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#61: Re: New Version of MODSWAP for WaR - tLD - LSA Author: Pzt_Kanov, Location: México

Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2010 12:05 am
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Michael I think you got the Iron cross 2nd class mixed with the Knight's cross

#62: Re: New Version of MODSWAP for WaR - tLD - LSA Author: schrecken, Location: Sydney, Australia

Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2010 12:12 am
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The Button problem only appears in Game Ranger... everything is fine otherwise.

#63: Re: New Version of MODSWAP for WaR - tLD - LSA Author: davidssfx,

Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2010 12:13 am
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Mafi wrote (View Post):

davidssfx wrote (View Post):

I've asked mafi about this ... and this is one of the things he mentioned that I think would help figure this problem out.

" does the same problem occur when extracting and repacking the original CCImages file?"

This would determine if the problem is occurring with the extract/repack process
... can't check this out now ... off to work

Hi there,

just checked the repacking result of RtBTool with original CCImages.pix:
- original TLD CCImages.pix contains 16-bit TARGA as expected,
- unpacking and repacking of this file results in an identical file (byte-by-byte).

So the problem is (from my humble point of view) not related to CCImages.pix. See platoon_michaels point: gadget size and location?

And another point you should not miss:
GDG-file modding changed a little bit since WaR/TLD/LSA: original CC4/CC5 had their GDG-entries always sorted alphabetically. WaR/TLD/LSA have their GDG-entries no longer sorted alphabetically (sorry), so the new RtBTool has the point "export with index-numbering" for GDG-editing. Check this radio button in RtBTool when editing WaR/TLD/LSA GDG-files, and you will be save. Actual BED9-tool functionality is also WaR/TLD/LSA-save in case of GDG-unpack & -repack.

Cheers
Mafi

Hi mafi ... thanks for checking the unpacking/repacking

Also, I'll add some notes about what is going on, so everyone knows ... (using info relating to TLD GT 1.6)

Overview:
Stock (original) TLD connects through to the Multiplayer screen using Game Ranger
Game Ranger didn't connect players, when GT 1.6 was installed. The game would load to the Main screen, and if players tried to manually connect after proceeding to Multiplayer (from Main) ... they couldn't enter an IP.
It was discovered that if the GT 1.6 version of the CCImages.PIX file was taken out of the ModSwap installation, and replaced with the original TLD version ... then Game Ranger connected players to the Multiplayer screen. Both players had to do this ... of course.

1. New main screens (and other in game screens) were created ... and work outside of Game Ranger in Single/Multi player
2. ModSwap is the required method of installation for GT 1.6 to work with Game Ranger
3. All GT 1.6 files work with Game Ranger (including Screen and Game Gadgets) ... but only when the original TLD version of CCImages.PIX is used
4. Further testing proved:
The game will not load past the first GT 1.6 image of the three Game Ranger uses (from the CCImages.PIX file). For example: the game loads three images in sequence (in Game Ranger) ... those being; splash, main, multiplayer. If any one of those images is replaced with a GT 1.6 version ... the game will not load all the way through to the Multiplayer screen.

#64: Re: New Version of MODSWAP for WaR - tLD - LSA Author: schrecken, Location: Sydney, Australia

Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 4:32 am
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I unpacked and then re-packed tLD CCImages.pix with gadgetmunger.

It is now stalling at the MP screen when launched with GameRanger

more testing needed.

#65: Re: New Version of MODSWAP for WaR - tLD - LSA Author: schrecken, Location: Sydney, Australia

Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 7:23 pm
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A little more info

David unpacked/re-packed stock tLD CCImages with RTB Tool yesterday and the game again stalled at the main Screen when launched with GameRanger

#66: Re: New Version of MODSWAP for WaR - tLD - LSA Author: schrecken, Location: Sydney, Australia

Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 7:34 pm
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David as per Mafi's post above, did you check the "export with index-numbering" radio button?

Quote:

"export with index-numbering" for GDG-editing. Check this radio button in RtBTool when editing WaR/TLD/LSA GDG-files, and you will be save. Actual BED9-tool functionality is also WaR/TLD/LSA-save in case of GDG-unpack & -repack.

#67: Re: New Version of MODSWAP for WaR - tLD - LSA Author: davidssfx,

Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 10:57 pm
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schrecken wrote (View Post):

David as per Mafi's post above, did you check the "export with index-numbering" radio button?

Quote:

But, we still need to test the latest file, with it installed on both computers.
I've also unpacked the original CCImages with rtb, then added text to the the main screen image (to produce an image change) ... then repacked. This also needs to be tested ... if we aren't able to connect with the previous test mentioned above.

I am convinced the problem will be found in the unpack/repack process ... maybe because of not using rtb, or PC/Mac related, or whatever.

#68: Re: New Version of MODSWAP for WaR - tLD - LSA Author: davidssfx,

Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2010 6:18 pm
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Did some more testing with DampSquib ... thanks for your help

In order to rule out any Screen and Game gadget concerns ... testing was done with TLD original version.
The only file changed and tested was "CCImages.PIX".
All tests below ... done with rtb

Results:
1. Test: Original "CCImages.PIX" file was unpacked and repacked with rtb.
Result: GR connected to Multiplayer (MP) screen.

2. Test: Original "CCImages.PIX" file opened and then "Main Screen" image opened in photoshop. Text was added to the image, and then saved as a 16-bit .TGA.
Result: GR connected to Multiplayer (MP) screen.

3. Test: Original "CCImages.PIX" file opened and then "Main Screen" image opened in photoshop. GT 1.6 image was placed over original "Main Screen" image (as a layer) ... and then saved as a 16-bit .TGA.
Result: GR did not connect to Multiplayer (MP) screen. Game stalled at "Main Screen".

Seems there is a problem with changing the "Main Screen" image ... beyond anything more than additional text.

#69: Re: New Version of MODSWAP for WaR - tLD - LSA Author: schrecken, Location: Sydney, Australia

Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 11:45 pm
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New update to Ground Tactics ~~(no data changes)~~

http://www.closecombatwar.com/utils/GroundTactics17_tLD_GRedition.exe

tested and working in Gameranger with main Screen changes.

This could be the official GT release.... I will post it on the Matrix support site along with updated ModSwap if all reports are positive.

Last edited by schrecken on Tue Oct 19, 2010 3:58 am; edited 1 time in total

#70: Re: New Version of MODSWAP for WaR - tLD - LSA Author: davidssfx,

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2010 12:52 am
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schrecken wrote (View Post):

New update to Ground Tactics (no data changes)

http://www.closecombatwar.com/utils/GroundTactics17_tLD_GRedition.exe

tested and working in Gameranger with main Screen changes.

This could be the official GT release.... I will post it on the Matrix support site along with updated ModSwap if all reports are positive.

Thanks Schrecken :)

Just a heads up for anyone using Game Ranger ... sometimes the connection will stall at the Multiplayer screen, during the first attempt to connect (after a ModSwap install)... but the second try (and afterwards) it connects properly.

As for 1.7 changes ...
- I did add a couple of Assault teams to the Rangers and took one AA gun from the German BG at du Hoc. I also adjusted mortar numbers for the Ost BG at Pegasus ... in order to try and get them a mortar. So a few small changes to forcepools and bggroups ... not sure if this would cause any problems with previous saved files.

-updated sounds also, and the screen changes to make it work in GR.

I hope this is the final version ... I thought 1.6 was, but needed to do more work to get it compatible with GR.

#71: Re: New Version of MODSWAP for WaR - tLD - LSA Author: 0202243,

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2010 11:31 am
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schrecken wrote (View Post):

New update to Ground Tactics ~~(no data changes)~~

http://www.closecombatwar.com/utils/GroundTactics17_tLD_GRedition.exe

tested and working in Gameranger with main Screen changes.

This could be the official GT release.... I will post it on the Matrix support site along with updated ModSwap if all reports are positive.

the link says 'modern tactics' ?????? :roll:

disregard, i made a mistake Embarassed

#72: Re: New Version of MODSWAP for WaR - tLD - LSA Author: schrecken, Location: Sydney, Australia

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2010 7:13 pm
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Quote:

disregard, i made a mistake Embarassed

Don't worry, it's not your first!

#73: Re: New Version of MODSWAP for WaR - tLD - LSA Author: 0202243,

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2010 8:28 pm
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schrecken wrote (View Post):

Quote:

disregard, i made a mistake Embarassed

Don't worry, it's not your first!

and it will not be my last too Twisted Evil

#74: Re: New Version of MODSWAP for WaR - tLD - LSA Author: schrecken, Location: Sydney, Australia

Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 6:42 am
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Zon's Metal mod for LSa now available as a modswap plugin.

#75: Re: New Version of MODSWAP for WaR - tLD - LSA Author: schrecken, Location: Sydney, Australia

Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2011 1:46 am
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An updated patch for modswap is now available.

Version 2 for LSA/CoI/WaR/tLD can no longer be run as two instances thus corrupting some installations.

Get it here: http://closecombat.matrixgames.com/LongestDay/tLDmods.html.

note; the original modswap for LSA/CoI/WaR/tLD must be installed first and then patched to version 2.

This is so any custom installations are not corrupted.

#76: Re: New Version of MODSWAP for WaR - tLD - LSA Author: kweniston, Location: Netherlands

Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2011 9:41 am
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What is new in the v2 version Schrecken?

#77: Re: New Version of MODSWAP for WaR - tLD - LSA Author: kweniston, Location: Netherlands

Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2011 9:44 am
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I get an error trying to install the LSA Metal Mod: "Error, this mod requires Close Combat 2. You must install CC2 before you can use this mod"

?

edit: Had to re-edit the modswap.ini, all settings were overwritten...

#78: Re: New Version of MODSWAP for WaR - tLD - LSA Author: schrecken, Location: Sydney, Australia

Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2011 5:07 am
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hmmm

sounds like you reinstalled the original instead of just the update?

#79: Re: New Version of MODSWAP for WaR - tLD - LSA Author: kweniston, Location: Netherlands

Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2011 7:19 pm
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schrecken wrote (View Post):

hmmm

sounds like you reinstalled the original instead of just the update?

I'm quite certain I didn't, but that may possibly be. Anyway, it's fixed now, thanks.

#80: Re: New Version of MODSWAP for WaR - tLD - LSA Author: platoon_michael, Location: Right behind you

Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2013 7:03 pm
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How's things going with this?
Will GameRanger accept Mods through ModSwap properly now?

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