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RecoilX VS RecoilYWed, 28 October 2020 08:57Studying the weapons data tables of SDO i have come to realize that weapons with less range tend to have higher RecoilX. Does RecoilX influence autofire/burst accuracy over range more than RecoilY 7609 SCI (fully assembled) (eng)v1.13 7435-7609 installation allready fully assembled; Tue, 27 October 2020 15:277609, already fully assembled Data-1.13\MercEdt\004.EDT Data-1.13\MercEdt\013.EDT Data-1.13\MercEdt\014.EDT Data-1.13\MercEdt\015.EDT Data-1.13\MercEdt\020.EDT Data-1.13\MercEdt\031.EDT Data-1.13\MercEdt\037.EDT Data-1.13\MercEdt\040.EDT Data-1.13\MercEdt\149.EDT Data-1.13\MercEdt\167.EDT Data-1.13\MercEdt\169.EDT Faces Viewer.exe Merc Profile Editor.exe MercProfileEditorInit.ini MercProfileEditorLanguages.xml The mercEDT later will be added in "Data" FaceViewer later will be added again in "Tools". An updated version of MercProfileEditor later will be added in "Tools". Adding the stuff mentioned above and the rest of the update-files stem from "zzExtractedFiles". It will overwrite stuff in 7435, if allready there (triggered inside zPatch.bat). So far, that's moving a few files and the rest is classic adding and overwriting. Except when "zzToolP.exe" is starting "zzToolP.patch" (triggerd inside zPatch.bat) REM EXECUTE PATCH OPERATION REM zzToolP.exe is just a rename of GNU Patch v2.5.9 binary ECHO Patching Necessary Files... ECHO. zzToolP.exe -p0 -s < zzToolP.patch ECHO. ECHO ---= File Patching Done =--- ECHO. ECHO. which will directly apply changes to those files: Data-1.13\Ja2_Options.INI Data-1.13\TableData\MercProfiles.xml Data-UB\AddOns\Data-UB-1.13\TableData\MercProfiles25.xml Data\Ja2_Options.INI The above files also will get an backup (e.g. Ja2_Options..INI => two dots instead of one). Beside the changes to those four files directly above, it's just adding and overwriting (few files deleted, but later added at different place). All files handled by the zPatch.bat effect 7435 only (not vanila). Once the files from "update to 7609" have been added to "Full 7435" and zPatch.bat has been executed, 7609 is fully assembled. At least, if I haven't missed something. If I'm not mistaken, I wonder why there is no ready-to-use, allready fully assembled 7609-version, ready for download ? If there is any, I'm not aware of it. So I assembled a full 7609 ("full 7435" + "update to 7609"). Then I deleted the four backup-files (who's gonna need them nowadays?) and added a Readme (basicly this text here). This done, I zipped it into 7609 to-go (fully assembled) (eng) Extract and copy content into original JA2 (gold) (english version). If you rather assemble it yourself, it's based on official v1.13 7435-7609 english ("JA2_113_FullRelease_English_7435.exe" + "JA2_113_UpdateForRelease7435_English_7609.exe") from Bear's Pit download section. Complete instruction on how to assemble 7435-7609 and more can be found here: How to get: latest 1.13, 7609, feature-descriptions and more ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 7609-SCI ==> Improved Version Based on the SVN-GameDir for official 2014 release (a.k.a. 7609) which sevenfm provided below, I was able to assemble an improved version. The standard version is based on GameDir 2171, this one uses GameDir 2577 (branch ja2_data_official_2014, not main trunk). It comes with fixes and improvements (still matching 7609.exe, no worries) and assembling it is slightly easier since no .bat-file is involved. Did checkout and update the SVN-GameDir and then added the exe-files from "zzExtractedFiles" (part of "JA2_113_UpdateForRelease7435_English_7609", see above). Took data from svn-log to update ChangeLogData and added both changelogs (again from "JA2_113_UpdateForRelease7435_English_7609") as well. Updated the folder "Docs" with content taken from trunk 1.13 (8911/2577) (trunk is the main-1.13-project, branches are for other versions, like the official 2014 (7609)). Reasoning for this was to provide up-to-date links for help with technical issues and other useful stuff. Might be worth a look. Added a Readme and then zipped it into 7609 SCI Fully assembled 7609 with more up-to-date GameDir and therefore more fixes. Extract and copy content into your original JA2-instal. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both versions work, but due to the fixes in SVN-GameDir, I strongly recommend to use the 7609 SCI Can be used for any 7609-mod and works with 7609+AI as well. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you wanna sneak peak the ChangeLog: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you're not convinced by the SCI-versions, you may wanna give this alternate version of a basic 7609-download a look: 7609 (eng) ==> Basic 7609-download, no SCI 7609 (eng) is an alternate version of official v1.13 7435-7609 english (GameDir 2171, see above). This is not an already assembled SCI, it's the basic 7609-download, packed a little more convinient. The archives in official version are self-extracting zip-archives (exe). In the alternate version (7609 (eng)) those are ordinary zip-archives. I considered this more convinient. The alternate version also contains intall-instructions and links to mods (and link to other language-versions of 7609). The official version lacks this, which at least for instructions seems unconvinient. Anything inside the 7435/7609-archives themselves is unchanged and the same as from official download. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Edit: Added improved version (7609-SCI), text and links for it. Edit: Changed title of topic to "SCI". Should be more recognizable when using standard terms. Edit: added sneak peak to ChangeLog Edit: added 7609 (eng) v1.13 Solutions,Tips & Spoilers | 5 comments Multiplayer Test - Features Working and Bugs(Build 3900DE)Mon, 26 October 2020 19:35Hi! Mine with reptionsCan someone help me to find out a way how to select a mine with creatures?; Sun, 25 October 2020 04:17Hi! I'm exploring function InitCreatureQuest() in file Creature Spreading.cpp. I'd like to preselect the mine in Alma as a nest of the insects. Straightforward modification of iChosenMine parameter didnt help me, is there anything else I have to take into account? How to get: latest 1.13, 7609, feature-descriptions and moreTired of searching? Here are the links and informations you need to start; Sat, 24 October 2020 09:01 Links and information for getting started with JA2 v1.13 Preamble: - As of October 2022 the official development of ja2 v1.13 takes place on gitHub: JA2 v1.13 on gitHub - More information on the move to gitHub can be found here - Feel free to participate in the development Downloads latest JA2 v1.13 directly from gitHub (1dot13)  Download: >>> latest 1.13 release <<< (click here to get there) Features: - autogenerated, will always be up-to-date with development - all-in-one releases come for different languages and include JA2 v1.13, JA2 Unfinished Business and a MapEditor for both, JA2 and UB - compatibility with older operating systems such as XP is no longer given (technical and maintenance reasons), Win7 and higher are supported Details: Details - download The download link will bring you to the releases page on gitHub There, scroll down to "Assets" and click on language version of choice to start download Details - naming conventions and version The game folder contains a file called "JA2_113-Version.txt" which contains very detailed information of version in use To find out game version ingame, press "v" and it will show up in history (the text-window down left) Installing and setup JA2 v1.13 Installation:  installing ja2 1.13 step 01: Install your original JA2 (from CD, Steam, GOG or elsewhere) - since Windows-Vista some folders are "protected", so don't use Program Files, Program Files (x86), etc. - you can have multiple instances of JA2, so you may wanna make a copy of original install as template for later use - if you purchased ja2 via a platform that installs it into some special folder (i.e. Steam Folder), it's adviced to copy-paste ja2 from there to somewhere else step 02: download latest 1.13 from link above step 03: extract the downloaded file from step 02 (it's a zip-archive) over your JA2 installation (from step 01), allow overwriting of existing files Basic setup:  The version shipped from gitHub already comes with pre-configured basic settings for an immediate start of JA2 1.13 Some worth mentioning ways to change or adjust those basic settings INI-Editor: recommended use: choose basic settings such as resolution and mod to play There might be situations where you want to use a mod on top of 1.13, change the screen reolution or select features and fine tune settings and options. The IniEditor is build for that, however, it's recommended to only use it for some of the basic settings, like resolution and/or which mod is used. Those might be chosen more conveniently with the Ini-Editor (see "IniEditor setup" below). However, if it comes to feature selection and all the other settings in the ja2_options.ini, it's recommended to edit the respective files for feature selection and fine tuning directly with a texteditor like notepad++ instead (scroll down for more on that) It can still be done via IniEditor as well, if you prefer to do so, no worries. It's just a recommedation. Reasoning for the use of an texteditor for those tasks is simply convinience. The ja2_options.ini has grown large over the years and the drop-down trees in IniEditor might be less convinient than using a search function in a texteditor. No more worries about not being able to change a value (which can happen in IniEditor if those fields got forgotten to be updated), just type them directly. And some former entries of ja2_options.ini have been moved to other files not covered by IniEditor (i.e. "Starting Cash"), so you may want to look at such files as well and need a texteditor anyway. See further down this thread for some informations about other files you might want to look at (not nescessary, but based on FAQ those seem to be of interest) When choosing certain features, it's highly advised to at least take a peek at feature descriptions (scroll down to links). That can save a lot of time, avoid some possible frustration and allows you to make full use of them. Quick Setup IniEditor: step 01: select mod you want to play step 02: select matching options-ini step 03: select matching exe step 04: select screen resolution step 05: save changes made click on "INI-Editor setup" to see more details -- -- Some typical combinations within IniEditor -- -- cnc-ddraw: The use of modern hardware and OS with an old game like ja2 was causing issues in the past (blackscreen, performance lags, non working alt-tab, etc.). That's no longer a concern, since Oct 2022 cnc-ddraw, a neat little app (by Funky Fr3sh), is implemented into JA2 1.13 (no need to download and instal it, it's already included). That's working way better and easier than the former provided registry-fixes and such. In case you want or need to configure the settings used by cnc-ddraw (i.e. fullscreen, fps-rate, etc.) run cnc-ddraw.config (it's in the main directory) notepad ++: One of the main configuration files is "JA2_options.ini" (mod-specific, i.e. for 1.13 it's in Data-1.13). There we decide on which features to use ingame and handle a large scale of other settings. Editing this can be done within the IniEditor (mod-specific, choose the matching one). It is, however, advised to use a resourceful text editor, like notepad++ ( link ), instead. That's worth it for the search function alone and is a much more convenient way to read and edit it. This file contains a lot of information and settings to decide on. It's recommended to read it closely. To make full use of it and to understand possible dependencies of some settings and features, it's also advised to read the feature descriptions if in doubt. Links to feature descriptions and showcase videos are provided further down. More detailed information on editing the ja2_options.ini and other important files will soon be added further down as well (w.i.p) You may also should consider to take a look at the Starter Documentation for a brief overview For further advice and help, visit Bear's Pit Discord XML-Editor (malfunctional): The Xml-Editor will corrupt your files when saving with it. To some degree files can be watched, but don't save them. Without being able to save, it's pretty useless. Don't risk using it! If you want to edit xml-files use notepad++ instead (or another resourceful texteditor) There is work on a new version of the Xml-Editor, but it's not yet finished. JA2 v1.13 7609:  What's 7609? Think of it as a version number of 1.13 (JA2v1.13) What's so special about this version? In short, it's a version that is used as base for many 1.13-mods. Typically you'll install your original JA2, put the 7609-version of 1.13 over it and next the mod-files on top of those two. If you're interested in mods for 1.13, scroll down a little further to see more descriptions and links for those. It also works as standalone version. It's from 2014, will it still work? Yes, it's still working, no worries. What's the difference to latest versions of 1.13? It's missing some of the latest features, some quality-of-live changes and latest bugfixes. Most of the favourite features are already included. Why would I want to use it? - Since many mods for 1.13 use it as base, it's required for those mods. - If you're a new player or coming back after a while, the latest versions might can be a little overwhelming. Therefore the 7609-version is a good way to get used to 1.13, it has a lot to offer and is still easier to get started. - If you're an advanced and/or curious player, there is a special version of the 7609-exe available. It's called 7609+AI (by author seven) and can be used to replace the standard 7609-exe. For more info on 7609+AI scroll down a little more. It seems to be a pain to proper instal it, any solution for this? Either use the step-by-step install-instructions (following next) or scroll down to 7609-SCI where you can find a more easy to install version (download, unpack, copy over original JA2) Downloadlink for 7609: Link to Bear's Pit's download-repository where 7609 can be found. Sorted by language, which should match language of your original JA2. i.e., if you use a german CD-version of JA2, also choose german 7435/7609. Technically, 7609 is an update to 7435. That's why you need to do the install in proper order (see Step-by-Step below). https://storage.rcs-rds.ro/links/4729f8d6-f44b-42b7-aa3e-e0ddc6deead6?path=%2FJA_2%2Fv1.13_Releases%2FOfficial ---- How to instal 7609: step 01: Install your original JA2 (from CD, Steam, GOG or elsewhere) - since Windows-Vista some folders are "protected", so don't use Program Files, Program Files (x86), etc. - save bet would be not to use C:\\ at all - you can have multiple instances of JA2, so you may wanna make a copy of original install as template for later use step 02: Follow link above. Choose language matching your JA2 install. Choose "v7435". step 03: Inside v7435, choose "JA2_113_FullRelease_"Language"_7435.exe" and download it. step 03 a: Also in v7435, open folder "Update" and choose "JA2_113_UpdateForRelease7435_"Language"_7609.exe" and download this also. step 04: The two files you just downloaded are self-extracting-archives ("a zip that extracts itself, so to say"), so don't worry about them being "exe". Only those two files are needed. step 04 a: First, extract the one with "7435" (run exe, choose path). Either choose path to JA2 install (step 01) or copy extracted files into JA2 install (step 01). Overwrite when asked. step 04 b: Then, extract the one with "7609" and do the same. Either choose path to JA2 install (step 01) or copy extracted files into JA2 instal (step 01). Overwrite when asked. step 05: Inside your JA2 install (step 01) there now should be a file "zPatch.bat". Click on this (zPatch.bat). A DOS-Window will pop up. Confirm with hitting any key when asked. step 06: If you consider this an annoying way to install, you may wanna make a copy of the result as a future template (e.g. for use with 7609-mods). [NOTE] Most mods are developed on a specific language (german, russian, english, etc.). Using, eg., an english mod on a german JA2, will in most cases result only in a language mix. If you still run into language based problems, you may wanna try to get an english JA2 from Steam or GOG (it's rather cheap). Since most mods are either english or an english translation is available for them, this might be worth it. [NOTE] Don't forget to run the "zPatch.bat" tl;dr skip that, look below and download 7609-SCI, unzip over orininal ja2, go Get a 7609-SCI (Single-Click-Installer) As seen above, the assembling of a working 7609-version requires some steps (7435 plus 7609-update plus run the zPatch.bat). It was puzzling me, why there was no already assembled 7609-version. And out of curiosity I looked into it and ended up assembling one (actually, three slightly different ones - see thread for more details). In the thread I also try to explain what I've done to assemble those files. Might be useful, if you plan to do this yourself with another language version. Thread: 7609 SCI (eng) (v1.13 7435-7609 installation already fully assembled) Download: 7609 SCI (see thread for other versions and differences between them) From Oct.2020 to Jun.2021 the 7609-SCI has seen over 500 downloads (which I consider much, being such a niche product) and since I haven't faced a shitstorm, I assume it's working fine. It works with sevenfm's 7609+AI (see next topic), like any 7609. To make full use of +AI it's nevertheless recommended to use it with his modpack (see topic "Modpacks" further down). The modpack contains additional files and has tweaked settings to match the +AI. The main purpose of this 7609-SCI is to save you the trouble of assembling it yourself. Can be used as standalone and as base for any mod that requires the 7609-version of JA2 v1.13. EDIT: I'm overhauling this page at the moment (04.02.2023), the main links are there already, but expect some more the following days v1.13 Solutions,Tips & Spoilers | 101 comments Ja2 night ops 1.40 download link?Thu, 22 October 2020 15:06Seems the mod has reached 1.40 verison - don't know it there are any more recent relases - but where may we get the 1.40 one? Difficult level - what do they do exactly?Tue, 20 October 2020 15:02Hello! RR with many merc build (v2227)Mon, 19 October 2020 13:57Hello again! So im trying the mod with the 2227 build relased in 2015 (the "many merc" one) i got successfulkly in contact with Irina and commander Dolvich, got to the airport and met COunselor Williams, returnet to the russian garrison, talked to Commander and solved the food quest but i idi not was able to get the one from Kamal, it keeps telling that has importanti things to to..it is a bug or what? Custom music or what?Sun, 18 October 2020 18:26hello, there is a vedeo on youtube in which a custom music is playing, here: [SOLVED] Where is Irina? (Build Many_Mercs_2227)Sun, 18 October 2020 17:20Hello, a stitle says I took over the starting city, talked to Ilja adn Kamal but did not find Irina. where is she? I'm suing the may merc .exe but i did not find her in very first sector, where game begins... The Bears PitEstablished 1999Recent PostMost viewedBest ratedNew MembersPages (752): [ « ‹ 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 › »] Current Time: Tue Dec 03 17:09:57 GMT+2 2024
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