[Androgeos Exeunt]

Nice, did you make that yourself AE?

Yes

[XM-09182b]

Hi again everyone; I know I haven't said anything since the fun with Shift-O, but I have a good reason!
My computer got hit with one of those viruses not too long ago, so I had to re-install all the FreeSpace 2 core files, mods, and stuff (and I had just gotten to Forced Entry too... ). So, I'm giving it another go.

Once again, great job with the campaign Darius! Especially with the missions and the background stories; I'm trying to get a FreeSpace mod of my own going, but it's still in the "drawing board" phase. I've got this campaign to thank for giving me the inspiration for such, so thanks again for making such a great one! 

-XM

[Dilmah G]

For the Knossos portal mission, do you have a link to somewhere I can download the music used in it? I swear to Bei that I've heard it before, but I don't have it with me. I'd like to rectify that, provided you had the time.

Also, first post on the HLP forums.

If you refer to the music from Forced Entry, then it is from Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children -specifically the track "Sara ni Tatakau Monotachi" (Translation:Those who fight further)

Aren't there some kind of laws that prohibit the use of copyrighted music? Unless FF7 isnt copyrighted and I've been living under a rock in terms of this issue.

[FoxtrotTango]

For the Knossos portal mission, do you have a link to somewhere I can download the music used in it? I swear to Bei that I've heard it before, but I don't have it with me. I'd like to rectify that, provided you had the time.

Also, first post on the HLP forums.

If you refer to the music from Forced Entry, then it is from Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children -specifically the track "Sara ni Tatakau Monotachi" (Translation:Those who fight further)

Aren't there some kind of laws that prohibit the use of copyrighted music? Unless FF7 isnt copyrighted and I've been living under a rock in terms of this issue.

My understanding is that it's okay to use it, so long as you're not making any money off of it.

[Renegade Paladin]

It's not quite that simple, but I think it's unlikely anybody will actually get sued over this. 

[eliex]

Well in a ethics debate over this, it is illegal to use them in mass-distributed files but since FS series are so out-of-the-way no one will really waste their time - or more likely even notice.

[Dilmah G]

Well in a ethics debate over this, it is illegal to use them in mass-distributed files but since FS series are so out-of-the-way no one will really waste their time - or more likely even notice.

Ohhhh I see

[23-down]

Hi i cant play the campaign....

Error: mv_strings-lcl.tbm is corrupt
File: localize.cpp
Line: 608

Do i need those patches?? I don't think that they are needed anymore after all this years right? I hope so because all dl links to the patches are dead.

I have only 3 files: BluePlanet.vp picture.bmp & the mod.ini downloaded of the first post.

[General Battuta]

And you have the MediaVPs, right?

[23-down]

I tried it with now with version 3_6_9 and it works...

3_6_10 is incompatible with Blue Planet.

Currently i'm stuck in the mission "Entry Force" The Ravana Destroyer is killing my Destroyer before i can disable his weapons.

Any hints ?

[Dilmah G]

I tried it with now with version 3_6_9 and it works...

3_6_10 is incompatible with Blue Planet.

Currently i'm stuck in the mission "Entry Force" The Ravana Destroyer is killing my Destroyer before i can disable his weapons.

Any hints ?

You mean 'Forced Entry'

Anyway, take trebs on one of your secondary banks and conserve them until the Ravana arrives, you won't have time to rearm so target the two forward beam cannons on the Ravana and make sure they hit their mark. Then neutralise the remaining high mounted beam cannons and the Orestes should be safe.

[Androgeos Exeunt]

It's "Forced Entry", boyo.

Anyway, hints...

1. Fly a Herc II.
2. Loadout secondaries with Trebuchets ONLY.
3. Switch missile fire to single-fire mode at the start of the mission.
4. Boss your wingmen around.
5. Focus on taking out beam turrets only.
6. Only protect ships that tend to get hit a lot. You can leave the Anemoi without fighter escort.
7. When the SD Abel arrives, switch missile fire back to dual-fire mode.
8. Dump all energy to engines so that you can get to the Abel faster, while at the same time ordering at least two wings to protect the Temeraire.
9. Take out the LReds AND the SReds.

[eliex]

Not this again . . . 

Anyway, AE's instructions are pretty much the best method out there, so I'll recommend you follow that.

However, if you still find it too difficult, Darius released a little fix that makes the Ravana's role in the mission much easier to handle. It's stickied at the top of the BP board.

[23-down]

no it's ok i succeeded i'm in the next mission now. But thanks anyway. 

[Jeff Vader]

Hi i cant play the campaign....

Error: mv_strings-lcl.tbm is corrupt
File: localize.cpp
Line: 608

. . .
3_6_10 is incompatible with Blue Planet.

Actually, it is about your German version, as described in several places. Download this file and extract the contents to \freespace2\mediavps\data\tables\ .

[23-down]

Thanks for the info Lobo... downloaded and installed it. 

I finally played it through... The campaign was really awesome the different plots were outstanding good the entire story was fantastic.

Spoiler:

The game started really interesting.. I didn't expected Earth to be destroyed. But then we found out that we're in an other reality i love such scifi stories. The last remnants of mankind was a nice idea as well.

The Aliens how ever were strange.. But it's ok they were searching for a comrade (that reminds me on Star Trek Voyager Pilot episode) but i don't understand why Samuel Bei was the chosen one.

The end was very disapointing and unrealistic. Why should they invade 9 small planets and a few moons. Earth woudn't be a threat at all. 1 Star System against 30 , 40 ?? Instead GTVA should rise their hands a welcomes Earth back in the universe.

Well i can't wait to see how you continue your brilliant storyline.

Bugs: Forced Entry: In the ship selection screen delta Squad shows 3 bombers. But if you call them ingame as reinforcements only 2 ships arrives.

greetings 23-down

[Dilmah G]

Thanks for the info Lobo... downloaded and installed it. 

I finally played it through... The campaign was really awesome the different plots were outstanding good the entire story was fantastic.

Spoiler:

The game started really interesting.. I didn't expected Earth to be destroyed. But then we found out that we're in an other reality i love such scifi stories. The last remnants of mankind was a nice idea as well.

The Aliens how ever were strange.. But it's ok they were searching for a comrade (that reminds me on Star Trek Voyager Pilot episode) but i don't understand why Samuel Bei was the chosen one.

The end was very disapointing and unrealistic. Why should they invade 9 small planets and a few moons. Earth woudn't be a threat at all. 1 Star System against 30 , 40 ?? Instead GTVA should rise their hands a welcomes Earth back in the universe.

Well i can't wait to see how you continue your brilliant storyline.

Bugs: Forced Entry: In the ship selection screen delta Squad shows 3 bombers. But if you call them ingame as reinforcements only 2 ships arrives.

greetings 23-down

Spoiler:

That's what I thought the first time I saw it, but the more I heard people talk about it the more it made sense. But I still don't see a lot of sense in it. Regardless, t'was a good campaign and I liked it.

DEVOUT BP FAN

[Darius]

I finally played it through... The campaign was really awesome the different plots were outstanding good the entire story was fantastic.

Glad you enjoyed it. I'll try not to make you wait too long for the next chapter

[Snail]

I finally played it through... The campaign was really awesome the different plots were outstanding good the entire story was fantastic.

Glad you enjoyed it. I'll try not to make you wait too long for the next chapter

WANT WANT WANT
ARGH

[Jeff Vader]

Srsly, though. Take your time. Better to spend a lot of time and ensure quality than quickly scrap something together.