What makes PRSP different from MP?

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We're gonna use this thread to tell you all about some of the things that make PRSP different from it's parent mod.

Should cover things you should be aware of and also how to change some things if you want.

Nothing will be in a discernible order, things will be added once remembered.

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Creation of certain vehicle clones ala vBF2

Quite a few of you asked via the forum or through PMs about combining the positions of Commander and Gunner in heavy land vehicles into 1 PCO like vBF2 has it.

I won't go into the various reasons why you guys wanted this as the most important aspect is that I listened

The list of vehicles is as such...

• apc_wz551_bf2
• gb_apc_warrior_bf2
• gb_tnk_challenger_bf2
• iraqapc_brdm2_bf2
• iraqtnk_t62_bf2
• iraqtnk_t72_bf2
• mec_apc_bmp3_bf2
• ru_apc_bmp3_bf2
• ru_tank_T90_bf2
• tnk_type98_bf2
• usapc_lav25_bf2
• usapc_m2a2_bf2
• ustnk_m1a2_bf2

You'll notice the _bf2 extension added at the end.
Obviously, this is to help differentiate these vehicles from the originals, but will also help you (emphasis on the 'you' part) add in these vehicles on maps if you wish.

I say 'you' because not one of these vehicles are on any current map!

So if you would like to have any of these _bf2 vehicles on a map, you are the one that will need to add them in.

But how do I do that? I am a total noob at editing anything

Don't fret as i will give you an example of how to do it.

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WARNING!!!
First, remember to back up any files that you are going to edit beforehand!!!

Editing any file within your PRSP mod can have adverse effects if you ever play COOP online with friends/family.
Your edited files won't match and so you won't be able to play together.

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Let's replace the ustnk_m1a2 with the ustnk_m1a2_bf2 and do it in Kashan Desert.

To do this you need to edit the GamePlayObjects.con file

• Goto ...Battlefield 2\mods\pr_sp\levels\kashan_desert and open up the server.zip with winrar or some similar type of program.

• Open the GameModes/gpm_coop/64 folder and drag and drop the GamePlayObjects.con file into the Kashan Desert folder so you can edit it.

• You can open/edit the GamePlayObjects.con with something as simple as Wordpad (which will be used in this example), so choose the program of your choice and open it.

• Let's use the 'replace' option in Wordpad.
• Type in the variables that we need to replace the tank with the other and hit the 'Replace All' button.

A search showed that it replaced 8 ustnk_m1a2 with the _bf2 version.

• Save the GamePlayObjects.con file.

• Drag and drop the GamePlayObjects.con file back into it's original location within the sever.zip

Play Kashan Desert.

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If you can't follow the steps that I described because you don't have 'administrative rights' on your computer or the files seem to be 'locked' when you attempt to do anything...

[CENTER]DON'T complain to me about it!!!

Learn to use YOUR computer.

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Some things to know about these _bf2 vehicles -

Combining the Commander and Gunner has 'deleted' some of the Commander functions in some of the vehicles.

• You will not be able to drop supply crates, use the horn or use the 'back up beep'.
  This is because you now use those buttons to 'fire' on things.

• The Gunner HUD is now the main focus.

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Forget to tell you all something semi-important about SP/COOP gameplay.

In previous versions it was virtually impossible to be a passenger in a transport helicopter as bot pilots don't land. (FYI, there is NO amount of coding that can make this happen, so don't ask or suggest it!!!)

They also don't fly up to the proper altitude (300+ meters) so that you can parachute out and not break your body in half upon landing

THIS IS NO MORE!!!

[R-DEV]DBZao included coding so that you parachute out at any height and not worry about certain death.

YAY!!!