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Sorting out full height carrier launches here

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HouseHobbit

Charter Member
been playing with more full height carrier launches..
Using the F4U and F6f..
looks cool from the cockpit..

need a F4u with a loadout (drop-able) that looks like gear, something like what is done with the seaplanes(pylons)
To complete the effect..
From the cockpit this is exciting..:applause:
 
I am finishing a set for Formosa right now for the team, with Carrier launches Full Height..
I Have several (I think) in mission Packages uploaded..

I do have several missions that are singles I built playing with this..
Not connected for ETO I can place all of this in a mission package..

all will be Carrier launches, against different targets..Different aircraft and countries..

You can't land on the carriers, I haven't changed any items in the various CFS3 sims..

This just side-steps the issue with CFS3 and carriers..
I like doing this , but is does Not solve the problem..
 
HMS Illustrious MAW

Quick question..................does anybody know if you can get the HMS Illustrious to full height in MAW..................or do I need a different carrier that's full height
 
My friend will something like this do??

Putting all of these together in a 3-Era package..
ETO 1.40
Full Height Carrier launch missions

ERA's BOB (2) missions
1943 (3) missions
1944 (2) Missions

This package simulates Launching from a Full Height carrier in ETO 1.40

Launch Information:

***Launch Instructions** Start the Mission Hit "Fly" Quickly Hit (P) Pause..**Tap Once.. ..(This Pauses the Mission with you on the Catapult)..**To Launch Hit (P) Pause (Tap Once..) again..


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There are New missions built by Me, and others I converted to this from existing missions I have built


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The Anzio Missions are from the mission set "ETO_L-5_anzio_landing_mission_pack_002

At SOH ( Sim-outhouse.com ) CFS3 Missions Library section

*Converted to Full Height Carrier Launch Missions*

And also uploaded to the ETO /PTO site: ETO_L-5_anzio_landing_mission_pack_002

http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/files/category/10-eto-pto-sim-outhouse/

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All required items are included.
Place in the corresponding Folders within ETO 1.40

If you have the mission set Loaded:
ETO_L-5_anzio_landing_mission_pack_002

**You do NOT have to load any of the facilities, Ships, Guns, Vehicles, weapons**
or the effects file effects..
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If you do not have this Missions set Loaded then:
Place the facilities into the main Facilities Folder within ETO 1.40

Place the Guns into the main Guns Folder within ETO 1.40

Place the Ships into the main Ships Folder within ETO 1.40

Place the weapons into the main weapons Folder within ETO 1.40

Place the Vehicles into the main Vehicles Folder within ETO 1.40
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Many Thanks to;
O-1 Driver
Led Zeppelin
They were the Masters who worked with their Great abilities made this possible..

Many Thanks to the ETO/PTO Team

To SOH for allowing a Crazy Hobbit to post on this site..

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As always, I do hope you enjoy these missions..

***Please do not post these missions without my Permission****

These missions run well on my Machine and have not caused any problems..***But use them at your OWN RISK***..

*If your wife leaves you or you lose your job, then your dog dies, and your Pick-up truck quits,
These missions had nothing to do with it*


HouseHobbit
 
Aren't there 3 different models of Illustrious included in MAW? Not sure what the difference is though.
 
I haven't looked in MAW yet..
Just doing the ETO stuff I have..
Will have to do some in MAW at some point..

Nigel would be the best on this..

Here is another Screenshot..

What is it.. I really like the way this bird fly's so stable..
Great off a carrier..

Many Thanks to Regs Hanger and the Ground Crew Design Team
for the Ark Royal and Aircraft used in some missions..
 
This is just a way I discovered some years ago to make a mission that fools the game engine..
It is all in the Start and positioning of the various items that allows it to work...

I will try to explain this..

In the Mission briefing ..

You have the Start (FLY) Button..
To start the mission

As soon as you Hit the FLY,(Start) also Hit Keystroke (P) Pause.
This will Pause the mission on opening..
See Screenshot..

This opens the mission with the aircraft and mission paused..
With you on the Carrier deck..

Once you are ready Hit the keystroke (P) Pause again... this will launch the aircraft off the carrier..
Have a hand on your joystick and pull up or you will crash into the carrier..
This is a trick fooling the Game engine, that once you master it ..
This works well..
Give it a go..

Remember to Hit P=Pause as soon as you start the mission (FLY)

What you do is open the mission in a Paused state..
Then By Hitting P =Pause again you start the mission (from being Paused) and off you go..

In the Cam ship Launches you do the same thing..
I have several cam ship catapult missions uploaded where you start the mission Paused on the Catapult
in the same way..
Just a sidestep to the problem..
 
Having problems bud, I've sent you an e-mail, but I'll repeat here.

"Mmmmm! I can’t take off in any of them. But that may be my fault. In the take off instructions where it says to hold ON, do you me hold the P key down, or to hang on in there. I’ve tried both and I can’t get any plane to pull their nose up. The swordfish in the Bismarck mission appears instantly in the air and then hits the drink!"
 
hobbit taking us to the Hemisphere , hobbit will tweak a bit and there and then expect the best bag up job ....


this is and will be a break through in my opionion as a base for future uploads .........missions of sorts ,,,good stuff


master - sir hobbit

tks


joshua
 
BeauBrummie said:
Having problems bud, I've sent you an e-mail, but I'll repeat here.

"Mmmmm! I can’t take off in any of them. But that may be my fault. In the take off instructions where it says to hold ON, do you me hold the P key down, or to hang on in there. I’ve tried both and I can’t get any plane to pull their nose up. The swordfish in the Bismarck mission appears instantly in the air and then hits the drink!"
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:icon_lol: :icon_lol:
I knew this might confuse some..
That's why i never released this..

I guess my instructions were not clear enough..
Sorry..

Jeff, in the mission briefing when you Hit FLY (Start)..

Quickly Hit (P) pause ONCE only don't hold it down..
Just quickly tap the (P) once
the mission will start Paused..

This will allow you to get ready for the launch..
Grab Your stick..:applause:

Hit (P) Once again and the mission will resume..
From the paused state it started in..


Pull up and hang on for a Launch from the carrier..
I hope this helps..:applause:
 
I Think I Know What you Mean, and How You Did It.

Hey HouseHobbit::salute:

When you get this all figured out, please send it to me, or just the links will be fine.
Glad to "Test Pilot" this for you on this effort, since you have Test FLown many of my missions sets.

I think I know how this is accomplished, and why you say to Hit "Pause" Immediately upon the mission's running.
This is not at all confusing, once some thought is given to this situation with the limits of CFS3.

You are not actually "Taking-Off" from a Full Height Carrier.
You've simply Flown (at 50 feet above the water, or whatever), at a "couple inches" above the Full Height Carrier's Deck.
When the Pause button is hit again to Resume, you are actually still "flying" (at full speed, I hope) above the Full-Height carrier's deck with the Gear Down (I assume).
You are not actually "Launched" from the Deck; you are simply "flying" very close to the deck as a Simulation of a Catapault Launch.
That is why you stated to Pull-Up very soon after resuming the mission, or you Will Crach into the Deck, for sure.

I've made many Carrier Take-Off Missions, but using the Reduced Deck-Height Carriers as the primary platform.
And from doing this so often, I can very much appreciate all the Mental Effort it takes to Edit / Hack the mission's .xml file for the correct coordinates, positions, speeds, heights, vectors, etc.
Especially coordinating the Carrier's speed, position, and vector, in relation to the plane(s) I wanted to Take-Off from the Carrier.,
In single plane launch, or multiple plane's launch, if the planes have the Auto Take-Off capabilities.
And Very Much Especially Difficult when the Carrier is moving, even at 2 to 3 Kts.

Man, you must have spent un-countable hours getting this stuff done.
And the innumerable amount of Replays you must have flown !!!!!

So, exactly where can I find this Full Height Carrier Take-Off mission set?
Please say I can find it for MAW, or PTO.... as my Load of ETO v1.40 is one cranky and unresponsive pile of Crap.

Regards and good luck.
SPQR33
:ernae:







HouseHobbit said:
:icon_lol: :icon_lol:
I knew this might confuse some..
That's why i never released this..

I guess my instructions were not clear enough..
Sorry..

Jeff, in the mission briefing when you Hit FLY (Start)..

Quickly Hit (P) pause ONCE only don't hold it down..
Just quickly tap the (P) once
the mission will start Paused..

This will allow you to get ready for the launch..
Grab Your stick..:applause:

Hit (P) Once again and the mission will resume..
From the paused state it started in..


Pull up and hang on for a Launch from the carrier..
I hope this helps..:applause:
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YES!! YES!! YES!!
glad you have this worked out..
I gives a nice effect from the cockpit, and it is just a side step to the problem..
Starting the mission paused is the trick..

I sent Rene, one of your missions I converted to this..

And you are correct, it does take some effort to get the mission set up..
Have to do them by hand without using the Mission Builder..
Using notepad I set this up..Typing in everything by hand..
But the launch is fun, and looks too cool..
So worth the effort..
Been doing this for several years now, and they always work perfectly for me, but I do know how this is set up
and that does make it easier ..
 
it works, if your fast and get Motor coordination .....,of hitting the "p' fly and stright off deck fast well ,,,,, one i need to be in invisable on takeoff the swordfish , its not lined up well for not hitting something on takeoff off ship , but works ,,,,,


and the wildcat one , super fast and point to the heavens and works ,,,,


send you pics mine wont post , form my computer says not large enough or something now , use triple screen, and one is 1980x something ////


point it up and youll be a hobbit
 
superashi said:
Hi...where can I download these missions...don't see them at that link...

thanks
superashi
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Sir,
I have not uploaded these Just out to my Testers.. The Hobbit Hole Gang..:jump:
I may or may not up load these, Because so many are having some trouble sorting out how to do this so it will work as set up..

I have several testers using them now, but it took some explaining how to do this..
It does require a deep understanding on How the game engine in CFS3 and the expansions work..

I will decide once I hear from some more of the men who have this..
And see if they recommend I upload this to the public..
As they say it is up to the Hobbit Hole Gang, if I upload this I will abide by their recommendations..:applause:
 
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