[MD] Plot - ATF Outpost
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[MD] Plot - ATF Outpost
ATF Outpost
This plot was originally conceived by Frostynso, and posted on the L3+ Ideas forum.
A while back I wrote the MD code for this plot, and, due to the limitations of L3+ it sat on my computer ever since.
But times change... As it now fairly evident that Egosoft won't be releasing new content for X3TC, I have been in touch with Frostynso (as the original author) and Xenon_Slayer at Egosoft, and both have given permission for me to release this plot publically.
Starting Requirements:
Aldrin Expansion Plot completed, Terran Rank 10 (Hero of Sol), the Plot will start around an hour after reaching the start requirements.
Installation:
There are two versions, one which is true to the original outline, and the 'Capital' version, which adds the ATF Capitals.
I have uploaded two options for each version:
1: ATF_Outpost_CAT_1.1.zip / ATF_Outpost_Capital_Edition_CAT_1.1.zip - extract to the main TC directory, this puts a CAT/DAT pair in the 'mods' folder in the main TC directory - it will then be selectable from the mods section on the start screen.
Or you can renumber them to the next highest pair and move to the main TC directory, and use as a false patch.
2: ATF_Outpost_1.1.zip / ATF_Outpost_Capital_Edition_1.1.zip - simply extract to the main TC directory - where everything should be put in the relevant folders in the TC directory.
Download available from:
I have moved all my downloads to NexusMods, in an effort to ensure they are still available to anybody that still wants to use them:
Dillpickle's Mission Director Collection for Terran Conflict
Modifications:
director / DPL2M07 ATF Outpost.xml
director / mdfiles.txt
cutscenes / DPL2M07 A5 C1.xml
t / 7360-L044.xml
(Page ID 17 - 'Boardcomp. objects' Text ID 73601)
(Page ID 3200 - 'Texts for L2 Missions' Text ID's 736010, 736015, 736020, 736030, 736040, 736050, 736060, 736070, 736080)
t / conversations.xml
Fixes:
26/08/2011 - Fixed Upgrades not being available on ATF Outpost.
26/08/2011 - mdfiles.txt corrected for Balance of Power Plot.
Credits:
Frostynso - for the original idea, and a well written outline for a plot.
Xenon_Slayer at Egosoft for allowing this to come off the L3+ Ideas forum.
This plot was originally conceived by Frostynso, and posted on the L3+ Ideas forum.
A while back I wrote the MD code for this plot, and, due to the limitations of L3+ it sat on my computer ever since.
But times change... As it now fairly evident that Egosoft won't be releasing new content for X3TC, I have been in touch with Frostynso (as the original author) and Xenon_Slayer at Egosoft, and both have given permission for me to release this plot publically.
Starting Requirements:
Aldrin Expansion Plot completed, Terran Rank 10 (Hero of Sol), the Plot will start around an hour after reaching the start requirements.
Installation:
There are two versions, one which is true to the original outline, and the 'Capital' version, which adds the ATF Capitals.
I have uploaded two options for each version:
1: ATF_Outpost_CAT_1.1.zip / ATF_Outpost_Capital_Edition_CAT_1.1.zip - extract to the main TC directory, this puts a CAT/DAT pair in the 'mods' folder in the main TC directory - it will then be selectable from the mods section on the start screen.
Or you can renumber them to the next highest pair and move to the main TC directory, and use as a false patch.
2: ATF_Outpost_1.1.zip / ATF_Outpost_Capital_Edition_1.1.zip - simply extract to the main TC directory - where everything should be put in the relevant folders in the TC directory.
Download available from:
I have moved all my downloads to NexusMods, in an effort to ensure they are still available to anybody that still wants to use them:
Dillpickle's Mission Director Collection for Terran Conflict
Modifications:
director / DPL2M07 ATF Outpost.xml
director / mdfiles.txt
cutscenes / DPL2M07 A5 C1.xml
t / 7360-L044.xml
(Page ID 17 - 'Boardcomp. objects' Text ID 73601)
(Page ID 3200 - 'Texts for L2 Missions' Text ID's 736010, 736015, 736020, 736030, 736040, 736050, 736060, 736070, 736080)
t / conversations.xml
Fixes:
26/08/2011 - Fixed Upgrades not being available on ATF Outpost.
26/08/2011 - mdfiles.txt corrected for Balance of Power Plot.
Credits:
Frostynso - for the original idea, and a well written outline for a plot.
Xenon_Slayer at Egosoft for allowing this to come off the L3+ Ideas forum.
Last edited by dillpickle on Tue, 29. Nov 16, 17:59, edited 2 times in total.
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Lenna (aka [SRK] The_Rabbit)
"Understanding is a three edged sword... your side, their side... and the Truth!" - J.J. Sheriden, Babylon 5 S4E6 T28:55
"May god stand between you and harm in all the dark places you must walk." - Ancient Egyption Proverb
"When eating an elephant take one bite at a time" - Creighton Abrams
"Understanding is a three edged sword... your side, their side... and the Truth!" - J.J. Sheriden, Babylon 5 S4E6 T28:55
"May god stand between you and harm in all the dark places you must walk." - Ancient Egyption Proverb
"When eating an elephant take one bite at a time" - Creighton Abrams
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If you really want more information and spoilers, then click away.
Although how much of Frostynso's idea remains the same with the new version can only be answered by dillpickle.
Although how much of Frostynso's idea remains the same with the new version can only be answered by dillpickle.
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Of course it doesn't exist, if you don't have access (in this case L3), any and all topics from L3 that are linked into L1 will give a "Topic doesn't exist". The same would hold true for L5 and higher topics AFAIK.dougeye wrote:lol topic does not exist. ah well it'll be a mystery till i get there then
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Installation:
I have uploaded two options:
1: ATF_Outpost_CAT.zip - extract to the main TC directory, this puts a CAT/DAT pair in the 'mods' folder in the main TC directory - it will then be selectable from the mods section on the start screen.
Or you can renumber them to the next highest pair and move to the main TC directory, and use as a false patch.
2: ATF_Outpost.zip - simply extract to the main TC directory - where everything should be put in the relevant folders in the TC directory.
So.. a little fuzzy on this;
We must load both CAT/DAT and put the scripts files in .. combining them?
or use one or the other to make it work?
Because if it means loading both then why waere they seperate in dling?
You think a hero is some weird sandwitch and not a guy attacking a Xeno J with a kestrel.
Sir.. I said .. A guy attacking a J with a kestrel is the sandwitch.
Sir.. I said .. A guy attacking a J with a kestrel is the sandwitch.
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You only need one of them, the CAT/DAT contains exactly the same files as the plain zip file - just a different way of installing it.Retiredman wrote:Installation:
I have uploaded two options:
1: ATF_Outpost_CAT.zip - extract to the main TC directory, this puts a CAT/DAT pair in the 'mods' folder in the main TC directory - it will then be selectable from the mods section on the start screen.
Or you can renumber them to the next highest pair and move to the main TC directory, and use as a false patch.
2: ATF_Outpost.zip - simply extract to the main TC directory - where everything should be put in the relevant folders in the TC directory.
So.. a little fuzzy on this;
We must load both CAT/DAT and put the scripts files in .. combining them?
or use one or the other to make it work?
Because if it means loading both then why waere they seperate in dling?
Some people prefer using false patches - easy to remove at a later date if you decide you don't want the mod.
Some prefer the files sitting in folders in the directory - certainly makes life easier whilst developing, but if you have a lot of different ones installed, then decide to remove one, can be tricky to sort out what belongs to a particular mod in folder 'x'.
This is great dillpickle
Always fun to see more missions released.
Now I just got to merge it with some other mission changes. Gotta go through conversations and the mdfiles texts. Hmm, maybe give roger or cycrow the idea to make a add-on to easy check for these changes and merge them...
EDIT - And it will be a while until I can test it as I am the lowest Teladi the Terran ever witnessed. And with Litcubes mission changes it will take awhile until I can reach the necessary rank
END EDIT
EDIT AGAIN - Hmm, maybe I don't have to check the conversations, seems I have not installed the mission that affect those files...
END
Cheers and thanks!
Always fun to see more missions released.
Now I just got to merge it with some other mission changes. Gotta go through conversations and the mdfiles texts. Hmm, maybe give roger or cycrow the idea to make a add-on to easy check for these changes and merge them...
EDIT - And it will be a while until I can test it as I am the lowest Teladi the Terran ever witnessed. And with Litcubes mission changes it will take awhile until I can reach the necessary rank
END EDIT
EDIT AGAIN - Hmm, maybe I don't have to check the conversations, seems I have not installed the mission that affect those files...
END
Cheers and thanks!
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If you ever need to compare filesLocksley wrote:This is great dillpickle
Always fun to see more missions released.
Now I just got to merge it with some other mission changes. Gotta go through conversations and the mdfiles texts. Hmm, maybe give roger or cycrow the idea to make a add-on to easy check for these changes and merge them...
EDIT - And it will be a while until I can test it as I am the lowest Teladi the Terran ever witnessed. And with Litcubes mission changes it will take awhile until I can reach the necessary rank
END EDIT
EDIT AGAIN - Hmm, maybe I don't have to check the conversations, seems I have not installed the mission that affect those files...
END
Cheers and thanks!
Compareit is a good tool for that but you have only 30 days trial.
Or you could use
Winmerge which is open source software.
Argo.
[MOD]X3TC No Fog / [MOD]X3AP No Fog / [MD]X3TC Menagerie Shipyard / [MD]X3AP Menagerie Shipyard
<==<<Argonaught>>==>
XBTF>XT>X2TT>X3R>X3TC>X3AP>X4F
I lurk alot for the most part now
<==<<Argonaught>>==>
XBTF>XT>X2TT>X3R>X3TC>X3AP>X4F
I lurk alot for the most part now
Thanks Argonaught. I will check out the winmerge one.
Experimenting with reducing the cat/dats in my folder and removing anything that is not needed to make the game run.
Hmm, I am still only a lowly ambassador, or some such. Will I ever reach the rank of Hero of Sol, this is so exciting
I'll probably get back to you in six months or so Dillpickle, and tell you how I feel about the mission (yeah yeah, I can cheat - I don't wanna )
Cheers!
Experimenting with reducing the cat/dats in my folder and removing anything that is not needed to make the game run.
Hmm, I am still only a lowly ambassador, or some such. Will I ever reach the rank of Hero of Sol, this is so exciting
I'll probably get back to you in six months or so Dillpickle, and tell you how I feel about the mission (yeah yeah, I can cheat - I don't wanna )
Cheers!
Projects:
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Nice to hear, thanks...eldyranx3 wrote:Best plot I've played out of any X game.
eldyranx3 wrote:I saw a repeat line of text in a coversation, and the equipment at the ATF Outpost can't be purchased, but aside from those small details
If you could remember which conversation, or part of the plot this repeat line was I'll fix it. Not sure about not being able to purchase equipment at ATF Outpost, will look into it.
Im going through the text file now, and I cant seem to spot it. Maybe it was in the Aldrin Missions?
The issue with not being able to purchase the equipment seems very similar to a buyable jump drive I had at the Saturn Research Station. I had added the ware, but didnt put that there should be at least [1] quantity to purchase.
The issue with not being able to purchase the equipment seems very similar to a buyable jump drive I had at the Saturn Research Station. I had added the ware, but didnt put that there should be at least [1] quantity to purchase.
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Couldn't see any lines repeated in the conversations or the text file.eldyranx3 wrote:Im going through the text file now, and I cant seem to spot it. Maybe it was in the Aldrin Missions?
The issue with not being able to purchase the equipment seems very similar to a buyable jump drive I had at the Saturn Research Station. I had added the ware, but didnt put that there should be at least [1] quantity to purchase.
I assume it's the upgrades you can't buy from the Outpost? I will fix when I get a minute...
The normal was written to the plot outlined by Frostynso, which was basically to fill the gap of unobtainable ATF ships i.e.Fighters, Capitals being obtained through boarding.creidiki wrote:What's the difference between the normal and the Capital Edition?
A request was made somewhere for all ATF ships to be obtainable at the end of the plot - hence the Capital Edition.
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Hi, I installed the ATF Outpost some time ago. It's the only mod I use that changes something concerning the plot missions. Now I have all the pre-3.0 plot completed. According to the FAQ (and from previous games I know that's right) the "Balance of power" plot should start now. But it does not.
I think that might be because of the ATF Outpost. This mod includes this file called mdfiles.txt:
All the pre 3.0-plots are enlisted there except the "Balance of power" missions. So I think the problem with the plot not starting might be caused by this mod?!?
If I'm right, is there any chance to get that fixed?
Or if there's another problem concerning my game, does anybody know whether it might be caused by ATF Outpost? Thanks.
A. Corvis
I think that might be because of the ATF Outpost. This mod includes this file called mdfiles.txt:
Code: Select all
0.1 Assassinate 1
0.13 Follow Ship
0.16 Transport Cargo
0.18 Scout Sector
0.19 Escort Convoy
0.22 Build Stations
0.24 Deploy Objects
0.27 Destroy Convoy
0.28 Capture Passengers
0.29 Deliver Matching Ship
0.3 Transport Passenger
0.30 Transport Passengers
0.33 Freight Scan
0.34 Patrol
0.35 Defend Object
0.45 Scan Objects
0.4 Return Wares
0.5 Return Ship
0.8 Battle Enemy Ships
1.40 Corporation Missions
2.001 Terran Plot Scene 1
2.002 Terran Plot Scene 2
2.003 Terran Plot Scene 3
2.004 Terran Plot Scene 4
2.005 Terran Plot Scene 5
2.006 Terran Plot Scene 0
2.007 HUB Plot
2.008 HQ Plot
2.009 Tutorials
2.011 Version 2.0 Plot
2.014 Treasure Hunt
2.02 Khaak Plot
2.03 Goner Plot
2.101 Generic Assasination
2.103 Generic Transport
2.104 Generic Delivery
2.105 Generic Return Ship
2.108 Generic Battle Ships
2.113 Generic Follow Ship
2.116 Cargo Transport
2.119 Trade Convoy
2.122 Build Station
2.127 Generic Destroy Convoy
2.129 Deliver Matching Ship
2.130 Generic Group Transport
2.133 Generic Freight Scan
2.134 Generic Patrol
2.135 Defend Object
2.136 Notoriety Hack
2.144 Buy Asteroid Information
2.145 Scan Asteroids
2.147 Buy Sector Information
2.150 Buy Used Ship
2.161 Buy Blueprints
2.41 Terracorp
2.42 OTAS
2.43 Jonferco
2.44 Plutarch
2.45 NMMC
2.46 Dukes Bucaneers
2.47 Atreus Shipbuilding
2.48 Strong Arms
3.01 Generic Missions
3.02 Plot Missions
3.05 Gamestart Missions
3.06 Corporation Missions
3.08 Sector Management
COM01 Dock At Station
COM02 Fly To Sector
constants
DSG
OBJ01 Meet Contact
OBJ02 Scan Object
OBJ03 Battle Objectives
OBJ05 Provide Station Ware
OBS
ROFG
SRST
start
U.10 Send Squads
U.11 Follow Anxiety
U.12 Move Offer Ship
U.13 Get Rival Race
U.15 Remove Ships
U.2 Wingman Plugin
U.3 Create Ships
U.4 Finish Briefing
U.5 Finish Objective
U.6 Get Transport Locations
U.9 Build Fleet
CSV_Mission
DP2.186 Sell Blueprints
DPL2M07 ATF Outpost
If I'm right, is there any chance to get that fixed?
Or if there's another problem concerning my game, does anybody know whether it might be caused by ATF Outpost? Thanks.
A. Corvis