Release: Specialized Production Mod Version 2.6!!!! (2.601 compatible)

**wiseone9** · 19th May 08 2:32 PM

Welcome to the Specialized Production Mod V2.6

2.6 is essentially a quick update of 2.4 to bring it to COH 2.601...it makes very few actual changes beyond that, except now you can play with an updated version of COH

The main idea of this mod is to make production of units specialized. once you choose a side, you choose what tree you want to use, each one allowing certain units to be buildable. Each doctrine plays differently, and you have to develop different tactics for each one. some trees focus on less squads but micromanagement, while others focus on mass rushes, while still others focus on flanking or heavy weapons support. There are a ton of different combinations of trees on any given battle, making for a lot of replayability and no repetition!!!

Overall gameplay is slightly faster paced but still manageable

every tree focuses on certain units
the only common units are engineers and riflemen and a commander, or their equivalents in other races.

look under V2.0 for more info on the trees...

this mod also adds an all-new upgrade/veterancy system, great skins from halftrack, a UI overhaul, a little bit higher popcap and resources, and tons of new abilities, upgrades, and units.
v2.4:
CHanges from V2.3:
-fixed axis tank bug
-added new upgrade system to a few new units
-updated .abps so all guns are visible
-added 2 new black ops units...black ops mortar + black ops AT gun
-all medics now have smgs...they are not very powerful, but no longer are they defenseless!!!
-fixed old AT bug
-minor tweaks + adjustments to upgrade system
-added 3 allied upgrades at thee quarter master that specialize in one type of income...(for example, you can reduce fuel income in order to increase munitions income)
-lots of other minor balance tweaks and changes

Version 2.3 Info

Version 2.2 Info

Version 2.1 Info

Version 2.0 Info

Changes from V2.0:[/B]
- added new upgrades like agility training, weapons training, and scoped rifles for commandos
- added 'medical officer' upgrade for lieutenants
- added Kamakaze ability
- added camo upgrade
- squad size upgrade now affects elite panzer grenadiers.
- fixed freefire
- fixed timed drop
- fixed concealed drop
- fixed numerous UI problems(like luftwaffe)
- fixed ai(to an extent...i dont kno much ai code)
- MANY, MANY, MANY other fixes that I cannot remember at the moment(literally, when i made a list of what fixes needed to be made, it took up more than one page...all fixed now!!!!)
-walls are now destructible

Note: because this is in .SGA format, you have to overwrite the entire archive, so there is no 'patch' from v 2.0...you have to download the entire thing...

V2.0:
This is a major update to the mod that adds tons of new units and fixes. It also adds the specialization of the OF factions
it basically makes production of units specialized.
once you choose a side, you choose what tree you want to use, each one allowing certain units to be buildable. Each doctrine plays differently, and you have to develop different tactics for each one. some trees focus on less squads but micromanagement, while others focus on mass rushes, while still others focus on flanking or heavy weapons support. There are a ton of different combinations of trees on any given battle, making for a lot of replayability and no repetition!!!

Overall gameplay is slightly faster paced but still manageable

every tree focuses on certain units
the only common units are engineers and riflemen and a commander, or their equivalents in other races.

Americans

Wermacht

Commonwealth

Panzer Elite

additional changes:
-Modified stats of preexisting units to fit the mod
-added Trenches and Walls - trenches are modified versions of "jn512's" trenches file from the original CoH game. Walls are my own creation, and are useful for creating choke points and blocking enemy fire.
-added numerous new powers in the command trees and in units
-added cover grenades, incendiary grenades, and smoke grenades
-increased resource income
-increased population cap
-tons of new units for each tree
-all upgrades have been moved to the supply depot because it is accessible to all trees (krampraft for WE)(no real universal upgs for british)(Research Kommand Center for PE)
-each tree has a specific building only it can build
-added AT emplacements for americans and Wermacht (wermacht its a bunker upgrade)
-a few new buildings like recon post(for black ops), artillery Center, and Research Kommand center...among others

I also made numerous fixes with axis upgrades and such that were lacking in the original mod

The mod has also undergone a major UI overhaul, so that almost every unit has their own symbol and icon, making it easy to manage the game on the TACMAP...and a lot more fun to play normally

If you notice any additional bugs and/or balance problems, please reply to this post or PM me, as i will attempt to fix these in a later release

TO install this mod, extract the zipped folder and place the .module file and the folder in the main COH directory. to uninstall just delete the files.

THere is a shortcut included to launch the mod

This mod also includes a few custom maps, which is part of why it is a large file...just be patient, and you'll get a lot of fun content.

The mod works with all versions of coh(past 2.6) as well as OF and TOV (not tested fully for TOV)

Here is the link once more:
http://www.filefront.com/15831661/SpecProd%202-6.zip
if you didn't download this mod, please reply to this thread as to why you didn't...

**Solja** · 19th May 08 3:28 PM

Little heads up. I think its wise to keep one thread about your mod. Unless you are making another thread for a mod. Since you made now 2 threads why not just change the other one? Well moderators dont like this for some reason.

**wiseone9** · 19th May 08 4:18 PM

o sorry...if the moderators could please delete the old thread that would be nice....sorry won't happen again...

**wiseone9** · 22nd May 08 4:59 PM

This thread is also for any suggestions or ideas of upgrades\abilites\units that anyone has for the next version of the mod, so put out some ideas!!!!

**bwc153** · 29th May 08 12:50 PM

i found a few bugs,
-if concealed drop is called, the fighter will do a bombing run then the smoke will appear, sometimes the bombs kill part of the infantry squad that paradrops.

-timed drop (i think its called this) is supposed to drop 4 squads, it drops 1

- "increase squad size" adds 2 more men to the squad instead of 1.

- all of the LWGF, read "this should not be read anywhere" on the build menu.

heres a few suggestions:
-rename "flaming earth" napalm strike
-when getting ability in CT for "flaming earth" rename it "heavy bombing runs" and make it give you bombing run and "flaming earth"
-add an MG42 to the "support tree" the whermacht have
- make the wall uncrushable, but be able to be destroyed with explosives (like 2-3 satchels or arty shells), like how the roadblock was in OF.
good mod BTW
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**wiseone9** · 29th May 08 1:46 PM

Thanks for the suggestions...i will probably end up implementing them all in the next release

as for the bugs...the increase squad size was intended...i wanted PG squads to be able to get up to 8 men so they could easily fight a british inf. section...
THe Luftwaffe bug has already been fixed...along with many other bugs i found...they will all be released in V 2.1, which is to come out in the next week(i think)

Ouromov · 31st May 08 3:44 AM

many no key in this mod, i have the german version of the game. Already put the .ucs file in the engine/local/german folder an renamed it. But doesnt work.

**wiseone9** · 31st May 08 9:14 AM

sorry i dont have german version...all i kno is that when u put the UCS in the english file, there is no no key...

perhaps it is because the ucs file is called SpecializedProductionMod.English.ucs??

i dont kno how to convert to German, so if u kno tell me and ill do so....

**wiseone9** · 2nd Jun 08 8:52 PM

The Latest Release is out!!! v2.1 (Check First Post)

**RGB** · 3rd Jun 08 6:17 AM

:drool:

**XIXPS** · 9th Jun 08 2:39 PM

I love this mod but i cant build the "super tiger" or any advanced tank, it says i need tank commander or something, any way keep up the good work.

And the "Panzer Elite", "Defensive Areal Kommand" is the best doctrine or addition for any game nothing will ever top that ever.

**wiseone9** · 9th Jun 08 9:10 PM

you need an upgrade in the Panzer factory place...it should be in ui slot twelve(bottom right) for the advanced tanks

and yes....the british tank tree can school pe areal command

**XIXPS** · 10th Jun 08 12:59 AM

Ok thx il try it right away

It still doesent work and its the Wermacht (or how you spell it) team i mean. It say i need heavy tank commander to constract, Panther, Tiger and super Tiger

I have a saved game now with all uppgrades and everything else you can possibly build butt still cant build them

**wiseone9** · 10th Jun 08 7:51 AM

hmmm.....ill look in to this and see if i get the same problem....thanks for the feedback!!!

any more will be appreciated

LOL i found the problem...the upgrade was being hidden by the rally point button.....my fault.

ill fix this in the next release.

**XIXPS** · 10th Jun 08 12:00 PM

Ahh loking forward to it

Any chance you will let the Tiger tank and the grouped squads like AT and machingun squad get levels when you level upp?

And please give Wermacht some way to heal there troops.

PE: heavy munitions panzer dont have any abilities that the text says minelaying and infantery support ( it´s a wery cool tank anyway just wanna let you know)

When im at it a little higer population cap sould be great so many cool units so its a shame not being able to deploy more of them

Recently broke my leg so i have played this mod more then 40h in a few days hehe

**wiseone9** · 10th Jun 08 1:26 PM

lol too bad about ur leg....the munitions panzer gets the mine laying ability from the command tree (i think)...it was already there in OF, but it was useless, so i gave it a gun....
infantry support just means that it gives infantry cover when motionless.
ya I already raised the population cap for the next version.

keep the replies comin!!!

**XIXPS** · 10th Jun 08 1:53 PM

Aha that explains the tank

Another thought the US Airborn is wery cool and original but its a wery great risk to take the Commander? out close to action. maybe give him some transportation?

1. Maybe take away the dropped AT gun (from the command tree not the commander) that makes you more depentent on your commander (maybe increase the zone wich he can order drops a bit not much thou)

2. The AT squad that is being dropped shuld probably come with wepon ready its kinda hard to get AV when u need 125 ammo and hafto own the territory

mayby switch it with rangers?

3. The supply drop is not wery fun Maybe change it for "heal drop" or a a BIG smokscren that covers huge area making it possibel to drop in squads and when the dust settles...

4. If you switch at squad with ranger and / or the AT drop you have even more open slots mayby dropping an combat enginer to do some field work behind enemy lines. Or a recon team similar to the one PE have in your mod.

OK back for another game (just played US airborn as you might have understod)

Keep up the great work i realy love this mod.

**wiseone9** · 11th Jun 08 4:08 PM

so just an update....

this thread is for fixes and bugs that you have found, as well as minor suggestions.

for major suggestions for the mod, go to this thread:
http://forums.relicnews.com/showthread.php?t=195267
Thanks for the input

**XIXPS** · 12th Jun 08 3:36 AM

Ok i would like to be able to start the program in CoH Launcher or something. Or is there another way to add new maps kinda know the ones that came with the mod by now...

And the healing for Axis must be a bug right? the icon is thre but you cant use it becouse you dont uppgrade your HQ ?

**wiseone9** · 12th Jun 08 7:25 AM

ya there is another way to add new maps...
just add them to the COH\WW2\Scenarios\MP folder

however, in order to run them with the mod, you have to add -dev to the target in the shortcut...

**XIXPS** · 12th Jun 08 8:59 AM

aha ok thx

There is a bug where some allies are walking around with a 17 pounder and its not killebel or targetebel but it does do alot of damage.

I´l try to get this to happend when i play as allies so i can explain better.

**wiseone9** · 13th Jun 08 2:22 PM

hm....i noticed that too, only i was PE fighting against Commonwealth...still trying to figure out the problem

it didnt seem like the gun could turn or move though, it only fired within the firing cone

**XIXPS** · 14th Jun 08 9:04 AM

Yea must be the same error it was my enemy so i culdent move his gun, but he stod with it on the same locaton the whole time.

Now that im thinking of it there where two of em close together. (Guns that is same bug on both)

Dont know if it´s helps but ill uppdate if i find some more.

**wiseone9** · 14th Jun 08 9:32 AM

thanks for the info im still lookin for that bug...

but i just read ur earlier post and was wondering if u could give me more details on the Axis Healing bug??? im not sure what ur talkin about....

**XIXPS** · 14th Jun 08 9:54 AM

In vanilla game axis soldiers culd heal themself using medpacks after you upgraded your HQ.
So now the med packs are still there you just cant use then becouse you havto expand to battle phase or something.
(I know its the uppgrades you do yo your HQ but no wich one
)

**wiseone9** · 14th Jun 08 9:56 AM

okay...i get it now...i just fixed it for the next release...

now u need to buy a medpack upgrade from the Krampraft Centre...it costs 50 munitions

**XIXPS** · 14th Jun 08 2:19 PM

THX its more fun when you are able to heal yourself

**wiseone9** · 14th Jun 08 3:03 PM

okay so just an update with the mod...the next release is about 80-85% done...but my brother and i are going on vacation on monday, so we wont be able to do much modding....
this postpones the release date of the next version to July 8 or 10....
if there is enough demand, we may release a BETA of the next version....this will incorporate the new upgrade system for everyone EXCEPT the Panzer Elite, as well as fixes to all the bugs except the AT gun one...it may also include ATC as an option.

Please reply if you would like us to release this before we leave...

**XIXPS** · 15th Jun 08 3:09 AM

I would like a realease before you leave

gives me time to test it out for you and so "cough"

And you shuld realy ad "OF" in the name, it was by accident I opened it

many ppl might think like me and only try things they know to work.

Edited in
"The first of this post was exactl 12.03 PM little funny i guess our timezones dont match or our day/night cycles hehe"

**wiseone9** · 15th Jun 08 9:07 AM

ya ill release it in like a day or 2 still workin on it...i didn't add OF because i thought that ppl w/out of wont look at it then...but i guess ill say it works with both

ya our timezones are way off....it says for me it was edited at 8:50 pm...i live on the west coast of the US

**XIXPS** · 15th Jun 08 9:19 AM

Nice looking forward to the release

Sweden here so cant be much more diffrence hehe

**wiseone9** · 15th Jun 08 11:01 PM

V2.2 BETA

Changes from V2.1:
-fixed all things suggested in forums...(except AT Gun thing...)
-added all new UI w/ spec-Prod icons etc.
-added completely new upgrade/veterancy system for all races except PE:

--->Universal infantry like rifleman, airborne, commandos, tommys, grenadiers, volksgrenadiers, and stormtroopers, etc. get this system
----> on construction, the player chooses one of 3 (for weaker units only 2) specializations. all units can be either assault or defense, and some elite can be tactical
----> these specializations unlock certain abilities and weapons with veterancy
-----> veterancy is a lot easier to get normally, and can also be bought thru upgrades for all races....
----> most tactical units will unlock an ability at level 3 that is currently invisible....however, you can still use it. it is a camouflage that only works when the squad is in light or heavy cover...try it out, its perfect for ambushes...(the shotgun squad unlocks this at rank 1)
----> engineer units have different options...they can be repair, combat, or universal(a mix of the 2)...these are self explanatory, but at combat lvl 2 u get a flamethrower, and at universal lvl 2 u get a mine detector.
---> i cant get focused firing for stormtroopers to dissapear, but to use it, you need to be lvl 3 tactical...

-added Auto Territory Capture as an option
-much more...cant remember

NOTE: this is not well tested, as it is a beta, so do not expect a fully polished release

Note: the maps are not included in this release in order to speed file download time...

here is the link:
Specialized Production mod v2.2 BETA

**XIXPS** · 16th Jun 08 12:38 AM

Cool Downloading now

**XIXPS** · 16th Jun 08 5:19 AM

WOW love the changes dont know what all are but I even got beat by the AI

**wiseone9** · 17th Jun 08 8:06 AM

lol ya even i got owned by the AI when they were allies and i was axis...they had hella rank 3 ppl and i got owned...

but i was also not really tryin...

**Gremlin Shoota** · 17th Jun 08 9:15 AM

Can you please upload some screenshots? it's not that I don't understand your changes, but I'd like atleast a few visuals of what im downloading, Thanks.

**XIXPS** · 17th Jun 08 9:45 AM

I was playing "soft" at teh begining of the matc but when I realised it wasent going so well just a few minutes in I did try in vain was fun as hell to actually lose against the ai without settting it on Expert.

**Avatar13** · 19th Jun 08 11:39 AM

Seeing the latest release doesn't include maps do I need to download the first release and install that first? Thanks.

**wiseone9** · 23rd Jun 08 7:49 AM

no...all the releases are packed as SGAs...so they overwrite each other. essentially, you simply cannot have the maps in the latest release.

there is one way to get some of the maps...download Kabizzle's Map Packs, and place the maps in the COH\WW2\Data\Scenarios\MP folder...then add -dev to the end of the target section of your Specialized Production Shortcut.

p.s. no im not back yet...it'll be a week or so till i can do more modding...

and as for the screenshots...this mod doesn't edit skins or anything, so im not sure what to make screenshots of....

mostly, it edits the game's tech tree as well as adding more units(a lot more units)...i guess i could post a screenshot of some of the edited UI, but im not on my modding comp...and wont be fore over a week,

**Kabizzle** · 9th Jul 08 2:10 PM

Update:
Mod is currently being slated for 2.3 Release.
no 2.2 because the new version has a texture overhaul (currently finishing that up)
also, vet system is being finished up, and a medic truck is being worked on, might not come until 2.4 though.

**Kabizzle** · 10th Jul 08 11:14 PM

okay, i just looked at the 2.5 patch changelog, and it's bad news...expect a delay in the next release, and your current versions may not work correctly after patch installation due to the gameplay changes. what i mean by this is that balance might fall apart, things won't match up, and it might become a mess. Patch should be coming soon, so if you guys could tell me what needs to be fixed (if the mod works at all), because surely i'll miss a few things...thank you for your patience and feedback in advance!

**Kabizzle** · 14th Jul 08 10:59 PM

Here's some screenies for you guys, I know youve been waiting a long time: Specialized Production Mod Screenies

2nd ss panzer · 16th Jul 08 2:21 PM

wiseone. clear your messages

**wiseone9** · 16th Jul 08 2:54 PM

done lol sry

Stives · 22nd Jul 08 9:38 AM

I put the .ucs in the English folder and I keep seeing "$2189471289452309 No Key" on half the units. I've redownloaded and reinstalled a lot of times and I'd like to know why it's doing this. Thanks in advance...

**wiseone9** · 22nd Jul 08 10:01 AM

hm.....im not really sure why this is happening.....u do have the english version of the game, right???

im assuming u do, i cant think of what it is.....the path should be this:

C:\Program Files\THQ\Company of Heroes\Engine\Locale\English\SpecializedProductionMod.english.ucs

tell me more details if it persists

Stives · 22nd Jul 08 11:13 AM

Yes it's English, and yes I have it exactly like that. I also have it installed through Steam, will this make a difference? It hasn't in any other mods...

**Kabizzle** · 22nd Jul 08 1:19 PM

okay.....i dunno what is happening....ill go thru the paths for all the files

Specprod folder (in this folder there should be data, dataattrib, movies, etc.):
C:\Program Files\THQ\Company of Heroes\SpecializedProduction Mod\

module:
C:\Program Files\THQ\Company of Heroes\SpecializedProduction Mod.module

hm.....perhaps its conflicting with the UCS files of another mod you have installed....try moving out the other mods' ucs's to some other safe place and running the game....if this doesn't fix it tell me....

Stives · 22nd Jul 08 1:52 PM

Ah, it worked! For some reason the Fortress Europe one was messing it up. Thanks guys, now I'll know what the hell I'm doing

**wiseone9** · 22nd Jul 08 2:32 PM

ya the problem is the modder's range for ucs is kinda small, so sometimes we have to use the same numbers, and when one number has two texts attached to it, the game goes crazy lol...

enjoy the mod!!!

new version coming soon!

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