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lol just messing around
Edited by UnevenElefant5 on Dec 26, 2008 at 01:12 AM
Edited by UnevenElefant5 on Dec 26, 2008 at 01:12 AM

I'm sure Brain appreciated the compliment for the phantom; it's a good fix, just needs to be situated correctly so the AI spawn from within it and not outside of it. In a30, the original dropships hit the ground and let troops off, so when the phantom tries it it spawns the AI outside of the ship.

The White AR is just a pic of a battle, nothing more. We're using the AR in all other pics.

The textures will only really change in the Library, if even that. I wanted the mod to be "what would it be like if it had this sky, weapon, vehicle, and AI?"

Yah that could be a problem all right. If the troops spawned outside of the phantom you would need to put some grunts on the other side of the structure to get your attention away from the phantom that drops troops 15ft away from its sides.

Just one question to ask you. How big of a file will this be?(sorry if this has already been discussed)

I'll probably look at where the Phantom stops and goes down to deploy troops and edit to where it is high enough where it doesn't have troops randomly spawning from its top. If I can't do that, then I'll use the original and edit it or something.

It's multiple different files. It should be at least one gig.
Edited by DarkHalo003 on Dec 26, 2008 at 06:53 PM

I think if its that big, I'll download 1 mapfile at a time, and when I beat it, I'll just put that one in a holding file and download the next.

The thing is, the c_dropship's in Halo 1 (PC/CE) are meant to drop units off on the ground VERY CLOSELY. In Halo 2, this was not needed, as the Phantom dropped the Covenant through a small gravity hole, from a moderate height. This is different to Halo 1, as seen.

The reason why the enemies pop out "15ft in the air" is because the phantom isnt designed for dropping units off so close. It requires being a moderate air level. Meaning, it needs to be a little bit higher. If you leave it the way the c_dropships were meant to, they will collide with the ground, causing the said effect. However, by raising the Z coordinates by at least 3 to 5, it would not hit the ground. You have to test multiple times to see which height is right, sometimes 3 to 5 is too high, or sometimes its too low. Figure out which one works for you.

The phantom is currently being reworked, so if you want to use it, be my guest. But if its going to hold this project further, dont wait for me to finish it. :D

Don't worry, I've figured out what to do for the phantom, so there won't be any need to hold back the project and for it to finish. After I finish this, I'm going to focus on getting the AI to drive warthogs and new command lists. Then I'll probably work on larger outdoor encounters as a whole. After those three things are done, I'll look into extra stuff, such as new textures for the Library, new Flood Bipeds, new types of encounters, extra changes of scenery, and placement of skulls and engineers. The mod is far closer to being done.

The outside of a50 is hardly noticeable now. It gives a very different feel.

Hurr.

Incase you do not notice, I made a separatist variation of the phantom.

Shaders are meh, separatists phantoms have a light green hull. And the Halo 3 phantoms are now blue.

I will improve the shaders, just finish what you need to do and pm me link or xfire me advancebo
Edited by Advancebo on Dec 26, 2008 at 11:15 PM

Is it just me, my eyes, my LCD monitor, or is that green more of a green-blue blend?

if you guys need any halo 2 textures i can give them to you if you guys want.

nah, were okay

The Seperatist Phantom is a bluey/green so that is quite accurate. What would the point be in having them though?

I like the bolded. People know how to do this, but I have never seen it implemented...

People asked for it, so I made it.

Advance, ill be giving you a link soon

I've tried that in my map, and I've set them to be able to drive, which I did a long time ago, but the AI just refuse to execute the command lists. Maybe you have better luck
Edited by Gamma927 on Dec 27, 2008 at 10:05 AM

the AI are probaly following there orginal command list instead of the new one.

I didn't give them a command list. Instead, I used the ai_command_list script

Awesome.

Yea, I read the tutorial and I know how to do this. The problem is, they won't. However, when I tell them to get out of the vehicle, they run the whole distance. At first, I thought I didn't set the vehicle properly, but I replaced it with one, that the AI will drive correctly, but it still didn't work.

There is this awesome command list on AotCR where you reach the downed pelican and one of the AI drivers is supposed to drive the Warthog through the cave and make a jump over the cliff with the turrets in the next area. Unfortunately, trying to get A hog placed for the command list caused my scenario to exception and all of this other sucky stuff. I'll try to do this command list next time I get the scenario to work. I had so much done on it too. =/

Well the path was placed by Bungie for the most part, and the bumpy terrain is really just a flat rising curve through a cave, then a swoop down and back up over a cliff. Not as bumpy as you think, but I get your point. Definitely something cool to have though. I'm either going to have the AI drive the hog or the tank. Haven't honestly decided yet.

Do you recommend I have them drive a scorpion or warthog? I fear the warthog would be TOO fast and that the scorpion would allow the mto drive more accurately and steadily along a path.

Alright, I'll try that, I think they may even do it already sometimes, although I see them flying through the areas with those ghosts all of the time, so I can't be too sure.lol.

This is in need of a bumping(that probably won't work)


whoever posts first gets a cookie!
Edited by jimmy on Dec 31, 2008 at 03:33 PM

Thank you for allowing me the chance to post an update on the situation at hand. The mod is still undergoing several changes, such as a50. No pics for this update.

-A50 is now a rainy level, representing the remnants of the Hurricane that you came through from the second level. Credit for the sky goes to the creators of Cliffedge.

-The Carbine Jackals are being placed into the mod more now. A50 currently has some of the turrets replaced on the first part by Jackal Snipers, mainly in places where turrets are extraneous or seem TOO setup, as if they knew you were going to show up.

-Hunters are no longer conquerable via headshot. I'll get the sniper up to par to do more damage to the hulks.

-ODSTs are no longer invincible ghosts, however, they're health will be larger in comparison to standard marines. If anyone can help me take care of the weapons the ODSTs have the first part, where they are dropped off, that would be very helpful.

-Honor Guards and a new "boss" are in the bridge now. You'll see Honor Guards where there are places of extreme interest or control, such as the bridge and when you get closer to the Control Room.

-Weapons are being tuned to perfection. The Needler will no longer be a wild spread of needles, but instead a closer collection of single-file needles, although not exactly.

-Still need a new Plasma Pistol, which can perform headshots now, btw.

-Still thinking about whether to keep the GPR or not. It's mainly due to the green skin being weird. If anyone could help with that, that'd be great as well.

-I'm still tossing around ideas for the dropship. I may just create a mix between Phantom and Spirit dropships; Spirits being the ones that carry in vehicles and Phantoms being the troop deployment.

-Working on Turret variation as well. More news on that depending on some stuff.


Edited by DarkHalo003 on Jan 1, 2009 at 03:11 PM

sounds good

Bugs right now:
-Starting cutscenes don't activate for a30 (I think it's due to me screwing with the phantoms a bit.lol.) and b40, screwing up the rest of the level. I'm going to have to redo the scenarios ALL over again for those. I hope c40 doesn't turn out the same way.

-a50 won't compile because there is a tagspace violation, even though I took away more than I put in. Can someone reiterate on the situation? I removed several turrets, replaced those grunt turretmen with Jackal Snipers, and removed a ton of scenery. I remember someone saying that was due to scripting? If someone could please explain to me why that's the case, then that'd be awesome. I think it's due to new scenery replacing old scenery in some areas. I'll look into that.

-a10 is still refuses to compile. It looks like I'll have to only have marines on that level and no ODSTs, since the ODSTs carry the most diverse amount of weaponry. ODSTs will be on all other levels until c10 though. Don't worry about THAT.

A lot of other stuff is doing good though. The mod is much closer to completion now that I figured out how to take care of a10 and soon a50.

If you can't compile a10 due to size, use tool pro

http://forum.gamerscreek.com/downloads.php?cat_id=1
Edited by megahalofan12 on Jan 1, 2009 at 05:56 PM

Well DarkHalo003 you now have a cookie! Get it? When you click on something and then it turns purple to tell you that you have been there???Lame joke...

Anyways....Here is your cookie (:)

And when you say single fire needles, do you mean that they will be the same old weak needles? Or will they be stronger?i R 08$$3D wI7 Ur Pr0J3C7!!1 i7 r 1337!!!!!!!!

They'll be faster. The needler's strength in Halo3 is it's speed. Individual needles are pointless to be concerned about. The speed and accuracy will be a lot better than Halo1's.

What makes you think that will help. oh wait, you don't know.

Take your head out of your arse. Please.

A10 compiled pretty successfully until It exceptioned in-game from what I believe was an AI spawning error, like I have in 343 GS. A50 didn't start right for some reason, so I guess I'll have compile it again. That's the real problem I'm having with these maps. -_-