Rolled up Map Model Request

[Strango]

I'm in need of an individual that's good with creating models and skins to create a rolled up map.  I would also need a 2D picture to be used in the inventory screen.  

The new item will be used in the Binocular / NVG slots.  The main idea behind the add-on is that if you enable the script that will be packaged with the add-on you will require this item to be in your inventory in order to view the map.   If you don't have it then you'll get a black screen for the map part and just be able to see your Notepad and the other objects you may have enabled.  Other restraints are worked into the script as well such as not being able to look at the map while you are running or sprinting.

The script is already written and working.  The add-on config file is easy to make, but unfortunately I don't have any graphical talent.  Can anyone help me out?

Thanks in advance.

[Strango]

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[Pilot]

What exactly do you need?  Someone to make textures for the object, someone to make a model, or someone to do both?

[DBR_ONIX]

Hmm, smart idea...
There is a "Secret Documents" addon, that is simliar to this (Papers that show up in inventory). As for the model, well, will you ever see it? If so, you could easily get away with a cylinder and a texture.
Good luck with it
- Ben

[Strango]

I need someone to make both a model and textures.

I'm actually using the Secret Documents (ssv_documnets) add-on now to test the scripts I've written.  It works great, except that it says secret documents for everything and the in-game model is a clipboard.

I'm making the add-on with co-op in mind.  In some missions I plan on just giving one person the map in a squad.  If someone else wants to see the map the person with the map would have to drop it so the other person can pick it up.  So at that point they would see it laying on the ground.  If I can't find anyone to make a new model I'll try and contact the SSV guys and see if I can use their clipboard.

[Pilot]

Hey Strango,

Will something like this work?  You can find it under Empty-MAPS-Everon Map.  If it will work for you, feel free to use it in your addon.  You'll have to write a new config, though.  The quick config I wrote for it has it defined as a thing, and you'll want it defined as a weapon.

EDIT:
The map may be a little too long.  If it is, tell me, and I will shorten it.  Also, the map has no weight, so if you shoot it, it will fly off into space.  If you want the map to have weight, again tell me, and I will add it.

[Strango]

That looks great Student Pilot, Thanks!

Give me a few days to compile everything and get it tested then I'll post the finished product.

[Strango]

I finished up the add-on.  The zip file is attached.

Thanks again Student Pilot.

[Pilot]

Looks good, Strango!  You may want to put the addon up for beta-testing here: http://www.ofpec.com/yabbse/index.php?board=43

[KeyCat]

Hi Strango,

Great work! Been looking for something like this. Another thing that would be usefull is that if you stand close to the one that currently have the map object (lets say 1-2 meters) you could also view it. This way two (or more) people could discuss over the map in co-op games if being close.

Also, it would be nice if the map was a "real" object you could pick up from a table etc.

/Christer (a.k.a KeyCat)

[Blanco]

Also, it would be nice if the map was a "real" object you could pick up from a table etc.

I think it's an object, because it's a weapon. You can place one on a table with weaponholder.

[KeyCat]

Couldn't find the weaponholder but I know it's there somewhere??? However I placed the map in an ammocrate and that works to  

/Christer (a.k.a KeyCat)

[Pilot]

@KeyCat
Weaponholder is a scripting command, try something like this:
gun = "weaponholder" createvehicle [0, 0, 0]
gun addweapon "ao_map"
gun setpos [(getpos table select 0), (getpos table select 1), 1]
gun setdir 143

Be sure to name the table 'table'.  Also, you will have to adjust the last 1 in the setpos command to get the map at the right height.  Use the setdir command to set the map to the desired direction.

I hope that helps!

[KeyCat]

Ahh didn't know that (it's not in Command Ref???) thought he meant the weaponrack that I've seen before. Thanks for clarifying! Will try it out ASAP....

/Christer (a.k.a KeyCat)

[Strango]

Another thing that would be usefull is that if you stand close to the one that currently have the map object (lets say 1-2 meters) you could also view it.

I'll see what I can do.  I need to find a way that won't be too stressful on the client PCs.

[KeyCat]

I'll see what I can do.  I need to find a way that won't be too stressful on the client PCs.

A slow loop (3-4 sec) on the clients that checked if they where close to the guy with the map would probably be OK and that would add that you had to find cover and stop to check the map together, as in RL ;-)

BTW: Using a weaponholder worked great for putting the map on a table. Thanks for the tip guys, never used it before!

Keep us posted!

/Christer (a.k.a KeyCat)

[Strango]

Well the stressful part will be maintaining an array that contains every person that has a map in their inventory.  Then having every person who doesn't have a map to distance check themselves to the everyone in that array all the time.

[KeyCat]

Hi Strango ,

I think it would suffice to do the check every 2-3 seconds or so. IMO no need to check it faster, for me it's no big deal if there is a slight delay before you can access the map if you don't have it.

Took a peek to you code and it seem you are running pretty tight loops on the checks as is, again IMO not really needed.

Anyway looking forward to test if you comes up with something that works in MP.

/Christer (a.k.a KeyCat)

[Strango]

This does work in multiplayer.  I've tested it on a dedicated server and it worked fine.  For those of you who play FCM missions I've been working on a new edition of Pilot Down and this is one of the new features.

[Blanco]

Can't you make use of an OFP bug?

Give the unit with the map an addaction. When you are standing close to the unit, you are able to click the action and see the map.
You don't even need a loop, just an action.

Is it posible to remove the weapon action for the map and replace it with something like "View map"?

[KeyCat]

This does work in multiplayer.  I've tested it on a dedicated server and it worked fine.

Yea the addon works ni MP, I was meaning the "stand close and look at map" feature.

Give the unit with the map an addaction. When you are standing close to the unit, you are able to click the action and see the map.
You don't even need a loop, just an action.

Thats a great idea Blanco that may work and will probably require a minimum resources if it works  

/Christer (a.k.a KeyCat)