[Pilot Of The US]

lol.

run Mongoose, run.

[Jetmech Jr.]

I suck.

Seriously, I feel like crap right now. I want to say ''yeah, sign me up" but I just can't. I've been meaning to learn how to FRED, but I can't seem to get the hang of it, apart from making simple little 'pit fights' between two ships. I even tried to make the tutorial mission, but I actually messed that up . So, I'm gonna give it another try, and if I can get it right, I guess I'll join up.

[Black Wolf]

Originally posted by Jetmech Jr.
I suck.

Seriously, I feel like crap right now. I want to say ''yeah, sign me up" but I just can't. I've been meaning to learn how to FRED, but I can't seem to get the hang of it, apart from making simple little 'pit fights' between two ships. I even tried to make the tutorial mission, but I actually messed that up . So, I'm gonna give it another try, and if I can get it right, I guess I'll join up.

Indeed you should. Also, if you need help with specific issues, post them up here and people will help you out. Guaranteed.

[Culando]

Originally posted by karajorma
You're not too late but I need to know if you'll be using FS2 or FS2_Open

Probably Open. I likes the shineys.

[Pilot Of The US]

hmmm, ok.

how do you add mission directives to the list? (the list on the left hand side of the screen, which tells you to destroy ememy wings, etc...)

[karajorma]

Originally posted by Singh
Quick!! Karajoma! Kidnap him to MG before someone else gets to 'im!!

I'll see what his first FA mission is like I'd like to have FREDders who are creative as well as technically good. Hopefully we can develop that skill too as part of this

If the project works we should have 10 or so good FREDders within a few months so they'll be less need for campaigns to grab at FREDders as soon as they display a hint of promise

[Ransom]

Originally posted by Pilot Of The US
how do you add mission directives to the list? (the list on the left hand side of the screen, which tells you to destroy ememy wings, etc...)

Directives are controlled by SEXPs. There's a field in the Event editor for them.

[Pilot Of The US]

ok, ill have a look

[ShadowFox]

I'm in. I'll join the Retail FREDing since it seems you need more of those.

I like the sound of the desperation one. Desperation campaigns are usually the best.

Do you need my email or shall this be done using the forum?

Edit: I think we should get little forum icons.

[karajorma]

I doubt the admins will give us avatars for this project cause the idea is supposed to be that you get trained until you're good enough to join one of the big Hosted projects and then you get their avatars

Basically the idea is that you work on missions until talent scouts from the hosted campaigns sign you up This is of course one reason why talented FREDders should spend time checking the missions the new people write. It means you can spot the really talented designers and snap them up first

Don't worry about hurting my feelings if you quit to join a hosted campaign BTW guys. When you get signed up it means I've done my job

[Black Wolf]

Originally posted by Ransom Arceihn

Directives are controlled by SEXPs. There's a field in the Event editor for them.

Specifically, Directive Text. The easiest example is desroying a wing of fighters. Make a sexp that says when, is destroyed delay, Wing name, 0, do nothing. Then Put destroy Wingname in the Directive text button. The dot will go red and FS2 will do the rest for you (Numbers of fighters remaining, and have it pop up when the wing arrives). If you only want your directive to show up after a certain event has happened, chainit to another event timed to fire when you want your directive to show.

[Pilot Of The US]

ok, but what do i type in the "directive keypress key" field???

[Black Wolf]

Nothing, unless you want the player to press a key (EG Alt-J for a return to base directive).

[Pilot Of The US]

oh ok, thanks !!! you've been a great help!!!

im gonna try to polish up my single mission now!

[TopAce]

Originally posted by Pilot Of The US
ok, but what do i type in the "directive keypress key" field???

It can also be used for some other things:
Directive: Neutralise all incoming bombers
Key: Cancer and Gemini wing.

[Fergus]

By the way I'd rather sign up for the retail but I dont mind if you need me in Open (I hate being difficult)

[Pilot Of The US]

so instead of:
Return To Base
(press alt+j)

It will say:
Neutralise all incoming bombers
Cancer and Gemini wing

[Hippo]

Yes, but it then expects you to press Cancer and Gemini on your keyboard to be marked complete... (in my experience at least)... You can just as easily say Neutralize Cancer and Gemini ...

[karajorma]

I don't use the Key press option either unless I've got something special going on in the mission. If you can't summarise the directive in one line it's too long anyway.

[Hippo]

yeah