Mission "Machine Head" (Pz. VI H1`Tiger`)

[lockie]

I started the new mission, which will be devoted to the new model Pz. VI H1`Tiger`.
There are a pre-alpha screens from the missions "Machine Head" (Pz. VI H1).
                           
The sunflowers also were made by Maleshkin
            
 I may say to u friends, that this `Tiger` is a best, which I've ever seen in the games!
When I look at this huge heap of the armor and a dark force, I feel myself a bit scare  Imagine, if we had seen this monster from the trench! (I'd pissed my pants immediately 8) 
What I may say - excellent Maestro Maleshkin! U're really did an INCREDIBLE job! I like it very much!

NOTE:
Mission included in MP3.3

Installation order:
1. Unofficial patch_SF_v0.1_(ENG) link #1, link #2
2. SPM 1.5 beta
3. SPM1.5_ultimate_update, link #2
4. Missions pack v1.1(optional)
5. Missions pack v2.1(optional)
6. Upd_Nov_2012(NTA)
7. SPM (NTA) 1.7 alpha
8. Mission_Pack_3.3
9. Sound Mod (NTA) 1.0 this is a new compilation of the sounds, which were aligned to the same format: 44kHz, 16bit, mono.
10. fix_SPM(NTA_1.7)_04
11. Machine Head (Pz. VI H1 `Tiger`)

Start the game ->Campaigns ->Mission pack 3.2->Machine Head

Credits:
My sincerely appreciations to Frinik for his excellent text for the mission!
Special thanks to Maleshkin for his great model Pz. VI `Tiger` H1

Testers:
- bumer, fabianfred, Maleshkin

Recommended balance is 4-6.

[frinik]

I haven't been able to make this Tiger work with NTA 1.7 updates, fixes etc. Would you consider posting a download link for just the files required for that "beast" Lockie?I 'll enter it manually into my game....

Machine Head??

[lockie]

I haven't been able to make this Tiger work with NTA 1.7 updates

I thought that wasn't a problem for the good goalkeeper
All files and fixes already included into fix_03.
But OK, I'll try to make an additional machine_test

Machine Head??

[frinik]

OOOH I see! I hadn't heard of them in 30 years....

Re the H1, very time I pick them in the ME I get the Tiger SS in game instead?? When I click on the Tiger SS then I get the Tiger SS.... So having the manual files would be great so I can put everything in its rightful place and make sure nothing is missing.

[lockie]

Re the H1, very time I pick them in the ME I get the Tiger SS in game instead??

No wonder. A german tanks has an excellent skill of camouflage!
That's why each time when soviet soldiers see a `tiger SS`, they think it's exactly `tiger SS`, but in fact it was `tiger 'H1` and a death knell sounding for them...

[frinik]

Very good explanation Lockie! What's you are telling me is that there's no error in my game just deceitful strategy to destroy the Red Army? I like that!

[lockie]

- Do u see `tiger H1`?
- No
- Me either, but it's there
 8)

BTW
I need quotations for this mission and history text.  Would be pleased for any! Let it be a period December 1942.

[frinik]

Ok will do it but give me a little bit of background will you? Is it the Leningrad front?

[lockie]

Ok will do it but give me a little bit of background will you?

There's the next scenario. A soviet units encircled a german group and now germans are hungry, because they didn't eat during one month  So, two tigers with infantry were sent to the village `Balshie Gadyuki` to get some food. On their way the attacking group should come across the river and get over a strong defence (may be repel the tank attack)! There are two fords, but only one holds a squad of sappers.

[frinik]

OH I see the Soviets defend their fridges with T34s?? I'll remember that next time I raid the mini bar in a Russian hotel...


Ok will come up with something..

[lockie]

Mission slowly becomes more playable and getting more units. Suppose, it'll be ready to the weekend. I had to change polygon `Siiversty` to add more defence positions.

OH I see the Soviets defend their fridges with T34s??

German troops were cut off from supply. So, they interested to get any, doesn't matter will it keeps in fridges or cellars or whatever 

PS
And finally, I got error 98%     
Interesting   

[LSM]

Loсkеi, the Pz4h1 - is a long-eared monster, and your logo "Mammoth" at the time.

[lockie]

Loсkie, the Pz4h1 - is a long-eared monster, and your logo "Mammoth" at the time.

Well, to say the truth my ears is not like a `mammoth` kinda
Suppose, it will be more suitable to Maleshkinh, coz his is one the person who is really responsible
I'm just `mammothed` tiger in the game and at this moment trying to make a `dinky-toy` mission  8)
I'm abt to be finished, but this stupid fooked `error 98%` appeared once again 
It has a very comprehensive manner:
- enormous number units
- wrong contours
- wrong flag places
- wrong chance appearance
And even game engine doesn't want to help me. (I'll make more detailed description a bit later).
Anyway, the mission still has a `life` status and I hope it'll be ready to the end of this week - 29th September.
ROCK ON!

[lockie]

That was extremely heavy! I mean at the `balance #8`! 
My tank got 60 hits and that was not bad for the `blind man`!
Excellent mission, which gives a chance to everybody to check erself as a good gunner and THE best driver!
      

[frinik]

Mission text PM'd to you Komrade Lockieshenko!

[lockie]

Mission text PM'd to you Komrade Lockieshenko!

Thank you very much, comrade Frinikenko! A historic text already installed in the mission and my personal everlasting gratitude enclosed! (Suppose, the mission name should be named as "Feed up the German")
Also, I added a homemade 5min. video devoted to the "Tiger".

[frinik]

My pleasure Comrade! And btw it's Comrade Frinikossovsky.No Revisionist, Titoist sounding name for me Comrade....

[lockie]

Thanks to test report I found another bug with 85mm AA gun. It was `updated` and sometimes works sometimes no. Now it fixed.

[frinik]

What's the bug?

[lockie]

What's the bug?

Double entry `rkka_hgunn1,rkka_52k,,,,;`