Difference between revisions of "Famous Planets Expansion Pack 1"

From Elite Wiki
(New page: Famous planets expansion pack 1: Release 09/11/2008 By: P.A. Groove Credits for Expansion pack 1: -Drew Wagnar for reading and commenting on the texts/ -Svengali for script updating -Tha...)
 
Line 1: Line 1:
Famous planets expansion pack 1:
+
'''Famous planets expansion pack 1: Release 09/11/2008'''
Release 09/11/2008
 
   
 
By: P.A. Groove
 
By: P.A. Groove
Credits for Expansion pack 1:
 
  +
  +
'''Credits'''
   
 
-Drew Wagnar for reading and commenting on the texts/
 
-Drew Wagnar for reading and commenting on the texts/
 
-Svengali for script updating
 
-Svengali for script updating
  +
-Lestradae for hosting
 
-Thargoid for help and engineering with the scripts
 
-Thargoid for help and engineering with the scripts
-Ahruman for development on Oolite in General and 1.72 :)
+
-Ahruman for development on Oolite in General and 1.72 Smile
 
-Capt Kev for System Redux
 
-Capt Kev for System Redux
   
Contains:
+
'''Contains:'''
   
Textures for most important planets on spaceway L1 from Lave to Lerelace
+
- Textures for most important planets on spaceway L1 from Lave to Lerelace Custom planet descriptions for this planets
Custom planet descriptions for this planets
+
- Updated script (script.js) for 1.72 so that the System Redux work around is not needed anymore (please read the install instructions in the package)
Updated script so that the System Redux work around is not needed anymore (please read the install instructions in this package)
+
- Updated planet texts for the F7 screen for ALL planets hopefully without spelling mistakes. These where pre-read by Drew Wagnar. If you still see a mistake then mail me. I'm not a native English write.
  +
- Map for spaceway L1 and it's most important planets
  +
- Art cards with the new planets
   
Map for spaceway L1 and it's most important planets
 
Art cards with the new planets
 
   
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WARNING: This is not a standalone OXP you need Famous planets_v1.1.oxp
+
WARNING: This is not a standalone OXP you need Famous planets_v1.1.oxp Therefore the directory include in this package does not has an .oxp extension. Read the installation instructions below on how to install.
Therefore this package does not have the .oxp extension
+
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
'''
  +
Brief description'''
   
Installation instructions (IMPORTANT) > if you have Famous planets v1.1. you can begin at step 2
 
  +
The Spaceway L1 is the route that Loonly planet advices traders that travel from Lave in the Old Worlds region (see map in OXP or on the WIKI) to Lerelace in the Xexedi Cluster. And the wiki page for more info.
  +
'''
  +
Installation Instructions v1.72'''
   
1. This is not a stand-alone package so download and install Famous planets v1.1. at:
 
  +
(IMPORTANT) > if you have Famous planets_v1.1. you can begin at step 2
  +
  +
1. This is not a stand-alone package so download and install Famous planets v1.1. at:
 
http://wiki.alioth.net/index.php/Famous_Planets_OXP
 
http://wiki.alioth.net/index.php/Famous_Planets_OXP
   
2 After installing v1.1. delete the System Redux config directory
+
2. After installing v1.1. delete the System Redux config directory that is in the directory of Famous planets v1.1.
   
3 Unzip the contents of this package in the oxp directory ( example Oolite171/AddOns/Famous_Planetsv1.1.oxp)
+
3. Unzip the contents of this package in the Famous Planets_v1.1. oxp directory.
It will then add only the new content into the existing oxp installation
+
For example: ( Oolite172/AddOns/Famous_Planets_v1.1.oxp).
  +
It will then add only the new content into the existing oxp installation.
   
4(optional) If your computer can take it you can choose to download FPXP1HD.zip[ and u extract the HD textures of XexediHD and LaeninHD in the texture directory of Famous Planets and set overwrite on Yes.
 
  +
'''4. If you are on Oolite 1.65, 1.70 or on 1.71.1 then a last step is needed'''
   
  +
Go into the Oolite/Addon/Famous_planets_v1.1.oxp/config
  +
Open the Script.js file with a word editor. Go to line 72:
  +
  +
Change:
  +
  +
----
  +
  +
Code:
  +
if (this.fpCheck(system.ID) && player.ship.position.distanceTo(system.mainStation.position) < 12000) {
  +
  +
----
  +
  +
  +
to
  +
  +
----
  +
  +
Code:
  +
if (this.fpCheck(system.ID) && player.position.distanceTo(system.mainStation.position) < 12000) {
  +
  +
----
  +
  +
  +
Then save the file.
  +
  +
4(Optional) If your computer can take it you can choose to download FPXP1HD.zip[ and u extract the HD textures of XexediHD and LaeninHD in the texture directory of Famous Planets and set overwrite on Yes.
 
These are big textures but are very sharp!
 
These are big textures but are very sharp!
   
 
5 Start Oolite with the SHIFT-key pressed until you see the spinning Cobra Mk3
 
5 Start Oolite with the SHIFT-key pressed until you see the spinning Cobra Mk3
   
Tested with:
 
  +
And here you go: Oolite has expanded again.
  +
'''
  +
Download links:'''
  +
  +
Main package with normal resolution textures
  +
FPXP1 ... http://www.box.net/shared/static/deik8vvk8c.zip
  +
  +
HD textures for Xexedi and Laenin
  +
FPXP1HD .. http://www.box.net/shared/static/3vp866n705.zip
  +
  +
'''
  +
Tested with:'''
   
-All the oxp mentioned in the read me of Famous Planets_v1.1.oxp
+
-All the oxp mentioned in the read me of Famous Planets_v1.1.oxp -Oolite 1.70 up to 1.72 build (unofficial release)
-Oolite 1.70 up to 1.72 build (unofficial release)
 

Revision as of 23:06, 11 November 2008

Famous planets expansion pack 1: Release 09/11/2008

By: P.A. Groove

Credits

-Drew Wagnar for reading and commenting on the texts/ -Svengali for script updating -Lestradae for hosting -Thargoid for help and engineering with the scripts -Ahruman for development on Oolite in General and 1.72 Smile -Capt Kev for System Redux

Contains:

- Textures for most important planets on spaceway L1 from Lave to Lerelace Custom planet descriptions for this planets - Updated script (script.js) for 1.72 so that the System Redux work around is not needed anymore (please read the install instructions in the package) - Updated planet texts for the F7 screen for ALL planets hopefully without spelling mistakes. These where pre-read by Drew Wagnar. If you still see a mistake then mail me. I'm not a native English write. - Map for spaceway L1 and it's most important planets - Art cards with the new planets



WARNING: This is not a standalone OXP you need Famous planets_v1.1.oxp Therefore the directory include in this package does not has an .oxp extension. Read the installation instructions below on how to install.


Brief description

The Spaceway L1 is the route that Loonly planet advices traders that travel from Lave in the Old Worlds region (see map in OXP or on the WIKI) to Lerelace in the Xexedi Cluster. And the wiki page for more info. Installation Instructions v1.72

(IMPORTANT) > if you have Famous planets_v1.1. you can begin at step 2

1. This is not a stand-alone package so download and install Famous planets v1.1. at: http://wiki.alioth.net/index.php/Famous_Planets_OXP

2. After installing v1.1. delete the System Redux config directory that is in the directory of Famous planets v1.1.

3. Unzip the contents of this package in the Famous Planets_v1.1. oxp directory. For example: ( Oolite172/AddOns/Famous_Planets_v1.1.oxp). It will then add only the new content into the existing oxp installation.

4. If you are on Oolite 1.65, 1.70 or on 1.71.1 then a last step is needed

Go into the Oolite/Addon/Famous_planets_v1.1.oxp/config Open the Script.js file with a word editor. Go to line 72:

Change:


Code: if (this.fpCheck(system.ID) && player.ship.position.distanceTo(system.mainStation.position) < 12000) {



to


Code: if (this.fpCheck(system.ID) && player.position.distanceTo(system.mainStation.position) < 12000) {



Then save the file.

4(Optional) If your computer can take it you can choose to download FPXP1HD.zip[ and u extract the HD textures of XexediHD and LaeninHD in the texture directory of Famous Planets and set overwrite on Yes. These are big textures but are very sharp!

5 Start Oolite with the SHIFT-key pressed until you see the spinning Cobra Mk3

And here you go: Oolite has expanded again. Download links:

Main package with normal resolution textures FPXP1 ... http://www.box.net/shared/static/deik8vvk8c.zip

HD textures for Xexedi and Laenin FPXP1HD .. http://www.box.net/shared/static/3vp866n705.zip

Tested with:

-All the oxp mentioned in the read me of Famous Planets_v1.1.oxp -Oolite 1.70 up to 1.72 build (unofficial release)