Friday 31 January 2014

Stargate Operation Flashpoint


Stargate For Operation Flashpoint Resistance
(also compatible with Arma Cold War Assault)

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This original OFP 3 part game from Biss & Codemasters generally retails for around £9.99 for the 3 CD set, or you can get the Re-Release from Biss on Steam for as little as £2.99.  OFP, Codemasters and Biss had nothing to do with Stargate or MGM.... and was an Unofficial Fan Based Project, later banned by MGM twice, after they announced 2 different official games (that never ended up coming out) so most the OFP stuff got lost between both proposed official release Mod/Addon culling's.

There have been a number of Addons and Conversion packs for OFP, from Star WarsJurassic Park, AirwolfLegoNapoleon, Civil War and many more.. so why not Stargate....

The first ever stargate addons for OFP was a Static DHD & Static Stargate that did nothing but looked kinda groovy, there was also a black camo unit and a p90 and a staff weapon that didn't fire (i can never remember who made them)  Anyway's suddenly a team popped up called BxBx and the preview shots these guys had where unreal.

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All you had to do was place the addons in a specific folder & run the game, then pop into the mission editor, open and island and place a Gate and DHD (in close proximity to then attach to each other) then place another Gate and DHD further away.

INSERT MISSION EDITOR SHOT HERE

Instantly these gates could see each other with 6 digits, P3X-372 for example
& their seamed no limit on the amount of gates you could place on the map...

Because the gate and the stone steps where separate in game models you could use a deletion command to remove gate steps, then a setPos command to either lower the Stargate into the ground, or put it up in space (achievable space effects using the space shuttle and space mod)

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Later on came DSF, another ofp addon team who also started working on a stargate mod, that used manual dialling, the SGC computer held gate addresses you could click to dial, then copy them to a note book your player carries.

  
Or you can manually dial a gate that's not been included in the SGC database ;)

You could copy them to the game note book and you could bring that up to jog your memory of the address and then manually dial the off world DHD's, wraith adapted that with an easy click to dial option on the notebook..
(some people used the delete command to remove the BxBx gate from the SGC and use the spawn command to use a DSF gate instead) yet many stargate fans avoided the DSF stuff as it was very complicated until a guy called TheWraith517 released an easy dialling script for missions using the DSF gate and the Walmis DHD and he also released a fix to stop the kawoosh killing people.

The pre-set gate addresses on the BxBx gates made them so simple to use, but they also gave you the ability to define a name for the gate, and also set the weather and time for when you arrive, Bering in mind that your loading an island and putting 2 gates on it, so having the weather change travelling from one gate (planet) to another gate (planet) the time and weather made a great touch to the reality of it.

With An Iris On Auto Close and Key Coded
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And A Programmable GDO
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The On Line Multi Player concepts where really taking off, you can see an example video of the DSF gates in action along with the Auto Iris, on screen SGC gate address book and the GDO  HERE on YouTube

They even created Jaffa for this game and made 2 sets, normal and HD,  the HD stood for High Dispersal, meaning how ever much they chased and shot at you, their was a 99.9% chance they would miss you...

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BxBx Working Ring Transporters
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An Atlantis Gate System & Atlantis Building Sections
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Varied Malp's, Inc Re-Con, Cargo, Nuke..
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Working Zat's With Effects
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Death Gliders (need to screen shot one)

F302
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Puddle Jumper
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Working Weapon Lockers

Weapons disappear when you take one, the ammo is in the cabinet below, im sure with a peek inside mERCs "Safe Addon" one could learn how to give them ammo lockers a working key code.

Even a Deadalus & SG-1 was made. But many random addons where buggy and caused game errors, some where later fixed, but then made other addons incompatible, although that said, with time you can learn how ofp works and edit addons your self to improve compatibility with other addons (the game was made to be modded, unlike many others) so its pretty open to manipulation & there are excellent guides out there for it to "OFP COM REF" and "OFP Uber Editing Guide".

An interesting set of addons created by the TheWraith517 (who provided most the screen shots in this post) where the "Monitors Pack" and the "AudioFX" addons, they appeared pretty simple to use, they the help they came with and the ideas they spawned opened up the ofp mission editor for NONE ofp modders.

Wraith asked DSF if they could include a CRT and LCD monitors that where blank and back lit for night time, then he set about extracting screens from the episodes and writing scripts to run them, including a cheep yet very effective way of simulating an auto destruct on the screen and then blowing the base, also included an override option, the monitor screens pack was pretty big. (this also works along side DSF 1.4 gate addon)  and as the blank monitors where stand alone, they to could be used in the BxBx SGC. Came with a great little CHM help file full of concept ideas and help in making & changing scripts

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The AudioFX addon also presented an interesting CHM help file, along with some amateur concept scripts, including tollan weapon disarming, unit weapon switches in the tak room, jaffa poison, goa'uld eyes glowing with a set of faces scripted to change (one with glowing eyes, one with normal eyes & a sound effect during the switch) was very amateur made, yet just worked perfectly & a zat concept script that removed the unit on the 3rd shot.

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The SG-1 Units where only ever given to beta testers (to my knowledge) and they used a newer head model than the original game units, they all also came with custom weapons.

SG-1
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The weapons had retractable stocks, when extended they improved accuracy over distance and you could also attach a silencer, all weapons where custom made and the likes of JAM was never needed.

Deadalus
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Post To Be Update (MAYBE) At Some Stage
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YOU CAN DOWNLOAD SOME OF THE STARGATE OFP ADDONS   HERE
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Saturday 11 January 2014

SGA City Scanner 1 (normal operations)


For the first time to my knowledge a professional representation of the
SGA City Scanner (Normal Operations) Screen Saver has been created.

An Exact Video Recording Taken From This Screen Saver


As we all know, SCR and Theme websites are generally full of malware and for every single screen saver comes 1 worm, 1 trojan and 10 random virus (all within the initial download) the worms & the trojans download more, while the basic viruses keep your anti-virus busy. So in short i can't trust uploading it to those types of websites.

Due to Zero Funding (And I Want NO Donations) I will be using a Free mediafire account
(if you need help with using mediafire, ask a friend) nothing to install, no sign up needed
Just be sure to use the correct button to download the file, they depend on advertising, so don't be misled by other options upon the page...

This Screen Saver Is Available In The Following DeskTop Sizes
(will work on others, but may have boarders)
Ideally you run an SCR full screen so all the screen is refreshing,
having a wide-screen animation with static black boarders isn't healthy for your display.

MAKE SURE YOU READ THE HELP HERE BEFORE YOU USE THESE LINKS

SGA City Scanner 1 (normal) Screen Saver 800x600 (14.64mb)
SGA City Scanner 1 (normal) Screen Saver 1024x768 (20.65mb)
SGA City Scanner 1 (normal) Screen Saver 1280x800 (29.16mb)

People Wanting Other Specific Sizes?
Sadly this takes around 3 hours to Upscale, so i will no longer do custom sizes of this SCR
Q) How Do I Know What Size I Need For My System?
A) See The Help Under The Listed Screen Savers  Here 


This has no sound, so ticking it is irrelevant, you will notice however that Enable Multi-monitor support is greyed out, don't worry that is not a shareware or license only feature. The reason it is greyed out is the system i took the screen shot on doesn't support mixed displays. If yours does then this screen saver will show up on all connected displays, if you tick the box to enable it on your system.

To access this box you just "Right Click" on the SCR file and select "Config"

To Install This SCR so it can be selected within the windows desktop properties, "Right Click" on the SCR and select "Install"

Thanks to "TheWraith517" for making this SCR so we could share it with you 

Stargate Atlantis - 3x20 - First Strike


THIS MUST NEVER BE SOLD UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES






SGA Puddle Jumper Diagnostic Screen Saver


For the first time to my knowledge a professional representation of the
SGA Puddle Jumper Diagnostic Screen Saver has been created.

An Exact Video Recording Taken From This Screen Saver


As we all know, SCR and Theme websites are generally full of malware and for every single screen saver comes 1 worm, 1 trojan and 10 random virus (all within the initial download) the worms & the trojans download more, while the basic viruses keep your anti-virus busy. So in short i can't trust uploading it to those types of websites.

Due to Zero Funding (And I Want NO Donations) I will be using a Free mediafire account
(if you need help with using mediafire, ask a friend) nothing to install, no sign up needed
Just be sure to use the correct button to download the file, they depend on advertising, so don't be misled by other options upon the page...

This Screen Saver Is Available In The Following DeskTop Sizes
(will work on others, but may have boarders)
Ideally you run an SCR full screen so all the screen is refreshing,
having a wide-screen animation with static black boarders isn't healthy for your display.

MAKE SURE YOU READ THE HELP HERE BEFORE YOU USE THESE LINKS 

SGA Puddle Jumper Diagnostic Screen Saver 800x600 (22.73mb)
SGA Puddle Jumper Diagnostic Screen Saver 1024x768 (32.96mb)
SGA Puddle Jumper Diagnostic Screen Saver 1280x800 (41.32mb)

People Wanting Other Specific Sizes?
Sadly this takes around 3 hours to Upscale, so i will no longer do custom sizes of this SCR
Q) How Do I Know What Size I Need For My System?
A) See The Help Under The Listed Screen Savers Here



This has no sound, so ticking it is irrelevant, you will notice however that Enable Multi-monitor support is greyed out, don't worry that is not a shareware or license only feature. The reason it is greyed out is the system i took the screen shot on doesn't support mixed displays. If yours does then this screen saver will show up on all connected displays, if you tick the box to enable it on your system.

To access this box you just "Right Click" on the SCR file and select "Config"

To Install This SCR so it can be selected within the windows desktop properties, "Right Click" on the SCR and select "Install"

Thanks to "TheWraith517" for making this SCR so we could share it with you 

THIS MUST NEVER BE SOLD UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES






SGA Pegasus Gate Diagnostic Screen Saver


For the first time to my knowledge a professional representation of the
SGA Pegasus Gate Diagnostic Screen Saver has been created.

An Exact Video Recording Taken From This Screen Saver


As we all know, SCR and Theme websites are generally full of malware and for every single screen saver comes 1 worm, 1 trojan and 10 random virus (all within the initial download) the worms & the trojans download more, while the basic viruses keep your anti-virus busy. So in short i can't trust uploading it to those types of websites.

Due to Zero Funding (And I Want NO Donations) I will be using a Free mediafire account
(if you need help with using mediafire, ask a friend) nothing to install, no sign up needed
Just be sure to use the correct button to download the file, they depend on advertising, so don't be misled by other options upon the page...

This Screen Saver Is Available In The Following DeskTop Sizes
(will work on others, but may have boarders)
Ideally you run an SCR full screen so all the screen is refreshing,
having a wide-screen animation with static black boarders isn't healthy for your display.

MAKE SURE YOU READ THE HELP HERE BEFORE YOU USE THESE LINKS 

SGA Pegasus Gate Diagnostic Screen Saver 800x600 (6.75mb)
SGA Pegasus Gate Diagnostic Screen Saver 1024x768 (10.05mb)
SGA Pegasus Gate Diagnostic Screen Saver 1280x800 (13.18mb)
SGA Pegasus Gate Diagnostic Screen Saver 1920x1200  (30.19mb)

People Wanting Other Specific Sizes?
Sadly this takes around 3 hours to Upscale, so i will no longer do custom sizes of this SCR

Q) How Do I Know What Size I Need For My System?
A) See The Help Under The Listed Screen Savers Here



This has no sound, so ticking it is irrelevant, you will notice however that Enable Multi-monitor support is greyed out, don't worry that is not a shareware or license only feature. The reason it is greyed out is the system i took the screen shot on doesn't support mixed displays. If yours does then this screen saver will show up on all connected displays, if you tick the box to enable it on your system.

To access this box you just "Right Click" on the SCR file and select "Config"

To Install This SCR so it can be selected within the windows desktop properties, "Right Click" on the SCR and select "Install"

Thanks to "TheWraith517" for making this SCR so we could share it with you 


THIS MUST NEVER BE SOLD UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES






Stargate Invasion - Sins of a Solar Empire - Mod

Stargate Invasion

Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion mod
Released Dec 24, 2013
Additional Information & Downloads Here

Here is a couple of screen shots & artwork


Videos & Images Available on the Mod Site, along with download links for the actual mod.
Thanks to "Brandon Holle" for letting us know about this mod so we could share the info with you

Thursday 9 January 2014

Stargate Atlantis Pegasus Logo Rotating Screen Saver


For the first time to my knowledge a professional representation of the SGA Pegasus Screen Saver has been created. There have been a number of attempts in the past by many people to perfect this animated logo in the form of an SCR file. This is the first version to truly represent the design and is as close as it gets, you wont get any closer for the simple fact this animation was the exact one used by the production team and for the first time ever you get to check it out on your own desk top....

An Exact Video Recording Taken From This Screen Saver


As we all know, SCR and Theme websites are generally full of malware and for every single screensaver comes 1 worm, 1 trojan and 10 random virus (all within the initial download) the worms & the trojans download more, while the basic viruses keep your anti-virus busy. So in short i can't trust uploading it to those types of websites.

Due to Zero Funding (And I Want NO Donations) I will be using a Free mediafire account
(if you need help with using mediafire, ask a friend) nothing to install, no sign up needed
Just be sure to use the correct button to download the file, they depend on advertising, so don't be misled by other options upon the page...

This Screen Saver Is Available In The Following DeskTop Sizes
(will work on others, but may have boarders)
Ideally you run an SCR full screen so all the screen is refreshing,
having a wide-screen animation with static black boarders isn't healthy for your display.

MAKE SURE YOU READ THE HELP HERE BEFORE YOU USE THESE LINKS

Stargate Atlantis Pegasus Logo Rotating Screen Saver 800x600 (5.75mb)
Stargate Atlantis Pegasus Logo Rotating Screen Saver 1024x768 (8.03mb)
Stargate Atlantis Pegasus Logo Rotating Screen Saver 1280x800 (9.64mb)
Stargate Atlantis Pegasus Logo Rotating Screen Saver 1366x768 (9.81mb
Stargate Atlantis Pegasus Logo Rotating Screen Saver 1400x1050 (12.61mb)
Stargate Atlantis Pegasus Logo Rotating Screen Saver 1920x1080 (15.48mb)
Stargate Atlantis Pegasus Logo Rotating Screen Saver 1920x1200 (16.57mb)
Stargate Atlantis Pegasus Logo Rotating Screen Saver 3840x2160 (38.36mb) 

Please comment on this blog post, leave your opinion...
so people know these are legitimate....
also please share and maybe follow the blog..

If  People Want Other Specific Sizes?
Sorry I Am No Longer Making These..

Q) How Do I Know What Size I Need For My System?
A) See The Help Under The Listed Screen Savers Here

Q) Why RAR Files?  why not ZIP?
A) Most web servers get infected at some stage, that then is passed onto files upon the server
SCR files ar very easy to infect so i used WinRAR because It Locks the archive
(its NOT password-ed)  Its just locked so it can't be modified or altered... safer for you..


This has no sound, so ticking it is irrelevant, you will notice however that Enable Multi-monitor support is greyed out, don't worry that is not a shareware or license only feature. The reason it is greyed out is the system i took the screen shot on doesn't support mixed displays. If yours does then this screen saver will show up on all connected displays, if you tick the box to enable it on your system.

To access this box you just "Right Click" on the SCR file and select "Config"

To Install This SCR so it can be selected within the windows desktop properties, "Right Click" on the SCR and select "Install"

THIS MUST NEVER BE SOLD UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES

Screen Saver Was Seen In Stargate Atlantis Season 2, Episode 17, Coup D'etat, 7.24 Minuets into it and also used in Season 2, Episode 20, Allies, 13 Minuets Into The Episode, If you know of any other episodes its shown on?, please post below if you can name any.

Stargate Atlantis Season 2, Episode 20, Allies
Stargate Atlantis Season 2, Episode 17, Coup D'etat


Thanks to "TheWraith517" for making this SCR so we could share it with you

Here is how they did this in the show and how the scr was made.
The GFX team designed the custom screens as animations and then provided them animations as  MOV files  (apple quick time videos)  Another team then created Flash player EXE files (that worked on various tablets like the Acronis)  The downside is often these interactive looking displays where Multiple mov files loaded by 1 EXE,  and the flash controls within the exe (flash player) would Position the varied mov files on the screen it was sized for (so different boxes could also change on cue around a main item that is looping)

So at this stage in the production what floats around is the  MOV files and the Flash Exe's to position them, not the 3DS, the max file or any other types of mesh. The main 3D objects used to render the MOV files are probably still in company hands, the MOV files these days are in public hands.  But all's you can do with a single MOV (which is what this specific logo was) is give it a container that loads it.  For the SCR files, he chose to turn the MOV animation into an SWF (changing the users need from "quick time video" into "flash" instead) Windows comes with flash, so why force a user to need quicktime. This has no embedded control's, so any flash version will allow it to load, this will probably even run on a mac with the right tweak to support SCR and flash. When asked about why no ambiance (sound) he states "most people who are dumb blame something else, they read nothing and moan, trolling like that makes things look fake. So if i use an MP3 i have moaning as their sound card was in use by another process while musics playing back and the screen saver kicks in, same if i use a wav, people will just act like my SCR is bad because their system can't multi-task Audio"  So that explains why he left out the base ambiance, because stupid people make a good deed look crap.