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Mapping / Corrupted map file?

« on: July 01, 2021, 12:57:12 pm »

I tried to load a map this morning and it just loads an empty map as though nothing as been edited

Hosting the map via a local server, the console gave the error: unable to find find ground_paint_saved_magic for sco scn_mp_custom_map_X

Doubtful anyones come across this error - I never have. But I assume the map is unusable now

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Events / 24th Foot Battle Event

« on: January 22, 2017, 10:51:47 pm »

Not a fancy thread I'm afraid but should tell you everything you need to know:

The 24th AZWR Regiment (UK/EU based) is now opening our Saturday 8pm (UK time event) for other regiments to come join. This is almost always a VS bots event. Our regiment is small but we are just going to get some events going with other regiments invited while our own group lasts, especially since there are no other open EU events for this mod

Event structure

We start a map with 150 bots on the Zulu team (if there are too many to begin with the games lags out) and each win adds +100 bots, until 350 bots max. After the 3rd-5th round we start a new map and repeat with the bots at 150 again. IF gameplay was noticibly too easy for the brits at the 350 bots round(s), the map is changed deliberately to one that increases difficulty. We may also invite a regiment to play on the Zulu faction (non sharpshooter) and give the brits a sapper later on to change things up a bit.

Map Pool

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Rorkes Drift
Old map - Rorkes Drift v1
Old map - Rorkes Drift v2
Old map - Isandlwana
Random maps (Random Desert, etc.)
A few custom maps

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General Rules

• Common sense rules apply (eg be respectful, don't rambo, etc. - ask if in doubt....)
• Under 5 men left = Join a new line (Incl. Cav)
• Infantry and Cavalry must move out in line/columns
• Show a level of sportsmanship whereby you don't exploit the bots (eg no cav herding the AI in circles)
• No sappers unless there's a group assigned to the Zulu side

Troop specific Rules:

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Line+Lights (Incl. Sailor+Naval captain)

• No spacing in formations (except regiments that practise 1/2 pace standards)
• Fire on charge is allowed. Other shooting should always be done with your line where possible, whether as a static line, a line retreating or grouped inside a building. If you are clearly able to be with your/a line but are shooting from a distance away it's considered rambo
• Can only crouch for double ranks or behind cover

Rifles (Max 1 regiment/detatchment)

• Can have up to 5 men spacing
• Fire on charge is allowed. Other shooting should always be done with your line where possible, whether as a static line, a line retreating or grouped inside a building. If you are clearly able to be with your/a line but are shooting from a distance away it's considered rambo
• Not allowed to use bayonets (balancing purpose like in NW and old AZW 0.4)
• Max 1 Sgt troop

Cavalry (Max 1 regiment/detatchment or 2 if 1 is always dismounted)

• May be asked to dismount immediately on maps that are heavily defensive based or if they are the last ones alive
• Cannot fire while mounted
• When dismounted have to follow rifles/skirms rules (including no bayonets when dismounted)
• Can't use Winchester rifles

Artillery (Max 1 regiment/detatchment with 8 players max)

• Max 2 cannons (Only one cannon can be replaced for a rocket launcher)
• Max 4 artillery guards

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The troop rules are subject to change

Groups may change troops between rounds at their own will if there are spare slots in that troop. New troop rule would apply

We ask that you bring a minimum of 5 people and leaders/representatives do not need to join our TS. Our server is currently 60 slots - we wouldn't accept more than 60 as the number of bots needed is far too laggy. Finally, if your group complies with the rules we should invite you to come to our event again

To signup do an application below or add me on Steam [24th] Peter Falk

The upcoming weekly lineups (roster) are usually shown in this thread's comments

Signup template

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Regiment name:
Preferred troop:
Leader/Represenative steam name/link:
Expected attendance:
Read and agreed to the rules:

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The Anglo-Zulu War / Putting your NW server on AZW

« on: April 18, 2016, 07:41:29 pm »

After a few requests asking how to put your server on AZW (or a different module) I'm just going to put a very brief guide how to do this here

Putting your NW server on AZW Reloaded (or a different module)

1. Copy and paste your AZW Reloaded folder (or mod file) into the Modules folder in your server files.

2. Find and open the file NW_Sample_Battle.txt (or gamemode of your choice, in AZW you want battle). Make sure you have the server details done correctly. The lines set_admin_pass, set_server_name and set_welcome_message must not have a # symbol on those lines. There are customisation options further down in this guide for this file. After checking/customising, save and close.

3. Right click on the file NW_Sample_Battle_start.bat and click edit. You should be able to see the single line: mb_warband_dedicated.exe -r NW_Sample_Battle.txt -m Napoleonic Wars. Simply change the Napoleonic Wars to AZW Reloaded (or the name of your mod shown on its folder) spelt exactly to be -m AZW Reloaded

 4. Run the NW_Sample_Battle_start.bat (or gamemode of choice start file) and it will be up in AZW Reloaded


I'll make this mini guide a little clearer later...possibly including the server from scratch tutorial

Server load options for AZW Reloaded

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• Remove the default faction lines and add the lines below for Factions automatically loaded as Brit vs Zulu. This stops factions switching/randomising after a round as well.
  #adding less nations will reduce the randomization set (used in set_randomize_factions command)
  add_factions fac_britain fac_britain
  add_factions fac_france fac_france
  
  set_randomize_factions 0
  set_factions fac_britain fac_france

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• Below the line set_max_players, add the lines below for: allowing team stack, no friendly fire, mouse controlled block direction and no class limits
  set_auto_team_balance_limit 7
  set_friendly_fire 0
  set_melee_friendly_fire 0
  set_control_block_direction 1
  use_class_limits 0

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• You can also choose to have ban and faction voting removed with the lines below (only use this with the factions permanently set to Brits vs Zulu)
  set_ban_voteable 0
  set_factions_voteable 0
  

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The Anglo-Zulu War / AZWR Screen tearing patch + 24th Reskins

« on: March 06, 2016, 12:48:21 pm »

The screen tearing was being caused by a particular version of the elder Zulu warrior that didn't load some attached props properly. I have made a simple patch to make the props load properly. This fix has been tested.

So there will be no more of this:

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You must save the zulu_elder.brf file in your Resource folder which is located in the AZW Reloaded module folder. You must allow it to replace the old zulu_elder.brf file

Download
https://www.dropbox.com/s/z0sib1z1i1nwfb4/zulu_elder.brf?dl=0


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Skins on the side: here are 2 basic reskins of the 24th Regiment for anyone interested. 1st is a basic ZULU (1964) film reskin and 2nd is slightly more historical 24th:

Basic ZULU film reskin/retexture (be aware for the helmet edit, most units in game have to have the helmet plate (badge))

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Ranker

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Sergeant (Film actually has Chevrons on left for some reason, didn't seem worth replicating)

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Officer (Just Bromheads uniform with helmet on your own character)

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CSgt Bourne

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Download: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/qg2r1gkein7b6l7/AAAdWfqtPNWTLMHQIHlGyzCga?dl=0
The README.txt is the download instructions

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Historical 24th Reskin

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Ranker (with 24 on epaulettes)

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Sergeant in reduced marching order

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Officer in India Pattern Frock (Cuff detail of Lieut.)

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Download: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/l6rbjji9mpwz4pd/AAA7_voP9LzKUsIcJydoYh2Ha?dl=0
The README.txt is the download instructions

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21st Royal Scots Fusiliers Reskin (Replaces 91st Regiment)

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Ranker

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Officer in India Pattern Frock (Cuff detail of Capt.)

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Download: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7umwy20g6k68o2n/AAA8_RZKWaXO9ZuQh_jqdKh_a?dl=0
Includes the blue lines fix

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Maps on the side: here are basic maps (fun but not visually great) to replace the unused blank maps 1-4 and a few others:

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Blank Map 1 (Remake of a 0.4 classic)

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Blank map 2 (1964 ZULU Rorkes Drift)

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Blank map 3

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Blank map 4

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Isandlwana (Replaces 'Isandlwana' - THIS is an event size map)

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Final outpost (Replaces 'Intombe' - fun/fictional map from NW)

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Full map download (scenes.txt needs to go in AZW Reloaded Folder, .obj files need to go in SceneObj folder):
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/droprsbfrejrzcm/AABQPMOn524y1rxvYyqsSceha?dl=0

If you do not want to overwrite certain maps, just copy out the selected terrain codes in scenes.txt file here and copy the terrain codes to your regular scenes.txt

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