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Getting back into WITP after 13 years
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2025 12:28 pm
by Dereck
I've been away from War in the pacific since 2012 and I'm getting interested again. My "old" version is 1.120b from 2012 and I installed 1.126a today.
I have a few question I hopefully can get answered.
1. I have a custom scenario - no map updates but added ships and probably modified some locations. Will the scenario still work with 1.126a or will I need to update?
2. I'm not sure if all the files copied over when I moved from a laptop to desktop years ago but what add-ons are recommended, e.g. WipTracker, etc. And, where would I be able to get the latest versions?
3. I looked but most likely missed it but where would I find a list of command line flags? I currently only use -w but I think others may be appropriate now. (May have more questions on this about the optimal set up).
Thanks
Re: Getting back into WITP after 13 years
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2025 2:16 pm
by RangerJoe
Dereck wrote: Tue Aug 19, 2025 12:28 pm
I've been away from War in the pacific since 2012 and I'm getting interested again. My "old" version is 1.120b from 2012 and I installed 1.126a today.
I have a few question I hopefully can get answered.
1. I have a custom scenario - no map updates but added ships and probably modified some locations. Will the scenario still work with 1.126a or will I need to update?
2. I'm not sure if all the files copied over when I moved from a laptop to desktop years ago but what add-ons are recommended, e.g. WipTracker, etc. And, where would I be able to get the latest versions?
3. I looked but most likely missed it but where would I find a list of command line flags? I currently only use -w but I think others may be appropriate now. (May have more questions on this about the optimal set up).
Thanks
I suggest using Seabee to make your command line and shortcut.
https://forums.matrixgames.com/viewtopic.php?t=320302
The scenario should still work.
Re: Getting back into WITP after 13 years
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2025 4:33 pm
by Dereck
Comparing my old scenario with the ones in the new patch I noticed 4 discrepencies:
The following locations were in my scenario but they aren't in the patch scenarios:
1. Bremerton
2. Camp Pendleton
3. Baler, PI
4. Digos, PI
Will they become locations on the new map because they are listed in the locations in my old scenario?
Re: Getting back into WITP after 13 years
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2025 5:02 pm
by RangerJoe
Dereck wrote: Tue Aug 19, 2025 4:33 pm
Comparing my old scenario with the ones in the new patch I noticed 4 discrepencies:
The following locations were in my scenario but they aren't in the patch scenarios:
1. Bremerton
2. Camp Pendleton
3. Baler, PI
4. Digos, PI
Will they become locations on the new map because they are listed in the locations in my old scenario?
I do not know. That scenario was from before I bought the game. But if you have all of the map data, you can use the scenario. If not, it may give you a warning and then adjust. The only advice that I can give is to try it and see.
Re: Getting back into WITP after 13 years
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2025 6:57 pm
by Dereck
RangerJoe wrote: Tue Aug 19, 2025 5:02 pm
Dereck wrote: Tue Aug 19, 2025 4:33 pm
Comparing my old scenario with the ones in the new patch I noticed 4 discrepencies:
The following locations were in my scenario but they aren't in the patch scenarios:
1. Bremerton
2. Camp Pendleton
3. Baler, PI
4. Digos, PI
Will they become locations on the new map because they are listed in the locations in my old scenario?
I do not know. That scenario was from before I bought the game. But if you have all of the map data, you can use the scenario. If not, it may give you a warning and then adjust. The only advice that I can give is to try it and see.
I guess I will have to see what happens. It looks like they got rid of Bremerton and moved everything to Seattle.
Thanks for your help
Re: Getting back into WITP after 13 years
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2025 7:22 pm
by RangerJoe
Dereck wrote: Tue Aug 19, 2025 6:57 pm
RangerJoe wrote: Tue Aug 19, 2025 5:02 pm
Dereck wrote: Tue Aug 19, 2025 4:33 pm
Comparing my old scenario with the ones in the new patch I noticed 4 discrepencies:
The following locations were in my scenario but they aren't in the patch scenarios:
1. Bremerton
2. Camp Pendleton
3. Baler, PI
4. Digos, PI
Will they become locations on the new map because they are listed in the locations in my old scenario?
I do not know. That scenario was from before I bought the game. But if you have all of the map data, you can use the scenario. If not, it may give you a warning and then adjust. The only advice that I can give is to try it and see.
I guess I will have to see what happens. It looks like they got rid of Bremerton and moved everything to Seattle.
Thanks for your help
You are most welcome.