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SirCake
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Post by SirCake »

Wow, those look really crisp! :) I'll see if they fit in, but it looks good from first glance.
Could you rename it to "Flak Trap"?
I hope you didn't pirate some random pic from the web so I can actually use those ;)
The ones I have now are home-made from scratch.

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Inq
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Post by Inq »

SirCake wrote: Wow, those look really crisp! :) I'll see if they fit in, but it looks good from first glance.
Could you rename it to "Flak Trap"?
I hope you didn't pirate some random pic from the web so I can actually use those ;)
The ones I have now are home-made from scratch.
Done, also fixed a mistake.

They are a mix of images from the web, Westwood original Icons & hand drawing.

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Even if the original source images are copyrighted, these are exempt because they are being used in "transformative" fashion & therefore classed as original artwork. One of the loopholes in copyright, along with parodies & satire.

You are free to use them.
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Post by SirCake »

Copyright is a difficult topic and not as clear as it might seem. Avoiding conflicts is advisable.

You are right, in this case I see transformative aspects, on top of that it is non-commercial (which is a multiplier basically) , of poor quality (pixel-wise ;) ) and will likely not cause financial damage to the original authors. So...probably relatively safe to use.

I think I will add those with UOEv006 (which might be a fair while).
Thanks for making those, Inq.

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Post by CatGirls420 »

Oh I didn't see this thread.

If anyone wants to try the new CG420 maps and give me feedback, here you go: https://resource.openra.net/maps/26334/

You can search for more maps too. Latest is v31. And NO THESE ARE NOT THE CRAZY RULES FROM BEFORE. Just some minor adjustments to a lot of things.

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Post by Sleipnir »

Moved to the Mapping and Modding forum.

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Post by eskimo »

Mr Cake, isit possible for some OTT and RAGL maps to incorporate UOE?


I'd do it myself if i knew how to to. I think i really should learn how to yaml stuff :lol:

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Post by SirCake »

Sure!
Ragl currently has no (yaml) modifications compared to the release version, right? (If it had, those modifications would get lost)
Just send me a list of the maps (links to resource center) you want to be UOEfied (or even better, send me a zip file with these maps inside) and I'll run my conversion scripts over it and upload them for you to play with. NP.

Lets agree on a maximum,.. say.. ~15 maps?

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Post by Blackened »

RAGL maps for s5 have the v2 bug fix that got shipped with the last release.

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Post by SirCake »

Ah ok. Well, I can put that into the UOE, no big thing. Had bug fixes before (submarine trargeting).

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Post by SirCake »

HF with these additional UOE v005 maps :)
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All maps added via Eskimos request (some OTT, some RAGL)
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SirCake
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Re: Bold Balance Playtest Maps

Post by SirCake »

Hey people,

With a new release comes a new set of UOE maps of course! Took the opportunity to tweak UOE it a bit.
Only minor changes in this new UOEv006 (Underused Options Empowerment Mod) which still strives to maximize player choices, viable startegies and unit options.
With this version I think I have reached the "done" level. All additional changes I tried didn't actually impove gameplay or felt out of place for UOE.

Changelist since v005:
- now using the awesome cameos by Inq for Cossack and Flak Trap
- removed MAD-Tank buff, because it ignored iron curtain protection! :eek:
- tanya and light tanks can now swim/float through rivers as well.
- Added a "UOE" category to the map selection screen.

The ammount of maps playable with UOE has increased dramatically as well! Choose your favourite playing field:
(links to my dropbox in the attached text files)
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UOE-1v1-showcase-maps.txt
Map Pack: UOE showcase maps for 1v1 action. Best for experimenting with most UOE features in 1v1.
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UOE-RAGL-S6-maps.txt
Map Pack: All RAGL:S6 maps in UOE mode! Have fun!
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UOE-team-games-maps.txt
Map Pack: All team maps currently available with UOE ruleset.
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Re: Bold Balance Playtest Maps

Post by SirCake »

Here the full list of changes of UOEv006 compared to standard OpenRA:
BUILDORDER (more open)
  • Construction Yard provides 30 power.
  • No prerequisites: Refinery, Barracks, Power, Kennel(allies too).
  • Techpath: Power -> Radar Dome + Advanced Power -> Tech Center
  • Radar Dome -> Gap Generator -> Mobile Gap Generator (all allies).
  • Production: Barracks -> Warfactory / Shipyard
  • Service Depot: 800$(-33%), Radar Dome: 1250$(-17%), Advanced Power: 400$(-20%)
  • Radar Dome can't be powered down.
DEFENSES
  • Increased Gap Generator range.
  • Defenses deploy slower and all take the same duration to deploy.
  • Tesla and Gun Turret get submarine detection and can shoot submarines.
  • AA-Gun and SAM Site damage reduced by 25%.
  • SAM Site missile tracking range increased significantly. Missile turn rate reduced.
  • Adds Camo SAM Site to soviet.
  • Rocket Soldiers garrisoned in Pillboxes shoot aircraft.
WARFACTORY (more uses for weak vehicles)
  • MCV build rate reduced to that of all other standard vehicles.
  • Ranger carries two passengers who can shoot while driving. (at reduced ranger range). Detects hijackers.
  • Supply Truck production moved to Silo. Truck cost to 600$. New Silo model.
  • Switched Radar Jammer to be France's special unit.
  • Minelayer ammo capacity doubled.
  • Light Tank can swim.
INFANTRY
  • Spies can only enter Advanced Power. Spy shoots while in Pillbox or Ranger.
  • Hijacker captures instead of beeing crushed.
  • Tanya can swim.
  • Dogs see one cell farther.
AIRCRAFT (more uses)
  • Gives Mig and Longbow stealth and submarine detection and anti-sub weapons.
  • Mig carries separate ammo for air, armored and ground targets. Speed reduced. Less range.
  • Yak turn cicle reduced. Speed reduced. Flight altitude reduced. Cost reduced.
  • Transport Helicopters can transport most vehicles. (most vehicles occupy 5 slots). Cost to 700$(-22%). Explodes less violent.
  • New soviet 'Cossack' transport plane. Parachute-drops loaded vehicles/infantry.
NAVY (more interaction with land)
  • Increased naval Transport capacity. Slows down with cargo. Cost to 1000$(+42%).
  • Gunboat gains more vision. More damage. Less HP (destroyable by one Hind/Yak).
  • Destroyer range increased, rate-of-fire decreased. Anti air capabilities moved to seperate aa-gun.
  • Attack Sub transports two infantry. More damage vs bridge. Improved homing topedoes, less damage. Torpedos no longer jammable.
  • Missile Sub increased range, new homing cruise missiles. AA capabilities removed.
  • New 'Flak Trap' anti-air submarine. 'Deploy' to submerge, can't shoot while submerged.
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Re: Bold Balance Playtest Maps

Post by camundahl »

Looks like some fun changes to play with, thank you!

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Re: Bold Balance Playtest Maps

Post by FRenzy »

I had the project of doing a 2v2 naval map, probably using your rules.
Never had the time so far, but I hope soon !

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Re: Bold Balance Playtest Maps

Post by SirCake »

Hey,

just did an update of the UOE map rules to version 007.
Just one map this time, but with an important feature which I wanted to do for a long time (cuz' balance on water maps), and with the new release it became possible! Awesome :)

Changes since UOEv006:
- removed the hijacker buff (capture on crush)
- fixed longbow unlimited depth charges bug
- dogs can now swim :)

If you want to play UOEv007 on another map feel free and follow the copy instructions inside the map.
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