diff --git a/gamedir/Data-1.13/CTHConstants.ini b/gamedir/Data-1.13/CTHConstants.ini
index 2a468da03..fcf16e2c9 100644
--- a/gamedir/Data-1.13/CTHConstants.ini
+++ b/gamedir/Data-1.13/CTHConstants.ini
@@ -1,215 +1,223 @@
-;///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
-;// New CTH System and Shooting Mechanism
-;//
-;// These settings control the various parts of the new CTH and Shooting systems.
-// Most of these settings are used as multipliers for the various factors that
-// control CTH calculation and shooting accuracy.
-//
-// By raising or lowering a setting, you can influence the importance of a factor,
-// for example how Marksmanship affects the total Base CTH you can have, or how
-// bad it is to have wounds when trying to fire a gun.
-//
-// Other settings control the system more abstractly. For instance, you can control
-// how hard it is to shoot moving targets, or the maximum possible deviation
-// (inaccuracy) generated by guns.
-//
-// Each setting is accompanied by an explanation if possible. Make sure you know
-// what the setting does, and how high or low you can set the value, before
-// making any changes.
-// Also please note that some values are FLOATS, meaning they need a decimal
-// point behind them, even if that decimal point is followed by a 0. Other
-// values are INTEGERS, and do not accept a decimal point at all.
-/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+;******************************************************************************************************************************
+; Jagged Alliance 2 v1.13: New CTH System and Shooting Mechanism
+;******************************************************************************************************************************
+
+; These settings control the various parts of the new CTH and Shooting systems. 
+; Most of these settings are used as multipliers for the various factors that
+; control CTH calculation and shooting accuracy.
+;
+; By raising or lowering a setting, you can influence the importance of a factor, 
+; for example how Marksmanship affects the total Base CTH you can have, or how
+; bad it is to have wounds when trying to fire a gun.
+;
+; Other settings control the system more abstractly. For instance, you can control
+; how hard it is to shoot moving targets, or the maximum possible deviation
+; (inaccuracy) generated by guns.
+;
+; Each setting is accompanied by an explanation if possible. Make sure you know
+; what the setting does, and how high or low you can set the value, before
+; making any changes.
+; Also please note that some values are FLOATS, meaning they need a decimal
+; point behind them, even if that decimal point is followed by a 0. Other
+; values are INTEGERS, and do not accept a decimal point at all.
+;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
 
 [General]
 
-// These settings control the shooting mechanism as a whole. In other words,
-// changing these settings will affect every shooter under any conditions.
-// You can use these settings to make shooting more or less accurate as you
-// see fit.
+;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+; These settings control the shooting mechanism as a whole. In other words,
+; changing these settings will affect every shooter under any conditions.
+; You can use these settings to make shooting more or less accurate as you
+; see fit.
+;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
-// This setting represents the longest distance at which Iron Sights are 100% effective.
-// Beyond this range, shooting accuracy begins to drop, and a scope will be required
-// to avoid that drop.
-// ALL SCOPE RANGES ARE DETERMINED BY THIS VALUE. For instance, a 2x scope will
-// negate penalties for shooting at twice this distance. A 10x scope will 
-// negate penalties for shooting at ten times this distance.
-// By decreasing this value, you can make all shots more accurate, and naturally
-// make scopes more powerful.
-// 
-// This value is an INTEGER, with a range of 10 to 1000. The distance is
-// measured in METERS, not tiles, so 100 means 10 tiles.
+; This setting represents the longest distance at which Iron Sights are 100% effective.
+; Beyond this range, shooting accuracy begins to drop, and a scope will be required
+; to avoid that drop.
+; ALL SCOPE RANGES ARE DETERMINED BY THIS VALUE. For instance, a 2x scope will
+; negate penalties for shooting at twice this distance. A 10x scope will 
+; negate penalties for shooting at ten times this distance.
+; By decreasing this value, you can make all shots more accurate, and naturally
+; make scopes more powerful.
+; This value is an INTEGER, with a range of 10 to 1000. The distance is
+; measured in METERS, not tiles, so 100 means 10 tiles.
 NORMAL_SHOOTING_DISTANCE = 70
 
-// This is the maximum angle, to either side of the shooter, that a bullet may fly.
-// The CTH system works by shooting bullets randomly inside this angle. Increasing
-// your aim will make the angle smaller, thus making rounds more likely to hit the
-// target.
-//
-// This value is a FLOAT, with a range of 0 to 22.5. If set to 0, all shots will
-// be 100% on target, regardless of aiming.
-// Decreasing this value causes all shots to be more accurate. 
+; This is the maximum angle, to either side of the shooter, that a bullet may fly.
+; The CTH system works by shooting bullets randomly inside this angle. Increasing
+; your aim will make the angle smaller, thus making rounds more likely to hit the
+; target.
+;
+; This value is a FLOAT, with a range of 0 to 22.5. If set to 0, all shots will
+; be 100% on target, regardless of aiming.
+; Decreasing this value causes all shots to be more accurate. 
 DEGREES_MAXIMUM_APERTURE = 11
 
-// The Range Coefficient works with the listed weapon range to determine the weapons
-// maximum range.  Once a bullet reaches it's maximum range, gravity pulls it towards
-// the ground.
-
+; The Range Coefficient works with the listed weapon range to determine the weapons
+; maximum range.  Once a bullet reaches it's maximum range, gravity pulls it towards
+; the ground.
 RANGE_COEFFICIENT = 2.0
 
-// The Gravity Coefficient determines how powerful gravity is once it kicks into
-// action - this happens when the bullet reaches the "maximum range" of the gun
-// that fired it.
-// The lower this coefficient, the faster will bullets change their trajectory
-// towards the ground, hitting it sooner.
-// Conversely, by increasing this value you can let bullets fly further beyond
-// the max range of the gun. That will effectivelly let guns hit targets further
-// beyond their max range, though it is not a reliable way to hit any target.
-
+; The Gravity Coefficient determines how powerful gravity is once it kicks into
+; action - this happens when the bullet reaches the "maximum range" of the gun
+; that fired it.
+; The lower this coefficient, the faster will bullets change their trajectory
+; towards the ground, hitting it sooner.
+; Conversely, by increasing this value you can let bullets fly further beyond
+; the max range of the gun. That will effectivelly let guns hit targets further
+; beyond their max range, though it is not a reliable way to hit any target.
 GRAVITY_COEFFICIENT = 2.0
 
-// The Vertical Bias "flattens" the target appeture which restricts the vertical amoun
-// by which a bullet can travel.  Vertical bias is ultimately based on stance where
-// a standing shooter is always at 1.0, a prone shooter is at the indicated bias, and
-// a crouching target is midway between the two.
-
+; The Vertical Bias "flattens" the target appeture which restricts the vertical amoun
+; by which a bullet can travel.  Vertical bias is ultimately based on stance where
+; a standing shooter is always at 1.0, a prone shooter is at the indicated bias, and
+; a crouching target is midway between the two.
 VERTICAL_BIAS = 0.5
 
-// The Scope Range Multiplier is applied against a scopes magnification to determine
-// the scopes minimum effective range.  Sniper and Hunter training has a slight effect
-// on this.  Valid range is 0.5 - 1.5, with a default of 0.7.  The higher you set
-// this multiplier, the less effective scopes become.
-
+; The Scope Range Multiplier is applied against a scopes magnification to determine
+; the scopes minimum effective range.  Sniper and Hunter training has a slight effect
+; on this.  Valid range is 0.5 - 1.5, with a default of 0.7.  The higher you set
+; this multiplier, the less effective scopes become.
 SCOPE_RANGE_MULTIPLIER = 0.7
 
-// The Side Facing Divisor is applied against the shooting offsets when a target is
-// facing directly perpendicular (i.e., East or West when shooter faces North or South)
-// to the shooter.  This is to account for a visual error in the NCTH system.  The
-// Valid range for this divisor is 1.0 - 10.0.  If you don't think it should be as easy
-// to hit a target from the side as from head on, just set this value to 1.0
-
+; The Side Facing Divisor is applied against the shooting offsets when a target is
+; facing directly perpendicular (i.e., East or West when shooter faces North or South)
+; to the shooter.  This is to account for a visual error in the NCTH system.  The
+; Valid range for this divisor is 1.0 - 10.0.  If you don't think it should be as easy
+; to hit a target from the side as from head on, just set this value to 1.0
 SIDE_FACING_DIVISOR = 2.0
 
+
 [Base CTH]
 
-// Base CTH is an amount of CTH given freely to the shooter for any shot he makes.
-// The basic value is determined by skills, and later the modifiers reduce or
-// increase it appropriately. Characters with low skills, or with bad factors
-// affecting their performance, will receive bad base CTH.
-// The maximum amount of Base CTH you can have is 33 points. This is only
-// achievable by super-mercs in excellent conditions.
+;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+; Base CTH is an amount of CTH given freely to the shooter for any shot he makes.
+; The basic value is determined by skills, and later the modifiers reduce or
+; increase it appropriately. Characters with low skills, or with bad factors
+; affecting their performance, will receive bad base CTH.
+; The maximum amount of Base CTH you can have is 33 points. This is only
+; achievable by super-mercs in excellent conditions.
 
-// These settings determine the importance of each character skill in calculating
-// your Base CTH. By default, Experience is 3 times more important than the other
-// skills. Base CTH, before modifiers, is equal to the sum of the player's skills,
-// each multiplied by the appropriate value from these, and then divided by the
-// sum of all these four values.
-//
-// These values are FLOATS, with a range of 0.0 to 10.0. Setting a value to 0
-// will render the appropriate skill irrelevant for calculating base CTH. DO NOT
-// set all four values to 0, unless you want to see lots of crashes.
+; These settings determine the importance of each character skill in calculating
+; your Base CTH. By default, Experience is 3 times more important than the other
+; skills. Base CTH, before modifiers, is equal to the sum of the player's skills,
+; each multiplied by the appropriate value from these, and then divided by the
+; sum of all these four values.
+;
+; These values are FLOATS, with a range of 0.0 to 10.0. Setting a value to 0
+; will render the appropriate skill irrelevant for calculating base CTH. DO NOT
+; set all four values to 0, unless you want to see lots of crashes.
+;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
 BASE_EXP = 3.0
 BASE_MARKS = 1.0
 BASE_WIS = 1.0
 BASE_DEX = 1.0
 
-// These settings control the effect that various factors have on the shooter's
-// Base CTH. By increasing a value, you can increase that factor's importance
-// on raising or lowering Base CTH.
-//
-// These values are all FLOATS, with ranges of -1000.0 to 1000.0. Pay close attention
-// to the positive/negative and read the explanations carefully. Some factors are
-// better when HIGHER, others better when LOWER.
-//
-// After calculating Base CTH from skills (see above), the factors governing it
-// (below) are all pooled together into one penalty value. That penalty value is
-// then used as a percentage to increase or decrease your Base CTH. In other words,
-// if all factors amount to -50.0, you'll lose half your Base CTH. If they amount
-// to 20.0, you'll gain 20% extra base CTH.
+;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+; These settings control the effect that various factors have on the shooter's
+; Base CTH. By increasing a value, you can increase that factor's importance
+; on raising or lowering Base CTH.
+;
+; These values are all FLOATS, with ranges of -1000.0 to 1000.0. Pay close attention
+; to the positive/negative and read the explanations carefully. Some factors are
+; better when HIGHER, others better when LOWER.
+;
+; After calculating Base CTH from skills (see above), the factors governing it
+; (below) are all pooled together into one penalty value. That penalty value is
+; then used as a percentage to increase or decrease your Base CTH. In other words,
+; if all factors amount to -50.0, you'll lose half your Base CTH. If they amount
+; to 20.0, you'll gain 20% extra base CTH.
+;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
-// This is a modifier given per each morale point below 50.
+; This is a modifier given per each morale point below 50.
 BASE_LOW_MORALE = -1.0
 
-// This modifier is given per each morale point above 50.
+; This modifier is given per each morale point above 50.
 BASE_HIGH_MORALE = 2.0
 
-// This modifier is given to any character with the "PSYCHO" trait.
+; This modifier is given to any character with the "PSYCHO" trait.
 BASE_PSYCHO = -3.0
 
-// This is the modifier given when shooting one "cube" upwards. A cube is
-// 1/3 of a tile high. This takes into account both stance and level. For
-// example, a standing merc shooting at the legs of a target on the roof 
-// gets 1*this modifier. A prone merc on ground level shooting at the 
-// head of a target on ground level gets 2*this modifier.
-//
-// The shooting upwards modifier is then divided by the range to the target
-// (in tiles). In other words, at a range of 2 tiles the modifier is
-// HALVED. at a range of 10 tiles, the modifier is divided by 10. Etcetera.
-// This means that the further the target is, the less relevant the upwards
-// angle is.
+; This is the modifier given when shooting one "cube" upwards. A cube is
+; 1/3 of a tile high. This takes into account both stance and level. For
+; example, a standing merc shooting at the legs of a target on the roof 
+; gets 1*this modifier. A prone merc on ground level shooting at the 
+; head of a target on ground level gets 2*this modifier.
+;
+; The shooting upwards modifier is then divided by the range to the target
+; (in tiles). In other words, at a range of 2 tiles the modifier is
+; HALVED. at a range of 10 tiles, the modifier is divided by 10. Etcetera.
+; This means that the further the target is, the less relevant the upwards
+; angle is.
 BASE_SHOOTING_UPWARDS = -15.0
 
-// This is the MAXIMUM modifier given to a shooter when injured. To get this
-// much, the shooter must be dead (0% health...). It's linear,
-// so at 50% health the shooter gets exactly half the penalty.
-// Note that "Bandaged" damage counts as half as much as bleeding damage.
-// Therefore, 50% bandaged damage is as bad as only25% bleeding damage.
+; This is the MAXIMUM modifier given to a shooter when injured. To get this
+; much, the shooter must be dead (0% health...). It's linear,
+; so at 50% health the shooter gets exactly half the penalty.
+; Note that "Bandaged" damage counts as half as much as bleeding damage.
+; Therefore, 50% bandaged damage is as bad as only25% bleeding damage.
 BASE_INJURY = -30.0
 
-// These are the modifiers given for different levels of drunkness. Naturally,
-// the more drunk you are, the more your CTH suffers.
+;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+; These are the modifiers given for different levels of drunkness. Naturally,
+; the more drunk you are, the more your CTH suffers.
+;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
 BASE_DRUNK_TIPSY = -5.0
 BASE_DRUNK = -20.0
 BASE_DRUNK_WASTED = -50.0
 BASE_DRUNK_HUNGOVER = -10.0
 
-// This is the MAXIMUM modifier given to a shooter when fully fatigued (0% breath).
-// It's linear, so at 50% breath you get half the modifier.
+; This is the MAXIMUM modifier given to a shooter when fully fatigued (0% breath).
+; It's linear, so at 50% breath you get half the modifier.
 BASE_FATIGUE = -15.0
 
-// This modifier is applied when shooting at the same target again. If the target
-// has moved between shots, or the shooter does anything but shoot at the target,
-// the modifier is lost.
+; This modifier is applied when shooting at the same target again. If the target
+; has moved between shots, or the shooter does anything but shoot at the target,
+; the modifier is lost.
 BASE_SAME_TARGET = 5.0
 
-// This is the modifier given when the shooter is in a cloud of gas and does
-// not have a gas mask on.
+; This is the modifier given when the shooter is in a cloud of gas and does
+; not have a gas mask on.
 BASE_GASSED = -15.0
 
-// This modifier is applied when the shooter is being bandaged by someone else.
+; This modifier is applied when the shooter is being bandaged by someone else.
 BASE_BEING_BANDAGED = -5.0
 
-// This is the MAXIMUM modifier given when the target reaches the maximum number
-// of Suppression Shock points, which by default would be 30. It's linear, so at
-// 15 shock points you get half the penalty.
-// Note that characters with high experience stop accumulating shock much earlier,
-// and so are much less subject to this modifier than other characters.
+; This is the MAXIMUM modifier given when the target reaches the maximum number
+; of Suppression Shock points, which by default would be 30. It's linear, so at
+; 15 shock points you get half the penalty.
+; Note that characters with high experience stop accumulating shock much earlier,
+; and so are much less subject to this modifier than other characters.
 BASE_SHOCK = -150.0
 
-// This modifier is applied if the target has exceptional agility or experience
-// level.
+; This modifier is applied if the target has exceptional agility or experience level.
 BASE_AGILE_TARGET = -5.0
 
-// This modifier is applied if the shooter can't see the target. This happens
-// when shooting at a target spotted by someone else.
+; This modifier is applied if the shooter can't see the target. This happens
+; when shooting at a target spotted by someone else.
 BASE_TARGET_INVISIBLE = -100.0
 
-// These modifiers work very differently from the others. The are related to a
-// concept called Gun Handling, which is still being adjusted. Basically,
-// Gun Handling is equal to the AP Cost to Ready the gun. Heavier, more
-// cumbersome guns like sniper rifles or machine guns get a high Gun Handling
-// value, and thus decrease Base CTH proportionally. Pistols, on the other hand,
-// have very low Gun Handling values.
-// 
-// BASE_DRAW_COST is applied per each Gun Handling point.
-//
-// The other values act as multipliers applied directly to the Gun Handling
-// value. For example, by default a pistol fired with one hand (other hand
-// full or holding another pistol) gets its Gun Handling value doubled.
-//
-// Please note that all of these except BASE_DRAW_COST should be POSITIVE.
-// The higher they are, the greater their effect.
+;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+; These modifiers work very differently from the others. The are related to a
+; concept called Gun Handling, which is still being adjusted. Basically,
+; Gun Handling is equal to the AP Cost to Ready the gun. Heavier, more
+; cumbersome guns like sniper rifles or machine guns get a high Gun Handling
+; value, and thus decrease Base CTH proportionally. Pistols, on the other hand,
+; have very low Gun Handling values.
+; 
+; BASE_DRAW_COST is applied per each Gun Handling point.
+;
+; The other values act as multipliers applied directly to the Gun Handling
+; value. For example, by default a pistol fired with one hand (other hand
+; full or holding another pistol) gets its Gun Handling value doubled.
+;
+; Please note that all of these except BASE_DRAW_COST should be POSITIVE.
+; The higher they are, the greater their effect.
+;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
 BASE_DRAW_COST = 2.0
 BASE_TWO_GUNS = 5.0
@@ -219,43 +227,49 @@ BASE_CROUCHING_STANCE = 3.0
 BASE_PRONE_STANCE = 4.0
 BASE_HEAVY_WEAPON = 2.0
 
-// These modifiers are applied based on game difficulty, and only affect
-// the base CTH of ENEMY COMBATANTS.
+;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+; These modifiers are applied based on game difficulty, and only affect
+; the base CTH of ENEMY COMBATANTS.
+;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
 BASE_DIFFICULTY_NOVICE = -30.0
 BASE_DIFFICULTY_EXPERIENCED = 0.0
 BASE_DIFFICULTY_EXPERT = 20.0
 BASE_DIFFICULTY_INSANE = 50.0
 
+
 [Aiming CTH]
 
-// Aiming CTH is the amount of CTH you get for adding extra aiming to your
-// shot, by paying extra APs.
-//
-// First, the game calculates the maximum CTH our shooter can have, using
-// the shooter's skills as a guide. This is called the CTH cap, and the shooter
-// can NEVER have more CTH than this cap, ever.
-// 
-// The program then subtracts the Base CTH value from the CTH Cap, coming up
-// with a number called the Maximum Aiming Bonus. At peak condition, and with
-// the maximum number of aiming levels applied, the shooter will reach his
-// CTH Cap, meaning he will be as accurate as he can be.
-//
-// Note that for each AP you spend on aiming, you only get PART of the Maximum
-// Aiming Bonus. In fact, you get 8/36 of it for the first AP, 7/36 for the
-// second AP, 6/36 for the third, and so forth. The last AP gives only 1/36
-// of the total bonus, but that little bit can sometimes be crucial.
-
-// These values control
+;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+; Aiming CTH is the amount of CTH you get for adding extra aiming to your
+; shot, by paying extra APs.
+;
+; First, the game calculates the maximum CTH our shooter can have, using
+; the shooter's skills as a guide. This is called the CTH cap, and the shooter
+; can NEVER have more CTH than this cap, ever.
+; 
+; The program then subtracts the Base CTH value from the CTH Cap, coming up
+; with a number called the Maximum Aiming Bonus. At peak condition, and with
+; the maximum number of aiming levels applied, the shooter will reach his
+; CTH Cap, meaning he will be as accurate as he can be.
+;
+; Note that for each AP you spend on aiming, you only get PART of the Maximum
+; Aiming Bonus. In fact, you get 8/36 of it for the first AP, 7/36 for the
+; second AP, 6/36 for the third, and so forth. The last AP gives only 1/36
+; of the total bonus, but that little bit can sometimes be crucial.
+;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
 AIM_EXP = 1.0
 AIM_MARKS = 3.0
 AIM_WIS = 1.0
 AIM_DEX = 2.0
 
-// This value is multiplied against 1/2 the scopes mag factor to determine the
-// actual penalty applied.  Setting it too low will make it impossible to use
-// scopes within effective range
+;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+; This value is multiplied against 1/2 the scopes mag factor to determine the
+; actual penalty applied.  Setting it too low will make it impossible to use
+; scopes within effective range
+;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
 AIM_TOO_CLOSE_SCOPE = -4.0
 
 AIM_GUN_CONDITION = -2.0
@@ -289,6 +303,7 @@ AIM_DIFFICULTY_EXPERIENCED = 0.0
 AIM_DIFFICULTY_EXPERT = 20.0
 AIM_DIFFICULTY_INSANE = 50.0
 
+
 [Shooting Mechanism]
 
 MOVEMENT_MRK = 3.0
@@ -323,15 +338,21 @@ RECOIL_COUNTER_FREQUENCY_AGI = 3.0
 RECOIL_COUNTER_FREQUENCY_EXP_LEVEL = 2.0
 RECOIL_COUNTER_FREQUENCY_AUTO_WEAPONS_DIVISOR = 4.0
 
-// These set the percentage by which the autofire target offset is improved.  At 20%, it takes 5 "steps" (based on CFF)
-// to reach best offset improvement.
+;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+; These set the percentage by which the autofire target offset is improved.  At 20%, it takes 5 "steps" (based on CFF)
+; to reach best offset improvement.
+;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
 RECOIL_COUNTER_INCREMENT = 20
 RECOIL_COUNTER_INCREMENT_TRACER = 25
 
-// This value determines the distance ratio for recoil.  Higher values result in
-// less overall recoil movement at longer ranges.
-// This value is an INTEGER, with a range of 10 to 1000. The distance is
-// measured in METERS, not tiles, so 100 means 10 tiles.
+;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+; This value determines the distance ratio for recoil.  Higher values result in
+; less overall recoil movement at longer ranges.
+; This value is an INTEGER, with a range of 10 to 1000. The distance is
+; measured in METERS, not tiles, so 100 means 10 tiles.
+;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
 NORMAL_RECOIL_DISTANCE = 140
 
 MAX_BULLET_DEV = 5.0
diff --git a/gamedir/Data/CTHConstants.ini b/gamedir/Data/CTHConstants.ini
index 2a468da03..fcf16e2c9 100644
--- a/gamedir/Data/CTHConstants.ini
+++ b/gamedir/Data/CTHConstants.ini
@@ -1,215 +1,223 @@
-;///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
-;// New CTH System and Shooting Mechanism
-;//
-;// These settings control the various parts of the new CTH and Shooting systems.
-// Most of these settings are used as multipliers for the various factors that
-// control CTH calculation and shooting accuracy.
-//
-// By raising or lowering a setting, you can influence the importance of a factor,
-// for example how Marksmanship affects the total Base CTH you can have, or how
-// bad it is to have wounds when trying to fire a gun.
-//
-// Other settings control the system more abstractly. For instance, you can control
-// how hard it is to shoot moving targets, or the maximum possible deviation
-// (inaccuracy) generated by guns.
-//
-// Each setting is accompanied by an explanation if possible. Make sure you know
-// what the setting does, and how high or low you can set the value, before
-// making any changes.
-// Also please note that some values are FLOATS, meaning they need a decimal
-// point behind them, even if that decimal point is followed by a 0. Other
-// values are INTEGERS, and do not accept a decimal point at all.
-/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+;******************************************************************************************************************************
+; Jagged Alliance 2 v1.13: New CTH System and Shooting Mechanism
+;******************************************************************************************************************************
+
+; These settings control the various parts of the new CTH and Shooting systems. 
+; Most of these settings are used as multipliers for the various factors that
+; control CTH calculation and shooting accuracy.
+;
+; By raising or lowering a setting, you can influence the importance of a factor, 
+; for example how Marksmanship affects the total Base CTH you can have, or how
+; bad it is to have wounds when trying to fire a gun.
+;
+; Other settings control the system more abstractly. For instance, you can control
+; how hard it is to shoot moving targets, or the maximum possible deviation
+; (inaccuracy) generated by guns.
+;
+; Each setting is accompanied by an explanation if possible. Make sure you know
+; what the setting does, and how high or low you can set the value, before
+; making any changes.
+; Also please note that some values are FLOATS, meaning they need a decimal
+; point behind them, even if that decimal point is followed by a 0. Other
+; values are INTEGERS, and do not accept a decimal point at all.
+;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
 
 [General]
 
-// These settings control the shooting mechanism as a whole. In other words,
-// changing these settings will affect every shooter under any conditions.
-// You can use these settings to make shooting more or less accurate as you
-// see fit.
+;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+; These settings control the shooting mechanism as a whole. In other words,
+; changing these settings will affect every shooter under any conditions.
+; You can use these settings to make shooting more or less accurate as you
+; see fit.
+;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
-// This setting represents the longest distance at which Iron Sights are 100% effective.
-// Beyond this range, shooting accuracy begins to drop, and a scope will be required
-// to avoid that drop.
-// ALL SCOPE RANGES ARE DETERMINED BY THIS VALUE. For instance, a 2x scope will
-// negate penalties for shooting at twice this distance. A 10x scope will 
-// negate penalties for shooting at ten times this distance.
-// By decreasing this value, you can make all shots more accurate, and naturally
-// make scopes more powerful.
-// 
-// This value is an INTEGER, with a range of 10 to 1000. The distance is
-// measured in METERS, not tiles, so 100 means 10 tiles.
+; This setting represents the longest distance at which Iron Sights are 100% effective.
+; Beyond this range, shooting accuracy begins to drop, and a scope will be required
+; to avoid that drop.
+; ALL SCOPE RANGES ARE DETERMINED BY THIS VALUE. For instance, a 2x scope will
+; negate penalties for shooting at twice this distance. A 10x scope will 
+; negate penalties for shooting at ten times this distance.
+; By decreasing this value, you can make all shots more accurate, and naturally
+; make scopes more powerful.
+; This value is an INTEGER, with a range of 10 to 1000. The distance is
+; measured in METERS, not tiles, so 100 means 10 tiles.
 NORMAL_SHOOTING_DISTANCE = 70
 
-// This is the maximum angle, to either side of the shooter, that a bullet may fly.
-// The CTH system works by shooting bullets randomly inside this angle. Increasing
-// your aim will make the angle smaller, thus making rounds more likely to hit the
-// target.
-//
-// This value is a FLOAT, with a range of 0 to 22.5. If set to 0, all shots will
-// be 100% on target, regardless of aiming.
-// Decreasing this value causes all shots to be more accurate. 
+; This is the maximum angle, to either side of the shooter, that a bullet may fly.
+; The CTH system works by shooting bullets randomly inside this angle. Increasing
+; your aim will make the angle smaller, thus making rounds more likely to hit the
+; target.
+;
+; This value is a FLOAT, with a range of 0 to 22.5. If set to 0, all shots will
+; be 100% on target, regardless of aiming.
+; Decreasing this value causes all shots to be more accurate. 
 DEGREES_MAXIMUM_APERTURE = 11
 
-// The Range Coefficient works with the listed weapon range to determine the weapons
-// maximum range.  Once a bullet reaches it's maximum range, gravity pulls it towards
-// the ground.
-
+; The Range Coefficient works with the listed weapon range to determine the weapons
+; maximum range.  Once a bullet reaches it's maximum range, gravity pulls it towards
+; the ground.
 RANGE_COEFFICIENT = 2.0
 
-// The Gravity Coefficient determines how powerful gravity is once it kicks into
-// action - this happens when the bullet reaches the "maximum range" of the gun
-// that fired it.
-// The lower this coefficient, the faster will bullets change their trajectory
-// towards the ground, hitting it sooner.
-// Conversely, by increasing this value you can let bullets fly further beyond
-// the max range of the gun. That will effectivelly let guns hit targets further
-// beyond their max range, though it is not a reliable way to hit any target.
-
+; The Gravity Coefficient determines how powerful gravity is once it kicks into
+; action - this happens when the bullet reaches the "maximum range" of the gun
+; that fired it.
+; The lower this coefficient, the faster will bullets change their trajectory
+; towards the ground, hitting it sooner.
+; Conversely, by increasing this value you can let bullets fly further beyond
+; the max range of the gun. That will effectivelly let guns hit targets further
+; beyond their max range, though it is not a reliable way to hit any target.
 GRAVITY_COEFFICIENT = 2.0
 
-// The Vertical Bias "flattens" the target appeture which restricts the vertical amoun
-// by which a bullet can travel.  Vertical bias is ultimately based on stance where
-// a standing shooter is always at 1.0, a prone shooter is at the indicated bias, and
-// a crouching target is midway between the two.
-
+; The Vertical Bias "flattens" the target appeture which restricts the vertical amoun
+; by which a bullet can travel.  Vertical bias is ultimately based on stance where
+; a standing shooter is always at 1.0, a prone shooter is at the indicated bias, and
+; a crouching target is midway between the two.
 VERTICAL_BIAS = 0.5
 
-// The Scope Range Multiplier is applied against a scopes magnification to determine
-// the scopes minimum effective range.  Sniper and Hunter training has a slight effect
-// on this.  Valid range is 0.5 - 1.5, with a default of 0.7.  The higher you set
-// this multiplier, the less effective scopes become.
-
+; The Scope Range Multiplier is applied against a scopes magnification to determine
+; the scopes minimum effective range.  Sniper and Hunter training has a slight effect
+; on this.  Valid range is 0.5 - 1.5, with a default of 0.7.  The higher you set
+; this multiplier, the less effective scopes become.
 SCOPE_RANGE_MULTIPLIER = 0.7
 
-// The Side Facing Divisor is applied against the shooting offsets when a target is
-// facing directly perpendicular (i.e., East or West when shooter faces North or South)
-// to the shooter.  This is to account for a visual error in the NCTH system.  The
-// Valid range for this divisor is 1.0 - 10.0.  If you don't think it should be as easy
-// to hit a target from the side as from head on, just set this value to 1.0
-
+; The Side Facing Divisor is applied against the shooting offsets when a target is
+; facing directly perpendicular (i.e., East or West when shooter faces North or South)
+; to the shooter.  This is to account for a visual error in the NCTH system.  The
+; Valid range for this divisor is 1.0 - 10.0.  If you don't think it should be as easy
+; to hit a target from the side as from head on, just set this value to 1.0
 SIDE_FACING_DIVISOR = 2.0
 
+
 [Base CTH]
 
-// Base CTH is an amount of CTH given freely to the shooter for any shot he makes.
-// The basic value is determined by skills, and later the modifiers reduce or
-// increase it appropriately. Characters with low skills, or with bad factors
-// affecting their performance, will receive bad base CTH.
-// The maximum amount of Base CTH you can have is 33 points. This is only
-// achievable by super-mercs in excellent conditions.
+;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+; Base CTH is an amount of CTH given freely to the shooter for any shot he makes.
+; The basic value is determined by skills, and later the modifiers reduce or
+; increase it appropriately. Characters with low skills, or with bad factors
+; affecting their performance, will receive bad base CTH.
+; The maximum amount of Base CTH you can have is 33 points. This is only
+; achievable by super-mercs in excellent conditions.
 
-// These settings determine the importance of each character skill in calculating
-// your Base CTH. By default, Experience is 3 times more important than the other
-// skills. Base CTH, before modifiers, is equal to the sum of the player's skills,
-// each multiplied by the appropriate value from these, and then divided by the
-// sum of all these four values.
-//
-// These values are FLOATS, with a range of 0.0 to 10.0. Setting a value to 0
-// will render the appropriate skill irrelevant for calculating base CTH. DO NOT
-// set all four values to 0, unless you want to see lots of crashes.
+; These settings determine the importance of each character skill in calculating
+; your Base CTH. By default, Experience is 3 times more important than the other
+; skills. Base CTH, before modifiers, is equal to the sum of the player's skills,
+; each multiplied by the appropriate value from these, and then divided by the
+; sum of all these four values.
+;
+; These values are FLOATS, with a range of 0.0 to 10.0. Setting a value to 0
+; will render the appropriate skill irrelevant for calculating base CTH. DO NOT
+; set all four values to 0, unless you want to see lots of crashes.
+;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
 BASE_EXP = 3.0
 BASE_MARKS = 1.0
 BASE_WIS = 1.0
 BASE_DEX = 1.0
 
-// These settings control the effect that various factors have on the shooter's
-// Base CTH. By increasing a value, you can increase that factor's importance
-// on raising or lowering Base CTH.
-//
-// These values are all FLOATS, with ranges of -1000.0 to 1000.0. Pay close attention
-// to the positive/negative and read the explanations carefully. Some factors are
-// better when HIGHER, others better when LOWER.
-//
-// After calculating Base CTH from skills (see above), the factors governing it
-// (below) are all pooled together into one penalty value. That penalty value is
-// then used as a percentage to increase or decrease your Base CTH. In other words,
-// if all factors amount to -50.0, you'll lose half your Base CTH. If they amount
-// to 20.0, you'll gain 20% extra base CTH.
+;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+; These settings control the effect that various factors have on the shooter's
+; Base CTH. By increasing a value, you can increase that factor's importance
+; on raising or lowering Base CTH.
+;
+; These values are all FLOATS, with ranges of -1000.0 to 1000.0. Pay close attention
+; to the positive/negative and read the explanations carefully. Some factors are
+; better when HIGHER, others better when LOWER.
+;
+; After calculating Base CTH from skills (see above), the factors governing it
+; (below) are all pooled together into one penalty value. That penalty value is
+; then used as a percentage to increase or decrease your Base CTH. In other words,
+; if all factors amount to -50.0, you'll lose half your Base CTH. If they amount
+; to 20.0, you'll gain 20% extra base CTH.
+;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
-// This is a modifier given per each morale point below 50.
+; This is a modifier given per each morale point below 50.
 BASE_LOW_MORALE = -1.0
 
-// This modifier is given per each morale point above 50.
+; This modifier is given per each morale point above 50.
 BASE_HIGH_MORALE = 2.0
 
-// This modifier is given to any character with the "PSYCHO" trait.
+; This modifier is given to any character with the "PSYCHO" trait.
 BASE_PSYCHO = -3.0
 
-// This is the modifier given when shooting one "cube" upwards. A cube is
-// 1/3 of a tile high. This takes into account both stance and level. For
-// example, a standing merc shooting at the legs of a target on the roof 
-// gets 1*this modifier. A prone merc on ground level shooting at the 
-// head of a target on ground level gets 2*this modifier.
-//
-// The shooting upwards modifier is then divided by the range to the target
-// (in tiles). In other words, at a range of 2 tiles the modifier is
-// HALVED. at a range of 10 tiles, the modifier is divided by 10. Etcetera.
-// This means that the further the target is, the less relevant the upwards
-// angle is.
+; This is the modifier given when shooting one "cube" upwards. A cube is
+; 1/3 of a tile high. This takes into account both stance and level. For
+; example, a standing merc shooting at the legs of a target on the roof 
+; gets 1*this modifier. A prone merc on ground level shooting at the 
+; head of a target on ground level gets 2*this modifier.
+;
+; The shooting upwards modifier is then divided by the range to the target
+; (in tiles). In other words, at a range of 2 tiles the modifier is
+; HALVED. at a range of 10 tiles, the modifier is divided by 10. Etcetera.
+; This means that the further the target is, the less relevant the upwards
+; angle is.
 BASE_SHOOTING_UPWARDS = -15.0
 
-// This is the MAXIMUM modifier given to a shooter when injured. To get this
-// much, the shooter must be dead (0% health...). It's linear,
-// so at 50% health the shooter gets exactly half the penalty.
-// Note that "Bandaged" damage counts as half as much as bleeding damage.
-// Therefore, 50% bandaged damage is as bad as only25% bleeding damage.
+; This is the MAXIMUM modifier given to a shooter when injured. To get this
+; much, the shooter must be dead (0% health...). It's linear,
+; so at 50% health the shooter gets exactly half the penalty.
+; Note that "Bandaged" damage counts as half as much as bleeding damage.
+; Therefore, 50% bandaged damage is as bad as only25% bleeding damage.
 BASE_INJURY = -30.0
 
-// These are the modifiers given for different levels of drunkness. Naturally,
-// the more drunk you are, the more your CTH suffers.
+;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+; These are the modifiers given for different levels of drunkness. Naturally,
+; the more drunk you are, the more your CTH suffers.
+;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
 BASE_DRUNK_TIPSY = -5.0
 BASE_DRUNK = -20.0
 BASE_DRUNK_WASTED = -50.0
 BASE_DRUNK_HUNGOVER = -10.0
 
-// This is the MAXIMUM modifier given to a shooter when fully fatigued (0% breath).
-// It's linear, so at 50% breath you get half the modifier.
+; This is the MAXIMUM modifier given to a shooter when fully fatigued (0% breath).
+; It's linear, so at 50% breath you get half the modifier.
 BASE_FATIGUE = -15.0
 
-// This modifier is applied when shooting at the same target again. If the target
-// has moved between shots, or the shooter does anything but shoot at the target,
-// the modifier is lost.
+; This modifier is applied when shooting at the same target again. If the target
+; has moved between shots, or the shooter does anything but shoot at the target,
+; the modifier is lost.
 BASE_SAME_TARGET = 5.0
 
-// This is the modifier given when the shooter is in a cloud of gas and does
-// not have a gas mask on.
+; This is the modifier given when the shooter is in a cloud of gas and does
+; not have a gas mask on.
 BASE_GASSED = -15.0
 
-// This modifier is applied when the shooter is being bandaged by someone else.
+; This modifier is applied when the shooter is being bandaged by someone else.
 BASE_BEING_BANDAGED = -5.0
 
-// This is the MAXIMUM modifier given when the target reaches the maximum number
-// of Suppression Shock points, which by default would be 30. It's linear, so at
-// 15 shock points you get half the penalty.
-// Note that characters with high experience stop accumulating shock much earlier,
-// and so are much less subject to this modifier than other characters.
+; This is the MAXIMUM modifier given when the target reaches the maximum number
+; of Suppression Shock points, which by default would be 30. It's linear, so at
+; 15 shock points you get half the penalty.
+; Note that characters with high experience stop accumulating shock much earlier,
+; and so are much less subject to this modifier than other characters.
 BASE_SHOCK = -150.0
 
-// This modifier is applied if the target has exceptional agility or experience
-// level.
+; This modifier is applied if the target has exceptional agility or experience level.
 BASE_AGILE_TARGET = -5.0
 
-// This modifier is applied if the shooter can't see the target. This happens
-// when shooting at a target spotted by someone else.
+; This modifier is applied if the shooter can't see the target. This happens
+; when shooting at a target spotted by someone else.
 BASE_TARGET_INVISIBLE = -100.0
 
-// These modifiers work very differently from the others. The are related to a
-// concept called Gun Handling, which is still being adjusted. Basically,
-// Gun Handling is equal to the AP Cost to Ready the gun. Heavier, more
-// cumbersome guns like sniper rifles or machine guns get a high Gun Handling
-// value, and thus decrease Base CTH proportionally. Pistols, on the other hand,
-// have very low Gun Handling values.
-// 
-// BASE_DRAW_COST is applied per each Gun Handling point.
-//
-// The other values act as multipliers applied directly to the Gun Handling
-// value. For example, by default a pistol fired with one hand (other hand
-// full or holding another pistol) gets its Gun Handling value doubled.
-//
-// Please note that all of these except BASE_DRAW_COST should be POSITIVE.
-// The higher they are, the greater their effect.
+;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+; These modifiers work very differently from the others. The are related to a
+; concept called Gun Handling, which is still being adjusted. Basically,
+; Gun Handling is equal to the AP Cost to Ready the gun. Heavier, more
+; cumbersome guns like sniper rifles or machine guns get a high Gun Handling
+; value, and thus decrease Base CTH proportionally. Pistols, on the other hand,
+; have very low Gun Handling values.
+; 
+; BASE_DRAW_COST is applied per each Gun Handling point.
+;
+; The other values act as multipliers applied directly to the Gun Handling
+; value. For example, by default a pistol fired with one hand (other hand
+; full or holding another pistol) gets its Gun Handling value doubled.
+;
+; Please note that all of these except BASE_DRAW_COST should be POSITIVE.
+; The higher they are, the greater their effect.
+;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
 BASE_DRAW_COST = 2.0
 BASE_TWO_GUNS = 5.0
@@ -219,43 +227,49 @@ BASE_CROUCHING_STANCE = 3.0
 BASE_PRONE_STANCE = 4.0
 BASE_HEAVY_WEAPON = 2.0
 
-// These modifiers are applied based on game difficulty, and only affect
-// the base CTH of ENEMY COMBATANTS.
+;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+; These modifiers are applied based on game difficulty, and only affect
+; the base CTH of ENEMY COMBATANTS.
+;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
 BASE_DIFFICULTY_NOVICE = -30.0
 BASE_DIFFICULTY_EXPERIENCED = 0.0
 BASE_DIFFICULTY_EXPERT = 20.0
 BASE_DIFFICULTY_INSANE = 50.0
 
+
 [Aiming CTH]
 
-// Aiming CTH is the amount of CTH you get for adding extra aiming to your
-// shot, by paying extra APs.
-//
-// First, the game calculates the maximum CTH our shooter can have, using
-// the shooter's skills as a guide. This is called the CTH cap, and the shooter
-// can NEVER have more CTH than this cap, ever.
-// 
-// The program then subtracts the Base CTH value from the CTH Cap, coming up
-// with a number called the Maximum Aiming Bonus. At peak condition, and with
-// the maximum number of aiming levels applied, the shooter will reach his
-// CTH Cap, meaning he will be as accurate as he can be.
-//
-// Note that for each AP you spend on aiming, you only get PART of the Maximum
-// Aiming Bonus. In fact, you get 8/36 of it for the first AP, 7/36 for the
-// second AP, 6/36 for the third, and so forth. The last AP gives only 1/36
-// of the total bonus, but that little bit can sometimes be crucial.
-
-// These values control
+;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+; Aiming CTH is the amount of CTH you get for adding extra aiming to your
+; shot, by paying extra APs.
+;
+; First, the game calculates the maximum CTH our shooter can have, using
+; the shooter's skills as a guide. This is called the CTH cap, and the shooter
+; can NEVER have more CTH than this cap, ever.
+; 
+; The program then subtracts the Base CTH value from the CTH Cap, coming up
+; with a number called the Maximum Aiming Bonus. At peak condition, and with
+; the maximum number of aiming levels applied, the shooter will reach his
+; CTH Cap, meaning he will be as accurate as he can be.
+;
+; Note that for each AP you spend on aiming, you only get PART of the Maximum
+; Aiming Bonus. In fact, you get 8/36 of it for the first AP, 7/36 for the
+; second AP, 6/36 for the third, and so forth. The last AP gives only 1/36
+; of the total bonus, but that little bit can sometimes be crucial.
+;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
 AIM_EXP = 1.0
 AIM_MARKS = 3.0
 AIM_WIS = 1.0
 AIM_DEX = 2.0
 
-// This value is multiplied against 1/2 the scopes mag factor to determine the
-// actual penalty applied.  Setting it too low will make it impossible to use
-// scopes within effective range
+;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+; This value is multiplied against 1/2 the scopes mag factor to determine the
+; actual penalty applied.  Setting it too low will make it impossible to use
+; scopes within effective range
+;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
 AIM_TOO_CLOSE_SCOPE = -4.0
 
 AIM_GUN_CONDITION = -2.0
@@ -289,6 +303,7 @@ AIM_DIFFICULTY_EXPERIENCED = 0.0
 AIM_DIFFICULTY_EXPERT = 20.0
 AIM_DIFFICULTY_INSANE = 50.0
 
+
 [Shooting Mechanism]
 
 MOVEMENT_MRK = 3.0
@@ -323,15 +338,21 @@ RECOIL_COUNTER_FREQUENCY_AGI = 3.0
 RECOIL_COUNTER_FREQUENCY_EXP_LEVEL = 2.0
 RECOIL_COUNTER_FREQUENCY_AUTO_WEAPONS_DIVISOR = 4.0
 
-// These set the percentage by which the autofire target offset is improved.  At 20%, it takes 5 "steps" (based on CFF)
-// to reach best offset improvement.
+;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+; These set the percentage by which the autofire target offset is improved.  At 20%, it takes 5 "steps" (based on CFF)
+; to reach best offset improvement.
+;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
 RECOIL_COUNTER_INCREMENT = 20
 RECOIL_COUNTER_INCREMENT_TRACER = 25
 
-// This value determines the distance ratio for recoil.  Higher values result in
-// less overall recoil movement at longer ranges.
-// This value is an INTEGER, with a range of 10 to 1000. The distance is
-// measured in METERS, not tiles, so 100 means 10 tiles.
+;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+; This value determines the distance ratio for recoil.  Higher values result in
+; less overall recoil movement at longer ranges.
+; This value is an INTEGER, with a range of 10 to 1000. The distance is
+; measured in METERS, not tiles, so 100 means 10 tiles.
+;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
 NORMAL_RECOIL_DISTANCE = 140
 
 MAX_BULLET_DEV = 5.0