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Addons & Mods Depot => OFP - Addons & Mods Beta Testing => Topic started by: billclo on 09 Dec 2005, 19:38:01

Title: looking for advice on which mods to try
Post by: billclo on 09 Dec 2005, 19:38:01

Hello. Just got OFP, and I was wondering which mods I ought to try out. There's a ton of them obviously, and I'm confused.

I'm primarily looking for ones that have nicer than standard OFP graphics, and I'm a realism nut. Prefer modern era, US/Soviet. UK/NATO are also possibilities.

Since I'm new here, after I download the mods (and perhaps unzip/decompress them), where do they go and how are they accessed?

Thanks in advance.

Title: Re:looking for advice on which mods to try
Post by: LoTekK on 09 Dec 2005, 19:59:28

There are two good threads on the developers' forums (http://www.flashpoint1985.com/cgi-bin/ikonboard311/ikonboard.cgi):
Best add-ons list (http://www.flashpoint1985.com/cgi-bin/ikonboard311/ikonboard.cgi?act=ST;f=4;t=21064)
and
Turning OFP into your favorite game (http://www.flashpoint1985.com/cgi-bin/ikonboard311/ikonboard.cgi?act=ST;f=4;t=44390)

The generally preferred method of setting up the mods is to use mod folders. So for example, the ECP mod would go in an @ECP directory within the main game directory (the @ is simply to keep all the mods listed together in folder view). Then to access them, modify your game shortcut so it reads something like
c:\games\operationflashpoint\flashpointresistance.exe -mod=@ECP

Alternatively, there's a link to a launcher in the second link which makes everything a lot easier. :)

Title: Re:looking for advice on which mods to try
Post by: Baddo on 09 Dec 2005, 20:33:59

If you are looking for realism, you need to have a look at FDF Mod 1.3. From the mods I have tried to this date, FDF Mod has provided the most realistic feeling.

FDF Mod website (http://koti.mbnet.fi/~fdfmod/downloads.html)

Weapon sounds are excellent in FDF Mod. They sound very close to what I heard while I was in the real FDF.

:)

Title: Re:looking for advice on which mods to try
Post by: yankme on 10 Dec 2005, 03:02:04

welcome billclo  :) LoTekK's right have a look around, lots to see. OFP was your best chose for starters, ECP inproves graphics. addons that are a must have are here, play the champain aswell. the addons for this mission are a must have for present day conflicts. there is a island called Tonal and rangers with JAM, realistic heli's and the lot ...
http://www.ofpec.com/missions_depot/index.php?ID=1320
   enjoy  ;D
 

Title: Re:looking for advice on which mods to try
Post by: billclo on 10 Dec 2005, 03:19:23

Thanks for the info so far. I've tried out both the ECP and Y2K3 mods. I do like the look of the Y2k3 mod, though I guess I ought to try the Finnish mods too.

Bummer that Y2k3 and ECP don't work together.

Title: Re:looking for advice on which mods to try
Post by: Baddo on 10 Dec 2005, 17:39:13

Update for the FDF Mod info: In addition to downloading FDF Mod version 1.3, download also update to version 1.4. FDF Mod 1.3 is required.

FDF Mod website (http://koti.mbnet.fi/~fdfmod/index.html)

:joystick:

Title: Re:looking for advice on which mods to try
Post by: yankme on 16 Dec 2005, 01:59:12

Baddo hey ive been trying to download FDF everynight i allways get a zip thats 64mg or 120mg but never the hole thing! and iam signed on, so i know its not like iam signing out and losing the download , any suggestions???? yank

Title: Re:looking for advice on which mods to try
Post by: Tuulos on 18 Dec 2005, 09:08:00

Yankme i suggest you try to download from different server. I never experienced that. And everyone of Ballistics addons should be downloaded  ;D