Vinnart Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 (edited) Vin's Animated Text- CMBS v1 First, special thanks to Marco for updating the mod concept's graphics to better reflect modern warfare. The preview pic shows the light version which keeps the word "spotting" as a filter that can be ignored allowing the more important icons to stand out. The heavy version replaces the word "spotting" with the symbol of an eye. Both versions replace the word "casualty" with a "red cross" in the weapons panel. Enjoy! *BONUS* Right Facing Weapons Silhouettes like in preview pic. Flips the weapons as shown in the pic to better accommodate the text so it does not cover the weapon graphic. Now included in "Easy Vis UI" mod on next page. EDIT: I deleted the files in this post as they are now outdated. Look further in the thread to find version 1.03 compatible download Edited May 22, 2015 by Vinnart 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Thank you Vin and Marco. Vin's Animated Text- CMBS v1 makes for Happy Sailing in the Black Sea, Buzz 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnart Posted February 7, 2015 Author Share Posted February 7, 2015 (edited) Vin Geometric CMBS Unit Icons: Changes unit icons to unique geometric shapes for unit categories to better differentiate between types, and to make icons smaller. Uses different color icons for spotted and FOW to make spotted icons pop out. Uses different colors for fortifications to make them easier to tell from spotted icons during set up phase. The FOW, and fortifications icons can be used with the stock icons, or other icon mods if desired by adding a few "Z"s to the folder name. Vin Geometric Unit Icons - CMBS v.1 Vin Geometric Icons CMBS.zip Edited February 25, 2015 by Vinnart 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verulam Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Top stuff as usual. Thanks for taking the time to do this work. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnart Posted February 7, 2015 Author Share Posted February 7, 2015 (edited) Your welcome fellas. I should have Easy viability UI, and Unit bases up later today. Edited February 7, 2015 by Vinnart 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mord Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Good work, Vin, as usual. I get a kick out of those icons in the legend, thirty years ago they would've been ground breaking graphics for ALL wargames...LOL. Now, they are just an indicator for what a unit is doing. Pretty wild how far we've come. I started with Space Invaders and the Intellivision game system and couldn't even imagine, with my giant 10-year-old's imagination back then, that I'd see games like I am seeing now. Mord. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Canadian Cat Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Excellent, will do as soon as I am back at a computer. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitzenhund Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Your 'Ukrainian Blue Infantry' icon is under fow icons and it has the fow colors (dark olive) compared to blue. Even though there is already a 'Ukrainian Fow Infantry' Icon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnart Posted February 7, 2015 Author Share Posted February 7, 2015 (edited) Your 'Ukrainian Blue Infantry' icon is under fow icons and it has the fow colors (dark olive) compared to blue. Even though there is already a 'Ukrainian Fow Infantry' Icon. Thanks for catching that! I fixed and re-uploaded replacing the file in post #3. Everyone who downloaded before 2/7/15 17:26hrs eastern time please re-download the above file, and replace as it fixes the Ukraine Infantry Icon error. I have been playing mainly USA recently, and missed it. All should be ok now, but if any other errors are found please bring to my attention. Thanks again Spitzenhund! Edited February 7, 2015 by Vinnart 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnart Posted February 7, 2015 Author Share Posted February 7, 2015 Vin Arrow Bases Mod This mod works with all cmx2 games. The default is the thick bright arrow, which I think is the best, but there are lots of other alternate base shapes such as a pentagon to use if you like. Check these out. I think you will find them more functional, and attractive over the stock bases. Vin Arrow Bases Mod.Vin's arrow base mod.zip Still doing some tweaks and testing with the Easy Vis UI. Plans later tonight, so will probably have it up tomorrow. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandman2575 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 One of the first things I did when I installed CMBS was to port over your Arrow Bases from CMRT. Can't play without 'em! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitzenhund Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Wow, all in all this is a great mod package. Thanks for the hard work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mastiff Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Vin Geometric CMBS Unit Icons: Changes unit icons to unique geometric shapes for unit categories to better differentiate between types, and to make icons smaller. Uses different color icons for spotted and FOW to make spotted icons pop out. Uses different colors for fortifications to make them easier to tell from spotted icons during set up phase. The FOW, and fortifications icons can be used with the stock icons, or other icon mods if desired by adding a few "Z"s to the folder name. Vin Geometric Unit Icons - CMBS v.1.1 (fixed UKR infantry icon version) Vin Geometric Icons CMBS.zip not working with NATO icons? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieme(ITA) Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 (edited) I use the Vin's faded Arrow mod since CMRT (managed to port that myself) and I must say this mod adds a lot for me because I really didn't liked the original highlighted bases, while Vin's does the same job but with less visual impact. Edited February 8, 2015 by Kieme(ITA) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitzenhund Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Wolfseven, if you are talking about the FOW icons, they do work but are not represented in the picture. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Bergman Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Good work, Vin, as usual. I get a kick out of those icons in the legend, thirty years ago they would've been ground breaking graphics for ALL wargames...LOL. Now, they are just an indicator for what a unit is doing. Pretty wild how far we've come. I started with Space Invaders and the Intellivision game system and couldn't even imagine, with my giant 10-year-old's imagination back then, that I'd see games like I am seeing now. Mord. 30 years ago I got into modding computer games doing pixel art. We've come so far that nowadays I'm doing pixel art... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizou Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 *BONUS* Right Facing Weapons Silhouettes mod Flips the weapons as shown in the pic to better accommodate the text so it does not cover the weapon graphic. CMBS RIGHT FACE WEAPONS.zip Looks like the Russian leader ** and * weapons still show up as left facing? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnart Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 (edited) not working with NATO icons? I don't have a NATO icons mod, but the FOW, and Fortifications will work if you want to combine with another icon mod. FOW icons will show as they are silhouettes. You may have to add a few "Zs" to the folder title to over ride any FOW icons that mod may come with. For Fortifications you will have to go into the folder named "shared", and will have to pull the fortifications icons out and replace the ones in that mods shared folder. Otherwise you will get the regular HQ, FO, and sniper icons instead of the ones for that mod. Edited February 8, 2015 by Vinnart 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnart Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 30 years ago I got into modding computer games doing pixel art. We've come so far that nowadays I'm doing pixel art... And a great job you did! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnart Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 (edited) Looks like the Russian leader ** and * weapons still show up as left facing? Thanks Fizou. I double checked and I missed the gathering the AK74 with grenade launcher, and one of the RPG yellows from their perspective weapon folders in the game. I will change the file in post #1 with the corrections. Also the mod will be part of the "Easy Vis UI" package, so I am glad those was caught before I upload that one. Beyond that I am not seeing any other errors. Are there anymore? One thing I can say is this new forum attachment capability works great in being able to swap out files. Also, better to find and fix errors here rather than after posting to repository. Sorry for the errors, but the pros do it too. That is why there is not just one beta version when going through development. Even after the final version I found an error with one of the Russian weapon "yellows". I fixed it in my mod, but those who do not have the mod will find one of the 'yellows' to be a bright orange rather than the muted shade the developers decided to go with. There are MANY files in this game, and it is easy to miss something. Edited February 8, 2015 by Vinnart 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z1812 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 (edited) Thanks Vin for your great mods. I must have them before I really can enjoy the games. Edited February 8, 2015 by z1812 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnart Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 (edited) Vin Easy Visibility UI I set this up with each part being in its own separate folder to make it easy to use all, or whatever parts you like, and to make it easy to combine parts with other UI mods to make your own custom UI. To combine parts with other UI mods just add a few "Zs" to the beginning of a folders name. FEATURES: COLOR BAR MODIFIERS: Changes +1 and -1 to one green or red easy to see bar. Changes +2 and -2 to two easy to see green or red bars. RIGHT FACING PORTRAITS: Better orientates the visual composition of the UI so the facing of the portraits leads your eye toward the information rather than away from it . CALL SIGN SOLDIER NAMES: Changes hard to pronounce, or remember names to catchier call sign, nick names, and some historical names. Of course there are some Vin, Vinman, Vinnie Baga Donuts in there, but at the very least it gives you easy access to the file to put whatever names you like. HINT if you want to make changes to the name files make a copy, change, test first in case you erase a >. CLASSIC C2 FULL COLOR/DETAIL ICONS: Changes to classics from CMSF. RIGHT FACING WEAPON SILHOUETTES: Flips them to better accommodate text. COMMAND GROUP SELECTOR: Changes to clearer, easy to see red border when selected. EASY VIS COMMAND BUTTONS: Changes to use corresponding colored border when selected to make it easier to see what is selected. Especially useful for seeing Open, Hiding, Deploy Weapon. Vin Easy Vis UI: Vin easy vis UI.zip Edited February 25, 2015 by Vinnart 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnart Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 Thanks Vin for your great mods. I must have them before I really can enjoy the games. Enjoy! I feel the same way not just about my own mods, but what others have out there too. Lots of great contributors on this forum. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnart Posted February 18, 2015 Author Share Posted February 18, 2015 Just to let everyone know who wants or uses the text mod. I just updated to patch v1.01, and the "Animated Text" mod works fine with it. I guess I should change the description to "needing to update with each patch" to "needing to update only if you start seeing text oddities". In other words the mod needs to be updated only if the developers have changed the "strings" text file in the patch. In this case it did not change, so the mod is still compatible. Also, all these are in the repository now if you would rather grab them there. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Canadian Cat Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Good to know. Testing that out was on my TODO list - it just keeps getting longer. I think this is first patch that did not change that text file though so I think you are safe with your original text. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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