W.I.C.T -- World In Conflict Tool for ArmAII and OA

@ *SemperFI* it uses only vanilla A2 units and OA units thanx to Telson_VBAU, but I didn't want to mix those units and I didn't want other mods to interfere.

I wanted clean module, to make it work, to be sure that error I get during testing is WICT only. That's why people report now that it runs smoothly and fluently.

I have some more tweaks to do, after that I will focus on expanding.

As you said combing mods is difficult but I won't let that to stop me.

I have bigger plans.

For example, I have an idea to work on tutorial / project "Unleashing the beast of spawning in ArmA2", I think that, once for all, I've found the way to remove boundaries between groups limit and spawning completely-scripted-missions with tasks, waypoints, reinforcements etc.

But I need time to round up this version of WICT before going further or I will loose track of errors. First reason - I really don't want any error or bug to come up during expanding.

Second reason - if I for some reason don't find time to expand it, I want to have fully working stable version.

Best regards

ArmAIIholic

No hard feelings dhellfox, ok :D I didn't mean anything rude, and I am sorry if I was rude, wasn't on purpose, but I also have other tasks to complete in "real life".

no problem i was having a really bad day, having to search for errors in 270 pages of text is not fun :D

About new version -- I didn't experience that, only once I had situation that they ignored me (except when I am in debug mode), but you can send me a mission and I will test it. In my testings with new WICT.utes template and WICT_demo.utes I didn't have any problems. However, I could do more testings, maybe there is some small error.

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I didn't have any problems with AI nailing me down in WICT.utes mission when debug mode is off.

What text values?

Send me your mission again to take a look?

i just did the basic copy and rename from the sample mission other than my spawn list its identical.

Im having issues with Markers being thrown off the maps when mission starts, dont know if this is, WICT tool issue or editor problem.

Im having issues with Markers being thrown off the maps when mission starts, dont know if this is, WICT tool issue or editor problem.

Did you try with WICT not activated?

Did you try with WICT not activated?

Going to try that now

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WICT addon turned off all markers are where there spose to be I turn it on again and half my markers get thrown off way into the conor of the map using version 3.5, didnt have this issue with 3.2. Which I started working on this mission around 2 days before 3.5, and have converted it to 3.5

Tool for infinitely creating dynamic battlefronts and ultimate free roaming experience.

Version 3.5 available for download.

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@ pikkon what are the names of the markers?

I think if you use the utes demo as a template for your own missions then you need to turn god mode off in the startsettings.sqf

-- this debug yes/no is required for core files. 
Activates God mod. */
WICT_debug = "no";
	if (WICT_debug == "no") then

Yes Katipo66 maybe that's what he thought. I turned whole WICT code through my head and I can say there is nothing connected to markers anymore. Earlier versions of WICT were using one marker, then just teleported it where spawning has to occur, but I replaced that with actual position, therefore speeding up the WICT.

A2H: your hornets inspired me, so getting back to my almost forgotten mission... :)

What is WICT.utes and WICT_demo.utes in v3.5?

I am starting from scratch. Are codebreaking updates on the horizont soon?

Huh I don't know.... I have plans for improvements, but since this is the most stable and complete version so far, if I bring up new version I won't delete this one.

I was thinking about testing some systems, improving performance....

WICT.utes is clean-clean template, only two bases and auto start -- it is the product of Visual Tutorial Guide. WICT_demo.utes is the "old" demo I made, with all almost all stuff WICT can do.

WICT.utes is clean-clean template, only two bases and auto start -- it is the product of Visual Tutorial Guide. WICT_demo.utes is the "old" demo I made, with all almost all stuff WICT can do.

Oh, cool, thanks. Could have checked it myself... :)

A2H: is it possible to show custom text instead of "base captured"?

A2H: is it possible to show custom text instead of "base captured"?

Would be great, but not urgent.

"Not now", that part is inside WICT addon. I could make different text / string variable though, so that they are editable via UserSettings folder....

Would that be ok?

Sure. Anyways, it has about the same importance as the color of valve-cap on the tire of your new car... :) Still, if I have a choice, I'd like a red one for my red car. ;) :D

(and keep the topic on a good position. :) )

btw a bit offtopic: a2h, how do you do that your radiomessages are voiced in your missions? You are the first I see doing this, so maybe it is still one of the best places to ask...

sorry, "radio messages are voiced in your missions"?? if you mean SecOps I didn't have much success beside producing simple stuff like Team One, Team Two etc.

Yes Katipo66 maybe that's what he thought. I turned whole WICT code through my head and I can say there is nothing connected to markers anymore. Earlier versions of WICT were using one marker, then just teleported it where spawning has to occur, but I replaced that with actual position, therefore speeding up the WICT.

I was meaning if anyone uses the Utes demo as a template then they might want to turn god mode off, or set captive to false if they find that the AI are ignoring them in their mission, i think someone posted the AI ignoring them, it maybe they used the scripts from the demo with setcaptive=true, sorry if this has already been stated somewhere..

Hi everyone,

I have announcement.

Since Katipo66 is working on new logo and banner and Velocity made some changes in the manual, and there is a lot of interest for improving WICT and "Hornet's nest" I was thinking about making page like F2 framework that is like Wiki with several of us as admins.

I would like all of us to make online manual with all tutorials, change log, download place, latest news, and also, since WICT is meant to be very flexible --- user snippets.

Therefore:

1) Does anyone knows good place for hosting?

2) does anyone knows how to make it look like Wiki, I like that design and it is easy to follow with all links

I have idea to make it open for admins with track changes so all of us can work together to make better WICT.

This is open for discussion and suggestions.

Best regards

ArmAIIholic

Good idea, I got a 'spare' website you can use, its empty doing nothing, its currently live. maybe waiting for WICT :D i could probably do the whole design, as in tie in the logo/banner/website all in one, ill PM you details...

Do I need to have this installed on dedicated server as well in order for mission to work or just clientside?

ArmaIIholic,

Is it possible to create a script only version, that can sit inside the mission folder? One of my goals is to find missions that CAN be run with vanilla arma2/OA etc.

@ 11aTony yes you need it on Dedi

@ Kremator the addon is still "sealed"... I know that anyone can unPBO it, but officially I still keep it sealed. Once the *official* site is established I might consider posting it available as script.

P.S. About hosting I will see if I can find some space, maybe along my webiste or on some free service. A sent PM to some of you. Please let me know if you have reliable hosting space (not some temporary space, or something like that).

Created a mission using WICT, Stay Frosty First Encounter Zargabad. It's 12 player CoOp using BAF, Norrin's Revive, Vehicle Respawn, UPSMON, SoccerBoY_TW Artillery Support System Package. There are a total of 11 bases.

This is really my frist try at a mission hope you guys like. Can be downloaded here

Do not play in single player, place in MPMissions folder and launch through Lan if you wish for single player.

Addons required:

WICT

BAF

Arma 2 Combined Operations

BTW What a Great Addon WICT is.

Will try to make a post in User missions section when I can. Or A2H is welcome to do so if he likes.