[REL] Playable U-FlaK for SH5

vdr1981 · 02-23-16, 12:05 PM

For the first time in SH5, this mod will add new playable submarine type (U-FlaK). If you want to have a blast in campaign with this sub, start "Turnign Point" using "sillentotto" cheat. There is also appropriate and fun historical mission (U-FlaK: Atlantic Escort Duty).

U-flak was possible because I managed to knock together developer team's unused parts, already present in the game (in this case VIIC41 hull + U-flak conning tower) and to organise them as a new playable submarine with it's own set of advantages and disadvantages...

Keep in mind that this mod is extracted form TWoS megamod so compatibility with stock game or some other modlists may be questionable...

Current issues:
Front gun - no visible crew
Front gun not operational for player (shielded, 37mm) until it's replaced with quad 20mm trough bunker upgrade. (All other flak stations are OK)

Have a fun!

Download: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...o=file&id=4883

vdr1981 · 02-23-16, 12:21 PM

There are still few issues for which I hope that can be resolved with community's help...

PLayer can't operate front heavy FlaK:
It seems that this would require few tweaks in cameras.cam file/s, I'm still not sure where should I exactly look for this entries...

Individual front Flak upgrade pack (in bunker):
No mater what I tried I just couldn't achieve this...It seems that the game is "hardcoded" not to give us this possibility. Only upgrades for one or both heavy flaks are possible, not two individual upgrades. Right now , player can only upgrade stern flak. Front AA gun will permanently be improved 37mm flak. I chose this solution because sub equiped with 2x quad 2cm Flak 38 Vierling AA guns would have just too much firepower...

Front heavy Flak dont have visible crew:
This issue doesn't bother me so much, that's why it's last...

To sumarise, the first issue I would like to solve is giving the player possibility to operate front heavy Flak. Any help is appreciated...

gap · 02-23-16, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vdr1981

There are still few issues for which I hope that can be resolved with community's help...

the first issue I would like to solve is giving the player possibility to operate front heavy Flak. Any help is appreciated...

Okay, I will start diggingg in NSS_Uboat7c41F.upcge and UnitParts5VIIC41F.upc for possible solutions

urfisch · 02-23-16, 01:45 PM

vdr1981 · 02-23-16, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gap

Okay, I will start diggingg in NSS_Uboat7c41F.upcge and UnitParts5VIIC41F.upc for possible solutions

Thanks!
If you test it in the game you'll noticed that you can click on front flak, but then camera will go crazy, it's as though some camera settings are missing?
If you press "space" to shoot, one flak from back will actually shoot or say "cant shoot at the submarine"?!

gap · 02-23-16, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by vdr1981

Thanks!
If you test it in the game you'll noticed that you can click on front flak, but then camera will go crazy, it's as though some camera settings are missing?

Is the front gun, by any chance, a twin 37 mm Flak?

Quote:

Originally Posted by vdr1981

If you press "space" to shoot, one flak from back will actually shoot or say "cant shoot at the submarine"?!

This is easy: at some training/elevation angle, some part of the U-boat (a wire, a railing, an antenna) on the way of the gun.

vdr1981 · 02-23-16, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gap

Is the front gun, by any chance, a twin 37 mm Flak?

The one on the picture...

Quote:

This is easy: at some training/elevation angle, some part of the U-boat (a wire, a railing, an antenna) on the way of the gun.

No , that's not what I meant...When you click on front gun to operate it, if you press space, some flak from the stern will receive this command...

gap · 02-23-16, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by vdr1981

The one on the picture...

From that picture it looks like the single mount of the same gun, but going by your description, the problem you are having with it is similar to what I experiences with the double one, except that the "freezed camera" was triggered whenever I walked near the gun (I couldn't even click on it).

IIRC, besides the camera getting stuck, water streaks appeared on the camera, and some sound was played

Quote:

Originally Posted by vdr1981

No , that's not what I meant...When you click on front gun to operate it, if you press space, some flak from the stern will receive this command...

Isn't space bar the key used for firing guns?

vdr1981 · 02-23-16, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gap

Isn't space bar the key used for firing guns?

Yes , it is...

I dont think we understand each other, again...

EDIT
Does the U-Flak work at all in your game/modlist?

gap · 02-23-16, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vdr1981

Yes , it is...

I dont think we understand each other, again...

I got you now. Does it happen every time you try firing that gun, or once in a while?

Quote:

Originally Posted by vdr1981

EDIT
Does the U-Flak work at all in your game/modlist?

I will answer this question in 5 minutes

EDIT

The usual UPlay crash after update.

Looks like my test will take a bit longer until I reinstall UPlay...

If only they updated their games every 100 updates of their DRM copy protection, they would be the more supportive software company ever

vdr1981 · 02-23-16, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gap

I got you now. Does it happen every time you try firing that gun, or once in a while?

Every time...

gap · 02-23-16, 06:35 PM

Okay, it works... more or less: the two 20 mm Flak guns which are supposed to stand on conning tower's upper deck are missing, manning crew is missing, and XO/watch crew is freezed in the typical T position (missing animations). The two 37 mm guns work as supposed, but as noted by you, I couldn't fire the fron one.

vdr1981 · 02-23-16, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gap

Okay, it works... more or less: the two 20 mm Flak guns which are supposed to stand on conning tower's upper deck are missing, manning crew is missing, and XO/watch crew is freezed in the typical T position (missing animations). The two 37 mm guns work as supposed, but as noted by you, I couldn't fire the fron one.

You're testing it in stock game?

gap · 02-23-16, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vdr1981

You're testing it in stock game?

yep: stock + New UIs 7.4.2 + IRAI 0.0.41 + your mod. No TDW patch enabled.

It is not a drama: being based on your megamod, I was expecting the U-Flak to run with some glitches over stock game...

vdr1981 · 02-23-16, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gap

yep: stock + New UIs 7.4.2 + IRAI 0.0.41 + your mod. No TDW patch enabled.

It is not a drama: being based on your megamod, I was expecting the U-Flak to run with some glitches over stock game...

You should grab at least EUF...

Or enable TWoS?

02-23-16, 12:05 PM	#1
vdr1981 Navy Seal Join Date: May 2010 Location: Србија Posts: 6,078 Downloads: 581 Uploads: 13	Playable U-FlaK for SH5 For the first time in SH5, this mod will add new playable submarine type (U-FlaK). If you want to have a blast in campaign with this sub, start "Turnign Point" using "sillentotto" cheat. There is also appropriate and fun historical mission (U-FlaK: Atlantic Escort Duty). U-flak was possible because I managed to knock together developer team's unused parts, already present in the game (in this case VIIC41 hull + U-flak conning tower) and to organise them as a new playable submarine with it's own set of advantages and disadvantages... Keep in mind that this mod is extracted form TWoS megamod so compatibility with stock game or some other modlists may be questionable... Current issues: Front gun - no visible crew Front gun not operational for player (shielded, 37mm) until it's replaced with quad 20mm trough bunker upgrade. (All other flak stations are OK) Have a fun! Download: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...o=file&id=4883 __________________ Best regards... Vecko The Wolves of Steel v2.2.25_SH5 Expansion Pack_Full The Wolves of Steel v2.2.xx to v2.2.25 - Update PDF Install Instructions How to report an issue If You wish to support my work... Last edited by vdr1981; 03-01-16 at 03:31 PM.

02-23-16, 12:21 PM	#2
vdr1981 Navy Seal Join Date: May 2010 Location: Србија Posts: 6,078 Downloads: 581 Uploads: 13	There are still few issues for which I hope that can be resolved with community's help... PLayer can't operate front heavy FlaK: It seems that this would require few tweaks in cameras.cam file/s, I'm still not sure where should I exactly look for this entries... Individual front Flak upgrade pack (in bunker): No mater what I tried I just couldn't achieve this...It seems that the game is "hardcoded" not to give us this possibility. Only upgrades for one or both heavy flaks are possible, not two individual upgrades. Right now , player can only upgrade stern flak. Front AA gun will permanently be improved 37mm flak. I chose this solution because sub equiped with 2x quad 2cm Flak 38 Vierling AA guns would have just too much firepower... Front heavy Flak dont have visible crew: This issue doesn't bother me so much, that's why it's last... To sumarise, the first issue I would like to solve is giving the player possibility to operate front heavy Flak. Any help is appreciated... __________________ Best regards... Vecko The Wolves of Steel v2.2.25_SH5 Expansion Pack_Full The Wolves of Steel v2.2.xx to v2.2.25 - Update PDF Install Instructions How to report an issue If You wish to support my work... Last edited by vdr1981; 02-23-16 at 12:35 PM.

02-23-16, 01:45 PM	#4
urfisch Sea Lord Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Deep down in Germany Posts: 1,969 Downloads: 42 Uploads: 0	__________________

02-23-16, 06:35 PM	#12
gap Navy Seal Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CJ8937 Posts: 8,210 Downloads: 792 Uploads: 10	Okay, it works... more or less: the two 20 mm Flak guns which are supposed to stand on conning tower's upper deck are missing, manning crew is missing, and XO/watch crew is freezed in the typical T position (missing animations). The two 37 mm guns work as supposed, but as noted by you, I couldn't fire the fron one. __________________ _____________________ \|May the Force be with you!\| ...\/

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