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FunkyMoe

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~A really stupid problem~
« on: 22 Feb 2004, 08:20:30 »
I'm having a problem with the Briefing & Overview generator ver. 2.0 by DoubleA. Whenever I try to create a file or change the 'save to' section I get the message: "Runtime error '55' file already open", then the generator closes. What exactly do I do to fix this. I'm a n00b when it coms to this stuff, so please excuse my ignorance.

Offline The-Architect

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Re:~A really stupid problem~
« Reply #1 on: 22 Feb 2004, 20:33:58 »
I had this trouble too.
Get another generator or write your own Briefings and overviews.
You can Copy someone elses and look at it, then experiment with changing things.
Remember to open it with notepad or wordpad tho, then view it normally with a double click.
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Offline dmakatra

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Re:~A really stupid problem~
« Reply #2 on: 22 Feb 2004, 21:23:20 »
I have a briefing I made ages ago which I use as a template. I first made a non-text briefing with the help of Chris' OFP Script Editor and then I filled it up with my own stuff. You can copy the below text and use it as your own template if you wish:

<html>

<! ******************************************************************* >
<! **** Briefing file for Operation Flashpoint >
<! **** Generated by Chris's OFP Script Editor >
<! **** Create Briefing Wizard >
<! ******************************************************************* >
<! ******************************************************************* >
<! **** Breifing roughly handmade by The Real Armstrong >

<head>
<title>Briefing</title>
</head>

<body bgcolor = "#FFFFFF">

<! ****************************************** >
<! **** Notes section in handwriting >
<! ****************************************** >
<h2><a name = "Main"></a></h2><h6>
Here we go. Me and my squad is moving in on a town called Davle, close to a vital key-point, the bridge. The Bridge connects the west part of the island from the east. There are another way <a href = "marker:route">here</a>, but that's a major detour.<BR>
Intel reports that Davle should be lightly defended, but there should be a big counterattack since the towns to the west are more concentrated by enemy forces. Also known as: When the tanks rolls in, we're really screwed. But I don't really care. The US army aren't as big as it is bragging about. At least not many of us are posted here on these god damned islands. 10 days top, then I'm either sleeping with the fishes or in a hospital, probably for the rest of my days...
</h6><hr>

<! ****************************************** >
<! **** Plan section >
<! ****************************************** >
<p><a name = "Plan"></a>

<! **** Mission plan text **** >
Unknown forces have occupied US owned Nogova. You'll be the one to start the operation of liberating the island and take back Davle. Read your <A HREF="#Detail">detailed orders</A> for more information about the mission.
</p><hr>

<! **** Objective 1 **** >
<p><a name = "OBJ_1"></a>
Destroy the Shilka stationed in <a href = "marker:Davle">Davle</a>.
</p><hr>

<! **** Objective 2 **** >
<p><a name = "OBJ_2"></a>
Sieze <a href = "marker:Davle">Davle</a>.
</p><hr>

<! **** Objective 3 **** >
<p><a name = "OBJ_3"></a>
Fight off the expected counterattack from the <A href = "marker:west">west</a>.
</p><hr>

<h2><a name="Detail"></a>Detailed Orders</h2>
<h4>
<br>
<A HREF="#Mission">Your Mission</A><br>
<A HREF="#Operation">Operation Orders</A><BR>
<A HREF="#Intel">Intel</A><BR>
<A HREF="#PM1">PM(Col. Blake)</A><BR>
<A HREF="#PM2">PM(First Lieutenant)</A><br>
<A HREF="#Squads">Squads</A><br>
<A HREF="#Author">Authors hints and comments.</A>
<br>
</h4>
<hr>

<h2><a name="Mission"></a>Detailed Mission Orders</h2>
<h4>
<br>
The mission starts at the <A href = "marker:beach">beach</a>. Those who we're facing, whoever they are, don't know we're comming so the landing should do just fine. We are afraid though that putting in the entire Company would give the enemy enough time to find us, therefor we can only risk one squad to enter Davle, though you may not be many, you have to element of suprise at your hand!<br>
Advance up north and take out the Shilka staioned at <a href = "marker:Davle">Davle</a>. The town should be free from heavy armor and you shouldn't encounter any heavy resistance.<br>
Once you've destroyed the Shilka, Bravo Squad will be parachuted by November 1 and will help you sieze the village. When the village is ours, radio November 2 that'll carry Squads Charlie and Delta and prepare yourself for a counterattack from the <A href = "marker:west">west</a>. Expect Armor and if you can find any kind of explosives or mines, use them!
<br>
If you are forced to retreat, fall back to the <A href = "marker:east">east</a> and try to contact our <A href = "marker:FF">main forces</A>. Last man alive across the bridge must destroy it. Remember: The bridge must at no costs fall to enemy hands! Good Luck!
<br>
<br>
More <A HREF="#Detail">Detailed Orders</A>
</h4>
<hr>

<h2><a name="Operation"></a>Orders Of Operation</h2>
<h4>
<br>
We will begin the invasion of Nogova from two Directions. <A href = "marker:Davle">Davle</a> and the <A href = "marker:FF">southeast</a> area of the island, around <A href="marker:Okrouhlo">Okrouhlo</a> and <A href="marker:Sedlo">St. Sedlo</A>. Alpha and Bravo Companys invade at the <A href = "marker:FF">southeast</a> part of the island while a small part of Charlie Company head for <A href = "marker:Davle">Davle</a> and the bridge. While Charlie Company holds the bridge to prevent enemy reinforcements, Bravo and Alpha Companys should use most of our forces to advance inland towards <A href="marker:Lipany">Lipany</a>, the capital city. With this city in our hands, securing the rest of the path to Charlie Company should be easy.
<br>
<br>
More <A HREF="#Detail">Detailed Orders</A>
</h4>
<hr>

<h2><a name="Intel"></a>Intel and Recon</h2>
<h4>
<br>
Pictures in this section have been taken during the night. For your convenience the pictures have been greatly modified.
<br>
<br>
The town of Davle is not heavily guarded, it's proteced by small groups of patrolling infantry and BMPs. There is also a Shilka protecting the bridge 24 hours a day.<br>Guards are patrolling the bridge 24 hours a day and can varey in numbers, from 4-12.<br>Study these pictures on Davle taken by our Special Forces Black Ops.
<p align="center"><img src="bridgeintel.jpg" width="198" height="96">
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<p align="center"><img src="davleintel1.jpg" width="198" height="96">
<br>
<br>
<p align="center"><img src="davleintel2.jpg" width="198" height="96">
<br>
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More <A HREF="#Detail">Detailed Orders</A>
</h4>
<hr>

<h2><a name="PM1"></a>PM by Col. Blake</h2>
<h4>
<br>
3 days ago these unknown enemies invaded Nogova, that's US goverment land! And it is our duty as soldiers to respond! It's our duty to <b>our</b> country and no-one is going to take that away! I know that you all will do your best today, and I will know that I am commanding a part of the greatest army man has ever built! Now, get into the boats and serve your country! Protect your country! Honor your country! Good luck, and if there is a god, he will be there with you today!
<br>
<br>
More <A HREF="#Detail">Detailed Orders</A>
</h4>
<hr>

<h2><a name="PM2"></a>PM by First Lieutenant</h2>
<h4>
<br>
OK guys, I have my full confidence in you. I know you're going to make this one, I just know it. Just remember what you've learned at the camp. And keep your head down. We don't want any heroics and you are under command by one of my colleagues and best friend. He's a good leader, and take his advices. Good luck men!
<br>
<br>
More <A HREF="#Detail">Detailed Orders</A>
</h4>
<hr>

<h2><a name="Author"></a>The Real Armstrongs Comments</h2>
<h4>
<br>
This section may be somewhat new to you, but you might find it usefull if you're stuck or you want to learn more about how I created this mission. A word of caution though pressing on the link "Hints and Tips" may seriously damage any value of entertainment from this mission
<br>
<br>
<A HREF="#Making">Making this Mission</A>
<br>
<A HREF="#Hints">Hints and Tips</A>
<br>
<A HREF="#Creds">Credits</A>
<br>
<br>
More <A HREF="#Detail">Detailed Orders</A>
</h4>
<hr>

<h2><a name="Making"></a>Making this Mission</h2>
<h4>
<br>
You may find this mission a bit easy, and fairly done without any serious scripting or anything. However, I only made this mission to get the player to understand the situation, so if you feel that the campaign is boring the first few missions, just continue playing and the "real" campaign will get more advance, harder, and hopefully, more entertainment for the player.<br>Also, if you think the pictures in the intel section look funny, it's because they have been taken during the night and have been edited with more intense and for the visual part I added grains. The millitary should be able to add the light back in 1985 shouldn't they?
<br>
<br>
More <A HREF="#Author">Author Comments</A>
<br>
<br>
More <A HREF="#Detail">Detailed Orders</A>
</h4>
<hr>

<h2><a name="Hints"></a>Hints and Tips</h2>
<h4>
<br>
WARNING: Reading this section may cause serious damage to the entertainment of this mission.
<br>
<br>
If you find this mission hard, try playing it in cadetmode or try to retry the mission. There are differences between the two modes and there are also some random values.
<br>
Do not care about the intel reports of a counterattack from the west, it's bullshit.
<br>
There are a 50 % chance that there'll be a sniper if you play at veteranmode. If he will be there he will be on your right side at the bus stop.
<br>
Stay with your squad. If an AT/LAW soldier gets shot, steal his launcher and take out the Shilka by yourself. Your squad members are quite stupid and will have problems taking out the Shilka on their own.
<br>
<br>
More <A HREF="#Author">Author Comments</A>
<br>
<br>
More <A HREF="#Detail">Detailed Orders</A>
</h4>
<hr>

<h2><a name="Creds"></a>Credits</h2>
<h4>
<br>
HELP:<br>
Thanks to KTottE, Jujuman, DDT and LTGrizzly.
<br>
<br>
BETA:<br>
Thanks to KJAM
<br>
<br>
SCRIPTS:<br>
Thanks to The[]coyote
<br>
<br>
More <A HREF="#Author">Author Comments</A>
<br>
<br>
More <A HREF="#Detail">Detailed Orders</A>
</h4>
<hr>

<h2><a name="Squads"></a>Detailed Squad Information</h2>
<h4>
<br>
<A HREF="#Alpha">Alpha Squad</A> - Your Squad<br>
<A HREF="#Bravo">Bravo Squad</A> - Standard Infantry Squad<BR>
<A HREF="#Charlie">Charlie Squad</A> - AT Squad<BR>
<A HREF="#Delta">Delta Squad</A> - Minelayer Squad<BR>
<A HREF="#November">November Squads</A> - Helicopter Transports
<br>
<br>
More <A HREF="#Detail">Detailed Orders</A>
</h4>
<hr>

<h2><a name="Alpha"></a>Alpha Squad Details</h2>
<h4>
<br>
Alpha Squads primary job is to take out the Shilka in Davle and with <A HREF="#Bravo">Bravo Squads</A> help sieze the village.<br>
Alpha Squad consists of:<br>
1x Officer<br>
2x Grenaders<br>
2x LAW Soldiers<br>
2x Soldiers<br>
1x Medic<br>
1x Machine Gunner<br>
1x AT soldier<br><br>
<p align="center"><img src="alpha.jpg" width="198" height="96">
<br>
<br>
Read More <A HREF="#Squads">Squad Information</A>
<br>
<br>
More <A HREF="#Detail">Detailed Orders</A>
</h4>
<hr>

<h2><a name="Bravo"></a>Bravo Squad Details</h2>
<h4>
<br>
Bravo Squads primary job is to help <A HREF="#Alpha">Alpha Squad</A> in taking Davle and fight off the counterattack.<br>
Bravo Squad consist of:<br>
1x Officer<br>
1x LAW Soldier<br>
3x Soldiers<br>
1x Medic<br>
1x Machine Gunner<br>
<br>
<p align="center"><img src="bravo.jpg" width="198" height="96">
<br>
<br>
Read More <A HREF="#Squads">Squad Information</A>
<br>
<br>
More <A HREF="#Detail">Detailed Orders</A>
</h4>
<hr>

<h2><a name="Charlie"></a>Charlie Squad Details</h2>
<h4>
<br>
Charlie Squads primary job is to help repel the enemy counterattack.<br>
Charlie Squad consist of:<br>
1x Officer<br>
3x LAW Soldiers<br>
2x AT Soldiers<br><br>
<p align="center"><img src="Charlie.jpg" width="198" height="96">
<br>
<br>
Read More <A HREF="#Squads">Squad Information</A>
<br>
<br>
More <A HREF="#Detail">Detailed Orders</A>
</h4>
<hr>

<h2><a name="Delta"></a>Delta Squad Details</h2>
<h4>
<br>
Delta Squads primary job is to help repel the enemy counterattack by laying mines.<br>Delta Squad consists of:<br>
1x Minelayer<br>1x Ammobearer<br><br><p align="center"><img src="Delta.jpg" width="198" height="96">
<br>
<br>
Read More <A HREF="#Squads">Squad Information</A>
<br>
<br>
More <A HREF="#Detail">Detailed Orders</A>
</h4>
<hr>

<h2><a name="November"></a>November 1 and 2</h2>
<h4>
<br>
November ones primary job is to transport Bravo Squad to Davle. November twos primary job is to transport Charlie and Delta Squads to Davle.<br>Each November Squad consists of:<br>
1x CH-47D(Chinook)<br>2x Pilots<br><br><p align="center"><img src="November.jpg" width="198" height="96">
<br>
<br>
Read More <A HREF="#Squads">Squad Information</A>
<br>
<br>
More <A HREF="#Detail">Detailed Orders</A>
</h4>
<hr>

<! ****************************************** >
<! **** Debriefing >
<! ****************************************** >

<! **** End #1 **** >
<hr><br><h2><p><a name = "Debriefing:End1">
Davle is ours!
</a></p></h2><br><p>
Davle is ours! But the expected counterattack never occured...<br>Well, the most important point is that you are alive and that reinforcements are on their way!
</p><br>

</body>
</html>

:beat: *Gets Shot* :beat:

EDIT: I know the mission sounds crap and the briefing is badly written, but as I said, it was written ages ago. ;)
« Last Edit: 22 Feb 2004, 21:28:37 by The real Armstrong »

Kaliyuga

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Re:~A really stupid problem~
« Reply #3 on: 22 Feb 2004, 21:23:37 »
 yeah we don't do tech support for OFP or other programs so can't really help ya on that front ..

but I'll keep this open for the time being if ya need help making your own briefing..

as was suggested just editing one of BIS or one from a custom mission usually works ... and there is an excellent tutorial mission by Macguba in the Editors depot that comes with all the basic stuff you need to get a mission going...  description.ext's and all that other good stuff

:cheers:

FunkyMoe

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Re:~A really stupid problem~
« Reply #4 on: 22 Feb 2004, 23:14:30 »
Thanks. One more thing, I can't get the picture to show up on my overview. I placed the picture in the mission folder, but it doesnt show up ??? What do I have to do?

{EDIT}

Never mind. I got it thanks to the briefing generator by AJ Software.
« Last Edit: 23 Feb 2004, 03:18:31 by FunkyMoe »