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Title: Hi, here's the new campaign for the Panzer 38(t)! Post by: Kyth on June 25, 2012, 01:19:19 PM Good evening!
I do have the tendency to keep my promises, and this is no exception! So without further ado, here's the Panzer 38(t) campaign! 10 missions of nail-biting suspense, to keep you on the edge of your seat, from start to finish! (https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-MukRd1gqT6Y/T-b6Vmz3cYI/AAAAAAAAAm4/oOVjmF5ojmA/s800/Pz38tCamp.jpg) Available from all reputable outlets: http://www.4shared.com/rar/6eNyGJsH/KythCampaign2.html (http://www.4shared.com/rar/6eNyGJsH/KythCampaign2.html) Add this extra line to the 'camp_list.engcfg' file: camp\KY2_camp.engcfg, werm_6, txt_cm_camp_werm_6, true, img_user7; Other requirements: i. Steel Panzer Mod v1.5 (beta) ii. Ultimate Update iii. Ultimate Update Patch (May) iv. Unofficial Patch SF v0.1 Credits: Missions 7 and 8 use the 'best_poly' map, from the 'Japan' mission by xream. One of the earliest and toughest user-made missions ever made for Steel Fury! Installation instructions: For a quick, hassle-free installation, use JSGME (Jonesoft Generic Mod Enabler). Extract the downloaded file, 'KythCampaign2.rar' to your MODS folder. The new mod should show up in the box, to be activated: (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-entcseFsY5o/T-b6VUD3LzI/AAAAAAAAAm0/M7xA91WWDO0/s800/install.jpg) After that, add in the new entry to the 'camp_list.engcfg' file, for example: Quote camp_list() { camp\main_camp.engcfg, teach, txt_cm_camp_teach, false, img_t34; camp\main_camp.engcfg, single, txt_cm_camp_single, false, img_single; camp\main_camp.engcfg, rkka_1, txt_cm_camp_rkka_1, true, img_t34; camp\main_camp.engcfg, rkka_2, txt_cm_camp_rkka_2, true, img_mk2; camp\main_camp.engcfg, rkka_8, txt_cm_camp_rkka_8, true, img_teach; camp\main_camp.engcfg, rkka_4, txt_cm_camp_rkka_4, true, img_user9; camp\main_camp.engcfg, rkka_3, txt_cm_camp_rkka_3, true, img_user2; camp\main_camp.engcfg, rkka_t60, txt_cm_camp_rkka_t60, true, ,; camp\main_camp.engcfg, rkka_5, txt_cm_camp_rkka_5, true, ,; camp\main_camp.engcfg, rkka_6, txt_cm_camp_rkka_6, true, ,; camp\main_camp.engcfg, rkka_7, txt_cm_camp_rkka_7, true, ,; camp\main_camp.engcfg, rkka_trophy, txt_cm_camp_rkka_trophy, false, ,; camp\main_camp.engcfg, werm_1, txt_cm_camp_werm_1, true, img_pz4; camp\main_camp.engcfg, werm_2, txt_cm_camp_werm_2, true, img_user10; camp\main_camp.engcfg, werm_3, txt_cm_camp_werm_3, true, img_user1; camp\main_camp.engcfg, werm_4, txt_cm_camp_werm_4, true, img_user11; camp\main_camp.engcfg, werm_new, txt_cm_camp_werm_new, true, img_user8; camp\main_camp.engcfg, werm_stug, txt_cm_camp_werm_stug, true, ,; camp\main_camp.engcfg, rkka_9, txt_cm_camp_rkka_9, true, img_t34; camp\final_camp.engcfg, cm_final, txt_cm_camp_final, false, img_single; camp\prokho_camp.engcfg, prokho, txt_cm_camp_Prokho, true, img_t34; camp\prokhower_camp.engcfg, prokhower, txt_cm_camp_Prokho1, true, img_pz4; camp\bar_camp.engcfg, bar, txt_cm_camp_bar, true, img_pz4; camp\KY_camp.engcfg, werm_5, txt_cm_camp_werm_5, true, img_user3; camp\KY2_camp.engcfg, werm_6, txt_cm_camp_werm_6, true, img_user7; camp\spm15nta13_camp.engcfg, mission_pack, txt_cm_camp_SPM15_NTA13, true, img_user5; } The 'camp_list.engcfg' file can be found here: (https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-fiCoWSJrFoY/TbK0sk6jhxI/AAAAAAAAASY/tIe2wS2c-vY/s800/Hereitis.jpg) That's all! If you've done it right, just find the new campaign in your selection screen! (https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-S27F9azECUk/T-b6WQyyNSI/AAAAAAAAAnE/zT2JsEUSaAI/s800/MenuSelect.jpg) The campaign starts with Mission 1 (Cry Havoc!). The next missions will appear in sequence, when you've completed the one before. Good luck! You'll need it! Bye now! Title: Re: Hi, here's the new campaign for the Panzer 38(t)! Post by: frinik on June 25, 2012, 01:56:01 PM Hip!Hip! Hurray! Unkythtionably a must have for Panzer 38(t) fans!!!! ;D
Title: Re: Hi, here's the new campaign for the Panzer 38(t)! Post by: Kyth on June 26, 2012, 02:28:35 AM Hi everyone, Something to set the mood for the campaign: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfRStXeJxD8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfRStXeJxD8) Title: Re: Hi, here's the new campaign for the Panzer 38(t)! Post by: Kyth on June 28, 2012, 03:36:49 AM Good afternoon,
Remember, I'm standing by in case anyone needs assistance, or some timely problem-solving. Good luck! Title: Re: Hi, here's the new campaign for the Panzer 38(t)! Post by: Kyth on July 04, 2012, 12:59:27 PM A recent event that might inspire you !
I revisited the one of the missions, 'Fleas vs Gnats' and it seemed a little tougher than normal. I took this to be a lack of practice in 'panzer skills' and toughed it out all the way to the triumphant end. But I took a little longer than I usually do. My kill count for the mission was eleven, strange because my wingmen usually snatch most of my kills. ;D Odd, very odd. Just by chance, I happened to glance at the difficulty settings some time later... it was set all the way to level 10! I had been testing the unit deployments in the Mission Editor, then I forgot to set it back to level 5! I had in fact exceeded my usual level of proficiency! without even trying! :D The moral of the story (aside from patience and persistence) is that you shouldn't psyche yourself out with the perceived difficulty of the Panzer 38(t). Who knows, your abilities might surprise even yourself! Please give the Panzer 38(t) campaign a try! :D Title: Re: Hi, here's the new campaign for the Panzer 38(t)! Post by: kapulA on July 04, 2012, 02:35:43 PM Haha, in light of that event I shall, as soon as I get back to my gaming rig. I do recall always dying a stupid death to the last of the T-34s/KVs in the 2nd mission of your Pz III campaign and giving up in frustration - might even revisit those battlefields, if the 38 (t) proves to be too much of a tin shoebox :P
Title: Re: Hi, here's the new campaign for the Panzer 38(t)! Post by: frinik on July 04, 2012, 02:53:08 PM Kyth I know no other than playing at balance 10 with experience factor set to max(4) for both sides.In the ME I always set exp and morale to 100%%%%%.It's the only way I know how to play SF. The problem with the Panzer 38(t) is the limited amount of shells available because at level 10 you face twice as many enemy tanks as at level 5...Those small Sov tanks can prove difficult to kill!!!!! ;D
Title: Re: Hi, here's the new campaign for the Panzer 38(t)! Post by: Kyth on July 09, 2012, 11:00:09 AM A bit of an intro for Mission 4 (Dawn's Early Fright):
We rumbled off again into the pre-dawn mist. Somewhere out there, we knew, the enemy was gathering his forces - we had to be one step ahead of them, in this deadly game of hide and seek! Indeed, in a few minutes came word of a large contingent coming to greet us! We caught shadowy glimpses of enemy light tanks trundling forward, just beyond the hills ahead. A rapid exchange of fire as the first few started poking their noses over the crest! Then more of them coming on, eerily lit by the flames of their recently dispatched comrades... It took a while to realise that some of us had also bought the farm...! In the middle of the chaos, another urgent alert - the enemy had brought along their heavy tanks as a wake-up call for us... This battle would surely be our Rendezvous with Destiny. And the rest, my friend, is up to you! :D Title: Re: Hi, here's the new campaign for the Panzer 38(t)! Post by: frinik on July 09, 2012, 11:47:36 AM Kyth , in addition to mission making you have the making of a writer!
Our panzers were tearing huge voids in the sheets of mist and drizzle that were wrapped around us in a ghostly embrace. Billows of fog were swirling around dark trees glistening with humidity. Our faces grim with determination and the primeval fear that our old Germanic forebears always felt for the brooding boreal forests, we surged forward finally seeking our Red foe determined to thrust our clinking armour into theirs. After all, were we not the spears of the Reich? in the distance, the first rattling sounds of machine gun fire followed by the cracking sounds of shells were heard..... These improvised lines could be the intro to one of your fog and rainy missions. ;D Title: Re: Hi, here's the new campaign for the Panzer 38(t)! Post by: Kyth on July 10, 2012, 06:52:26 AM Anyway,
Remember everyone, the introduction only sets the tone for the tale - The middle and ending depend on your actions and tactics! This is your story, Get cracking! Title: Re: Hi, here's the new campaign for the Panzer 38(t)! Post by: Kyth on July 17, 2012, 06:48:36 AM Another intro, this time for Mission 7 (Cliffhangers)
Our trusty old tanks clanked up the hill. Any number of antitank positions might be hiding in the scattered woods - our infantry were good to have around in this fight. Sudden chattering of machine-guns broke the tension - enemy spotted! The unwelcome crack of enemy guns added to the din... Our gunner helpfully lobbed a few HE rounds at their suspected locations. And suddenly we were over the hill and barrelling down the other side! The tactical situation revealed itself like a tableau. Up ahead, our artillery was now wreaking havoc on the main defenses. Further off in the distance, enemy tank formations, heading up toward the sounds of battle! The terse command crackled over the headphones: "Panzers, forward!" What happens next, is all in your hands. :D Title: Re: Hi, here's the new campaign for the Panzer 38(t)! Post by: whukid on July 17, 2012, 02:52:25 PM You should write a book, right after that kursk campaign ::) (kidding)
Honestly though, the descriptions are a major reason I like your missions. I always feel like I'm in a story book :P Title: Re: Hi, here's the new campaign for the Panzer 38(t)! Post by: Kyth on July 30, 2012, 09:23:02 AM Hi everyone,
Something to keep you entertained - an 'intro' to Mission 5 (The Battle of Hellhole Hill). The HE round from our 75mm gun arced through the air toward the intended target, a Soviet light tank that had ventured its way beyond the defensive trench lines. To our astonishment, the little T-26 brewed up almost immediately! Enemy infantry popped up sporadically in their trenches, to take pot-shots at our rag-tag assault force. Just as sporadically, we spewed our own bullets back their way. Suddenly, some of our assault guns broke out of the woods, literally rolling up and down the trench line. The Ivans took this as a good time to scamper off. A few more parting shots and the line was ours! Our jubilation was cut short as our irascible commander came over the radio again: "Stop wasting time out there! Get up the hill where you're needed! Stop for nothing!" A few minutes later we were clattering up the slope. Sounds of another full-scale battle started getting louder and clearer. A platoon of enemy heavy tanks had gotten themselves a good vantage point along the tree line, now they were busy dealing out death and destruction on our hapless troops below. But they hadn't spotted us creeping up through the trees - Not Yet... Remember, it's a lot more fun to play through the entire thing and find out the ending! Title: Re: Hi, here's the new campaign for the Panzer 38(t)! Post by: Tanker on August 29, 2012, 11:30:10 PM Kyth, I wrote a pm about this to you also.
Mission 2 has me baffled. It tells me to capture the river crossing but even if I sit in the middle of the ford nothing happens until the mission ends in failure. I must be missing something obvious. Title: Re: Hi, here's the new campaign for the Panzer 38(t)! Post by: Kyth on August 30, 2012, 03:52:24 AM Kyth, I wrote a pm about this to you also. Mission 2 has me baffled. It tells me to capture the river crossing but even if I sit in the middle of the ford nothing happens until the mission ends in failure. I must be missing something obvious. You'll need to eliminate the Soviet tank force. It won't do much good to plonk your tank in the river, when your opponents are still running around and contesting the area. Also, the only way to lose the battle is to leave them running around, :D In summary, it's a straight shoot-em-up scenario. There's no room to do an end-run, anyway the title of the mission is a major clue. ;) Title: Re: Hi, here's the new campaign for the Panzer 38(t)! Post by: Kyth on September 12, 2012, 06:17:21 AM Now for the latest breaking news... The Panzer 38t campaign is still available for you to download and enjoy! Here is something to inspire you further (a short intro to Mission 9, 'Encounter at Dzherkiybits'): The trees provided good cover as we came down the road. Somewhere up ahead, we were to meet up with a flying column of our troopers. They had gotten the idea of putting themselves between the retreating enemy and their intended destination. Good principle strategically, but a little unsound tactically. As usual, we were to give them a much-needed booster shot of iron and save the day. Rather suddenly it dawned on us - our friendly clanking noises were getting mixed in with unfriendly clanking noises from up the road! Sure enough, off in the distance, a dispirited column of tanks and infantry started pulling into view. We had arrived on the scene not a minute too soon!Just as surely, came the expected order: "Panzers forward! Close in with the enemy!" Scattered puffs of smoke from the oncoming column, as some of them realised we weren't welcome company. The fight was on! This is not the ending! It's not the beginning of the end either! But, I guess you could say its the end of the beginning. For the end of the ending, please play the campaign through! ;) Title: Re: Hi, here's the new campaign for the Panzer 38(t)! Post by: frinik on September 12, 2012, 05:02:41 PM MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM Jerky Beef Bits ;D( Cute transformation.It's my fun; tring to figure out what you decided to humoristically change into a Russina sounding place name....
You are starting to sound like Obama running for re-election ;D Title: Re: Hi, here's the new campaign for the Panzer 38(t)! Post by: kapulA on September 14, 2012, 06:20:19 PM Well, I finally got around to trying the first mission and myself and the loader were killed a minute into the mission by a 750-800m shot from a 76.2mm F-22. I'll give it some more shots later on, but I sincerely hope that the rest of missions won't have you dueling 76mm AT guns and/or T-34s and KVs in this little tin coffin. :p
Title: Re: Hi, here's the new campaign for the Panzer 38(t)! Post by: Kyth on September 15, 2012, 12:16:43 AM Well, I finally got around to trying the first mission and myself and the loader were killed a minute into the mission by a 750-800m shot from a 76.2mm F-22. I'll give it some more shots later on, but I sincerely hope that the rest of missions won't have you dueling 76mm AT guns and/or T-34s and KVs in this little tin coffin. :p Don't worry, there's always a fair chance of fighting and surviving my missions. A most unfortunate incident with the AT gun. :) Stay on the alert and try not to take them on all by yourself, Title: Re: Hi, here's the new campaign for the Panzer 38(t)! Post by: frinik on September 15, 2012, 02:50:54 AM KapuA if it's any comfort to you I have played all Kyth's missions at balance 10 and prevailed( albeit sometimes after 6 or 7 tries ;D).My best score with the Panzer 38(t) is 11 tanks, 3 at guns and 54 infantries wiped out!!!! 8) Try aiming for the lower part of the enemy tanks below the driver.Often the shell will penetrate and lkill the entire crew.Otherwise aim for the side where the tracks are near the engine to hit the fuel tank or the engine( not guaranteed to work).Make sure also that the penetration value for the panzer 38(t) gun in the common res files is set at 0.79....
Title: Re: Hi, here's the new campaign for the Panzer 38(t)! Post by: kapulA on September 15, 2012, 12:23:30 PM Thanks for the tips frinik!
Regarding the penetration value - is the first value under the 'PZGR(t)umg_37' heading (0.61) the one I need to boost to 0.79? //Pz. 38(t) PZGR(t)umg_37,0x01,%SHELL_AP%,KWK38(t)L/42 , 750,42,0.61,0.1, 0,1,1,0,0.815,0.008, 0.30,9.81, 1, 1,0.1,0,1,1,1,expl_gndl*,expl_techl*,expl_buildl*,expl_water*,expl_human*,fly1,0,1500,1,txt_shell_pzgr(t)_37,ap_expl_pat,rico_pat,piece_pat,0,1,1,1,1,0xffff4040,2,0.9,14,SHELL_MED,SHELLC_MED; Title: Re: Hi, here's the new campaign for the Panzer 38(t)! Post by: Kyth on September 15, 2012, 12:33:45 PM I think the value with the June Ultimate Update should be 0.78.
Have you not updated your Ultimate Update? :) Title: Re: Hi, here's the new campaign for the Panzer 38(t)! Post by: kapulA on September 16, 2012, 12:10:29 AM Actually I haven't - I've got some custom modded stuff that would be erased and I didn't feel like remembering all the stuff I adjusted so that I could re-implement it to the new version - is there anything drastic that I'm also missing out on?
If not, I'll just edit the value of the shell manually :) Title: Re: Hi, here's the new campaign for the Panzer 38(t)! Post by: Kyth on September 16, 2012, 12:46:59 AM It's okay, I guess, to edit the value manually (to 0.78).
That was one of my recommended adjustments a long time ago, and it was also included in the 'popguns' mod, It'll help you to deal with enemy tanks better. Good luck! Title: Re: Hi, here's the new campaign for the Panzer 38(t)! Post by: Littlebro on September 16, 2012, 12:15:53 PM I use a little free program called ExamDiff when i need to mod any files as its a great way of keeping modded files while updating and incorporating mods such as Aces multi mod.It dosnt change the files but it does high light the differences so you see what needs to be changed.
Title: Re: Hi, here's the new campaign for the Panzer 38(t)! Post by: Tanker on September 16, 2012, 04:54:07 PM Thanks for the tips frinik! Regarding the penetration value - is the first value under the 'PZGR(t)umg_37' heading (0.61) the one I need to boost to 0.79? //Pz. 38(t) PZGR(t)umg_37,0x01,%SHELL_AP%,KWK38(t)L/42 , 750,42,0.61,0.1, 0,1,1,0,0.815,0.008, 0.30,9.81, 1, 1,0.1,0,1,1,1,expl_gndl*,expl_techl*,expl_buildl*,expl_water*,expl_human*,fly1,0,1500,1,txt_shell_pzgr(t)_37,ap_expl_pat,rico_pat,piece_pat,0,1,1,1,1,0xffff4040,2,0.9,14,SHELL_MED,SHELLC_MED; Would someone kindly post the full path to the common res file? Title: Re: Hi, here's the new campaign for the Panzer 38(t)! Post by: Kyth on September 16, 2012, 07:08:47 PM Would someone kindly post the full path to the common res file? <Main Folder>\data\k42\loc_rus\levels\LEVELS\common Title: Re: Hi, here's the new campaign for the Panzer 38(t)! Post by: Tanker on September 16, 2012, 07:45:37 PM Thanks. My value is set at .78. I wanted to confirm I had the correct value.
Title: Re: Hi, here's the new campaign for the Panzer 38(t)! Post by: Kyth on September 17, 2012, 02:37:38 AM I'm glad to hear that,
By the way, what's the verdict so far on the campaign? It's certainly a change of pace from the other tanks, ;) Title: Re: Hi, here's the new campaign for the Panzer 38(t)! Post by: Tanker on September 17, 2012, 02:53:04 AM I'm glad to hear that, By the way, what's the verdict so far on the campaign? It's certainly a change of pace from the other tanks, ;) It certainly is. It requires careful shooting to minimize ammo usage. The tank can't take many hits so manuver is very important. The missions are not easy so I have to do most mission multiple times to succeed. Often I'm not really sure why I failed. A common thread with most mission in SFk42 is little information in briefs as to what conditions are necessary for successful completion of the mission. Title: Re: Hi, here's the new campaign for the Panzer 38(t)! Post by: Kyth on September 17, 2012, 04:18:42 AM In general, with all the missions, there are a couple 'success factors' to look out for:
- Capture Objective - You need to eliminate the enemy's forces in the area indicated. At the same time, your forces have to be present in sufficient strength in the same area. In the game, the success is triggered off by achieving a local 'strength superiority ratio' in the given area. - Intercept / Destroy enemy - Success is triggered when the enemy forces' strength has been reduced sufficiently. It could be as specific as an identified enemy unit, or a more general 'strength superiority ratio' over the whole map. At the same time, you could encounter failure if your strength is reduced too much, or if certain mission-critical units get destroyed (see 'Protect your infantry' below) - Waypoints - Success is triggered by reaching the waypoint, regardless of enemy forces in the area. Conversely, if you're defending, you might need to prevent the enemy from reaching their waypoint(s) - by eliminating them. -Protect your infantry - Failure is triggered if they take too many losses - especially before they can move in and occupy their objective. All missions tend to have a combination of the objectives above, and a quick read through the briefing should give you an idea what to do. There's an even simpler way to look at this - find and destroy the enemy. Prevent them from doing the same to you. :D Title: Re: Hi, here's the new campaign for the Panzer 38(t)! Post by: Kyth on October 24, 2012, 01:29:49 PM Hello!
Another useful bit of trivia for you. If you've been observant, you might notice that I've created and included daily situational maps of 'Unternehmen Trappenjagd' for display in the mission selection screen. Some examples: (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jhW-xliSVXQ/UIfnmlkdMPI/AAAAAAAAAr4/I7nceQSvDxI/s640/kerchmay08demo.jpg) (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-p2rSgFThLwc/UIfn5M1_GYI/AAAAAAAAAsA/cZhJS2ESsAs/s640/kerchmay12demo.jpg) The main claim to fame of these maps: all the place-names have been trans-literated from the original cyrillic! So you don't have to wonder anymore about the whereabouts of places like 'Parpach' and 'Ak-Monai'. :o You too, can use these for your missions. The maps are named 'kerchmay08' - 'kerchmay1619'. All you need to do is add in the necessary link in your Mission entry, like so: Quote capcha, capcha, 1, 0, back_t01.tga, txt_cit_01, 30, txt_hist_intro, kerchmay13, levels\levels\cm_users\capcha.level; (https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-qrXn8EIOuFI/UIfn_dGj0BI/AAAAAAAAAsI/xaY9Rvo3dlI/s640/Mapz.jpg) Have fun! Title: Re: Hi, here's the new campaign for the Panzer 38(t)! Post by: lockie on October 27, 2012, 01:27:46 PM The maps are named 'kerchmay08' - 'kerchmay1619'. Thanks! but if I want to add my personal map, i.e. "mymap_01", what should be done? Coz if I'll place mymap_01.tga to the folder ...\data\k42\loc_rus\textures\HIST_MAPS and write down a line:All you need to do is add in the necessary link in your Mission entry, like so: Quote capcha, capcha, 1, 0, back_t01.tga, txt_cit_01, 30, txt_hist_intro, kerchmay13, levels\levels\cm_users\capcha.level; Quote capcha, capcha, 1, 0, back_t01.tga, txt_cit_01, 30, txt_hist_intro, mymap_01, levels\levels\cm_users\capcha.level; It doesn't work.Title: Re: Hi, here's the new campaign for the Panzer 38(t)! Post by: Kyth on October 27, 2012, 02:42:57 PM Thanks! but if I want to add my personal map, i.e. "mymap_01", what should be done? Coz if I'll place mymap_01.tga to the folder ...\data\k42\loc_rus\textures\HIST_MAPS and write down a line: Quote capcha, capcha, 1, 0, back_t01.tga, txt_cit_01, 30, txt_hist_intro, mymap_01, levels\levels\cm_users\capcha.level; It doesn't work.If it is a .tga file, the format will need to be un-compressed. Title: Re: Hi, here's the new campaign for the Panzer 38(t)! Post by: lockie on October 27, 2012, 04:56:33 PM If it is a .tga file, the format will need to be un-compressed. Can u upload a sample?Title: Re: Hi, here's the new campaign for the Panzer 38(t)! Post by: Kyth on October 28, 2012, 12:46:13 AM If it is a .tga file, the format will need to be un-compressed. Can u upload a sample?Sure, go here: http://graviteam.com/forum/index.php?topic=9926.0 (http://graviteam.com/forum/index.php?topic=9926.0) Each one of the individual missions uses 'trappenjagd.tga' |