NTO Polar Vortex V2
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As suggested here is a new thread.
starrats wrote:
Polar Vortex V2.0 is Now out.
It no longer requires default NTO to run. It is a standalone mod with it’s own directory this time.
This might not have all, and Luke can add any missed , but here is some changes made recently.
JANHAS F-16 all variants
AGM154a JSOW
AGM154c JSOW
AAQ-28 Litening
AGM-65 all variants
AGM-88
AIM-9 M/X
AIM-120 B/C
ALQ-131 /-1
ALQ-184
CBU-52/58/103
Chaff texture
FPR
GBU-24 B/AB
GBU-38
ITER
LAU rockets
Missile flames
Mk-77
Fuel truck
M977
ccc1tw Kirov
ccc1tw Kuz with updated spawn and taxi points
new task force for extra Kuz escort
Some of the F-16 sounds, courtesy of unleashedcode
Added rack to AV8B+ for AWW-9 pod (the pod was loaded without pylon, now it has a pylon, looks more realistic)
camo.cfg the correct skin is loaded depending on the squadron number
save files checked, had to remove a couple of battalions in each one of them. There were listed in a brigade even though they weren’t part of that brigade (caused a ctd)
save0 relocated squadrons from airfields too close to the flot for both sides.
Pak and Tac maps in intel redone
UI upgraded.
Have fun!
Version 2.6
https://www.mediafire.com/file/4b76kzkx21feu5x/Polar+Vortex+2.6.rar
All previous updates included.
New mods:
New campaign and trigger files.
New Falcon4.aii and mission.dat based on info provided by Mystic_J (https://www.benchmarksims.org/forum/showthread.php?35317-Guide-How-to-rationalize-the-Dynamic-Campaign-engine&p=490632&viewfull=1#post490632).
Fixed loadouts for F-16AM (BE, DK, NL).
Updated role scores for some aircraft used in the campaigns.From starrats:
Added MiG29K (Navy version) and Ka31. Both found on the Kuznetsov.
New mig29K skin.
Adjusted ka-31aew data (ccc provided necessary info).
Road tiles updated.
New tenew objects, based on save0 some objective unknown link type issue was causing error in MC.
New mea file and thr file after road work update.
Renamed nordic to NTO Polar Vortex in all files in cam folder.Ongoing campaigns are not compatible with this release
Fix
Unzip in Add-On NTO Polar Vortex\Campaign and overwrite existing files. Fix for save0.cam and validac.act.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/8g204yrsqu6q5w5/Campaign.7z?dl=0
Unzip in Add-On NTO Polar Vortex\Terrdata\objects and overwrite existing files. Fix for MiG29K loadout.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/mws6np936plvhps/objects.7z?dl=0
Version 2.5
Campaigns saveX.cam now include objectives in Russia. Added a few Air defense and support battalions.
There are minor fixes, mainly missing flags for helicopters.
The F-16blk50 has a new squadron patch to match the “SP” skin.
Version 2.4
All the updates in 2.3 and subsequent fixes are included in this release.
This new version includes:
starrats fix for the OOB (null) text, CH-53 damage (it was invulnerable) and Su-34 afm
Scorpion82 EF2000 mod
All objectives in the campaign have proper names (removed all NoName and Nowhere) plus
other minor changes to account for these modifications.Original 2D map restored.
Ongoing campaigns are not compatible with this release.
Version 2.3
This new release includes all updates to date
loadouts: Tornado (all versions), F16NL, F16DK, F35A/B/C, F15E, F18C FinAF, E2K UK and GE, JAS39C, AV8B+
afm: F35B (Yuri), fix for the AV8B+ brakes (Mav-Jp)
New 2D map (It is not perfect)
Fix for the AGM154 avionics behaviour
fix for the flight plan waypoints speed for JAS39C and F35, it was too high.
.tdf, .cam and .tri files.
Winning conditions for the 3 campaigns updated to latest theater version
https://www.dropbox.com/s/aqi01c03564qi2n/WinningConditionsNTOPV.txt?dl=0
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Good evening.
Is removing from “Add-On Nordic” folders: art; Article-NTO; Campaingn-NTO; SimVortex and SimVortexAlt will not spoil the Nordic Theater? -
If you installed Polar Vortex V1 using the installer you should have an uninstaller that will properly remove the add on from NTO
Cheers
Luke
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If you installed Polar Vortex V1 using the installer you should have an uninstaller that will properly remove the add on from NTO
Cheers
Luke
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Thank you Luke, I was looking for “Add-On Nordic” and the uninstaller is sitting in “Data”
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Once again, Thanks.
Can you check textures on B-52H? I have some funny collage instead.
Keep it up!
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Yes thanks for this V2 guys, testing it also.
Please also check the GB38, I think it also has wrong texture.
So is it true that from now on there is only the Jan-has version of the campaigns?Cheers Obi1
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Obi, thats because Janhas weapon skin is the same # 3811 as the Viggen in this mod, I noticed the same thing last night
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Anyone ever seen a tornado that loads weapons correctly?
I checked several theaters to see , and all the ones i have, tornado has issues with making bombs disapear. I played with rackdat, bmsrackdat, and fms.
No joy.I think if lod is adjusted , it might work . I try that next.
Skin snafu from janhas additions is known now will be ironed out asap.
But please keep posting any bad ones you find to make sure all get checked. -
All F-16 models are Jan Has’ including weapons, fuel tanks, pods and some pylons.
The list in the first post reports all the changes made. To M977 are all Jan Has models.Cheers
Luke
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Hello, the intro and campaign videos aren’t playing for me. The balkans and korea videos seems to play just fine, do i need to convert the nordic videos or something??
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@yuri
I removed the play movie lines from the trigger files. I will provide trigger files with that option, you have to wait a while as I am away from home for work.
Cheers
Luke
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Also, the F-16 sounds are awesome! How can i bring them over to balkans and korea??
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Thanks agalnov, Obi1 and Tass!
OK b52h is using correct skin now.
gb38 has its skin corrected Tass was right 3811 was skin for SF-37(been change though now)
F16 52+ is now PAF(Polish) instead of HAF (Hellenic)
F16 52+ CFT same deal, PAF now.I did not activate any vid in tri files , will leave that to Luke when he gets back. New PV v2.1 with these fixes is being uploaded
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new installer with above fixes and a few more …
Some changes to the loadouts for the F-16 all versions, F-18 E/F and F-15 E. (removed some weapons and fixed squadron stores)
Link to PV 2.1: https://www.mediafire.com/file/9zw4fjw6djlb8ub/NTO_Polar_Vortex_2.1.7z/file
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Link in first post updated.
Recommended procedure if you have v2.0 installed:
make a copy of any ongoing campaign files, TEs and WX maps (if you use your own), uninstall v2.0, install 2.1 and move the previously saved files back in their appropriate folders.
Cheers
Luke
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Good Job Starrats!!!
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Added link in first post for an urgent update, sidewinder causes a ctd when loaded on the JAS-39. Removed AIM-9M from hardpoits and squadron stores.
Cheers
Luke
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Please download the update again, fixed some squadron stores I missed.
Cheers
Luke
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this is Buran cam(WIP) test, play RED side for fun.
use [add package] function to maximize AG strike sorties and control GU movement, RED side wins on Day 9 1825. clock stops… no end-war message.i fly in 3d to Day 3 and establish RED side air/land advantage, but RED ground posture never turns into offensive…probably missing trigger settings.
the road network around MOST norway and sweden airbase objectives need some fix - the way obj linked and GU movement cost are buggy. While driving GUs to capture these airbase, i found it is impossible to capture them directly… i have to capture the objectives surrounding the airbases, then the airbases captured and turn red color.
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Testing the campaign.