[XTC SUB-MOD] Repair Laser for X3TC X-Tended 1.1 UPDATED

[Mike.Galaxy]

XTC ModMod: Repair Laser for X3TC X-Tended 1.1
Version: ReLaXTC-1.00
by Mike Galaxy
---> Updated for X-Tended 1.1 / 2011-01-05 / new DL-Link 2014-12-10
http://www.gamefront.com/files/24535697 ... C-1.00.zip
Introduction:

X-Tended - Terran Conflict is a complete overhaul of Egosoft's game, X³: Terran Conflict. Featuring completely new ship & weapon balance, numerous gameplay enhancements, streamlined ways to manage your assets, dozens of new weapons, wares, missiles, ships, new missions, a completely new map and a setting that is faithful to the official lore laid out by the books and games, X-Tended - Terran Conflict is easily one of the most extensive modifications ever created for a game of the X-Series.

Without doubt the XTC Team has down a quite impressive mod.
However, some folks out there in the brand-new sectors of the X-U are missing a beloved little tool integrated in their personal spacesuit - the Repair Laser.

It is told that it was a design decision by the Mod Team to disable the repair function.

I'm not arguing, I just have another personal opinion about that.

In the early stages of a game I always appreciated to have a repair laser on hand to fix some damages right in space (mostly for M5/M4/M3, sometimes for my personal TS).

XTC has introduced the Teladi Repair Service which is quite a good idea, and adds some more life to the universe but if you are low on credits, this is not an option

I read something about the repair laser "issue" here http://www.thexuniverse.com/threads/20480-repair-laser

enenra:

Guys, I think you're misunderstanding us.

The repair laser is out. That was a design decision. If you don't like it, you're free to mod it back in.

As I already had the tools from Doubleshadow installed and have a rough idea of how to find and manipulate the appropriate files, I finally got the repair laser reinstalled for the XTC-Mod for my personal game.

It's nothing magical about that, just changing/adding something in three files. Everybody of You could do this with ease.

However I can share my little effort to this great community
(apricotslice had encouraged me to repost my little mod as a topic of its own, so here it is: )

purpose: reinstall Repair Laser to spacesuit

modifies:
TLaser
WareList
Tships

TLaser:
ID 36 SS_LASER_REPAIR: subtype switched back from SG_LASER_PAC to SG_LASER_SPECIAL to X3 TC Vanilla Standard
(necessary for functionality of repair fire)

WareList:
added ID 123: 2;SS_LASER_REPAIR;SS_LASER_IRE; / 123
(defines build-in components for spacesuit)


Tships:

ID 268 /Neutral Race: SS_SH_ASTRON (Spacesuit):
Compatible guns: SG_LASER_SPECIAL added
Wares: changed from Ware list ID 117 to 123
(adds build-in components for spacesuit)

V.1.00: If You can get hands on an "Advanced Spacesuit", You are a lucky guy
(Repair-Laser added)

Updated link 2014-10-12
Download:
NEW VERSION V.1.00 ReLaXTC-1.00 for X3TC X-Tended 1.1
(gamefront.com)
V.1.00 MIRROW at XTU ReLaXTC-1.00 for X3TC X-Tended 1.1
Special Thanks to Mokonzi @ thexuniverse.com

Previous Versions:
Release V.009RC ReLaXTC_0.99RC for X3TC X-Tended 1.0R
(filefront.com)


Installation: a) put ReLaXTC.cat/dat in /mods to use as Mod
or
b) rename ReLaXTC.cat/dat as highest number in XTC root (e.g. 16.cat/dat
or
c) copy the (unpacked) types folder to your XTC root

This ModMod for XTC is savegame compatible and can be removed without problems

Enjoy
Mike Galaxy

P.S.: SPECIAL THANKS to the MOD-TEAM of XTC for such a great X-Tension of the X-Universe

[Mike.Galaxy]

changelog

ReLaxTC-1.00 / 2011-01-05

adjusted for X3TC X-Tended 1.1

- Repair-Laser added to "Advanced Spacesuit"
- fixed: compressed packing of WareList.pck
(filesize reduzed from 19k to 3k)
- changelog added to package

-*-

ReLaXTC-0.99RC / 2010-12-26

Initial Release for X3TC X-Tended 1.0R

[xavierd]

as far as i know, the specials were moved to SS_LASER_PAC. SS_LASER_SPECIAL is as far as i can tell, spare laser dummy 1

[kmkenpo]

Great work... as I said earlier.

To any that have been missing this repair laser, THIS mod is a VERY easy solution. Easy is a relative term here, seeing as how Mike.Galaxy is the one that spent the time to peruse through all of the files to make the mod, and all you have to do is download it and run the mod.

As it had been stated on multiple forums and threads, some people liked the idea of removing the repair laser... but there have been MANY people to express dislike in the removal of it.

Thank you Mike.Galaxy for adding it back in, and for taking the time out of your day to find the references in the mod files to do so.

-kmkenpo

[Mike.Galaxy]

as far as i know, the specials were moved to SS_LASER_PAC. SS_LASER_SPECIAL is as far as i can tell, spare laser dummy 1

For ReLaXTC-0.99RC I only changed the subtype of the
SS_LASER_REPAIR from SG_LASER_PAC back to SG_LASER_SPECIAL.
I first considered also to change the subtype of the SS_LASER_DUMMY_1 which is, as You stated, in XTC in the subtype section SG_LASER_SPECIAL, but I didn't.
The "size" of the SPARE_LASER_DUMMY_1 is "8", the size of the SS_LASER_REPAIR is "Tiny Containers", so in my little understanding of the mechanics of TLaser.pck these two weapons can coexist without conflict or messing up the laser system.
If I'm wrong, and this setting will produce errors in the laser management, everybody please feel free two inform me

Mike

[Aragon Speed]

We can host it for you at TXU as well if you want a mirror to your filefront DL.

[Mike.Galaxy]

We can host it for you at TXU as well if you want a mirror to your filefront DL.

Hello Aragon Speed
That is a nice offer, please feel free to upload it to the TXU server.

filefront links will not stay forever and a permanent download link would be a nice option.

Its only a little modification for your great mod, so I feel honored to get a home at TXU for it

I can add the additional download link to the start post, if it's ready.


Thanks in advance and keep up the good work
(just playing XTC right now )
Mike

[Aragon Speed]

I have sent you a PM Mike.

[Mokonzi]

Let me know if you want it hosting at TXU (as per AS's message), as we've several ways of storing the file

[Mike.Galaxy]

Let me know if you want it hosting at TXU (as per AS's message), as we've several ways of storing the file

I have sent You an PM, Mokonzi

@ public

File name: ReLaXTC_0.99RC.zip
File size: 154.75 KB
Downloads this week: 34
Downloads total: 90
Date Added: 12-28-2010
Popularity: 8%

No more comments on Topic at 90 Dls ?
Hope this is a sign for "job well done - nothing to critisize about"
If so, I'm happy with it, if not, feel free to tell.

Good hunting, and my be the Repair Laser with You
Mike


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[Nova Scotia]

If comments you be a lookin fur ,I''ll give you some


Great Job Thanks

Ps


Love your Avatar,those were the days of space travel
Actually I still have the remake on my camping laptop ,good times,

any one interested in the old days ,1993 that is ,18 years gone by already

http://privateer.sourceforge.net/files.shtml

[Mike.Galaxy]

No, I'm not "fishing for compliments" (to be honest, well only a little bit )
But I am afraid I have to update this version, cause XTC 1.1 is out and the changed something in the laser file.
So it is NOT recommended to use ReLaXTC-0.99RC with XTC 1.1.
I'm actually downloading the new mod file, than I have to find some time to create a new version of my little sub-mod.

OT:
Yeah, Privateer (1). I loved it. Bought my first joystick for this game. Do You remember how's the feeling to fly through an asteroid field with some bloody pirates after you?
Yes, I also know the remake. Have a copy on some of my HDs.

Lookin' sharp, ace!

Spoiler

Show

is this not one of the com chatter by friendly pirates ?

Mike
over and out

[Nova Scotia]

Love the asteroid dog fights in Privateer.

I will wait to upgrade to 1.1 till I see your Lazer update,doing a space walk to repair my ship after a battle is part of the joy of x3 for me,actually not having to repair would be nice as well

[Mike.Galaxy]

Update for X-Tended 1.1 Ready
Links checked and ready to DL
(See start post)

Enjoy
Mike

[ss23]

Stupid links doesn't works.

[X2-Illuminatus]

Try the smart link instead.

V.1.00 MIRROW at XTU ReLaXTC-1.00 for X3TC X-Tended 1.1

This link works for me.

[Mike.Galaxy]

checked the link at gamefront (v1.00)
still works
testet with firefox and IE

[Utsuho Reiuji]

Apparently, both links are dead

Any chance to reupload this mod?

[Killjaeden]

If you install this mod, it will break your game (not compatible with xtc version 2.0). Just set the difficulty setting to "easy", save and reload the savegame. This will get you the repair laser.

[Mike.Galaxy]

@ Any chance to reupload this mod?

I could do this, but this mod was NOT made for XTC 2.0.

XTC 2.0 uses different settings fpr tships, tlasers, tbullets depending on the choosen dificulty level, so my mod will NOT work.

on the other hand, there is no need for it anymore, as You can use Repair lasers by switching to "easy"

I apologize for any trouble by using this mod for XTC 2.0, but I clearly wrote in the start post:Repair Laser for X3TC X-Tended 1.1

galactical greetings
Mike