|
Author
|
Topic: How about this? Community Opinion Desired...
|
Harman_5
Pilot
|
posted 08-27- 06:43 AM
   
Now this is just an idea, and although I have it implemented in my copy of SDOE already, I wanna know what everyone thinks before I include this into the next Ground Pack...I propose to modify the StringTable so that the buttons which display "Fly" will now display "Fly/Drive". Also, the fields which are labeled "Aircraft" will now be labeled "Aircraft/Vehicle". If you're wondering what I'm on about, here's a screenie of the setup I currently have:  This addition has no effect on SDOE's performance whatsoever, BUT I think the next Nations pack which is being worked on will have its own version of a StringTable so if this idea is to be implemented, it will need community approval I'm thinking and the GPv2 StringTable will need to match the Nations v3 StringTable. Am I right? And whattdya think? Have driveable vehicles come far enough to be included in the SDOE GUI? Is this just a matter of personal taste and I'm wasting my time? All opinions for and against please. 
------------------
Visit FS:SDOE Online
Future Home Of FS:SDOE Online HERE
[This message has been edited by Harman_5 (edited 08-27-2001).] IP: Logged |
Wing 3 Chaps
Cadet
|
posted 08-27- 07:05 AM
Renault FT-17...Renault FT-17... Good to see that! For the next ground pack, I think that that's fine. I am getting a huge kick out of your work. Shoot! I'm even thinking of a ground-based campaign in WW1, which is a remarkable thing for a flight sim. Good to Go!  V/R, Chaps IP: Logged |
SteveTheDrummer
Pilot
|
posted 08-27- 07:17 AM
Great Harman!
I like the definition, so my vote is YES include it IP: Logged |
Condor
Pilot
|
posted 08-27- 07:20 AM
Harman,I think it is a good idea. Many past sims have used combination "FLY/DRIVE" buttons. ------------------
Condor out IP: Logged |
Werner Molders
JAG
|
posted 08-27- 08:51 AM
Maybe I missed your point on this one but I don't think you need to modify stringtable.ppf to do that - don't you just need new button graphics?Werner ------------------
Abbeville Field: Dedicated to the SDOE Experience. IP: Logged |
Harman_5
Pilot
|
posted 08-27- 10:00 AM
Thanks for the input guys. Wing Chaps, the FT17 is closer to completion than it may seem but hasn't got any new work done on it lately...but it's there and will be finished. Werner, actually the button graphics are just blanks, ie brown button graphics and the game places text on them according to what's in the StringTable. Every text in the game (from the main menu selection texts to whatever else is in there) is moddable, it's all in the S.Table.
------------------
Visit FS:SDOE Online Future Home Of FS:SDOE Online HERE IP: Logged |
Werner Molders
JAG
|
posted 08-27- 10:17 AM
Ok works for me then, we'll just have to be sure that a) your changes get into Nv3 (sneaky devil, now you get to beta test it!  ) and b) your stringtable.ppf download is removed (or replaced) once Nv3 is posted so there is no overwrite issues. Werner ------------------
Abbeville Field: Dedicated to the SDOE Experience. IP: Logged |
Harman_5
Pilot
|
posted 08-27- 10:34 AM
Lol! Great then. I was thinking of including the improved stringtable into the GP also...but since Nv3 will have it...there's no need for another in the GP. You want me to send the "fly/drive" stringtable over to you now for inclusion in Nv3 instead of risking overwrites by me posting a seperate stringtable d/l?
IP: Logged |
Pachy
Pilot
|
posted 08-27- 10:53 AM
Werner, please remember I have a couple fixes to introduce in that file too.
IP: Logged |
Werner Molders
JAG
|
posted 08-27- 11:30 AM
Pachy & Harman - send your additions to the file along, I will make sure they get included.Harman - your call man, if you want to post it now go for it, it's just that imho there shouldn't be more than one active copy of stringtable.ppf available publicly at any one time. Werner IP: Logged |
Psi
Pilot
|
posted 08-27- 03:26 PM
I think it's a great idea Harman, I always feel kinda strange when I push the button to fly and know that I'm driving. Well I use to fly and drive at the same time, but that was years ago Hey, while I got you, about the AA, on several occasions I have had the gunners come to life in a game. 4 50's are deadly in the hands of an AI gunner. Can't wait for the next GP P DOH!!! [This message has been edited by Psi (edited 08-27-2001).] IP: Logged |
Harman_5
Pilot
|
posted 08-27- 03:34 PM
Hey great P, Lol! Anyway thanks, the AI sure is good with aiming...when they do decide they want to. I'm sure you'd wanna swap the M16 AA for the Sd Kfz 7 with 4x 20mm HE cannons when GPv2 comes out though. There's some pretty cool training missions for that...clean up a town or an airbase in no time at all with those guns. IP: Logged |
Pye
Pilot
|
posted 08-27- 07:36 PM
I think that idea is very apt, and can't be dissapproved as it's a reality.Fly or drive. but if sdoe has Star Trek fans in the future and like to Warp, it may have to be changed
The interesting point is that for those
Newbies that have the new basepack will wonder
"why does it say drive and fly on this page, maybe this sim has more to offer than meets the eye" then the ball starts rolling for sdoe interest. go for it......... IP: Logged |
Hentzau
Pilot
|
posted 08-27- 08:08 PM
I've been hoping to see fly/drive/steer/march aircraft/vehicle/vessel/soldier LOL Sounds fine to me.IP: Logged |
Steffen
Pilot
|
posted 08-28- 02:48 AM
Harman,
go ahead. Good idea.Steffen IP: Logged |
FSIC Messageboard
UBBFriend: Email This Page to Someone! 
