Consolidated: Total Conversion Pack

[RedConkristador]

As you may have seen in other threads, I've provided a new scenario, utility, and maps. But I've decided to consolidate all of them into one package, available at: Dropbox

How to install:

1. Install a fresh version of AE to 1128 beta
2. Download and extract the conversion pack
3. Run the installer - it will automatically update your data, map, and art files

What this package includes:

Conkristador's Realism Scenario

CRS_Change_Ledger 1.12.pdf

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300+ new bases, adjusted road/rail, and base stacking limits

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Several new map styles with associate unit art

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A Launch utility to manage your versions, map art, rotating menu photos, and command line switches

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[RedConkristador]

CRS update:

* added IJ and Allied early, mid, and late war AI scripts

* multiple leader, unit, and device edits/corrections

* several map corrections

[RedConkristador]

CRS update:

- tuned some aircraft and device stats

- fixed LCU/TOE upgrade paths

[RedConkristador]

Added three scenarios for later starts:

* slot 111: CRS 1942 "The Tide"
* slot 113: CRS 1943 "Galvanic"
* slot 115: CRS 1945 "Downfall"

[RedConkristador]

Im considering adding the following off map bases but wanted to get feedback first: Durban, New London, New York (renamed from East Coast), Norfolk, New Orleans, and Aruba. CRS already adds 345 bases.

[btd64]

This looks interesting ....GP

[RedConkristador]

I added Variants as a feature for the total conversion pack. Players agree on a point limit, choose the campaign modifications, and the utility builds the new scenario for them.

Module menu

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Variants selection menu

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Added CV Lincoln and CB Florida in this example

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[BALLASAFC]

cool

[Seacat54]

I added Variants as a feature for the total conversion pack. Players agree on a point limit, choose the campaign modifications, and the utility builds the new scenario for them.

Module menu
Variants Main.png

Variants selection menu
Variants Selection.png

Added CV Lincoln and CB Florida in this example
Variants Sample.png

You deserve a medal!

[RedConkristador]

Various scenario updates

[Seacat54]

John Parshall makes a good case that 15th Army commander Iida Shōjirō was just as good as Yamashita.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0s_ThHbqFQ

[Seacat54]

Is the Taiho-kai (802) working? I have it arriving at 1969.

[RedConkristador]

Is the Taiho-kai (802) working? I have it arriving at 1969.

Can you send me screenshot? If it's arriving late, then my first instinct is it's not receiving enough shipyard attention. The module has it scheduled to arrive in 1946 right at the end of the game.

[Seacat54]

Is the Taiho-kai (802) working? I have it arriving at 1969.

Can you send me screenshot? If it's arriving late, then my first instinct is it's not receiving enough shipyard attention. The module has it scheduled to arrive in 1946 right at the end of the game.

I did a complete reinstall and now it is showing 1946-06-01 in NGT.

But now most of the new IJN ship classes are showing wrong graphics, tankers and subs instead of PG and SC.

[RedConkristador]

Is the Taiho-kai (802) working? I have it arriving at 1969.

Can you send me screenshot? If it's arriving late, then my first instinct is it's not receiving enough shipyard attention. The module has it scheduled to arrive in 1946 right at the end of the game.

I did a complete reinstall and now it is showing 1946-06-01 in NGT.

But now most of the new IJN ship classes are showing wrong graphics, tankers and subs instead of PG and SC.

Thanks again. When I added some new classes, the art bitmap was copied from a previous template and not changed. I'll update that in the next version.

[Seacat54]

Can you send me screenshot? If it's arriving late, then my first instinct is it's not receiving enough shipyard attention. The module has it scheduled to arrive in 1946 right at the end of the game.

I did a complete reinstall and now it is showing 1946-06-01 in NGT.

But now most of the new IJN ship classes are showing wrong graphics, tankers and subs instead of PG and SC.

Thanks again. When I added some new classes, the art bitmap was copied from a previous template and not changed. I'll update that in the next version.

Yeah I looked at the files, just graphics, love the new units!

[RedConkristador]

Updated with art fixes.

[Seacat54]

Was there an design intent behind making the Blockade Runner Class AK and not xAK?
Allied players might require an explanation.

More accommodation was built for crew and passengers, decks were reinforced, guns and ammunition stores were installed

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Stonewall

EDIT. They did receive work it seems, just house rule their use from not becoming IJN assault transports or make them xAKs?

What repair capabilities does the Tategami Class have?

Rio de Janeiro Maru AS appears twice, at Kwajalein as Heian class and at Kure as Rio de Janiero but historically correctly as Buenos Aires class, her sister was a hospital ship.

Ship database shows a very potent Akagi Maru Q-ship class, what is it? Some alternate scenario uses them?

I dont know what the game models allow but if the Hilfskreuzers and their support ships could do at sea replenishment and repairs they could be house ruled from assisting IJN operations.

Hilfskreuze-class should carry one Ar 196A as the Michel historically had 2 and Thor had 1.

[Seacat54]

Updated with art fixes.

You are very fast!

[Seacat54]

Could you model the ARS rescue and salvage ships like Tategami from an ARD?
Flotation damage only repaired, can only work on one ship at a time.

Can Japan have ship withdrawals?
Then you could model the Bordeaux runs, must sail to on map location, no enemy air superiority, minimum damage.