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[Laksamana]

Hello all.....

Today, i will write a tutorial on how to make cluster bomb weapon and have your favourite aircraft drop it anywhere.....

First open ObjectCreationList.ini and scroll to the end of the file and add:

  
;----------------------------------------------------------------------
ObjectCreationList OCL_ClusterBombExplode
  CreateObject
        ObjectNames = ClusterBombBomblet
        Count = 40&#59;this is the quantity of the bomblets
        Disposition = SEND_IT_FLYING
        DispositionIntensity = 120&#59;if you want the bombs to spread to larger area increase this
 
  End
  CreateDebris
        ModelNames = GXMammoth_D01 GXMammoth_D02 GXMammoth_D03 GXMammoth_D04
        Count = 4
        Mass = 5.0
        Disposition = SEND_IT_FLYING
        DispositionIntensity = 2.0
  End
End

This will spawn bomblets when your 'bigger' bomb which will explained later explode.


NEXT,open FXlist.ini and add this at the bottom:

; ----------------------------------------------

FXList FX_ClusterExplode
  ParticleSystem
        Name                     = BuggySubExplosion
  End
  ParticleSystem
        Name                     = DaisyExplosionScatter
        AttachToObject   = Yes
        InitialDelay     = 500 500 UNIFORM
  End
  ParticleSystem
        Name = NukeCannonFlare
  End
  ViewShake 
        Type = SEVERE
  End 
End

This willl show how your BIG bomb explode in the air


Thirdly,we will make the 'actual' weapon which detonate on the ground and damage enemy units.
Open Weapon.ini and add this code at the bottom

;-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Weapon ClusterBombWeapon
  PrimaryDamage = 100.0                 
  PrimaryDamageRadius = 50.0      
  AttackRange = 100.0
  DamageType = EXPLOSION                 
  DeathType = EXPLODED
  WeaponSpeed = 99999.0                  
  ProjectileObject = NONE
  ProjectileDetonationFX = FX_A10ThunderboltMissileExplosion
  ProjectileDetonationOCL = OCL_FireFieldSmall
  RadiusDamageAffects = ALLIES ENEMIES NEUTRALS   &#59; should this affect allies? @todo srj
  DelayBetweenShots = 0                           &#59; time between shots, msec
  ClipSize = 1                                     &#59; how many shots in a Clip (0 == infinite)
  ClipReloadTime = 0                      &#59; how long to reload a Clip, msec
  AutoReloadsClip = No 
  HistoricBonusTime                = 1000
  HistoricBonusCount              = 40
  HistoricBonusRadius            = 200
  HistoricBonusWeapon            = FirestormSmallCreationWeapon
End

TWEAK IT AS YOU LIKE..


Next open FactionUnit.ini where we will add the code to create the bomb and the bomblets
Add:

;------------------------------
Object ClusterBomb
  Draw = W3DModelDraw ModuleTag_01
        OkToChangeModelColor = Yes
        DefaultConditionState
          Model = AVBomber_B
        End
  End
  DisplayName = OBJECT:DaisyCutterBomb
  EditorSorting = SYSTEM
  TransportSlotCount = 10
  VisionRange = 300.0
  ShroudClearingRange = 0
  ArmorSet
        Conditions = None
        Armor = ProjectileArmor
        DamageFX = None
  End
  SoundFallingFromPlane = DaisyCutterWeapon
  KindOf = PROJECTILE
  Body = ActiveBody ModuleTag_02
        MaxHealth = 100.0
        InitialHealth = 100.0
  End
  Behavior = FXListDie ModuleTag_04
        DeathFX = FX_ClusterExplode
  End
  Behavior = CreateObjectDie ModuleTag_03
        CreationList = OCL_ClusterBombExplode
  End
  Behavior = DestroyDie ModuleTag_05
  End
  Behavior = AIUpdateInterface ModuleTag_06
  End

 &#59; it may seem odd to have a "bomb" with a Locomotor, especially a Thrust locomotor,
 &#59; but there's a good reason: the Aurora moves so freakin' fast that it's really
 &#59; hard to (1) find a reliable drop location, and (2) actually get it close enough to
 &#59; that location. So we cheat: just get fairly close, then let the "bomb" do a little (subtle)
 &#59; navigation on the way down. This works pretty well and actually looks much better
 &#59; than you might think. (srj)
  Behavior = MissileAIUpdate ModuleTag_04
        TryToFollowTarget   = No 
        FuelLifetime            = 0
        IgnitionDelay      = 0
        InitialVelocity  = 0                       &#59; in dist/sec
        DistanceToTravelBeforeTurning = 0
        DistanceToTargetBeforeDiving  = 0
  End

  Locomotor = SET_NORMAL AuroraBombLocomotor

  Behavior = PhysicsBehavior ModuleTag_07
        Mass = 75.0
        AerodynamicFriction = 3&#59;1
        ForwardFriction = 33&#59;33
        CenterOfMassOffset = 2&#59;2
  End
  Behavior = HeightDieUpdate ModuleTag_08
        TargetHeight = 80.0
        TargetHeightIncludesStructures = Yes
  End

  Geometry = Sphere
  GeometryIsSmall = Yes
  GeometryMajorRadius = 12.0
End
;----------------------------------------------------------------
Object ClusterBombBomblet
  Draw = W3DModelDraw ModuleTag_01
        OkToChangeModelColor = Yes
        DefaultConditionState
          Model = EXAMine_A
        End
  End
  DisplayName = OBJECT:DaisyCutterBomb
  EditorSorting = SYSTEM
  TransportSlotCount = 10
  VisionRange = 300.0
  ShroudClearingRange = 25
  ArmorSet
        Conditions = None
        Armor = ProjectileArmor
        DamageFX = None
  End
  SoundFallingFromPlane = DaisyCutterWeapon
  KindOf = PROJECTILE
  Body = ActiveBody ModuleTag_02
        MaxHealth = 10000.0
        InitialHealth = 10000.0
  End
  Behavior = FXListDie ModuleTag_03
        DeathFX = FX_CarpetBomb
  End
  Behavior = DestroyDie ModuleTag_04
  End
  Behavior = AIUpdateInterface ModuleTag_05
  End
  Behavior = FireWeaponWhenDeadBehavior ModuleTag_01
        DeathWeapon = ClusterBombWeapon
        StartsActive = Yes
  End
  Behavior = HeightDieUpdate ModuleTag_07
        TargetHeight = 1.0
        TargetHeightIncludesStructures = Yes
  End
  Locomotor = SET_NORMAL None
  Behavior = PhysicsBehavior ModuleTag_06
        Mass = 60.0        &#59;75
        AerodynamicFriction = 1&#59;1
        ForwardFriction = 11&#59;33
        CenterOfMassOffset = 2
  End
  Geometry = Sphere
  GeometryIsSmall = Yes
  GeometryMajorRadius = 2.0
  Scale = 0.5
End

OPEN Weapons.ini again and add:

;-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Weapon MultiBombWeapon 
  PrimaryDamage = 1.0  &#59; you can just put your own weapon name above                   
  PrimaryDamageRadius = 50.0      
  AttackRange = 100.0
  AcceptableAimDelta = 45                &#59; 
  DamageType = EXPLOSION                 
  DeathType = EXPLODED
  WeaponSpeed = 99999.0                  
  ProjectileObject = ClusterBomb
  ProjectileDetonationFX = FX_A10ThunderboltMissileExplosion
  RadiusDamageAffects = ENEMIES NEUTRALS   &#59; should this affect allies? @todo srj
  DelayBetweenShots = 0                           &#59; time between shots, msec
  ClipSize = 2                                     &#59; how many shots in a Clip (0 == infinite)
  ClipReloadTime = 0                      &#59; how long to reload a Clip, msec
  AutoReloadsClip = RETURN_TO_BASE
  ShowsAmmoPips            = Yes 
  HistoricBonusTime                = 1000
  HistoricBonusCount              = 40
  HistoricBonusRadius            = 200
  HistoricBonusWeapon            = FirestormSmallCreationWeapon
End

THE LAST STEP,copy your weapon name,in this case MultiBombWeapon and paste it to your favourite aircraft.For example, I want to give this to aurora so I will find the Aurora Bomber section in FactionUnit.ini and put the weapon name to its primary weapon:

 &#59; ***DESIGN parameters ***
  DisplayName            = OBJECT:Aurora
  EditorSorting    = VEHICLE
  Side                          = America
  TransportSlotCount  = 0                               &#59;how many "slots" we take in a transport (0 == not transportable)
  VisionRange            = 180.0 
  ShroudClearingRange = 600
  Prerequisites
        Object = AmericaAirfield
        Object = AmericaStrategyCenter
  End
  BuildCost                = 3000
  BuildTime                = 30.0                &#59;in seconds         
  WeaponSet
        Conditions = None 
        Weapon = PRIMARY MultiBombWeapon &#59;note that I pasted it here
  End

Now you're ready to go........
HAPPY MODDING!!

[AZZKIKR]

i haven't gotten a chance to try but will this solve the veterancy thing? where units don't get promoted as it is the cluster bomblet that kills, not the weapon

[Jazzie Spurs]

There's no factionunit.ini in ZH anymore.

[Laksamana]

if that's the case,add the code into weaponobjects.ini.....

ATTENTION: THOSE WHO HAD READ MY TUTORIAL,CAN YOU POST FEEDBACK LIKE COMMENTS OR PICTURES, ETC
AS I WANT TO KNOW IF ITS HELP YOU.THIS IS MY FIRST TUTORIAL,MORE To COME..

Edited by General Ironsides, 24 November 2008 - 08:01.

[Zeke]

AZZKIKR, on 23 Nov 2008, 17:01, said:

i haven't gotten a chance to try but will this solve the veterancy thing? where units don't get promoted as it is the cluster bomblet that kills, not the weapon

no

[GuardianTempest]

Zeke, on 24 Nov 2008, 21:55, said:

AZZKIKR, on 23 Nov 2008, 17:01, said:

i haven't gotten a chance to try but will this solve the veterancy thing? where units don't get promoted as it is the cluster bomblet that kills, not the weapon

no

Can you make it? Like how do those B1 Lanncers get promoted either.

[Alias]

The B1s in Shockwave only get promoted from the primary bomb damage, not from the cluster bomblets.

In other news, why on earth revive a two year-old thread. D;

Edited by Alias, 19 July 2010 - 10:24.

[Wizard]

They get promoted by luck. IIRC if the OCL object deals the killing blow, rather than the bomblets then the Lancer ranks up.

Edit: Ninja'd

Edited by Wizard, 19 July 2010 - 10:24.

[GuardianTempest]

Damn...how could I forsee such a disaster?
I'm going so fast I forgot about it.