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"Unit" Editor
Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 2:56 pm
by jwilkerson
I see the announcement indicates there is a "Unit Editor". Does this mean we can change the combat values of the platoons? Or does this just mean we can create OOBs?
In the original release of EastFront, the platoon oob file was a text file and we could change (a.k.a. "correct" [:D]) the values, but from the first EF patch on these files have been at least "semi" encrypted.
So just looking for clarification as to whether unit values can be changed in the new release.
Thanks,
Joe W.
RE: "Unit" Editor
Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 2:57 pm
by Jason Petho
ORIGINAL: jwilkerson
I see the announcement indicates there is a "Unit Editor". Does this mean we can change the combat values of the platoons? Or does this just mean we can create OOBs?
In the original release of EastFront, the platoon oob file was a text file and we could change (a.k.a. "correct" [:D]) the values, but from the first EF patch on these files have been at least "semi" encrypted.
So just looking for clarification as to whether unit values can be changed in the new release.
Thanks,
Joe W.
It is the standard Order of Battle Editor.
Jason Petho
RE: "Unit" Editor
Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 4:15 pm
by jwilkerson
Thanks Jason,
And I assume the platoon oob file is still "semi-encrypted" as well, i.e. we do not have any (supported) means to modify the unit data, correct?
When "Talsonsoft" first changed this from open text file to "protected" I rationalized the move as them trying to protect competition players from those who would modify the file and not tell their opponents. But it would certainly be pretty easy these days to check it out. Shareware "DIFF" products take a few minutes to DL and use. But do you have any thoughts about ever opening this back up again? Or is there a good reason it is locked down?
RE: "Unit" Editor
Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 4:26 pm
by Jason Petho
ORIGINAL: jwilkerson
Thanks Jason,
And I assume the platoon oob file is still "semi-encrypted" as well, i.e. we do not have any (supported) means to modify the unit data, correct?
When "Talsonsoft" first changed this from open text file to "protected" I rationalized the move as them trying to protect competition players from those who would modify the file and not tell their opponents. But it would certainly be pretty easy these days to check it out. Shareware "DIFF" products take a few minutes to DL and use. But do you have any thoughts about ever opening this back up again? Or is there a good reason it is locked down?
No problem, of course.
Yes, it is using the same encryption system as before. There is a decryption and encryption tool available online with a "how to" available, if you google for it. Your rationalization would be correct and the units will more than likely remain encrypted.
Although I wouldn't mind seeing a true "unit editor" where you could create NEW units, but not alter OLD units.
Take care and good luck
Jason Petho
RE: "Unit" Editor
Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 5:02 pm
by jwilkerson
Thanks again Jason and yes creation of new units only would be great!
RE: "Unit" Editor
Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 8:18 pm
by freeboy
sooner or later? Are we looking at still months out?
this just bounced up to one of the tops along with Carriers at war for my summer road trip games, I travel for work and this seems appropriate for my laptops ..