Title: Utter Chaos Mod
Post by: Ryanoceros on March 24, 2009, 02:03:55 PM
Post by: Ryanoceros on March 24, 2009, 02:03:55 PM
I'm working on a new version of my All Troops Fly mod, which will have ridiculous strength weapons in addition to the jet trooper abilities for all troops ... it'll be utter chaos! 
So far it's looking great. In fact, much better than I hoped for.
The goal will be to have maximum power on the weapons, similar (in concept) to what you get in the "Insanity" (ins) map made by Jedikiller. But this will be a sides mod so you can use it on all maps (except mission maps and maps with sides included already). And of course, all troops will be able to fly indefinitely.
I just played the beta version and its absolutely hilarious! I can't wait to share it with you all.
Anyway, just thought I'd let you know it's coming soon.
Keep an eye out for it.
... and here it is! ....
Edited to add link:
http://www.filesavr.com/utterchaos (http://www.filesavr.com/utterchaos)
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So far it's looking great. In fact, much better than I hoped for.
The goal will be to have maximum power on the weapons, similar (in concept) to what you get in the "Insanity" (ins) map made by Jedikiller. But this will be a sides mod so you can use it on all maps (except mission maps and maps with sides included already). And of course, all troops will be able to fly indefinitely.
I just played the beta version and its absolutely hilarious! I can't wait to share it with you all.
Anyway, just thought I'd let you know it's coming soon.
Keep an eye out for it.
... and here it is! ....
Edited to add link:
http://www.filesavr.com/utterchaos (http://www.filesavr.com/utterchaos)
(//http://homepage.mac.com/ryanoceros/.Pictures/swbf/screenshot_01.jpg)
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(//http://homepage.mac.com/ryanoceros/.Pictures/swbf/screenshot_10.jpg)
(//http://homepage.mac.com/ryanoceros/.Pictures/swbf/screenshot_11.jpg)
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Title: Re: Utter Chaos Mod
Post by: Ryanoceros on March 27, 2009, 01:47:49 AM
Post by: Ryanoceros on March 27, 2009, 01:47:49 AM
Just uploaded the link and added photos.
Sorry for the double post. Just wanted to make sure people saw that I added the link and photos.
Sorry for the double post. Just wanted to make sure people saw that I added the link and photos.
Title: Re: Utter Chaos Mod
Post by: Mac on March 27, 2009, 03:25:57 AM
Post by: Mac on March 27, 2009, 03:25:57 AM
I love the screenshots of it, but I'm only worried that it will cause major video lag for some people. Otherwise, it's a great mod! I'll test it out when I get the chance.
Title: Re: Utter Chaos Mod
Post by: Dresh on March 27, 2009, 04:47:06 AM
Post by: Dresh on March 27, 2009, 04:47:06 AM
looks good man, looking forward to trying it out!
Title: Re: Utter Chaos Mod
Post by: Breakdown on March 27, 2009, 06:21:29 AM
Post by: Breakdown on March 27, 2009, 06:21:29 AM
Good job!
And whoa, those clone skins look high-def imo, did you change them??
And whoa, those clone skins look high-def imo, did you change them??
Title: Re: Utter Chaos Mod
Post by: Hardcore on March 27, 2009, 08:03:04 AM
Post by: Hardcore on March 27, 2009, 08:03:04 AM
he added more battle shading to the clones, but IMO Ryan has some of the best skins i've ever seen for SWBF.
Title: Re: Utter Chaos Mod
Post by: Ryanoceros on March 27, 2009, 02:57:47 PM
Post by: Ryanoceros on March 27, 2009, 02:57:47 PM
Thanks guys!
Yeah, it's true, it will lag or become unstable on some maps. My video card barely handles it. I took it to the limit. Some maps it becomes unstable on. But others it works pretty good on. I suppose that's expected when you take the effects to their max.
I tried it on CSI9 last night and it didn't work very well; the exploding ordinance doesn't show up. But it does work pretty good on Rhen Var Monastery (mon1), in GCW.
And it works good on most of the standards too, at least those that I tried. I'll have to tone it down a bit more if I want it to be more stable. As it is, all weapons have exploding ordinance and one shot kills most of the time. I also boosted the health of tanks and planes so they aren't just clay pigeons. lol
Anyway, it's utter chaos! Give it a try, but don't be surprised if it isn't working well on one map or another.
So far I successfully tried it out on Dune Sea, Kamino, CC, Platforms, Geonosis, Rhen var (both maps), and a couple customs, gus1, and mon1.
But it was unsuccessful on a couple maps also, CSI9 and Endor. Beyond that I don't know how it will perform.
Any input would be appreciated. I will be revising it for a new version.
Yeah, it's true, it will lag or become unstable on some maps. My video card barely handles it. I took it to the limit. Some maps it becomes unstable on. But others it works pretty good on. I suppose that's expected when you take the effects to their max.
I tried it on CSI9 last night and it didn't work very well; the exploding ordinance doesn't show up. But it does work pretty good on Rhen Var Monastery (mon1), in GCW.
And it works good on most of the standards too, at least those that I tried. I'll have to tone it down a bit more if I want it to be more stable. As it is, all weapons have exploding ordinance and one shot kills most of the time. I also boosted the health of tanks and planes so they aren't just clay pigeons. lol
Anyway, it's utter chaos! Give it a try, but don't be surprised if it isn't working well on one map or another.
So far I successfully tried it out on Dune Sea, Kamino, CC, Platforms, Geonosis, Rhen var (both maps), and a couple customs, gus1, and mon1.
But it was unsuccessful on a couple maps also, CSI9 and Endor. Beyond that I don't know how it will perform.
Any input would be appreciated. I will be revising it for a new version.
Title: Re: Utter Chaos Mod
Post by: Darth Verik on April 05, 2009, 04:05:57 AM
Post by: Darth Verik on April 05, 2009, 04:05:57 AM
you know that this looks just like the insanety mod O_o
but i LoVe the skins >D
did you make those skins yourself? becuase if you do you could make it a skin to download im sure im going to use the 1s for empire and rebels >D
anyway GREAT mod
but i LoVe the skins >D
did you make those skins yourself? becuase if you do you could make it a skin to download im sure im going to use the 1s for empire and rebels >D
anyway GREAT mod
Title: Re: Utter Chaos Mod
Post by: Ryanoceros on April 05, 2009, 12:32:45 PM
Post by: Ryanoceros on April 05, 2009, 12:32:45 PM
Thanks!
Yep, I Photoshop'd the skins myself.
Here's the latest version (2.0), which doesn't have any lag issues.
ATF_Chaos_Mod (//http://starwarsbattlefront.filefront.com/file/All_Troops_Fly_Chaos_Mod;98704)
... I'm still working on v2.1, which has improved vehicles; faster & more powerful. And also has a mission.lvl patch so Hoth doesn't crash.
Yep, I Photoshop'd the skins myself.
Here's the latest version (2.0), which doesn't have any lag issues.
ATF_Chaos_Mod (//http://starwarsbattlefront.filefront.com/file/All_Troops_Fly_Chaos_Mod;98704)
... I'm still working on v2.1, which has improved vehicles; faster & more powerful. And also has a mission.lvl patch so Hoth doesn't crash.
Title: Re: Utter Chaos Mod
Post by: Dresh on April 19, 2009, 02:20:07 PM
Post by: Dresh on April 19, 2009, 02:20:07 PM
any chance of you adding the units to Mos Eisley and releasing the map? I want to use it for the end of season jam for the TiW league players but I'm afraid to let them loose with adding anything that isn't a map to their installation!
Title: Re: Utter Chaos Mod
Post by: El Chupacabra on April 19, 2009, 02:30:54 PM
Post by: El Chupacabra on April 19, 2009, 02:30:54 PM
The coolest thing is to be at one end of a map and then just see a flurry of sniper rounds hit something near you.
On levels like Platforms or Geonosis, you can take a rocketman and fly up real high, and then lock onto vehicles and just unload rocket after rocket on them and just watch the explosions.
Interesting occurrence: ON platforms, a guy had just gotten in a Y-Wing but hadn't taken off. I fired about 15 lock-on rockets at him, but they all flew above him. AS he took off and began flying, all 15 rockets then decided to blow him up and all hit him within a second. It was so cool.
On levels like Platforms or Geonosis, you can take a rocketman and fly up real high, and then lock onto vehicles and just unload rocket after rocket on them and just watch the explosions.
Interesting occurrence: ON platforms, a guy had just gotten in a Y-Wing but hadn't taken off. I fired about 15 lock-on rockets at him, but they all flew above him. AS he took off and began flying, all 15 rockets then decided to blow him up and all hit him within a second. It was so cool.
Title: Re: Utter Chaos Mod
Post by: Ryanoceros on April 19, 2009, 02:43:39 PM
Post by: Ryanoceros on April 19, 2009, 02:43:39 PM
Dresh: "any chance of you adding the units to Mos Eisley and releasing the map? I want to use it for the end of season jam for the TiW league players but I'm afraid to let them loose with adding anything that isn't a map to their installation!"
Hmm, not sure how to do mission maps. I think I'll need some help figuring out how to do it.
I'm still a rookie at modding this game. And since I use a Mac it's never easy.
Anyway, once I'm done with the final version (soon to be released) I'll look into what is necessary to make a mission map like Mos Eisley.
Hopefully it isn't to much extra work. If it is easy, sure.
El Chupacabra:
LOL yeah it is fun to play the game in new ways. I've done the same, fly up high and just pick off targets far below. :)
Hmm, not sure how to do mission maps. I think I'll need some help figuring out how to do it.
I'm still a rookie at modding this game. And since I use a Mac it's never easy.
Anyway, once I'm done with the final version (soon to be released) I'll look into what is necessary to make a mission map like Mos Eisley.
Hopefully it isn't to much extra work. If it is easy, sure.
El Chupacabra:
LOL yeah it is fun to play the game in new ways. I've done the same, fly up high and just pick off targets far below. :)
Title: Re: Utter Chaos Mod
Post by: Dresh on April 19, 2009, 03:09:03 PM
Post by: Dresh on April 19, 2009, 03:09:03 PM
I dont know how you guys do stuff on macs. if you want to zip up the files your end and get them online I can do it here. Otherwise I'm sure there's someone here that can help you with the mac side. You've already done all the hard work adding your side to a shipped map is quite easy compared to the editing you have done!
Title: Re: Utter Chaos Mod
Post by: Radical_Pi on April 19, 2009, 03:42:11 PM
Post by: Radical_Pi on April 19, 2009, 03:42:11 PM
I can get the mission map done for you no problem. Do you want any specific ratios of bots for each unit?
btw, mission maps don't need the source for the unit LVLs at all, but the source is helpful if you want compression
...and I see the Hoth problem. you just don't have imp_droid_probe in your files.
btw, mission maps don't need the source for the unit LVLs at all, but the source is helpful if you want compression
...and I see the Hoth problem. you just don't have imp_droid_probe in your files.
Title: Re: Utter Chaos Mod
Post by: Dresh on April 20, 2009, 09:20:07 AM
Post by: Dresh on April 20, 2009, 09:20:07 AM
Ok, done it, was tempted to stick in ticket bleed but since its one shot one kill pretty much I noticed AI was dropping like flies during regular play!
anyways, if someone could try it out before I stick it up for download it is here:
http://www.thisiswar.co.uk/temp/utc1.zip (http://www.thisiswar.co.uk/temp/utc1.zip)
Ryano, let me know if there is anything else you want me to add to the readme!
lol, your name now added to my dictionary so no more rhino mistooks!!!!
anyways, if someone could try it out before I stick it up for download it is here:
http://www.thisiswar.co.uk/temp/utc1.zip (http://www.thisiswar.co.uk/temp/utc1.zip)
Ryano, let me know if there is anything else you want me to add to the readme!
lol, your name now added to my dictionary so no more rhino mistooks!!!!
Title: Re: Utter Chaos Mod
Post by: Ryanoceros on April 20, 2009, 11:49:58 AM
Post by: Ryanoceros on April 20, 2009, 11:49:58 AM
Well, I guess it is easy to do a mission map. That was quick! Very Cool. ... it'd probably take me a full day just to figure out how to do it. lol
You should probably just hold off a couple more days cause the final version of the sides will be released by then... with all the skins and adjustments.
The read me is fine.... but there is another guy that goes by the name "Rhino". People might get confused. If you don't mind, just list my name as "Ryanoceros" in the read me file. Other than that it's just fine. Thanks!
You should probably just hold off a couple more days cause the final version of the sides will be released by then... with all the skins and adjustments.
The read me is fine.... but there is another guy that goes by the name "Rhino". People might get confused. If you don't mind, just list my name as "Ryanoceros" in the read me file. Other than that it's just fine. Thanks!
Title: Re: Utter Chaos Mod
Post by: Dresh on April 20, 2009, 11:55:18 AM
Post by: Dresh on April 20, 2009, 11:55:18 AM
spell check error, fixed on the one i got here! Meant to write Ryano! I'll change it to the full name when I put together the final one, when you have released it!
When I got a bit more time I'll list the steps to make it a map! You mac folk still use bfbuilder dont you but just cant munge?
When I got a bit more time I'll list the steps to make it a map! You mac folk still use bfbuilder dont you but just cant munge?
Title: Re: Utter Chaos Mod
Post by: Radical_Pi on April 20, 2009, 01:32:36 PM
Post by: Radical_Pi on April 20, 2009, 01:32:36 PM
yeah, no munge for the mac. I might put up a mission map guide soon.
Title: Re: Utter Chaos Mod
Post by: Ryanoceros on April 20, 2009, 02:52:49 PM
Post by: Ryanoceros on April 20, 2009, 02:52:49 PM
I have Virtual PC on my mac, so I can munge. I just can't use the Zero Editor.
... And I'm still mostly confused by everything else anyway. lol
But with a little help in understanding the BFBuilder, I might be able to do more than just sides. But one thing at a time.
As it is now, I don't even use the BFBuilder except to make the initial files necessary, then I just use textedit to change the ODF files directly, and Photoshop on the mac side for .tga files, and then munge in Virtual PC.
ps.
That would be cool, Pi, if you do post some simple instructions.
... And I'm still mostly confused by everything else anyway. lol
But with a little help in understanding the BFBuilder, I might be able to do more than just sides. But one thing at a time.
As it is now, I don't even use the BFBuilder except to make the initial files necessary, then I just use textedit to change the ODF files directly, and Photoshop on the mac side for .tga files, and then munge in Virtual PC.
ps.
That would be cool, Pi, if you do post some simple instructions.
Title: Re: Utter Chaos Mod
Post by: Dresh on April 20, 2009, 02:57:41 PM
Post by: Dresh on April 20, 2009, 02:57:41 PM
I made the map without zeroeditor, just bf builder. I'll post a short step by step (if pi doesnt get in there before me). all the files you will need are already there and complete, just a few changes to tell the map to use the modded sides and munge!
Title: Re: Utter Chaos Mod
Post by: Radical_Pi on April 20, 2009, 03:06:35 PM
Post by: Radical_Pi on April 20, 2009, 03:06:35 PM
And the instructions are up. Have fun with your expanded knowledge Ryan