"Hyperspacejump" (Jumpeffect from Babylon 5)

[Godric]

posted on May 19th, 2011, 8:38 pm

Last edited by Godric on May 20th, 2011, 4:39 pm, edited 1 time in total.

Hyperspacejump Effect

Hi, I have a question.
What file-entry I need for a Hyperspacejump-Effect, as seen in the photos?
This effect is from Babylon 5.
I hope you can help me.

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posted on May 19th, 2011, 8:52 pm

That's a modified Transient Rift from the stock 8472 Behemoth.

gtransientRift.odf
transientRift.odf

[Godric]

posted on May 19th, 2011, 8:59 pm

Last edited by Godric on May 20th, 2011, 4:37 pm, edited 1 time in total.

That's a modified Transient Rift from the stock 8472 Behemoth.

gtransientRift.odf
transientRift.odf

which file-entries and Hardpoints do I need ??
I have never created a super weapon or special ability! I don't know that!

posted on May 19th, 2011, 9:35 pm

which file-entries and Hardpoints do I need ??
I have never created a super weapon or special ability! I don't know that!

Actually, you should be able to get it to work just by changing the file names. After you've renamed the ODF files to whatever you want, look into the files and check if there are any references to other ODF files you might have renamed (this is usually the case with normal weapon files). Then, there should be a command for the SOD (= model) somewhere in one of those files, put in the file name of your preferred hyperspace model. (Judging from the pics I assume it's the one from B5A2). If you already have one and want to copy it into your mod, don't forget to copy the texture files (TGAs) as well. Then just open the odf of ship xyz and create a new weapon entry - this is pretty much basic stuff you can look up in any good A2 compendium such as the Big Book Of Modding or starbase34. Note that creating the passage does not require any hardpoints for graphical effects - but you must still assign one to the weapon. If you're not sure about them, choose "root" instead of, say, "hp01". Check that your ship has enough special energy to actually use the weapon and you're done.

If this is too fast, or I made any mistakes, I'm sure my fellow modders can explain it better. 

[Godric]

posted on May 19th, 2011, 10:13 pm

Last edited by Godric on May 20th, 2011, 8:18 pm, edited 1 time in total.

Actually, you should be able to get it to work just by changing the file names. After you've renamed the ODF files to whatever you want, look into the files and check if there are any references to other ODF files you might have renamed (this is usually the case with normal weapon files). Then, there should be a command for the SOD (= model) somewhere in one of those files, put in the file name of your preferred hyperspace model. (Judging from the pics I assume it's the one from B5A2). If you already have one and want to copy it into your mod, don't forget to copy the texture files (TGAs) as well. Then just open the odf of ship xyz and create a new weapon entry - this is pretty much basic stuff you can look up in any good A2 compendium such as the Big Book Of Modding or starbase34. Note that creating the passage does not require any hardpoints for graphical effects - but you must still assign one to the weapon. If you're not sure about them, choose "root" instead of, say, "hp01". Check that your ship has enough special energy to actually use the weapon and you're done.

If this is too fast, or I made any mistakes, I'm sure my fellow modders can explain it better. 

Hooray, it's worked! The B5 Mod had several hyperspace jump-Abilities! Fortunately I found the correct files now!

Thank you Terra_inc & Atlantis!!!!! 

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posted on May 21st, 2011, 12:30 pm

Nice work I can see you too are a fan of B5.

[Godric]

posted on May 21st, 2011, 8:27 pm

Last edited by Godric on June 11th, 2011, 4:01 pm, edited 1 time in total.

Nice work I can see you too are a fan of B5.

Yes, i'm a great fan of B5!!!!! I love BABYLON 5 

http://www.myvideo.de/watch/8172620/Babylon_5_Minbari_Whitestar

posted on May 21st, 2011, 9:07 pm

Now that you mention it, there were a few subtle hints...

posted on May 21st, 2011, 9:12 pm

Now that you mention it, there were a few subtle hints...

maybe this is another one of mal's many aliases on the forum

posted on May 21st, 2011, 9:23 pm

Nah, the only aliases I have are named "Boggz" and "Dominus_Noctis".

posted on May 21st, 2011, 9:52 pm

We... are... one 

posted on May 22nd, 2011, 12:53 am

Ich möchte die Fleet Ops mod in eine Babylon 5 Mod ändern! Die Avatare und die Avatar.odf-Dateien habe ich bereits erstellt!

8 Rassen:
Centauri, (Imperator Cartagia, Lord Refa)
Liga der Blockfreien Welten, (Brakiri Botschafter, Drazi Botschafter)
Erdallianz,  (General Lefcourt, Bester Psicorp)
Minbari, (Botschafterin Delenn, Alyt Neroon)
Narn,  (Botschafter Gkar, Kriegsherr Nakal)
Rangers, (Ericsson, Marcus Cole)
Schatten  (Mr. Morden, Anna Sheridan)
und Vorlonen  (Botschafter Kosh I, Botschafter Kosh II/Ulkesh)

Leider, ist der Hitchhikers-Guide auf Englisch und ich verstehe nicht alles! Ich spreche kein Englisch!!!! 
Hat jemand eventuell eine deutsche Modding-Anleitung für die Fleet Ops-Mod????

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I want the Fleet Ops mod to change in a Babylon 5 mod! The avatars and the Avatar.odf files I have created!

8 races:
Centauri (Emperor Cartagia, Lord Refa)
League of Non-Aligned Worlds, (Brakiri Ambassador, Drazi Ambassador)
Earth Alliance (General Lefcourt, Bester Psicorp)
Minbari (Ambassador Delenn, Alyt Neroon)
Narn (Ambassador Gkar, Nakal)
Rangers (Ericsson, Marcus Cole)
Shadow (Mr. Morden, Anna Sheridan)
and Vorlons (Ambassador Kosh I, Ambassador Kosh II/Ulkesh)

Unfortunately, the Hitchhikers Guide is on English and I don't understand anything! I don't speak English!! 
Does possibly anyone a German modding guide for the Fleet Ops mod????

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posted on May 22nd, 2011, 1:06 am

Wow!  those are really quite good!  If I were you I would talk to RYDERSTORM.  He was working on some B5 stuff in FO a while back, and he is a skilled modder. 

Also, Terra_Inc and alot of the mod devs are german, so they might be able to translate the pertinent sections for you.  Or, you could run it through google translate like you have been doing.  It seems to be working quite well.

You can also get google translate as an extension for your browser that will automatically translate an entire page for you.  Maybe you should look into that?  The broswer Google Chrome does it without addons, but it exists as an addon for most other browsers.

posted on May 22nd, 2011, 1:11 am

Wow!  those are really quite good!  If I were you I would talk to RYDERSTORM.  He was working on some B5 stuff in FO a while back, and he is a skilled modder. 

Also, Terra_Inc and alot of the mod devs are german, so they might be able to translate the pertinent sections for you.  Or, you could run it through google translate like you have been doing.  It seems to be working quite well.

You can also get google translate as an extension for your browser that will automatically translate an entire page for you.  Maybe you should look into that?  The broswer Google Chrome does it without addons, but it exists as an addon for most other browsers.

Ich habe den Hitchhikers Guide schon mit Google versucht zu übersetzen, doch da werden viele Worte verdreht und irgendwie verstehe ich dann nichts davon!

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posted on May 22nd, 2011, 9:15 am

Wie ich gerade bemerkt habe, habe ich mich zu früh gefreut!!!!
Wenn ich die Schiffsdateien der Armada 2 Babylon 5 mod von Rivendil Studios in Fleetops integrieren möchte, funktioniert es nicht!
Fleetops stürzt ab und sonst passiert nichts!
Ich hatte mich schon so darauf gefreut!