HawkNam blog

Damn it’s been hell. Torn apart with two different batches of work, ArmA and OFP! We have made some progress on both fronts, though. Garcia has cracked some neat scripts for JF; a working rucsack system for both sides (more ammo! yay!) and now he’s getting the “medic system” done, which would make medics a much more valuable asset to the team. No more healing 100%. You have bandages that can help but you still gotta call in that medevac when the shit really hits the fan. At best, you might be able to use your weapon to shoot your way out. You should have plenty of ammo now…

Started on the city stuff for JF today. Not much to tell about that yet, just that it’s getting there and they will be in the nexe release. The goal there is to have a small island with a small or medium city (within OFP limits of course) where to fight some house-to-house fighting, TET style. I also heard that some ARVN troops are being sent into the area and the US special operation boys got a new issue of their tigers… From what I saw, it looks damn good!

Things have been kind of problematic lately. Been very busy with some last university exams and other turn ins, but thigns are lightening up as we speak. Only a few exams left and I now have more time to spend on modding. Yay!

The release that was planned to be done a week back is most likely going to happen this weekend and this time for REAL! We don’t have the sound pack ready still but I have made another one to satisfy your needs for the time being. We will be updating the pack once we get the “real” one ready. When, I don’t know. All Im concerned with now is that you guys have some ‘Nam stuff to play with and that I can finish the campaigns I’ve been making. I’m sure some more news will be posted as they come available and promo shots will be made and released either before or during the release. It’ll be a big upgrade, I can tell you that.

Well well, after a short break on mission editing, I’m back in it. I’ve been doing some updating on the In Country campaign. Made a few cutscenes, fixed a few bugs (none should remain now) and added some sounds. Overall, once the new JF is out for the general public, I’m sure that the campaign will follow close behind if not released together with he mod. The latter of course would be the ideal option.

Was also thinking of doing some changes and fixes on the Mercyful Fate campaign, and maybe even continuing it from where it was left. Could be quite interesting to continue it on some other island and add some cool stuff to it, like local tribe training and such. Kind of like a dynamic campaign. As ArmA really gives me no sparkle and there’s still interest to play some good missions in the OFP community, I think that this would be nice. Now that the mod is looking like it is more or less “finished", I think mission editing is calling me again.

This is the first post on this blog, and I’d like to welcome you fellow ‘Nam gamer. This blog is a place where I and possibly some others working on the ‘Nam scene post info, pics and other stuff regarding the development process. Stay tuned for more news!