[MOD-WIP] Replacement Campaigns for DCG (update 6/17)
#1

OK guys here goes. This is what I have planned.

I am wanting to do a total remake of the campaigns we have for DCG. I want to redo all three theaters, ETO, PTO & Russian front basicaly from scratch. I am planning on incorporating all new planes both as AI and flyable. I want to incorporate everything I possibly can. I plan on remaking the campaign for current default maps as well as new maps as they come out.

Keep in mind that these are replacement campaigns for the default. Think of them as new default campaings. I am going to make it a packaged deal and have it as easy as possible to install.

This really is not a mod persay, as I am not really changing functions or adding a new plane or map. I am just adding the new mod content into the campaign system we have.

Please also bear in mind that this is a little bit of a daunting task. I don't have excessive amounts of time to throw at this, so it won't be done quickly. I will work on it when I can.

One last thing ... To any campaign designers out there, if you are interested I could use some help on this project. No experience is required either. I can take care of any and all files reguarding DCG. Anyone who joins would be working in the FMB on the maps or helping out with researching things like squadron operations, key dates, plane types used in certain areas ...

I only know so much, and I would like these campaigns to reflect hystory as much as possible, but understand to get a campaign that can cover the whole war effectively, a larger picture viewer must be used.

Anyway, thoughts? Opinions? Comments? Which theater should I start?
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#2

Good luck !!!
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#3

+5000

The PTO really needs it as we all know,

If I can be of any help let me know via PM Smile
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#4

Dixiecapt Wrote:+5000

The PTO really needs it as we all know,

If I can be of any help let me know via PM Smile

Seriously, the PTO is the most horrid of the three theaters, and needing the most attention IMO as far as mods go. As much as we need a Typhoon or Mossie with rockets, we need more Japanese planes and maps.

I will start on the Pacific Theater then. Keep in mind that I will have to update it as Pacific maps come out, but that is really not a big problem for me. The only problem I see is people having to mess up their campaigns to update with new map content.
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#5

This is really great news and I wish you well! Looking forward to being able to do a campaign in The Slot!!! Please keep us updated on your progress. S!
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#6

Good luck!!

Looking forward.

Regards.
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#7

WOW, you rock.
I am glad you are tackling this since it is the campaignmakers that breath life into the maps and planes!
DCG is a very good tool for this! all power to you.

I would say start with Europe (esp. BoB just IMO, feel free to use my template for the Chanel beta if you like itWink )
then MTO (LOTS of great new maps), then PTO....
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vampire_pilot Wrote:WOW, you rock.
I am glad you are tackling this since it is the campaignmakers that breath life into the maps and planes!
DCG is a very good tool for this! all power to you.

I would say start with Europe (esp. BoB just IMO, feel free to use my template for the Chanel beta if you like itWink )
then MTO (LOTS of great new maps), then PTO....

I have made some good progress in the Pacific, but have not started the Slot yet.

I actually am doing Europe. I am working on the Channel map right now ... I have all the roads, rail and sea routes done, now I need to populate the map with static objects. I think I am also going to redo the armor columns ... once I get that done it is on to the next map.
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#9

which channel map are you using?

My template was for the channel 40 beta. the llink is in that thread.
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#10

vampire_pilot Wrote:which channel map are you using?

My template was for the channel 40 beta. the llink is in that thread.

I am using the Channel 40 beta map.
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#11

http://files.filefront.com/40channel+be ... einfo.html

if you want to take a look.
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#12

Really looking forward to this one.
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#13

I would love to have the Italy/Greece/North Africa map in DCG. I've searched around here and haven't found any posts explaining how to do it. Sad

Hope the work you're doing is still progressing well!
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#14

Avatar, look at this:

viewtopic.php?t=1770
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#15

vampire_pilot Wrote:Avatar, look at this:

viewtopic.php?t=1770

Thanks. I had looked at that before but didn't think it had what I was looking for based on this:

Quote:First off, what this thread is going to be about is:
1) How to set up DCG and get it started
2) How to tweak DCG to custom fit it either for your computer or for your own personal taste
3) How to edit the DCG campaigns that are already provided
4) How to create your own campaign from scratch, and how to make it so that a certain side will always or usually win a map.

Didn't sound like there was anything about adding new maps there so I never read through the whole thread as it was getting into stuff that was a lot more than I wanted to know about the program... So I'll look through the whole thread to see if there is a post on adding the new maps.
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