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Jason Petho -> Campaign Series Middle East - 1.02 UPDATE - OPEN BETA (12/24/2015 3:13:02 AM)

Campaign Series 1.02 UPDATE - Open Beta

This is a pre-release of the 1.02 UPDATE.

The current release consists of:

The 1.02 Update Open Beta Patch has been revised today and includes (as of 20160112):

  • OBA and airstrikes bug fixes.
  • New feature: Options > Cursor > Small/Standard/Large, also Options > Cursor > Enhanced.
  • New feature: Options > Details > Persistent.
  • Air Model revisions.
  • Scenario edits due to above.
  • Scenario nomenclature edit based on user note.
  • Revised manual.
  • Revised terrain graphics from Crossroads.
  • More UI elements adapted to the new Box Art motif.
  • Other minor UI tweaks.
  • Revised platoon file based on a comment from Warhorse.
  • A new augmented logging system, for facilitating remote debugging.
  • Revised UK graphics from Warhorse/papalazaru5.
  • New scenario from vonkrieg.
  • New scenario from Jason Petho (Historical, No Match for the 100, Bir Gifgafa 2 1967 - night battle. nasty).
  • Revised the 13 scenarios that have helicopter gunships
  • Revised Iraqi graphics from Warhorse and papalazaru5
  • New scenario from Jason Petho (not historical, tourny set C01 - Hack and Slash - Division sized - Edited)
  • Revised Egyptian platoon file, noted some 2D graphical errors
  • Revised Egyptian battalion file, noted some data errors
  • Revised UI graphics from Crossroads
  • Revised ProWest platoon file fixing mine issue
  • Revised 3D graphics from Crossroads
  • Revised helicopter modelling issue.
  • Revised helicopter ghosts
  • Revised ProWest platoon file fixing mine issue
  • Revised Iraqi graphics from Warhorse/papalazaru5.

    NEW 20160202



    The final, official 1.02 UPDATE will also eventually include:

  • Additional Scenarios (probably a few).
  • More revised terrain graphics from Crossroads.
  • More revised unit graphics from Warhorse/papalazaru5.
  • Any bugs fixed noted by users.
  • (And maybe also?)

    Please remember this is an OPEN BETA, these files are not final and are subject to change.

    You can find the BETA package here:

    1.02 UPDATE OPEN BETA!! (Revised 20160202)

    PLEASE, utilize the instructions below on installing it with the JSGME Mod Enabler.



    NOTE: You need to own the Campaign Series Middle East 1948-1985 game to use this BETA!

    NOTE 2: If you installed the first version, you will need to use the JSGME Mod Enabler to disable the original mod, unzip the new package, then readd the new one with the Mod Enabler.

    UPDATED 20160202

    Jason Petho




    • Jason Petho -> RE: Campaign Series Middle East - 1.02 UPDATE - OPEN BETA (12/24/2015 3:13:29 AM)

    INSTALL

    1. Download the Zip File, UnZip, and place the -- middle_east_102 -- folder to \Mods folder, in the CS Middle East main folder:

    [image]local://upfiles/12395/76C0D2A6724240219828E4C4BDDDE499.jpg[/image]



    Jason Petho -> RE: Campaign Series Middle East - 1.02 UPDATE - OPEN BETA (12/24/2015 3:13:49 AM)

    2. Locate and run the JSGME.exe application (JoneSoft Generic Mod Enabler; from now: JSGME) by double clicking it:


    [image]local://upfiles/12395/86D9A130A9B646608157868DA5146A2F.jpg[/image]



    Jason Petho -> RE: Campaign Series Middle East - 1.02 UPDATE - OPEN BETA (12/24/2015 3:53:53 AM)

    3. Depending on your Windows version and it's User Access Control settings, you might see the following warning. Click 'Yes' to continue.

    [image]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/82769465/Open%20Betas/3_uac.png[/image]


    4. Acceps MODS as the default folder for Game Modifications. This is necessary only once, when opening JSGME for the first time:

    [image]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/82769465/Open%20Betas/4_mods.png[/image]



    Jason Petho -> RE: Campaign Series Middle East - 1.02 UPDATE - OPEN BETA (12/24/2015 3:54:40 AM)

    5. Next, the JSGME dialog will open up. Select -- middle_east_102 -- as the game modification (From now on: Mod) you want to activate:

    [image]local://upfiles/12395/432EE41781284C2BA57C324446D4099C.jpg[/image]



    Jason Petho -> RE: Campaign Series Middle East - 1.02 UPDATE - OPEN BETA (12/24/2015 3:55:22 AM)

    6. Activate the selected Mod by clicking the "Right Arrow" button in the middle

    7. You have now successfully activated the 1.02 UPDATE Open Beta package!



    [image]local://upfiles/12395/2E0B125A9BE54F41A18A93281CC6096D.jpg[/image]



    Jason Petho -> RE: Campaign Series Middle East - 1.02 UPDATE - OPEN BETA (12/24/2015 4:03:30 AM)

    To deactive the 1.02 BETA

    Reverse the process.

    Select the middle_east_102 folder and then Press the return arrow (middle one) so the folder returns to the left hand side.



    [image]local://upfiles/12395/39E2D02E23B942DD9514EAC7FBF5C060.jpg[/image]



    berto -> RE: Campaign Series Middle East - 1.02 UPDATE - OPEN BETA (12/24/2015 4:56:42 AM)


    The 1.02 Update Open Beta Patch includes (as of 20151223):

  • OBA and airstrikes bug fixes.
  • New feature: Options > Cursor > Small/Standard/Large, also Options > Cursor > Enhanced.
  • New feature: Options > Details > Persistent.
  • Air Model revisions.
  • Scenario edits due to above.
  • Scenario nomenclature edit based on user note.
  • Revised manual.
  • Revised terrain graphics from Crossroads.
  • More UI elements adapted to the new Box Art motif.
  • Other minor UI tweaks.
  • Revised platoon file based on a comment from Warhorse.
  • A new augmented logging system, for facilitating remote debugging.
  • Revised UK graphics from Warhorse/papalazaru5.
  • New scenario from vonkrieg.
  • New scenario from Jason Petho (Historical, No Match for the 100, Bir Gifgafa 2 1967 - night battle. nasty).

    The final, official 1.02 UPDATE will also eventually include:

  • Additional Scenarios (probably a few).
  • More revised terrain graphics from Crossroads.
  • More revised unit graphics from Warhorse/papalazaru5.
  • Any bugs fixed noted by users.
  • (And maybe also?)



    • Crossroads -> RE: Campaign Series Middle East - 1.02 UPDATE - OPEN BETA (12/24/2015 10:03:32 AM)

    I am looking forward to your comments about the new 2D terrain look and feel especially.

    I do like my maps subtle and easy on the eye, so took a good few steps here to that direction. There's been a couple of comments I've maybe taken a step too far, like that would be possible [8D]

    So give them a spin and let me know !!

    [:)]



    Big Ivan -> RE: Campaign Series Middle East - 1.02 UPDATE - OPEN BETA (12/24/2015 11:46:23 AM)

    AHH Yes Dev Team

    The new open beta 1.02 patch has cured the off board artillery bug![&o]

    There are a lot of other good features in this patch also.

    I like the new cursors, the von Krieg added scenarios, 3D graphics and for you Crossroads the new 2D terrain much easier on the eyes!

    Good stuff, Oh Yummy!

    [sm=00000436.gif]

    Big Ivan



    GavinP01 -> RE: Campaign Series Middle East - 1.02 UPDATE - OPEN BETA (12/24/2015 6:02:01 PM)


    Odd.

    Followed the instructions fully, but couldn't get the MOD to function properly.

    Failed to see new map graphics and I unable to access 'edit map' from game screen.

    The game screen just sits there and sits there and nothing happens until I press 'exit' then am getting a window saying 'application not responding.'

    I've now deactivated the MOD from JSGME, but still no joy in being able to access 'edit map.'

    All other functions work fine - such as 'new game,' 'edit scenario' and 'campaign.'

    And ideas gents?




    berto -> RE: Campaign Series Middle East - 1.02 UPDATE - OPEN BETA (12/24/2015 6:28:15 PM)


    Immediately after any "application not responding", please zip up and post here

  • frontend.log
  • edmap.log
  • error.log

    You will find these in the logs folder.

    Note that in order to upload and post the file here, you will likely need to rename your file with a .txt extension (replacing the .zip), since ZIP file uploads are not supported in this sub-forum.



    • z1812 -> RE: Campaign Series Middle East - 1.02 UPDATE - OPEN BETA (12/25/2015 5:42:28 PM)

    I am unsure about updating. Currently my game installation is at 1.00

    1. Is the Beta update 1.02 comprehensive?

    2. On the product page there are 2 updates shown but when I download them they are identified as being the same. That is a bit confusing. Are they the same or different?

    Great game and I really like the Campaign Series of Games.






    Jason Petho -> RE: Campaign Series Middle East - 1.02 UPDATE - OPEN BETA (12/25/2015 6:20:05 PM)

    1.02 is not yet cumulative.

    You will need to install the 1.01 UPDATE first from here:

    The 1.01 UPDATE!

    Unzip, and then double click that executable, follow the installation instructions.

    Jason Petho





    z1812 -> RE: Campaign Series Middle East - 1.02 UPDATE - OPEN BETA (12/25/2015 8:40:46 PM)

    Thanks for the quick reply. I really was not expecting a response today.

    Merry Christmas!!!



    Jason Petho -> RE: Campaign Series Middle East - 1.02 UPDATE - OPEN BETA (12/25/2015 8:46:57 PM)

    And Merry Christmas to you!

    Jason Petho



    Rosseau -> RE: Campaign Series Middle East - 1.02 UPDATE - OPEN BETA (12/26/2015 2:19:30 AM)

    Merry Christmas Team. Thank you for the enhanced cursor. I was expecting a big red cross [;)]

    Also thanks that extreme FoW tells us some combat details. I assume spotting is still harder than with regular FoW setting.



    Crossroads -> RE: Campaign Series Middle East - 1.02 UPDATE - OPEN BETA (12/26/2015 6:43:41 PM)

    quote:

    ORIGINAL: rosseau

    Merry Christmas Team. Thank you for the enhanced cursor. I was expecting a big red cross [;)]

    Also thanks that extreme FoW tells us some combat details. I assume spotting is still harder than with regular FoW setting.


    Hope you had a great Chrismas and wishing you a great New Year!

    Here's Iraqi Special Air Services for you guys by papalarazu5:

    [image]http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/upfiles/52565/FA06E025181849C2B4C83C95439243D0.jpg[/image]

    [:D]

    Regarding your question: No changes to spotting / concealment rules with 1.02.



    Rake -> RE: Campaign Series Middle East - 1.02 UPDATE - OPEN BETA (12/27/2015 1:55:16 PM)


    quote:

    ORIGINAL: Crossroads

    I am looking forward to your comments about the new 2D terrain look and feel especially.

    I do like my maps subtle and easy on the eye, so took a good few steps here to that direction. There's been a couple of comments I've maybe taken a step too far, like that would be possible [8D]

    So give them a spin and let me know !!

    [:)]



    First off, thanks to all of you guys for keeping this game alive and growing. When I'm bored with all the rest, CS is the game I keep coming back to.

    Now, about those graphics... Forest, vineyard, orchard, scrub, etc. graphics are fine, even well done! [sm=happy0005.gif] But, it seems that the actual "tiles" are more and more desaturated, to the point where I have difficulty seeing the difference between one elevation level and the next. I keep trying to add more color to the base terrain and you keep taking it away... [:)] The problem is that there's only so many shades of tan that can be used for the desert.



    Crossroads -> RE: Campaign Series Middle East - 1.02 UPDATE - OPEN BETA (12/27/2015 2:07:41 PM)


    quote:

    ORIGINAL: Rake

    First off, thanks to all of you guys for keeping this game alive and growing. When I'm bored with all the rest, CS is the game I keep coming back to.

    Now, about those graphics... Forest, vineyard, orchard, scrub, etc. graphics are fine, even well done! [sm=happy0005.gif] But, it seems that the actual "tiles" are more and more desaturated, to the point where I have difficulty seeing the difference between one elevation level and the next. I keep trying to add more color to the base terrain and you keep taking it away... [:)] The problem is that there's only so many shades of tan that can be used for the desert.



    Thank you for your feedback Rake!

    I just now had a chance to upgrade my CS:ME install on my old laptop, and I see what you mean. My development Desktop has a decent backlit LED monitor, so it shows the tiles in more color than what the especially older LCD monitors do.

    I will prepare another version of basic tiles with less saturation, I will upload it here for comparison. Not before next weekend, though.

    As it is though, with # of elevation levels to support, they are less distinctive than games with say half a dozen or even less elevation variations do.

    As an additional tip, there's always the "." (dot) hotkey that toggles elevation values ON and OFF. Handy for checking a line of advance or assault, when not sure how the lay of the land goes, in addition to perhaps toggling Contour lines ON and OFF with "C" hotkey.



    Rake -> RE: Campaign Series Middle East - 1.02 UPDATE - OPEN BETA (12/27/2015 3:23:49 PM)

    Crossroads...

    NP, just different strokes. I do agree that, while more elevations is better, trying to fill all these slots with varying shades is difficult and desert terrain is particularly so.

    I haven't often used the elevation values, although my preferred play is with Contours ON and Hex Grid OFF.

    I've played with the files a bit (I use Photoshop), experimenting with saturation and contrast. It seems that any editing almost has to be done on a hex x hex level basis. When I've tried adjusting the entire file, one end of the spectrum or the other either winds up "blown out" (too light), "blocked up" (too dark) or looking like something out of a '60's R&R concert.

    In any event, the game's great... just wish there was a simple way to add the new cursor to the WW II games... THAT was the best Xmas present of all for my aging eyes

    EDIT: I usually play on a 46" LCD HDTV. I haven't tried it out yet on my newer LED screen (TV). I'll have to look and see how much difference that makes... that might take a while lest I risk the wrath of my SO while hogging the primary TV for my gaming
    she [sm=duel.gif] me



    Crossroads -> RE: Campaign Series Middle East - 1.02 UPDATE - OPEN BETA (12/27/2015 4:36:43 PM)

    There's some added contrast to first dozen elevations or so, but as there's quite a height difference in many of the maps, and especially as many of them start from double digit elevations, it is a bit of a challenge isn't it.

    Have to think of something though, can't have you duelling with Ms Rake can we [:'(]

    Quite many graphic files are quite a handful to prepare as they are. I have prepared different tiles being manipulated using different interpolation algorithms etc, certain rows with one that works for them, the next row with something else.

    So maybe these basic Clear Terrain tiles need to be prepared in a similar manner, to have them stand out more. Have to figure out how to best achieve all it first though.



    Crossroads -> RE: Campaign Series Middle East - 1.02 UPDATE - OPEN BETA (12/27/2015 4:42:11 PM)


    quote:

    ORIGINAL: Rake

    I've played with the files a bit (I use Photoshop), experimenting with saturation and contrast. It seems that any editing almost has to be done on a hex x hex level basis. When I've tried adjusting the entire file, one end of the spectrum or the other either winds up "blown out" (too light), "blocked up" (too dark) or looking like something out of a '60's R&R concert.


    This might be the key to it all? More colors! And color effects!

    [image]http://38.media.tumblr.com/f2971132c0642954a56f9813af2034c9/tumblr_n7wavaTSxp1sqf5tdo1_400.gif[/image]

    [:D]



    Warhorse -> RE: Campaign Series Middle East - 1.02 UPDATE - OPEN BETA (12/27/2015 4:47:38 PM)

    FAROUT!! Man, that is a flash-back to my younger days!!![X(]



    berto -> RE: Campaign Series Middle East - 1.02 UPDATE - OPEN BETA (12/27/2015 5:40:35 PM)


    It was decided to up the number of elevations from 20 to 50. We live with the consequences.

    Yes, the 'c' (Contour) and '.' (Elevations) hot keys are, in part, the answer.



    Jason Petho -> RE: Campaign Series Middle East - 1.02 UPDATE - OPEN BETA (12/27/2015 7:54:40 PM)


    quote:

    ORIGINAL: Rake

    ...although my preferred play is with Contours ON and Hex Grid OFF.



    This is my prefered set up as well.

    Jason Petho



    berto -> RE: Campaign Series Middle East - 1.02 UPDATE - OPEN BETA (12/27/2015 8:01:14 PM)


    If you play with both Hex Grid & Contours ON and the contours don't stand out well enough against the hex backdrop, try fiddling with Options > Hex Contours Colors > Light/Medium/Dark.



    Rake -> RE: Campaign Series Middle East - 1.02 UPDATE - OPEN BETA (12/28/2015 7:50:08 PM)


    quote:

    ORIGINAL: Crossroads

    This might be the key to it all? More colors! And color effects!

    [image]http://38.media.tumblr.com/f2971132c0642954a56f9813af2034c9/tumblr_n7wavaTSxp1sqf5tdo1_400.gif[/image]

    [:D]


    I vaguely remember this map [X(] Played it hot seat with a friend... He'd brought a plate of some kind of mushrooms and we were munching on them while we played. I really enjoyed the scenario, but I haven't been able to find it since. Guess it must have been an old Talonsoft version [:D]



    Warhorse -> RE: Campaign Series Middle East - 1.02 UPDATE - OPEN BETA (12/29/2015 12:59:16 PM)

    MMM, mushrooms!![:D]



    Jason Petho -> RE: Campaign Series Middle East - 1.02 UPDATE - OPEN BETA (1/13/2016 12:38:36 AM)

    The 1.02 Update Open Beta Patch has been revised today and includes (as of 20160112):

  • OBA and airstrikes bug fixes.
  • New feature: Options > Cursor > Small/Standard/Large, also Options > Cursor > Enhanced.
  • New feature: Options > Details > Persistent.
  • Air Model revisions.
  • Scenario edits due to above.
  • Scenario nomenclature edit based on user note.
  • Revised manual.
  • Revised terrain graphics from Crossroads.
  • More UI elements adapted to the new Box Art motif.
  • Other minor UI tweaks.
  • Revised platoon file based on a comment from Warhorse.
  • A new augmented logging system, for facilitating remote debugging.
  • Revised UK graphics from Warhorse/papalazaru5.
  • New scenario from vonkrieg.
  • New scenario from Jason Petho (Historical, No Match for the 100, Bir Gifgafa 2 1967 - night battle. nasty).
  • Revised the 13 scenarios that have helicopter gunships
  • Revised Iraqi graphics from Warhorse and papalazaru5
  • New scenario from Jason Petho (not historical, tourny set C01 - Hack and Slash - Division sized)
  • Revised Egyptian platoon file, noted some 2D graphical errors
  • Revised Egyptian battalion file, noted some data errors
  • Revised UI graphics from Crossroads
  • Revised ProWest platoon file fixing mine issue

    The final, official 1.02 UPDATE will also eventually include:

  • Additional Scenarios (probably a few).
  • More revised terrain graphics from Crossroads.
  • More revised unit graphics from Warhorse/papalazaru5.
  • Any bugs fixed noted by users.
  • (And maybe also?)

    Please remember this is an OPEN BETA, these files are not final and are subject to change.

    Please download the new OPEN BETA from the first post.

    Thank you
    Jason Petho



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