tetet.de/arma/arma3/Download/unsung/@unsung-3.hotel.torrent Changelog: The Unsung Team

I know exactly what you mean. For the Unsung tail draggers and some other planes I now rely on a hack: Via MissionEventHandler per frame script that stops the plane from rolling. For what it's worth, I cannot really figure out what's wrong with the suspension in physX, some planes, especially with rear wheel, like to roll away. Awesome updates, Dsabre, well done!

Welcome back!

There's some code in the M113 clear tree script, haven't used it in years now. [this] spawn uns_m113_fnc_timber; it calls: private _list = nearestTerrainObjects [_vehicle, ["Tree","Bush","Small Tree","Hide"], 16, false, true]; The last argument sets 2D Mode of nearestTerrainObjects, so the height of the tree does not matter, see https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/nearestTerrainObjects Good luck, TeTeT

Thanks for the kind words, we had tried to document some of them modules earlier in this video:

With JDog's kind permission here comes a preview release of the Nimitz in Arma3. Please download the mod from: http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=23049 [Update 2020-05-06] New release video: [Update 2018-03-30] New release video: [Update 2017-01-21] Jacky created a tutorial and documentation video on the Nimitz that explains the carrier operations: The curent version is 0.103 and available on Armaholic and Steam Workshop. CREDITS KNOWN ISSUES WORK AROUND Changelog Enjoy, TeTeT

If you want to test the AI launch sequence right now, try: https://tetet.de/arma/arma3/nimitz/experimental/missions/28launchEvents.stratis.zip Cheers, TeTeT

Looks to me like ace is out of sync, not cba_a3.

And more updates to Experimental:

Thanks for reaching out. Indeed it feels a bit weird to keep the thread alive almost alone 😉 I suspect there are still a few dozen users of Nimitz out there. I unfortunately have never found a solution for the most pressing of all problems, that at times the carrier surface is unstable and people and objects fall through. In my testing it's most of the time rock solid, but I rarely visit every corner of the carrier then. Flight deck operations have been lately on the table most times... Cheers, TeTeT

Some progress at least, despite the catapult 1 setback. Correct video:

On the throttle problem of cat 1, I tested this now extensively and found out that when the carrier is placed over land, the attachTo and raising throttle works as intended. Note the throttle at 23 percent over land: Contrary, over sea the throttle resets to 0 as soon as shift is released: I found that when I remove the road lod the attachTo works over sea too, but I was not able to fix whatever is broken in the road lod. Anyone got any insight in what might have gone wrong there? I make the underlying p3d available at: https://tetet.de/arma/arma3/nimitz/experimental/carrier_3.zip Cheers, TeTeT

Hi, I had planned to make Nimitz 2023 publicly available around this time, but I'm facing a few issues: The new launch sequence has a 1 frame halt at the end when the keyframe animation ends and the setVelocityModelSpace push starts. No idea if that's fixable at all and I consider reverting back to the old setVelocityModelSpace method, which looks all wrong with AI planes that steer left or right off the cat There is something spooky going on at catapult 1. Probably fits the season - when the plane is attached to the catapult mempoint, the throttle gets auto set to 0; I believe it's a problem with the road lod interfering with something else, but I have not found a fix yet Overall testing of Nimitz 2023 and Nimitz Experimental has been pretty low, I guess more issues will be uncovered, so the state is not really finished. If you're interested in helping out, check out Nimitz Experimental at https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1697731012 Cheers, TeTeT

I believe we're set with arrest and cat sounds, thanks.

Stay tuned for an imminent release of Nimitz 2023 once the explosions are under control 😉 Cheers, TeTeT

Text from blog post: 10 years of USS Nimitz in Arma 3 Time has swiftly marched on, marking a decade since the inception of the USS Nimitz project in Arma 3. Reflecting on those times, I find myself transported back to the year 2013, unaware of the exciting journey that lay ahead. It all began in mid-September of that year when a mod emerged on the BI forums, crafted by none other than Saul and John Spartan. They presented the F/A-18 Super Hornet for Arma 3. Given my affinity for flight simulations, particularly reminiscing about Thirdwire's Strike Fighter series, I eagerly embraced this new addition. I downloaded the mod, took to the skies over Stratis, and marveled at what I could achieve. With the Super Hornet's naval orientation and my growing interest in aerial and amphibious assault scenarios, an idea began to take shape. Could I fashion an improvised carrier-like island using in-game objects? The answer was a resounding yes. I embarked on the endeavor, ultimately arranging a collection of H-Barriers into the iconic form of an aircraft carrier. You can witness the result in action on this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUyW_-m57pQ. While my interaction with the Nimitz mod in Arma 2 had been limited, it felt only natural to revisit it. I obtained the mod from the now-defunct Armaholic site and introduced it to the Arma 3 realm. Fortunately, my background in coding allowed me to navigate the mod's C++-like syntax without trepidation. I ventured into making some initial edits and shared a patch via the BI forums. Initially, it was merely intended as a patch for the Arma 2 mod. However, fate had other plans, thanks to Foxhound, renowned in the Armaholic community. Foxhound reached out to JDog, the original creator of the Nimitz mod for Arma 2. In an act of generosity, JDog granted me the permissions needed to release an adapted version of Nimitz for Arma 3. This pivotal moment marked the beginning of a thrilling chapter in the USS Nimitz project's evolution. On the 11th of October 2013, a pivotal moment occurred in the history of the Nimitz for Arma 3 project when the thread "Preview release: Nimitz for Arma3" was established on the BI forums. Since that momentous day, a series of significant updates and transformations have shaped this endeavor. In its nascent stages, it closely mirrored the Arma 2 mod, with a smattering of configuration adjustments here and there. However, as the years unfolded, a dedicated effort unfolded to rewrite a substantial portion of scripts and tweak configurations to enhance its reliability. The project's vitality owes much to a passionate cadre of volunteers who contributed fresh textures and innovative ideas. Among them, Odyseus and Jones stand out, with Odyseus continuing to grace the team with model enhancements and textures throughout the years. Indeed, the Nimitz for Arma 3 project has been, in many respects, a testament to the power of community-driven collaboration. Lacking extensive graphic and modeling skills, I leaned on the talents of fellow community members to enrich the mod. An important milestone was achieved through the reconfiguration of the Nimitz model into smaller, more manageable components. The Arma 3 engine grappled with collision and walkable parts of the model exceeding dimensions of approximately 50-60 meters in width and length. Odyseus took on the task of dissecting and reassembling the Nimitz into more reliable, smaller segments. Nevertheless, on specific maps and locations, challenges persist with road and geo lods. The typical workaround involves shifting the carrier slightly and attempting the operation anew. Scripting-wise, a significant stride was made by eradicating all global variables from the original scripts, enabling the coexistence of multiple carriers within the same mission. However, to maintain backward compatibility, the legacy global variables remained intact within the mod for an extended period. On the configuration front, the introduction of the function module system played a pivotal role in furnishing the carrier's functionality. Initially, players needed to place various modules in the mission to unleash the carrier's full potential. Over time, these modules were seamlessly integrated into the Nimitz setup system, necessitating placement only when a player sought to modify a specific module. The arrival of the Eden 3D editor in Arma 3 ushered in new opportunities and challenges for the mod. Leshrack's addition to the team brought forth an initialization script designed to accommodate both the Eden environment and missions. Concurrently, the entire initialization functions underwent restructuring while preserving backward compatibility. A significant juncture emerged when Arma 3 mods found their way onto the Steam Workshop. Previously, distribution primarily occurred through Armaholic and my personal website. Thanks to Rory's initiative, a dedicated Steam Workshop page was established (https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=643530417), amassing a substantial following of 160,265 subscribers as of the writing of this piece. Yet another significant milestone in the evolution of the Nimitz project occurred with the release of Jacky's instructive video, aptly titled "Nimitz Instructions," available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OAfNEuwXfw. In the past, the project's documentation had been somewhat sparse and fragmented across various files. However, Jacky's video provided a comprehensive and thorough exploration of the carrier's inner workings within the Arma 3 environment, bridging the gap in understanding and knowledge. As time progressed, it became evident that not all players sought constant updates, favoring instead a stable platform with well-defined limitations. Thus, in 2019, the Nimitz Experimental build was conceived (https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1697731012), aimed at pushing the carrier's boundaries without the constraints of backward compatibility. While updates may not be frequent, we hold aspirations of introducing more changes in celebration of the project's remarkable 10th anniversary.

Hello, Odyseus has overhauled the visual model of the O-1 Bird Dog for Unsung. Now I'm testing this and trying to update the configuration, but I run into a - probable - physX problem: The brakes are not applied when reducing engine thrust to 0 and hitting z and/or x. I checked with diagnostic exe and see that Thrust stays at 1 and Brake at 0. We have a custom wheelbrakes script in Unsung, and with that I can stop the plane, but this is quite a hack. Here's a video that illustrates the problem in diagnostic exe: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/3y5h0ymjrsyo1p8443d5g/a3-unsung-o1-brakes.mov?rlkey=ef6kpmomo9n1m5zazi7zpkbg2&dl=0 Class Wheels: maxOmega = 2000; // brakeIdleSpeed = 5; driveOnComponent[] = {}; class Wheels { class wheel_3 { steering = 0; side = "left"; boneName = "wheel_3"; center = "wheel_3_center"; boundary = "wheel_3_bound"; suspForceAppPointOffset = "wheel_3_center"; tireForceAppPointOffset = "wheel_3_center"; width = 0.18; mass = 15; // 15; MOI = 25; // 1; // 8; dampingRate = 0.4; dampingRateDamaged = 1; dampingRateDestroyed = 1000; maxBrakeTorque = 1500; maxHandBrakeTorque = 0; suspTravelDirection[] = {0,-1,0}; maxCompression = 0.01; maxDroop = 0.01; sprungMass = 445; // 483.33; springStrength = 100000; // 10000; // 12083.25; springDamperRate = 25000; // 1600; // 2416.65; // 18000.5; longitudinalStiffnessPerUnitGravity = 5000; latStiffX = 25; latStiffY = 180; frictionVsSlipGraph[] = {{0,1},{0.5,1},{1,1}}; }; class wheel_1: wheel_3 { boneName = "wheel_1"; center = "wheel_1_center"; boundary = "wheel_1_bound"; suspForceAppPointOffset = "wheel_1_center"; tireForceAppPointOffset = "wheel_1_center"; steering = 1; // TeTeT was 0; - based on Sabre's experience on an idea by reyhard width = 0.36; //0.72; mass = 15; sprungMass = 500; // sprungMass = 7500; // 241.66; // springStrength = 187500; // 12083; // springDamperRate = 30000; // 1708.79; // 18000.5; }; class wheel_2: wheel_1 { side = "right"; boneName = "wheel_2"; center = "wheel_2_center"; boundary = "wheel_2_bound"; suspForceAppPointOffset = "wheel_2_center"; tireForceAppPointOffset = "wheel_2_center"; }; }; Any help welcome, TeTeT

Made some progress on this, the forward rolling was stopped, but it flips over the nose when landing. I had to move the geo lod CoG forward to stop the momentum. Now the next challenge will be to get a good landing characteristic once more.

Hi, when using some tanker AI I had success with combining https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/flyInHeightASL and https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/flyInHeight this flyInHeight 800; this flyInHeightASL [1000,1000,1000];

If you want to automate this somewhat, you probably want to check out https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/configSourceMod to see which 'mod' a unit belongs to.