aimnas/core

core files for aimnas mod

AIMNAS

AIMNAS is an item/map modification for JA2 1.13, more info on the 1.13 mod can be found at http://ja2v113.pbworks.com

Requirements

AIMNAS currently requires atleast version 8790 of JA2 1.13 with gamedir atleast at level 2529
Any earlier release of 1.13 may not work correctly with AIMNAS

JA2 1.13 download

There are two separate releases of JA2 1.13, the legacy 7609 release and the constantly updated SVN release. AIMNAS only works with the SVN release, more information about this release can be found on the Bear's Pit forums at http://thepit.ja-galaxy-forum.com/

Regular package builds for the SVN are released, more information on these can be found at http://thepit.ja-galaxy-forum.com/index.php?t=msg&th=20380&goto=311288&#msg_311288

Updates

• Config files and lua scripts updated to JA2 1.13 rev 8790 / GameDir 2529
• Many settings now match v1.13 defaults
• Obsolete/garbage/redundant files including german subtitles were removed
• Fix: added missing sound file "Ceramic Armour Insert.wav"
• Fix: added foo files for new Dimitry/Ira speech ("D_059_100.ogg", "D_060_100.ogg")
• Fix: corrected some XML files to cure a bunch of warnings in game logs (Profile directory)
• Fix: added lacked San Mona settings in Mod_Setting.ini
• Fix: corrected Heli coordinates for Skyrider quest completion
• Fix: added icon for "skilled officer" to prevent crash - "normal officer" now shows two bars instead of three - not to be confused with actual enemy ranks
• Change: Enemy ranks to be slightly more intuitive
• Change: Added support for factories
• Change: Updates to SectorNames.xml may enable bandit/bloodcat/zombie raids, weather effects, snakes, and new thief mechanic

core's Issues

English

Where is the English version. EDT are in German.

Crash can't start AIMNAS

So I wanted to start a new game after like 8 years and I got this after trying to run AIMNAS downloaded right from here 2 hours ago, here's the 1.13 version with all the details and the picture of the error.

Distribution Name: JA2_113-v1-18-g8ec02b2-GdcadL1f1a-English
Game Version: v1-18-g8ec02b2
Language: English
Build Information: 2023-08-23 GitHub 1dot13/source branch master
Source Repository: 1dot13/source
Source Commit SHA: 8ec02b2d40b0c81eb1e3a6a58188b384b0c8dae4
Source Commit Date: 2023-08-23T08:21:22+00:00
Gamedir Repository: 1dot13/gamedir
Gamedir Commit SHA: dcadd40dadbff71fbdd5d7fe3e77aca12899ecb1
Gamedir Commit Date: 2023-08-23T04:43:32+00:00
Gamedir Languages Repository: 1dot13/gamedir-languages
Gamedir Languages Commit SHA: 1f1a8c657e92d9873e259461da914ba52124136a
Gamedir Languages Commit Date: 2023-08-20T17:52:19+00:00

[4.21801] : ERROR : File : D:\a\source\source\Init.cpp
Line : 1454
Location : InitializeJA2
Loading external data failed
File : D:\a\source\source\Init.cpp
Line : 445
Location : LoadExternalGameplayData
LogicalBodyTypes/LogicalBodyTypes.xml

Giving the Deed to Kyle causes game to hang indefinitely

From what I can tell, this bug was previously reported on the forums: http://thepit.ja-galaxy-forum.com/index.php?t=msg&th=20064&goto=338854&#msg_338854 and still exists as of commit a9b47a2.

e: If it matters, I'm using SCI Unstable Revision 8517 on GameDir 2400.

JA 1.13 + AIMNAS: Food doesn't working no matter what

I'm unsure whether this is about aimnas or the ja 1.13 itself but when I set FOOD = TRUE in Data-1.13\Ja2_Options.INI food and water info never appear when hovering mouse over the health bar or merc body.
I tried it with JA1.13 9004 and then reinstalled with 8796 with the same result. Wondering what could be wrong.

Crash at start because of missing LOBOT tag

Need to add

 <Filter name="IsFemale">
    <OR>
        <BODYTYPE>REGFEMALE</BODYTYPE>
    </OR>
</Filter>

to Data-Aim\TableData\LogicalBodyTypes\Filters.xml
to prevent game crashing because of missing LOBOT tag.

Can't put mercenaries on the map, having to use "spread" option

Hey!

Changed recently from 1.13 SVN to AIMNAS, and seems I'm unable to place any mercenaries on the sector-map when traveling to it, only the automatic "spread" option lets me play the sector.
There is no "highlighted area" showing, hence not possible to put any mercenaries on the map, as would always complain about it.
Maybe something 1.13 changed? I remember there being one note about preventing mercs to be put on the edges of the map where they would be invisible, maybe not working together with big maps? Or just a weird issue I'm alone with?

Newest 1.13 build and newest AIMNAS by the time of writing 4.6.2017.

Item description typos

I found the following typos found in TableData\Items\Items.xml. I briefly skimmed through to remove false positives but some will remain.

https://pastebin.com/Cw6V1JFJ

[Missing Item] Smoke for Tanks

re-add an internal replacement for the smoke grenade at index 151, it's used by tanks to conceal themselves
http://thepit.ja-galaxy-forum.com/index.php?t=msg&th=21863&goto=344735&#msg_344735

Items missing proper attachment slots

Item No - Item Name - Description (if necessary):
2623 - Beret, Red - Other berets have tags to mount NVGs and camo scarves
2671 - FAST Helm - The heavier FASTM Helms have proper tags
2672 - FAST C18 - ditto
2673 - FAST C20 - ditto
2677 - FAST desert - ditto
2678 - FAST D C18 - Ironically the C20 version is properly tagged
4329 - ST CPW 9 Collapsed - The extended version is properly tagged
4368 - ST CPW 5-7 Collapsed - ditto
4376 - ST CPW 4.6 Collapsed - ditto
4465 - SIG MPXS 9 - The MPX 9 is properly tagged
4466 - SIG MPXS 9 Collapsed - ditto
4584 - Ingram M6
5292 - XM29 OICW - missing image? pops up as NADA for me
5472 - Type 87
5473 - Type 87-1 - The Collapsed version (5474) is properly tagged
That's about it for now.

overhead.lua update

overhead.lua needs updates for the roomnumbers to correctly map to aimnas

HK 53A4 Transformations

HK 53A4 (ID #5161-5164) allows collapsing between RAS/Regular versions, lacks ability to remove rails.

FEFFECTIVE_RANGE_BONUS_PISTOLS in Skills_Settings.ini

Should be EFFECTIVE_RANGE_BONUS_PISTOLS

BR's descriptions too long and other issues

**AUG-A1 - has Styer instead of Steyr in description, also not named Steyr AUG-A1 which makes it show up in the wrong location (others named Steyr AUG-A2)

Texts too long

- QSW-06 (opposed to the... )

• Walther PPK (last word, firearms)
• Magpul FMG9 (than metal. making it....)
• QCW-05 (as the People's.....)
• Nemo Omen ASP (carbine with hard hitting....)
• Sako 85 Finnlight (cheek piece...)
• Springfield M1903 (M1 rifles to arm all...)
• Winchester 1895 Russian (bolt-action rifle..., also MosinANagant text error)**

all fixed

Graphic artifacts in Map screen

ACTUAL:
Graphic artifacts in the map-view area of the Map screen.

EXPECTED:
Background map in the map-view area should not contain any artifacts.

RESOLVE:
The issue is caused by file Data-Bigmaps/interface/b_Map_1024x768.pcx which is currently stored as 8-bits RGB. Re-converting to 8 bits indexed color fixes the issue ;)

Add disease protection to basic gas mask

The regular gas mask should have the same disease protection as the other gas masks.

Also I'd like to offer my help as modder.

I'm not completely green as far as programming goes and can speak both English and German.