XLR Development Diary

[Xarian_Prime]

Good news..

After some wrangling.. I can now run & join a test server on my "vista" Big PC.. hehe..
Might have been the service pack though  .. lol

at least now i can "see" those silly server errors and address them as i see em pop up 
I'll look into getting it "live" soon.. if not for a few "organized" hours of crashtest fun.. ping might be
a little whacked.. but i'll turn off the kickloss (if it aint already lol) & will be running Ion-X & Bio-X comparisions

More on this soon.. PM me any interest / availability on time ect... be nice to get a 3v3 or greater happening.. kinda what X is built for hehe..

In other matters.. I found a fix for some of those "non-supported" errors.. seems having a .cmp attached to things like scanners and tractors
(wich normally don't have a model) fixes that error.. will have to see how far that fix stretches.. but it makes sence..
Errors from LS's Checker are now down to just custom ship HP's .. and a few missing EQ surs that have been fixed now.. that don't mean she's
bug free though.. as we've seen..

Oh.. and i found an Atlanis.. It converted.. but wont open in HCMP.. seems its a wee bit to big for it.. but the new (lova deus) starsphere's and other working .cmps don't either.. so im crossing my wee fingers in hope she worked.. took ages to convert too as the textures were all messed and needed a wrangle.. having ran out of .mod files to convert (Battleclinic's main format for mdls).. i opened the 'ol .3ds box and came out with some goodies.. including a few BSG ships i forgot i had here (work for Kreeargh) Thinking seriously of getting a "real" version of milky.. if not just to kitbash freely and make some more modular stuff.. it also helps ALOT with retexturing.. hehe..

[Xarian_Prime]

Been a little quiet of late, sry about that.. i had some RL stuff to take care of  :

Last week saw me pull out every single ship from the shiparch into separate files, clean em up..
and now im deciding on if to spec them before i replace them all back into their file.. hmm..
there was a ton of fuse errors too.. but they all fixed now 

Next will be the solars.. followed by all the Equipment.. Im after a Streamlined codebase basically..
all the blocks are in a different order to the preceding one.. and that makes tweaking a pain and wastes
a helva lot of time looking for the right string ref.. and overall.. just looks plain ugly, lol

On a different front.. My band was just "disbanded" due to personal issues between the bass-player 'n I.
Ended up in blood & fists.. Seems ppl don't like it when i tell em "no", & idle threat to leave was made.. I just
thought that the best time to say "its done.. over.. **** off!" then preceded to get beaten around my loungereoom
by a over-hyped gorilla (he's a big lad).. fat lip & all .. i still say it was worth it, Im a musician.. not a frontman or
model bandm8.. now i can go back to writing just for me.. and XLR..

"Freedom" is worth any beatdown 

BTW in case anyone's wondering.. no i didn't hit back, no point really (I wasn't ****ty) and now i have a legal standpoint to go from
if he takes it any further.. Don't think judges take to kindly to apes that scream at ppl with fists when they loose an argument.. especially
when the recipient of the beatdown is mentally ill and in his own house.. hmm..  & it takes way more than a few swings to my head to fire up the 'ol
death machine anyways 

Hehe.. show me another who's "bled" for their right to mod.. lmao.. too funny..

Oki so that's all the RL drama out of the way now.. They placed a new tower down the road last week & its playing with the con ****, Im also
copping alot of that Asian lag (being on the end of the line and all) and most outside AUS servers have jumped up by 150ms, these things should soon
settle in or wright themselves soon i hope (alot are suffering the Asian lag flu atm) and i'll be back in and about the FL server rings.

As for now.. I have some HD textures to play with (thanks Radiant!) and a shiparch to remake, then im moving into rassuls mod (mision14) and integrating that into the Storyline addon. I'll also write some info in the tuts latter this week, these wont be a rehash of others tutorials but an insight into how I personaly mod & code FL.. might be of interest to anyone looking to tweak/code their own mod in the future (or already do.. lol).

[Xarian_Prime]

Just stitched the mod back together and ran a FLEC scan.. few probs still
(mainly due to me lol) but they'll clear soon enough.. some time tonight to be exact hehe 

I decided a few days ago.. this wont/can't possibly be a patch  Its a entire new build as I've moved & culled
a fair few ships on the way, mainly due to have a better model awaiting HP's 'n stuff.

The quality of the new models is superb!.. and well worth any wait i may incur on ye all.. believe me.. Its worth it 
Starwars & StarTrek fans are in for a treat.. especially Borg lovers..
Battlestar fans will probably have a heart attack! lol.. thank Kreeargh & Whitestar when ye do hehe..
everything else is falling nicely into place.. new Vanilla faction's.. upgraded NPC's (with better shipys!)
sweet HD textures.. propper info.. bah.. it goes on.. oh.. and a rhino full of fixes.. and tweaks/leveling

Only problem is.. this will take a few months at least to get the groundwork finished.. unless someone wants
to help me HP some of these awesome models we have now (its easy.. really!.. and you'll get a sneak peak at em..)
PM me your interest on that.. I'll probably need help with the Startrek ships more.. as there are a fair few!

[Xarian_Prime]

I have decided on a little "plan" of sorts.. 

Now i finally have X stitched back together (still haven't played it yet lolz) and everything
is now finally in its place and proper folder (reason why it was pulled apart folks  )
I can begin the "real" mod.. yes i said "real" mod.. 

Up till now (about 2 weeks ago basically) X.L.R. was a overblown testbench.. fun yes.. but still
very "loose" around the edges with bugger all consolidation and thought put into the where and why, compared
to what i can do/think up.. basically i was just happy having the new NPC's and not much was invested in look or feel..
Perfect example is the Federation.. I just chose ships according to size and plonked them in a loadout.. gave the feds a few eq/weps
and that was the end of that... about the only real "thought" was the special NPC's .. mainly SCAR ... now.. all this will change.. dramaticly!

During the rearranging of everything.. ALOT of the older (IE: WTS/TEKS/TNG) models were removed on mass..  to make way for the new
ones from BC/models please/Outalance/FallenWarrior/Major/Kreeargh.. & "more" *ALL* Factions were once again reduced to starflyers/CSV's or Liberty Elite's (safe loadouts!) and at moment it all looks a little ... same, same.. BUT.. there is a hell good reason for this.. now I can design proper fleets
and more importantly... * Patch them in as there done* which leads me to the good part..

A New.. leaner.. version of X.L.R. will be available soon for anyone Interested in taking part in the next phase of dev..  keep in mind.. she's
been stripped down to basics, more so than ever before, and there will be a fair few patches along the way to the final "public" build
(sometime early next year).. I "estimate" the final release to be around 500mb'ish and possibly the largest FL mod ever.. lol hence the X in
XLR.. been looking at other "Large" FL mods lately.. with the exception of our beloved WTS & Lancers S's mod.. (aint checked Nightstalkers yet..)
We should be firmly positioned in the top 20'ish this time next year.. and we have something they don't.. full working OSP & now we got ras's "trent the monkey king" to play with too.. and a ton of info on how to make "more" missions for SP.. (that man's a SP GOD!)

Yes im gloating.. hehe.. but it just kinda struck me.. I've got something to gloat about.. were being taken seriously these days.. and that makes me
a very happy modder.. and proud as **** too..  All i need now is for tose genius's to *stop* releasing awesome content and new hooks for a few weeks
and i can (maybe) finally get back into testing/Playing X myself.. (i still aint seen the HD textures yet.. and they were put in the day they were released!)

Oh, and Awesome to see new faces on the Forum  especially the ones that have freely released resources for FL (my kinda modders!) I seem to
be the only voice here lately.. but don't let that discourage ye from posting anything folks.. this is OUR fourm.. I just keep it cobweb free.. hehe..
well.. try to anyways.. lol 

& before i slink back into the lab for the night!.. (BSG ships tonight.. yay!) Please welcome our newest Dev.. Killer 
Our Resident toaster (hehe couldnt resist..) has taken the Cylon ships under his .. erm.. whatever that thing is.. and is
learning the fine art of Hardpointing.. hope all is well m8.. take ye time.. I got the rest of the (colonial) fleet to HP on my end..
It'll take some time.. but the BSG ships are the first to enter the new build. and his help here is greatly appreciated 
Next will be the Starwars ships.. followed closely by SG.. & so forth. Im leaving the Startrek ships for last.. as there are over 100..
including 4 Scimitar variants.. that just have to be seen to be believed!.. in fact alot of the StarTrek stuff is new even to me (concepts).
should be fun!

Peace Out.. and may the gods be with you..

[Xarian_Prime]

  Well, well.. just when I think I've cleaned it all.. ordered it.. structured it...
Jigsawed it all back together.. BANG!.. nup.. CTD in the first 3 seconds of loading..

For 2 days.. this continued with error checkers showing 0 reasons, and eventually..
ended with me putting the new build aside, grabbing the beta & patch.. and redoing it all 
But! Alas! It's done  not finished as yet of course.. still have all the lights and stuff to do
and im only half way though the market files, but Its working again with all the new stuff added
from the last build. Every ship in Shiparch.ini is now in a workable order.. and the exact same
order for every ship makes major overhauls easy.. no more trawling through the .ini jungle just
to change a few flight/cam params, I can now use templates with ease without fear of erasing
or corrupting ship data that may or may not be amongst the desired code..

If ye didn't know already.. freelancers data was written by a few different coders.. all with their
own "style" and order.. add that in with data taken from shippacks (another order maybe) and mods
and ye get a ripe mess!!  Basically (in pure layman).. I just fixed that problem!.. lol, for our ships anyway...

And so.. after a few successful test runs and pics this morning (see FL ships pics thread) I picked up my jaw from the floor
(those HD texures.. OMG!) wiped up the drool from my keyboard.. and proceeded to grab Adoxa's fresh new .dll
This little puppy does a few sweet things.. but overall it enables "roll" whilst the mouse is active.. and freeflight is on
3.... 2.... 1.... BOOM!..  yes.. I've tested it thoroughly.. and im in love....  you really can weave through bases now.. its magic!

Finlay.. I found info on the correct encoding for FL sound on SWAT and have started the re-conversions already, as well as
reducing the file size, It should kill that "missing codec" message. Not overall happy with the sound quality now, but it's still rockin
for Freelancer.. and now i can fit "more" in.. hehe.. I also got rid of the sound error seen often outside of bretonia in XLR..
It was a test laser effect tied to the projectile that didn't end.. just kept looping.. eventually CTD'n you back to winsuck 

So a small if not painful setback.. but the wagon rolls on 

[Xarian_Prime]

Not much was done this week... basically testing/setting up the JFLP and playing with
ship data to find a good balance between normal FL flight and the new roll activated flight 

Spent a bit of time with Wolf-ET this week.. grabbed the texture update & bobots to train with..
nice little time killer.. and there's servers galore too.. woo hoo!! I also spent some time on my net
connection (various fixes) and managed to shave that ugly extra 150ms + an extra 30-40ms of my WTS
ping (now 410.. joy!)

but apart from mbase.ini & system zone NPC's fixes (cause of that freakin badass crash in house systems) and a new ship..
its been pretty quiet this week.. this'll probaly change today/tommorow as its cold & wet.. the perfect time to rug up & code (lol)

[Xarian_Prime]

Quick Update..  

Just loaded the new Engine swap .dll from Adoxa.. & yay its works!.. (had no doubt really lol)
now i just have to decide how to use it.. hmm..

Everything else is looking good   & working better, new ships finished every day.
Looking good for a new release "soon"..   oopps..  

[Xarian_Prime]

This is starting to feel like my old job....  A story if i may to explain...

The audience sits in from of a large curtain before the show.. to them it seems nothing is happening behind the curtain
as they are all blissfully unaware of the chaos that is backstage and last minute prep before showtime.. Enter the Tech..
Arms full of wires/mics or whatever is needed at the time, scurrying behind the curtain in a all to familiar rodent impersonation all
whilst the curtain remains motionless every now and then catching the attention of a more aware audience member with a slight
shift every so often.. but not enough to herald the parting of set curtain instigating showtime..

This has basically been my week.. Thankx to the Awesome Adoxa (Jason Hood from QLD!! yay) this little Tech has been scurrying like a
Rabid Rodent trying to be the first to properly implement his changes into FL.. let alone XLR.. & for now.. its done, untill the next magic
.dll

Please give a big hand to our latest XLR "star".. Leveled/Switchable/Mountable ENGINES!!! & Powerplants (leveled now as well)

I also got a hold of Buck Danny.. and procured at least his permission for Epsilon assets.. the other 2 (Parabolix & Veral) are incommunicado
This permission was sought by Both WTS & us.. so expect some funky new ships in both mods apon next release.. I will be pixing them soon as well as the Asgard ships and Forsaken's ships (via subtle request.. lolz  ).

Phew.. im off to nuke some ****.. just got FA for supcom few days ago.. like it hell better.. mods are awesome for FA.. hehe.. then its back to phototime as im taking a break from coding (probably.. not likely though) next 12-24 hours

[Xarian_Prime]

Just so you all get an Idea of whats to come..

Adoxa Wrote on TSP..

Here's what I currently plan to do with the hardpoints, so you can start planning yourself... The types available are:

    * hp_EQUIP_special
    * hp_EQUIP_special_N
    * hp_TYPE_EQUIP_special
    * hp_TYPE_EQUIP_special_N


where N is from 1 to 20; TYPE is one of fighter, elite, freighter, capital; and EQUIP is one of gun, missile, turret, torpedo, disruptor, mine, cm, shield, thruster, power, engine, tractor, scanner, armor, user1 to user5. By default, gun will still be labeled as Gun/Missile and torpedo as Torpedo/Disruptor, but an option will override that. Another option will allow remapping classes 11 to 20 as 1 to 10, or having four groups of five (you'll have to rename the actual labels yourself, though). Finally, there will be "softpoints", which are the dynamic hardpoints

In Laymans Terms (giggles) that means leveled/Mountable (true mount not workaround) Equipment.. More Torp levels!.. Missile levels separated from guns..
Those both will allow for creative mounting of Hardpoints like VAT's and true cluster missile fire as seen in Gundam (from seperate HP's and specialized ordnance)... What really gets me exited is the last bit.. "user1 to user5".. me thinks the cloaks will end up there.. 

As previously stated in last post.. work on all this has already begun & results are promising to say the least..

[Xarian_Prime]

=====//:: Shield Level Layout ::\\=====

-<Fighter>- & -<Elite>-
L1 = Basic
L2 = Light
L3 = Med
L4 = Heavy
L5 = Adv
L6 = Experimental
L7 = Shield addons
L8 = Power Addons
L9 = Deflector
L10 = Modular - Biogen/Key/XPR Unit
ssp = Licence

-<Trans>-
L1 = Trader
L2 = Trans
L3 = Gunboat/Arm
L4 = Cruiser
L5 = Battleship
L6 = Experimental
L7 = Shield addons
L8 = Power Addons
L9 = Deflector
L10 = Modular - Biogen/Key/XPR Unit
ssp = Licence

Basic Thesis on how to mount.. Hpxx06 min!

engine_special_# = Engine Mount
power_special_# = Power Plant
shield_special_7 = Shield Extra
shield_special_8 = Power Extra
shield_special_9 = Deflector
shield_special_10 = Modular System -> keys/biogens & hope to add cloaks
shield_generator = Licence

=====//:: Weapon Level Layout ::\\=====

-<GUNS>-
L1 -> L5 = Standard
L6 = A-ORD = Ammo Missiles <- Limited
L7 = E-ORD = Energy Missiles <- Limited
L8 = AMX = Advanced Munitions - Gatts/Flamers, ammos needed <- Limited
L9 = HVG = Heavy Guns - GB -> BS
L10 = EX = Experimentals / Bioweapons <- Limited

-<TURR>-
L1 -> L5 = Standard
L6 = TRTS = Trader Turret System
L7 = TXTS = Transport Turret System
L8 = AMX = Advanced Munitions - Gatts/Flamers, ammos needed <- Limited
L9 = HVT = Heavy Turrets - GB -> BS
L10 = EX = Experimentals / Bioweapons <- Limited

-<TORP>-
L1 = STANDARD/CM - E
L2 = V.A.T.S

=====//:: ADDON PARAMS ::\\=====
NOTE:
hp_type = fighter_engine 7, Hpxx01
hp_type = fighter_power 7, Hpxx02

is equal to lvl 7 and everything below it but not above.. nice little shortcut 

=====//:: LF = Light ::\\=====

, HpShield01, Hpxx03, Hpxx04, Hpxx05, Hpxx06
hp_type = fighter_engine 9, Hpxx01
hp_type = fighter_power 4, Hpxx02
hp_type = hp_fighter_shield_special_7, Hpxx03
hp_type = hp_fighter_shield_special_8, Hpxx04
hp_type = hp_fighter_shield_special_9, Hpxx05
hp_type = hp_fighter_shield_special_10, Hpxx05
hp_type = hp_fighter_shield_generator, Hpxx06

=====//:: SC = Scout ::\\=====

, HpShield01, Hpxx03, Hpxx04, Hpxx05, Hpxx06, Hpxx07
hp_type = fighter_engine 9, Hpxx01
hp_type = fighter_power 6, Hpxx02
hp_type = hp_fighter_shield_special_7, Hpxx03
hp_type = hp_fighter_shield_special_8, Hpxx04, Hpxx05
hp_type = hp_fighter_shield_special_9, Hpxx06
hp_type = hp_fighter_shield_special_10, Hpxx06
hp_type = hp_fighter_shield_generator, Hpxx07

=====//:: INT = Interceptor ::\\=====

, HpShield01, Hpxx03, Hpxx04, Hpxx05, Hpxx06, Hpxx07, Hpxx08
hp_type = fighter_engine 10, Hpxx01
hp_type = fighter_power 8, Hpxx02
hp_type = hp_fighter_shield_special_7, Hpxx03, Hpxx04
hp_type = hp_fighter_shield_special_8, Hpxx05
hp_type = hp_fighter_shield_special_9, Hpxx06
hp_type = hp_fighter_shield_special_10, Hpxx07
hp_type = hp_fighter_shield_generator, Hpxx08

=====//:: MF = Medium ::\\=====

, HpShield01, Hpxx03, Hpxx04, Hpxx05, Hpxx06, Hpxx07, Hpxx08
hp_type = fighter_engine 10, Hpxx01
hp_type = fighter_power 10, Hpxx02
hp_type = hp_fighter_shield_special_7, Hpxx03, Hpxx04
hp_type = hp_fighter_shield_special_8, Hpxx05
hp_type = hp_fighter_shield_special_9, Hpxx06
hp_type = hp_fighter_shield_special_10, Hpxx07
hp_type = hp_fighter_shield_generator, Hpxx08

=====//:: MR = Multirole ::\\=====

, HpShield01, Hpxx03, Hpxx04, Hpxx05, Hpxx06, Hpxx07, Hpxx08, Hpxx09
hp_type = elite_engine 9, Hpxx01
hp_type = elite_power 9, Hpxx02
hp_type = hp_elite_shield_special_7, Hpxx03, Hpxx04
hp_type = hp_elite_shield_special_8, Hpxx05, Hpxx05
hp_type = hp_elite_shield_special_9, Hpxx07
hp_type = hp_elite_shield_special_10, Hpxx08
hp_type = hp_elite_shield_generator, Hpxx09

=====//:: HF = Heavy ::\\=====

, HpShield01, Hpxx03, Hpxx04, Hpxx05, Hpxx06, Hpxx07, Hpxx08, Hpxx09
hp_type = elite_engine 9, Hpxx01
hp_type = elite_power 9, Hpxx02
hp_type = hp_elite_shield_special_7, Hpxx03, Hpxx04
hp_type = hp_elite_shield_special_8, Hpxx05, Hpxx05
hp_type = hp_elite_shield_special_9, Hpxx07
hp_type = hp_elite_shield_special_10, Hpxx08
hp_type = hp_elite_shield_generator, Hpxx09

=====//:: VHF = Very Heavy ::\\=====

, HpShield01, Hpxx03, Hpxx04, Hpxx05, Hpxx06, Hpxx07, Hpxx08, Hpxx09, Hpxx10
hp_type = elite_engine 10, Hpxx01
hp_type = elite_power 10, Hpxx02
hp_type = hp_elite_shield_special_7, Hpxx03, Hpxx04
hp_type = hp_elite_shield_special_8, Hpxx05, Hpxx05
hp_type = hp_elite_shield_special_9, Hpxx07, Hpxx08
hp_type = hp_elite_shield_special_10, Hpxx09
hp_type = hp_elite_shield_generator, Hpxx10

=====//:: BMR = Bomber ::\\=====

, HpShield01, Hpxx03, Hpxx04, Hpxx05, Hpxx06, Hpxx07, Hpxx08, Hpxx09, Hpxx10
hp_type = elite_engine 10, Hpxx01
hp_type = elite_power 10, Hpxx02
hp_type = hp_elite_shield_special_7, Hpxx03, Hpxx04
hp_type = hp_elite_shield_special_8, Hpxx05, Hpxx05
hp_type = hp_elite_shield_special_9, Hpxx07, Hpxx08
hp_type = hp_elite_shield_special_10, Hpxx09
hp_type = hp_elite_shield_generator, Hpxx10

=====//:: LTR = Light Trader ::\\=====

, HpShield01, Hpxx03, Hpxx04, Hpxx05, Hpxx06, Hpxx07, Hpxx08, Hpxx09
hp_type = freighter_engine 1, Hpxx01
hp_type = freighter_power 1, Hpxx02
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_7, Hpxx03, Hpxx04
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_8, Hpxx05, Hpxx06
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_9, Hpxx07
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_10, Hpxx08
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_generator, Hpxx09

=====//:: HTR = Heavy Trader ::\\=====

, HpShield01, Hpxx03, Hpxx04, Hpxx05, Hpxx06, Hpxx07, Hpxx08, Hpxx09, Hpxx10
hp_type = freighter_engine 2, Hpxx01
hp_type = freighter_power 2, Hpxx02
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_7, Hpxx03, Hpxx04
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_8, Hpxx05, Hpxx06
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_9, Hpxx07, Hpxx08
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_10, Hpxx09
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_generator, Hpxx10

=====//:: GB = Gunboat ::\\=====

, HpShield01, Hpxx03, Hpxx04, Hpxx05, Hpxx06, Hpxx07, Hpxx08, Hpxx09, Hpxx10
hp_type = freighter_engine 3, Hpxx01
hp_type = freighter_power 3, Hpxx02
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_7, Hpxx03, Hpxx04
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_8, Hpxx05, Hpxx06
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_9, Hpxx07, Hpxx08
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_10, Hpxx09
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_generator, Hpxx10

=====//:: ARM = Armored Trans ::\\=====

, HpShield01, Hpxx03, Hpxx04, Hpxx05, Hpxx06, Hpxx07, Hpxx08, Hpxx09, Hpxx10
hp_type = freighter_engine 3, Hpxx01
hp_type = freighter_power 3, Hpxx02
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_7, Hpxx03, Hpxx04
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_8, Hpxx05, Hpxx06
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_9, Hpxx07, Hpxx08
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_10, Hpxx09
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_generator, Hpxx10

=====//:: LTN = Light Trans ::\\=====

, HpShield01, Hpxx03, Hpxx04, Hpxx05, Hpxx06, Hpxx07, Hpxx08, Hpxx09, Hpxx10
hp_type = freighter_engine 4, Hpxx01
hp_type = freighter_power 4, Hpxx02
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_7, Hpxx03, Hpxx04
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_8, Hpxx05, Hpxx06
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_9, Hpxx07, Hpxx08
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_10, Hpxx09
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_generator, Hpxx10

=====//:: HTN = Heavy Trans ::\\=====

, HpShield01, Hpxx03, Hpxx04, Hpxx05, Hpxx06, Hpxx07, Hpxx08, Hpxx09, Hpxx10
hp_type = freighter_engine 5, Hpxx01
hp_type = freighter_power 5, Hpxx02
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_7, Hpxx03, Hpxx04
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_8, Hpxx05, Hpxx06
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_9, Hpxx07, Hpxx08
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_10, Hpxx09
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_generator, Hpxx10

=====//:: STN = Very Large Trans ::\\=====

, HpShield01, Hpxx03, Hpxx04, Hpxx05, Hpxx06, Hpxx07, Hpxx08, Hpxx09, Hpxx10
hp_type = freighter_engine 5, Hpxx01
hp_type = freighter_power 5, Hpxx02
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_7, Hpxx03, Hpxx04
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_8, Hpxx05, Hpxx06
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_9, Hpxx07, Hpxx08
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_10, Hpxx09
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_generator, Hpxx10

=====//:: FRG = Frigate ::\\=====

, HpShield01, Hpxx03, Hpxx04, Hpxx05, Hpxx06, Hpxx07, Hpxx08, Hpxx09, Hpxx10
hp_type = freighter_engine 6, Hpxx01
hp_type = freighter_power 6, Hpxx02
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_7, Hpxx03, Hpxx04
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_8, Hpxx05, Hpxx06
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_9, Hpxx07, Hpxx08
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_10, Hpxx09
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_generator, Hpxx10

=====//:: CR = Cruiser ::\\=====

, HpShield01, Hpxx03, Hpxx04, Hpxx05, Hpxx06, Hpxx07, Hpxx08, Hpxx09, Hpxx10
hp_type = freighter_engine 6, Hpxx01
hp_type = freighter_power 6, Hpxx02
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_7, Hpxx03, Hpxx04
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_8, Hpxx05, Hpxx06, Hpxx07
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_9, Hpxx08
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_10, Hpxx09
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_generator, Hpxx10

=====//:: DS = Destroyer ::\\=====

, HpShield01, Hpxx03, Hpxx04, Hpxx05, Hpxx06, Hpxx07, Hpxx08, Hpxx09, Hpxx10, Hpxx11, Hpxx12
hp_type = freighter_engine 7, Hpxx01
hp_type = freighter_power 7, Hpxx02
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_7, Hpxx03, Hpxx04, Hpxx05
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_8, Hpxx06, Hpxx07, Hpxx08
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_9, Hpxx09, Hpxx10
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_10, Hpxx11
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_generator, Hpxx12

=====//:: BS = Battleship ::\\=====

, HpShield01, Hpxx03, Hpxx04, Hpxx05, Hpxx06, Hpxx07, Hpxx08, Hpxx09, Hpxx10, Hpxx11, Hpxx12
hp_type = freighter_engine 8, Hpxx01
hp_type = freighter_power 8, Hpxx02
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_7, Hpxx03, Hpxx04, Hpxx05
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_8, Hpxx06, Hpxx07, Hpxx08
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_9, Hpxx09, Hpxx10
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_10, Hpxx11
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_generator, Hpxx12

=====//:: DR = Drednaught ::\\=====

, HpShield01, Hpxx03, Hpxx04, Hpxx05, Hpxx06, Hpxx07, Hpxx08, Hpxx09, Hpxx10, Hpxx11, Hpxx12, Hpxx13
hp_type = freighter_engine 9, Hpxx01
hp_type = freighter_power 9, Hpxx02
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_7, Hpxx03, Hpxx04, Hpxx05, Hpxx06
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_8, Hpxx07, Hpxx08, Hpxx09, Hpxx10
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_9, Hpxx11
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_10, Hpxx12
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_generator, Hpxx13

=====//:: SDR = Super Dreadnaugt ::\\=====

, HpShield01, Hpxx03, Hpxx04, Hpxx05, Hpxx06, Hpxx07, Hpxx08, Hpxx09, Hpxx10, Hpxx11, Hpxx12, Hpxx13, Hpxx14
hp_type = freighter_engine 10, Hpxx01
hp_type = freighter_power 10, Hpxx02
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_7, Hpxx03, Hpxx04, Hpxx05, Hpxx06
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_8, Hpxx07, Hpxx08, Hpxx09, Hpxx10
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_9, Hpxx11, Hpxx12
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_10, Hpxx13
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_generator, Hpxx14

=====//:: BSE = Base ::\\=====

, HpShield01, Hpxx03, Hpxx04, Hpxx05, Hpxx06, Hpxx07, Hpxx08, Hpxx09, Hpxx10, Hpxx11, Hpxx12, Hpxx13, Hpxx14, Hpxx15
hp_type = freighter_engine 10, Hpxx01
hp_type = freighter_power 10, Hpxx02
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_7, Hpxx03, Hpxx04, Hpxx05, Hpxx06
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_8, Hpxx07, Hpxx08, Hpxx09, Hpxx10
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_9, Hpxx11, Hpxx12, Hpxx13
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_special_10, Hpxx14
hp_type = hp_freighter_shield_generator, Hpxx15

..... Im happy with that... 
This mountain of Gibberish above ^^ is the final draft of the levels.. Im about half way through
adding/altering it all and deciding what ship is what class and all that jazz... fun times 
Then i just have to add all the appropriate goods in the right places and yay.. I'll release the
new Beta.. gun levels can be patched in latter i thinks 

[Xarian_Prime]

OK... ships done so far.. 

=====//:: ASFX = Special Fighters -ADMIN ::\\===== COUNT: 8
xr_testship_package
adm_psionic01_package
adm_ravenclaw_package
asp_bmw_package
xr_recognizer_package
ragnarok_package
dvr_mcfugginator_package
fft_dragonfly_package

=====//:: EVSF = Special Fighters -EVENT ::\\===== COUNT: 4

lss_lsb01_package
lss_lsr01_package
lss_lss01_package
lss_lsy01_package

=====//:: LF = Light ::\\===== COUNT: 15

lf_package
bf_package
kf_package
rf_package
gf1_package
pf_package
cof_package
xlr_no_fighter_package
argh_bandit_two_package
jsn_personalpod_package
el_elementalwraith_package
ep_reflex_package
ttf_dart_package
wc_korlarh_package
b5_sefight_package

=====//:: SC = Scout ::\\===== COUNT: 25

bhf_package
bwf_package
gf2_package
fb_fighter01_package
ac_maverick_package
pt_gladius_package
pt_talon_package
argh_skitter_package
jsn_drone_package
el_rbee_package
ep_demon_package
ep_doom_package
ep_hekkan_package
ep_howler_package
evo_interloper_package
ttf_enquirer_package
xts-katanna_package
xts-dageda_package
ncr_scout_package
starviper_package
spectre01_package
b5_cesentri_package
sw_tieclipart_package
uwx_scout_package
BSG_vipermk1_package

=====//:: INT = Interceptor ::\\===== COUNT: 62

xlr_dagger_se_package
fb_fighter02_package
blacklance_package
ac_darkangel_package
ac_scorpionx_package
ac_shiningstar_package
pt_centurion_package
fl_patriot_se_package
fl_bloodhound2_package
co_hastatus_package
wraith_package
argh_purity_package
jsn_pintercept_package
jtx_mig21_package
el_stormfighter_package
el_decimatorfighter_package
el_scorpionflyer_package
ep_mercury_package
ep_quicksilver_package
ep_spectre2_package
ep_wraith_package
evo_typhoon_package
evo_wasp_package
evo_goblinmk2_package
evo_werehound_package
evo_vortex_package
psionic01_package
psionic02_package
psionic03_package
psionic04_package
psionic05_package
psionic06_package
ttf_corvus_package
ttf_gar_package
ttf_manta_package
ttf_pegasus_package
xts_celdor_package
xts-otarius_package
ancient_depari_pg_package
mrc_merc_package
llc_death_package
fft_stk_lf_package
aps_pegasus_package
vd_lft_package
sl_mirage_package
sl_patriot_package
sl_phoenix_package
sl_sutekh_package
lf_14c_package
se_archangel_package
se_darkangel_package
buck_starfighter_package
caerion_package
delorian_package
b5_starfury_package
b5_nefrazi_package
st_borgclaw_package
st_valkyrie_package
st_peregrine_package
sw_xwing2_package
sw_tieinter_package
sw_ugly_package

=====//:: MF = Medium ::\\===== COUNT: 36

gf4_package
fb_elite01_package
ac_mayfly_package
dfm_phantom_package
scarab_package
might_package
bw_switchblade_package
jsn_mantis_package
jsn_outlawmini_package
ep_nightmare_package
ep_scimitar_package
ep_sprite_package
evo_demon_package
evo_dragonov_package
evo_seethingfury_package
evo_giftpfeil_package
evo_libertyhawk_package
evo_marauder_package
evo_spikedpunch_package
ttf_shrike_package
sabutai_package
xts-vancusz_package
sl_lagg_package
sl_naginata_package
sl_sabre_package
wc_strakha_package
falcon2_package
swordfish_package
ct_cougar_package
b5_sescout_package
bsg_craider_package
sg_dg_package
st_t11shuttle_package
st_birdofprey_package
or_claymore_package
sw_xjwing_package
sw_tiex3_package

=====//:: MR = Multirole ::\\===== COUNT: 82

xlr_csv_package
fb_elite02_package
FB_manta_package
ghostlance_package
shadowblade_package
pt_wcbanshee_package
se_centurion_package
fl_drake_se_package
fl_dragon2_package
cv_kestral_package
dk_rrwing_package
rdc_firebrand_package
rdc_python_package
dfm_gorgon_package
vantage_package
protector_package
narcissus_package
argh_treefrog_package
jsn_widow_package
jsn_grendizer_package
jsn_hydro_package
jsn_mantaray_package
jsn_outlaw_package
jtx_a10tk_package
jtx_sr71a_package
jtx_f22_package
jtx_mig29a_package
jtx_mig29b_package
ep_archangel_package
ep_chimera_package
ep_enigma_package
ep_gold_package
ep_mirage_package
ep_morningstar_package
ep_nihaal_package
ep_rapier_as_package
ep_tsunami_package
evo_eclipse_package
evo_agama_package
evo_cobra_package
evo_assassin2_package
evo_starjammer_package
evo_spectre_package
ttf_mace_package
ttf_orion_package
xts-calnor_package
ancient_depari_mf_package
gdm_strike_package
gdm_strike_blue_package
gdm_strike_red_package
gdm_strike_black_package
adv_stk01_package
ncr_multi_package
fft_dkt_mf_package
aps_griffen_package
vd_xca_package
sl_coyote_package
sl_preditor_package
sl_reaper_package
sl_sai_package
wc_dralthi2_package
wc_darket_package
arwing_package
buck_hawk_package
midaenk_package
ct_gpower_package
bop_package
red_recognizer_package
blu_recognizer_package
b5_nial_package
b5_sehybrid_package
psi_starfury_package
bsg_laura_package
sg_f302_package
st_fedfighter_package
st_borgcylinder_package
sw_arc170_package
sw_xwing_package
sw_tiefighter_package
sw_ravensclaw_package
sw_slave1_package
sw_slave2_package
uwx_multi_package

=====//:: HF = Heavy ::\\===== COUNT: 57

le_package
be_package
ke_package
re_package
bhe_package
bwe_package
gf5_package
pe_package
coe_package
xlr_stilletto_se_package
ac_kingtiger_package
cv_osprey_package
co_praetorian_package
variance_package
enforcer_package
jsn_jsnscorpion_package
jsn_stingray_package
ep_black_knight_package
ep_fenrir_package
ep_gorgon_package
ep_spider3_package
ep_vixen_package
evo_osprey_package
evo_apoc1_package
evo_ragebringer_package
evo_demonmk2_package
evo_recluse_package
evo_sac_fighter_package
evo_artemis_package
evo_borei_package
evo_darkhorse_package
evo_nephthys_package
evo_templar_package
evo_uber_macht_package
ttf_archangel_package
ttf_battleaxe_package
ttf_cutlass_package
ttf_nighthawk_package
vicviper_p_package
vicviper_e_package
aps_hydra_package
sl_basilisk_package
sl_crusader_package
sl_luda_package
sl_saracen_package
wc_sorthak_package
xa29_predator_package
warblade_package
av_steamrunner_package
minerva_package
ct_hornet_package
b5_thunderbolt_package
st_gryphon_package
st_borgtactp_package
st_spc_vhf_package
st_condorraider_package
awing_package
sw_e3yjedi_ym_package
sw_e3yjedi_rm_package

=====//:: VHF = Very Heavy ::\\=====  COUNT: 52

xlr_li_elite2_package
bhe2_package
bwe2_package
gf6_package
coe2_package
xlr_sabre_se_package
oe_package
fb_exotic01_package
ac_reaver_package
fl_defender_se_package
fl_valkyrie2_package
fl_sabre2_package
fl_wolfhound2_package
co_gladiator_package
jtx_f117_package
ep_mantis_package
evo_ceptyra3_package
evo_edefender_package
evo_knight_package
evo_tank_package
ttf_demon_package
ttf_marauder_package
ttf_poseidon_package
xts-fateala_package
ancient_p_package
gd_legiosx_package
GD_legi_h_package
GD_legi_r_package
GD_legi_z_package
mrc_phantom_package
ncr_elite_package
fft_vkt_vhf_package
sl_grendal_package
sl_houijan_package
sl_wolverine_package
wc_vaktoth_package
wc_dralthi_package
wc_bloodfang_package
fa37trent_package
xeno_crystalis_package
ct_sichel_package
tempest_x01_package
co_hellhound_package
st_remanbird_package
st_vtype_package
or_flamberge_package
sw_bwing_package
sw_tiedefender_package
sw_moldycrow_package
sw_dfa_vampire_package
sw_vadertie_package
uwx_elite_package

=====//:: BMR = Bomber ::\\===== COUNT: 33 -/348

fb_exotic02_package
ac_belerathon_package
alarak_package
asg_supreme_package
dk_rgrk_package
excelciaii_package
ge_gf7_package
jtx_su35_package
ou_scorpian_package
evo_crossbow_package
evo_defiant_package
evo_devestator_package
evo_juggernaught_package
ttf_claymore_package
serafina_package
xts-dkagl01_package
mt_hvf_package
mrc_raven_package
sl_han_package
sl_tempest_package
wc_paktahn_package
hypereagle_package
libertynx_package
se_icestar_package
b5_tinashi_package
b5_scorpion_package
bsg_ltr_raptor_package
sf_marauder_package
brg_hedron_package
sw_ywing_package
sw_tiereaper_package
uwx_bmrx_package

=====//:: LTR = Light Trader ::\\===== COUNT: 30

lfr_package
bfr_package
kfr_package
rfr_package
bwfr_package
pfr_package
pt_orion_package
pt_tarsus_package
fl_rhino_se_package
fl_mule2_package
co_cofr_package
moose_package
starlifter_package
starlifterii_package
argh_hfuel_tanker_package
argh_hauler_package
jsn_scarab_small_package
jsn_jsnhevarm_package
ep_ceres_package
evo_pelican_package
evo_oremonger_package
evo_pachacuti_package
sl_zhuhai_package
ranger3_package
ct_taxi_package
planetexpress_package
st_borgpyramid_package
sw_bsn_milli_package
sw_yt1300_package
sw_yt2400_package

=====//:: HTR = Heavy Trader ::\\===== COUNT: 10

pt_galaxy_package
jsn_vistatrader_package
jsn_scarab_large_package
evo_cobaltmkii_package
evo_serenity_package
ct_camara_package
tardis_package
b5_cargo2_package
st_runaboutnx_package
sw_blockaderunner_package

=====//:: GB = Gunboat ::\\===== COUNT: 21

xlr_br_gunboat_package
xlr_ku_gunboat_package
xlr_rh_gunboat_package
xlr_no_gunboat_package
rdc_ritxan_package
el_invader_package
ep_infyrno_package
arcudia01_package
ancient_mg_package
sl_kossac_package
andromeda_package
naginatagb_package
whitestar_package
b5_vorchan_package
b5_tloth_package
b5_secrab_package
advdarkstar_package
st_spc_gb_package
st_yeager_package
sw_missilegunship_package
sw_missilegunship_se_package

=====//:: ARM = Armored Trans ::\\===== COUNT: 30

xlr_armored_package
xlr_repair_package
xlr_lifter_package
xlr_miner_package
ac_scouser_package
bw_llama_package
goliath_package
argh_enforcer_civilian_package
argh_enforcer_pirate_package
argh_enforcer_police_package
ep_s_runner_package
evo_condor_package
evo_fedex_package
evo_orca_package
xts-deracuz_package
sl_hades_package
unitrans_package
ct_eagletransport_package
talarca_cr_package
b5_minfly_package
st_premx_package
or_ballista_package
sw_millfalcon_package
sw_corvette_package
sw_banzaimaru_package
sw_corvette_se_package
sw_ebonhawk_package
sw_etr3_package
sw_nebulonranger_package
uwx_harr_package

=====//:: LTN = Light Trans ::\\===== COUNT: 3

xlr_transport_package
b5_cargo1_package
sw_cargo1_package

=====//:: HTN = Heavy Trans ::\\===== COUNT: 10

xlr_large_transport_package
xlr_train_package
reliant_package
valdez_package
batris_freighter_package
thymondros_htr_package
sw_bulkfreighter_package
sw_cargo2_package
sw_starhauler_package
sw_cor_bfr01_package

=====//:: STN = Very Large Trans ::\\===== COUNT: 4

xlr_liner_package
xlr_prison_package
wc_khahaf_package
sw_cor_ctr_package

=====//:: FRG = Frigate ::\\===== COUNT: 13

ep_hermes_package
ep_nemesis_package
evo_bloodymary_package
xts-cmd_package
hellfirecr_package
gorithhvy_package
b5_brakiri_package
st_enterprise_e_package
st_advwarbird_package
st_mpec_package
sw_corona_package
sw_nebulon_package
sw_cor_assault_package

=====//:: CR = Cruiser ::\\===== COUNT: 8

xlr_li_cruiser_package
xlr_rh_cruiser_package
victorybs_package
b5_omega_package
b5_sharlin_package
b5_primus_package
st_kroncruiser_package
sw_procurator_package
sw_repcruiser_package
B5_Shadowcruiser_package

=====//:: DS = Destroyer ::\\===== COUNT: 17

xlr_br_destroyer_package
xlr_ku_destroyer_package
rdc_behemoth_package
bismark_package
xts_hc01_package
ancient_v_package
vd_xsb_package
wc_snakier_package
wc_tiamat_package
javelin_dst_package
b5_gquan_package
b5_excalibur_package
wr_hiveship_package
st_spc_dn_package
st_scimitar_package
sw_recusant_package
uwx_strike_package

=====//:: BS = Battleship ::\\===== COUNT: 14

xlr_br_battleship_package
xlr_ku_battleship_package
xlr_rh_battleship_package
xlr_no_battleship_package
freedom_package
krakatoa_package
xts_proteus_package
daedelus_bs02a_package
tempest_bs_package
wlbs_package
bsg_battlestar_package
sg_hatak_package
sg_x303_package
st_vvorath_package

=====//:: DR = Drednaught ::\\===== COUNT: 11

xlr_li_dreadnought_package
ryuujin_package
viceroy_package
xts_zeus_dn01_package
wc_hadesclass_package
doomsdaybs_package
scarren_package
fsp_peacekeeper_package
st_enterprise-g_package
sw_repdestroyer_package
uwx_master_package

=====//:: SDR = Super Dreadnaugt ::\\===== COUNT: 2

xlr_or_osiris_package
balistner_bs_package

=====//:: BSE = ??Base/Carrier?? ::\\===== COUNT: 0 -/125


============================ // TOTAL XLR-BASE-SHIPCOUNT:462??\\ =========================

EDIT: I haven't recounted em propperly... but they all done..

[Xarian_Prime]

All good in theory... 

Then i's goes to load it... OMG.. Bang.. including a strange problem when i was trying to
fix.. check this one...

Clicks icon... but before any mainscreen i get the "wrong password" error.. AND IM STILL B4 THE MAIN SCREEN!!!!
That one way weird to say the least.. but its fixed now... bad SP.fl file..

I made a backup just before starting on the engine power code.. and all that data was templated first and still exists
as template files.. of witch im going to have to go through one by one.. and find this "problem".. I dare say its a loadout/shiparch mismatch as the Menu comes up.. just CTD's on "creating Universe" ... MP worked until undocking then CTD..

Good thing is... it does work & looks good (easier to pick caps/cells now there itemized).. I just fudged something along the way... at the moment im trying to decide the fastest/efficient fix.. for a workable test release.. at least however all the extra HP's are done on the ships themselves, just all code based work now  

[Xarian_Prime]

Oki's  Gameplan....

I've been sitting here for 2 days trying to decide which way to go with this..
Think I've finaly got it.. although its far from my desired option...

When i started on this task (adoxa's extras) I gave each ship a basic param of lvl1 fighter
and it worked a treat.. BUT.. this also ment that Big ships engines can be mounted on a LF.. umm..
thats kinda silly.. so then came the leveling "experiment".. that failed dismally (grr arghh).

Well.. im going to go back to the working option.. for now.. but i will ask ye's use your head with it..
I will not be responding to questions about why your trader/BS is dead in the water.. or your powerless..
as those Q's are pretty self explanatory.. I will however be creating a overhaul station in each major house
& sector similar to the BSyard stations.. probably right next door too for ease of finding them.. This will be
a true test of how far we can push it.. what works.. and what can be considered a "glitch"/cheat in the future.

I will take all the data into account and level things out... slowly this time & via patches... but the overall good news is...
There will be a new XLR on the shelf in a few days.. rain, hail, blizzard or typhoon.... Its coming i promise 
and has all the bells and whistles I've been raving about... set ye mice to overdrive.. grab a mouse/key converter
if your on less than 5 buttons though.. i had to go buy a new one with 9 just to keep up with the roll (its keyed to < & > with
my scrollwheels left/right emulating the keypress..) takes a bit to get used to.. but its a killer when ye get it
There will be an explanation of the new keys on the night of release.. for anyone stumped at what it all means.. i know i was
for about half an hour finding a good setup that worked for me..

but for now.. WTS is calling...  Then back to work... 

[Xarian_Prime]

2 posts in 1 night... hmm.. ye just know its gonna either be bad or good news.. 

Hehe.. for some unknown reason.. its working.. not the reversion.. I didn't start that yet..
but the original overhaul.. engines, power.. the freakin works.. even the loadouts are oki...

Bugger if i know why.. all i did was reload the backup.. throw the files at it one by one.. in hope that
one would be the problem.. nip.. all works.. dam must have been the faction data itself.. I changed a few
ships around.. and some reps.. but didn't copy "that" over.. either way it makes me 

Still going to take a few days to make it all make sense at the dealers.. set params and stuff... and make a few more
engines/powerplants to fill the gaps.. and some other needed things..

But All is good!.. and a new XLR will be out in a few days.. when im happy with it 

[Xarian_Prime]

This i my 4th attempt... If this fails I won't have the bandwidth left to try again for another week 

No dev at moment.. sitting here (for about 2 days) watching numbers & progress meters and hoping that this time.. it works

I really don't want to sit on it any longer.. much work to do