diff --git a/gamedir/Data-1.13/CTHConstants.ini b/gamedir/Data-1.13/CTHConstants.ini index e173aecbb..6a79270ff 100644 --- a/gamedir/Data-1.13/CTHConstants.ini +++ b/gamedir/Data-1.13/CTHConstants.ini @@ -86,11 +86,11 @@ RANGE_COEFFICIENT = 1.1 ; 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 +; the max range of the gun. That will effectively let guns hit targets further ; beyond their max range, though it is not a reliable way to hit any target. GRAVITY_COEFFICIENT = 6.0 -; The Vertical Bias "flattens" the target appeture which restricts the vertical amoun +; The Vertical Bias "flattens" the target aperture which restricts the vertical amount ; 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. @@ -216,7 +216,7 @@ BASE_SHOOTING_UPWARDS = -15.0 BASE_INJURY = -30.0 ;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -; These are the modifiers given for different levels of drunkness. Naturally, +; These are the modifiers given for different levels of drunkenness. Naturally, ; the more drunk you are, the more your CTH suffers. ;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ diff --git a/gamedir/Data-1.13/TableData/CampaignStatsEvents.xml b/gamedir/Data-1.13/TableData/CampaignStatsEvents.xml index 97ee7793c..6c594ceca 100644 --- a/gamedir/Data-1.13/TableData/CampaignStatsEvents.xml +++ b/gamedir/Data-1.13/TableData/CampaignStatsEvents.xml @@ -18,13 +18,13 @@ 0 - (Omerta/Arulco). Local unverified reports indicate that in today's early hours, unidentified helicopters have been seen in the recently pacified northern arulcan town of Omerta. - Eyewitnesses report a brief firefight between royal forces and the unidentified attackers. So far, the royal palace has neither denied or confirmed these reports. + (Omerta/Arulco). Local unverified reports indicate that in today's early hours, unidentified helicopters have been seen in the recently pacified northern Arulcan town of Omerta. + Eyewitnesses report a brief firefight between royal forces and the unidentified attackers. So far, the royal palace has neither confirmed nor denied these reports. Omerta, the traditional stronghold of the Cordona family, was the last rebel stronghold in Miguel Cordona's rebellion against Queen Deidranna. It was finally overrun two months ago by armoured elements of the royal guard. A resurgence of the rebellion cannot be ruled out at this point, given that the regime never openly acknowledged the deaths of Cordona and his inner circle. However, it is unlikely a renewed uprising would - have any chance of success, given the significant military buildup of the arulcan armed forces in recent years. Another possibility that cannot be dismissed is the emergence of rift between Deidranna and the notorius crime syndicate of San Mona, which is said to be well equipped. + have any chance of success, given the significant military buildup of the Arulcan armed forces in recent years. Another possibility that cannot be dismissed is the emergence of rift between Deidranna and the notorius crime syndicate of San Mona, which is said to be well equipped. But given the obvious strength difference between these two factions, this seems just as unlikely. @@ -32,66 +32,66 @@ 1 - (San Mona/Arulco). Troubling reports arrive our correspondents out of the war-torn Arulco. - It seemed that the recently flared up conflict between the royal army and the strengthened rebels would be confined to the eastern and central regions. This assessment has violently been proven wrong. + (San Mona/Arulco). Troubling reports arrive from our correspondents out of the war-torn Arulco. + It seemed that the recently flared up conflict between the royal army and the strengthened rebels would be confined to the eastern and central regions. This assessment has outright proven wrong. A wave of violence engulfed the civilian town of San Mona. Since the local mining industry ran out of business a decade ago, San Mona had transformed to become the local trade hub. - Unusual for arulcan cities, which are normally under tight control of the royal army, the locals enjoyed an amount of personal freedom normally unheard of in Arulco. + Unusual for Arulcan cities, which are normally under tight control of the royal army, the locals enjoyed an amount of personal freedom normally unheard of in Arulco. Apart from a small civilian defense force formed by local business owners, there was no armed - presence here. Nevertheless, the rebels attacked the city with full force. It is unclear wether the insurgents expected to surprise the sporadic army patrols here, or if they fully intended to massacre the local population. - However, we can confirm that the mayor of San Mona, the widely respected businessman Peter Klaus, was wilfully targetted and killed along with most of his employees. + presence here. Nevertheless, the rebels attacked the city with full force. It is unclear whether the insurgents expected to surprise the sporadic army patrols here, or if they fully intended to massacre the local population. + However, we can confirm that the mayor of San Mona, the widely respected businessman Peter Klaus, was wilfully targeted and killed along with most of his employees. Reports of widespread loss of lives and destruction of private property paint a gruesome picture of the insurgent' actions. There are even rumors of locals being taken as hostages, but this cannot be confirmed at this point. - In his statement to the press, US deputy secretary of state Kenneth B. Hawkeburger again condemned the insurgent's actions. + In his press statement, US Deputy Secretary of State Kenneth B. Hawkeburger again condemned the insurgent's actions. 2 - (Cambria/Arulco) Once again, what few news make it out of Arulco make for some dire reading. It appears an entire extended family was slaughtered today. + (Cambria/Arulco) Once again, what few news came out of Arulco make for some dire reading. It appears an entire extended family was slaughtered today. The precise course of events is unclear, but it seems the insurgents raided a farm east of Cambria, and wiped out every man, woman and child they found. - The farm, one of the few agricultural farms in Arulco that still operate, was also one of the biggest an most prosperous. + The farm, one of the few agricultural farms in Arulco that still operate, was also one of the biggest and most prosperous. A business in sixth generation, the Hicks family provided Cambria with badly needed food (most of Arulco is underdeveloped, and the current conflict has increased the supply shortfall). All across the farm, the bodies of family members can still be seen - they were left where they were shot, their property taken and their farm looted. What the rebels hope to gain by this is not entirely clear. However, informed sources point out that until recently, the rebels themselves were said to be in desperate need of food. - It is also known that there was some tension between the business elite of Cambria and the local famers, and the local establishment seems to have thrown their lot in with the uprising. - In the increasingly divided battlefield of Arulco, this is yet another turn for the worse, as local factions use the pretext of an armed uprising to settle old scores. + It is also known that there was some tension between the business elite of Cambria and the local farmers, with the local establishment seemingly has thrown their lot in with the uprising. + With the increasingly divided battlefield of Arulco, this is yet another turn for the worse, as local factions use the pretext of an armed uprising to settle old scores. 3 (Alma/Arulco) In another worrying development, it seems not even Arulco's fauna can escape the widening civil war. - According to local members of a UN conservation project, mercenary groups are increasingly targetting the local bloodcat population. - The arulcan bloodcat (panthera arulcanis) is one of the biggest predatory cats of the world and can only be found in Arulco. The small population has increasingly become under pressure from trophy hunters. - The teeth bloodcats are used in several traditional recipes of southeast-asian medicine. - It is feared that, in order to maintain their increasingly agressive campaign, the rebels have targetted the bloodcats as an alternative source of income. - While their main income is said to directly come from the mines of the towns they captured, these are still hotly contested, as the royal army has vowed to take back - those towns, and clashes with rebels almost every day. The shy bloodcats make for a much easier, uncontested target. Wether or not the cat's population can ever recover from this is doubtful, according to internationally acclaimed bloodcat expert Dr. Ernest Poppin. - "These cats live exclusively in Arulco, they cannot be found anywhere else in the world, an have never been bred in captivity. This is a tragedy. As a scientist, I am appalled by this senseless slaughter. + According to local members of a UN conservation project, mercenary groups are increasingly targeting the local bloodcat population. + The Arulcan bloodcat (Panthera Arulcanis) is one of the biggest predatory cats of the world and can only be found in Arulco. The small population has increasingly come under pressure from trophy hunters. + Bloodcats' teeth are used in several traditional recipes of Southeast-Asian medicine. + It is feared that, in order to sustain their increasingly aggressive campaign, the rebels have targeted the bloodcats as an alternative source of income. + While their main income is said to directly come from the mines of the captured towns, these are still hotly contested, as the royal army has vowed to take back + those towns, and clashes with rebels almost every day. The shy bloodcats make for a much easier, uncontested target. Whether or not the cat's population can ever recover is doubtful, according to internationally-acclaimed bloodcat expert Dr. Ernest Poppin. + "These cats live exclusively in Arulco, they cannot be found anywhere else in the world, and have never been bred in captivity. This is a tragedy. As a scientist, I am appalled by this senseless slaughter. I can only urge the authorities in the strongest words possible to quickly end this conflict, before another species is lost beyond retrieval." 4 (Ministry for Arulcan Information Distribution) Once again, Arulco's valiant defenders strike back against the thrice-cursed rebel scum. - In the last meeting of Arulco' security counci, our visionary military leadership proudly announced that the people's army has successfully reestablished law and order in a city previously taken by the traitors. - The so-called 'rebels', led by dangerous fugitive Miguel Cordona, had employed outside mercenaries provided to them by ill-meaning foreigners seeking to plunder our motherland. + In the last meeting of Arulco's Security Council, our visionary military leadership proudly announced that the people's army has successfully re-established law and order in a city previously taken by the traitors. + The so-called 'Rebels', led by dangerous fugitive Miguel Cordona, had employed outside mercenaries provided to them by ill-meaning foreigners seeking to plunder our motherland. But thanks to the visionary leadership of our beloved Queen Deidranna, the terrorist forces were smashed by our brothers and sisters of the royal arulcan armed forces. - While law enforcement officials still search the town for boobytraps and hiding traitors, citizens - of Arulco can rest assured that the nightmare of armed struggle forced on us by ill-meaning foreigners will soon come to an end. + While law enforcement officials are still in search for boobytraps and hiding traitors, citizens + of Arulco can rest assured that the nightmare of armed struggle forced upon us by these ill-meaning foreigners will soon come to an end. "Just as well", said our magnificent leader. "For death is the only acceptable punishment for the crimes these criminals committed. I will not rest until every one of those thugs has received the punishment he deserves." - So speaks Queen Deidranna, an so speaks every upstanding citizen of Arulco. Let us all work together to end this war now and send the aggressors back to where they came from. All hail Arulco! - All hail Deidranna! + So speaks Queen Deidranna, and so speaks every upstanding citizen of Arulco. Let us all work together to end this war now and send the aggressors back to where they came from. All hail Arulco! + All hail Queen Deidranna! 5 (Drassen/Arulco) In a stunning development from the small country of Arulco, as-of-yet unknown armed forces have captured the city of Drassen and its airport. - Against increasingly heavy resistance of the local law enforcement, the local garrison and qickly mobilised armed reinforcements, the insurgents took the city in three stages. - The royal forces, apparently unprepared for an attack on this scale, were defeated an had to retreat. The size and consistence of the rebel force is unkown. - Similarly, nothing is currently known about their motives or goals. Intelligence sources speculate this event might be tied to earlier reports of an ambush on a army patrol in the region of Omerta by unkown forces. + Against the heavy resistance of the local law enforcement, the local garrison and quickly-mobilised armed reinforcements, the insurgents took the city in three stages. + The royal forces, apparently unprepared for an attack of this scale, were defeated and had to retreat. The size and consistence of the rebel force is unknown. + Similarly, nothing is currently known about their motives or goals. Intelligence sources speculate this event might be tied to earlier reports of an ambush on an army patrol in the region of Omerta by unknown forces. Drassen, located at Arulco's north-east lake, - contains of the 2 airports of Arulco, which would obviously make it prime target for anyone attempting to contest Queen Deidranna's tight grip on the country. - Furthermore, a significant portion of its inhabitants work in the local silver mines, and it also houses one of the very few factories that export products, bringing in much-needed currency. - This makes the inadequate response of the royal army even more unfathomable. Wether this shocking defeat was just a singular lapse in military judgement or a sign of systematic shortcomings in the arulcan military remains to be seen. + contains 1 of the 2 airports of Arulco, which obviously make it a prime target for any attempts to contest Queen Deidranna's tight grip on the country. + Furthermore, a significant portion of its inhabitants work in the local silver mines, and there also resides one of the very few factories product exports, bringing in much-needed currency. + This makes the inadequate response of the royal army even more unfathomable. Whether this shocking defeat was just a singular lapse in military judgement or a sign of systematic shortcomings in the Arulcan military remains to be seen. 2 @@ -99,9 +99,9 @@ 6 (Arulco Revolutionary Movement) Citizens of Arulco! - The revolution has struck again! On this very day, the men and women of our movement have struck the heart of the oppressors. We have successfully attacked and taken the military fortress of Alma. + The Revolution has struck again! On this very day, the men and women of our movement have struck the heart of the oppressors. We have successfully attacked and taken the military fortress of Alma. Even though the oppressor had heavily fortified the city, it was no match for our heroic storm. The city and the army training camp has been liberated. - We have also liberated our citizens imprisoned there. No longer will the righteous have to fear Deidranna's torture cells. + We have also liberated our citizens imprisoned there. No longer will the righteous has to fear Deidranna's torture cells. A huge stockpile of army material fell into our hands, we will use it to strike back at the oppressors. Our revolutionary leader, Miguel Cordona, personally thanked the liberators on the battlefield. "This once again proves that we can best the foul queen if we just work together. Every son and daughter of Arulco should join us now, so we can finish this once and for all. Join us, and free our homeland!" @@ -113,9 +113,9 @@ 7 (Grumm/Arulco) After a long, bloody struggle, the industrial heart of Arulco has finally fallen to the rebels. - Grumm, seat of the arulcan gold mining industry and location of the only considerable industry in the country, was long assumed to be nearly impregnable. - But today, the Arulco revolutionary movement announced it has taken over the entire city. Wether or not this will be for long is unclear - correspondents on the ground report the rebels' grip isn't as strong as they would like it to be. - Given not only the economic, but also strategic location of Grumm, situated near one of the main roads to the capital Meduna, an heavy army response seems very likely. + Grumm, seat of the Arulcan gold mining industry and sole industrial location of considerable size in the country, was long assumed to be nearly impregnable. + But today, the Arulco Revolutionary Movement announced it has taken over the entire city. Whether or not this will be for long is unclear - correspondents on the ground report the rebels' grip isn't as strong as they would like it to be. + Given not only the economic, but also strategic importance of Grumm, situated near one of the main roads to the capital Meduna, an heavy army response seems very likely. As the rebel force would be hard-pressed to overcome the numeric superiority of the royal army in urban combat, it is most likely any decisive battle for Grumm would take place in the eastern mining district. @@ -127,9 +127,9 @@ 8 (Ministry for Arulcan Information Distribution) One again, the so-called 'liberators' of Arulco have sunk to a new low. - Insurgents forces overran the Tixa High security facility, butchered the entire guard force, including civilian contractors, and freed a number of dangerous criminals. + Insurgents forces overran the Tixa High Security Facility, butchered the entire guard force, including civilian contractors, and freed a number of dangerous criminals. Tixa has no strategic value, apart from the inmates themselves. Not content enough with pressuring the entire country into open warfare, the insurgents are keen to broaden their ranks with other known terrorists, murderers and rapists. - This once again proves, without a doubt, the malicious intent of those that have united against Arulco. General Humphey, army chief of staff, has vowed a strict but measured retaliation against this unprovoked attack. + This once again proves, without a doubt, the malicious intent of those that have united against Arulco. General Humphey, Army Chief of Staff, has vowed a strict but measured retaliation against this unprovoked attack. "We will not rest until the perpetrators have been brought to justice. These men were sentenced to lengthy prison in due course of justice, and that's where we'll return them once we've recaptured them." @@ -197,11 +197,11 @@ 13 (Balime/Arulco) In a particular painful blow to the Deidranna regime, rebel forces have seized the southern coastal town of Balime. - Balime, heartland of Deidranna's followers, is one of the more advanced cities of Arulco, and had so far been spared of most of the violence of this conflict. - The city is home the rich and influential elite of Arulco tat forms the backbone of the regime, consequentially loyalty to Deidranna is still high. + Balime, heartland of Deidranna's followers, is one of the more developed cities of Arulco, and had so far been spared of most of the violence of this conflict. + The city is home tp the rich and influential elite of Arulco that forms the backbone of the regime. Consequentially, loyalty to Deidranna is still high. The strategic value, however, is smaller than that of other cities, as this is a city of trade and culture, not of industry. Given the local's unwillingness to to join the rebellion, it is unclear for how long the rebels can hold the city, especially as the army seems eager to retake it sooner or later. - It is feared that elements of the rebellion will use this opportunity to retaliate against those they perceive as oppressors here. Tensions are running high, and a high number of the population has fled the city to seek shelter in Meduna. + It is feared that elements of the rebellion will use this opportunity to retaliate against those they perceived as oppressors here. Tensions are running high, and many has fled the city seeking shelter in Meduna. Reports that the museum, which houses unique artifacts of Arulco's history, has already been looted are widespread but cannot be confirmed at this time. @@ -212,12 +212,12 @@ 14 (Meduna/Arulco) The civil war in Arulco seems to be coming to an end. Rebel forces have taken over most of the city districts and are now in direct firefights with the royal elite bodyguard. In brutal combat throughout the city, the rebels have driven back the last remnants of the royal army again and again. - Almost the entire arulcan mechanized infantry was stationed here. + Almost the entire Arulcan mechanized infantry was stationed here. While the rebels had no tanks of their own, the decision to force their armoured forces into urban combat, where the rebels could evade and destroy them one at a time, was clearly a severe strategic error on Deidranna's side. - Military intelligence had long urged the queen to use the few mechanized battalions in a devastating attack in the open against rebel positions against Cambria, but the queen had always decided otherwise. + Military intelligence had long urged the Queen to use the few mechanized battalions in a devastating attack in the open against rebel positions against Cambria, but the queen had always decided otherwise. In a highly agile combat, the rebels deployed many rpg-launchers and mortars. It seems they have been preparing for this moment during the entire campaign. - The current whereabouts of queen Deidranna and her inner circle are unknown. The city can no longer be accessed due to ongoing clashes, and the airport has fallen after intense fighting. It is rumoured that Elliot, the public face of the regime, is among the casualties. - This is the endgame of this civil war, and the rebels are on the verge of success. + The current whereabouts of Queen Deidranna and her inner circle are unknown. The city can no longer be accessed due to ongoing clashes, and the airport has fallen after intense fighting. It is rumoured that Elliot, the public face of the regime, is among the casualties. + The rebels are on the verge of success, and the end of civil war is imminent. 11 @@ -226,7 +226,7 @@ 15 (Chitzena/Arulco) Even remote regions of Arulco can no longer escape the violence. Chitzena has fallen to the rebels. According to our analysts, this signifies that the rebels are no longer hoping to take the regime by surprise, but will instead try to remove the regime's troops from every single town. - The strategic value of Chitzena is low - it has no industry worth mentioning, apart fom very limited mining operation. It is, however, home to ancient ruins and thus has a moral value to arulcans. + The strategic value of Chitzena is low - it has no industry worth mentioning, apart from very limited mining operation. It is, however, home to ancient ruins and thus has a moral value to Arulcans. How the rebels intend to hold such a remote settlement is unclear. diff --git a/gamedir/Data-1.13/TableData/LoadScreenHints.xml b/gamedir/Data-1.13/TableData/LoadScreenHints.xml index 6407844c8..0e4111b42 100644 --- a/gamedir/Data-1.13/TableData/LoadScreenHints.xml +++ b/gamedir/Data-1.13/TableData/LoadScreenHints.xml @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ The other tags determine in what category this hint falls, and will be displayed 1 - Most machineguns have replacable barrels. Use this to rapidly cool down your gun during combat. + Most machineguns have replaceable barrels. Use this to rapidly cool down your gun during combat. 1 @@ -59,8 +59,8 @@ The other tags determine in what category this hint falls, and will be displayed 8 - Don't forget to check out Jagged Alliance: Flashback on Kickstarter! - 1 + Press [CTRL]+[Z] to lock/release mouse cursor in windowed mode. Useful when exiting sector in tactical screen. + 1 9 @@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ The other tags determine in what category this hint falls, and will be displayed 10 - Need help? Help yourself by pressing [H] in strategic screen. And visit the helping bears at www.ja-galaxy-forum.com + Need help? Help yourself by pressing [H] in strategic screen. And visit the helping bears at www.bears-pit.com 1 1 @@ -80,13 +80,13 @@ The other tags determine in what category this hint falls, and will be displayed 12 - Some sectors offer facilities like bars or mines that you can assign mercs to in strategical. Tool tips hinting at facility's function appear when assigning a merc. + Some sectors offer facilities like bars or mines that you can assign mercs to in strategic screen. Tool tips hinting at facility's function appear when assigning a merc. 1 1 13 - Guild of thieves. Steal opponent's gun with the hand-cursor [CTRL]+[LEFT-MOUSE-BUTTON]. If enemy is kissing the dust in a non-dying state you may strip off really everything carried. + Guild of thieves. Steal opponent's gun with the hand-cursor [CTRL]+[LEFT-MOUSE-BUTTON]. If enemy is kissing the dust in a non-dying state you may strip off everything. 1 1 @@ -97,12 +97,12 @@ The other tags determine in what category this hint falls, and will be displayed 15 - Holding [END] in tactical screen shows currently selected merc's detailed field of vision, ranging from red (don't spot nobody) to green (spot even somebody lying in the grass). + Holding [END] in tactical screen shows currently selected merc's detailed field of vision, ranging from red (cannot spot anyone) to green (spot even somebody lying in the grass). 1 16 - Red Alert! Holding [DEL] in tactical screen shows where enemies you know of may see currently selected merc, ranging from red (will be seen even prone) to green (perfect concealment). + Red Alert! Holding [DEL] in tactical screen shows enemies you know of may see currently selected merc, ranging from red (will be seen even on prone) to green (perfect concealment). 1 @@ -112,22 +112,22 @@ The other tags determine in what category this hint falls, and will be displayed 18 - While in sector inventory, click empty inventory slots for a list of items you may want to put there. + While in sector inventory, click merc's empty inventory slots for a list of items to be put there. 1 19 - While in sector inventory, click empty attachment slots for a list of compatible attachments. + While in sector inventory, click item's empty attachment slots for a list of compatible attachments. 1 20 - While in sector inventory, [CTRL] click empty inventory slots for a categorized list of items in that sector. + While in sector inventory, [CTRL]+[LEFT-MOUSE-BUTTON] on merc's empty inventory slots for a categorized list of items in that sector. 1 21 - When choosing items via popup menus (accessible through clicking empty inventory / attachment slots), least damaged items are used. + When choosing items via popup menus (accessible through clicking empty inventory / attachment slots), the least damaged item will be chosen. 1 @@ -147,7 +147,7 @@ The other tags determine in what category this hint falls, and will be displayed 25 - Your merc under fire and cant get back? Cover them with smoke grenades. + Your merc is under fire and can't fall back? Cover them with smoke grenades. 1 @@ -172,7 +172,7 @@ The other tags determine in what category this hint falls, and will be displayed 30 - Open a useful sector menu with [CTRL]+[.] + Open a useful sector menu with [CTRL]+[.]. 1 @@ -213,7 +213,7 @@ The other tags determine in what category this hint falls, and will be displayed 38 - Sneaking near unalerted enemies trains your agility, but is risky. + Sneaking near unaware enemies trains your agility, but is risky. 1 @@ -234,7 +234,7 @@ The other tags determine in what category this hint falls, and will be displayed 42 - If you want to manually move items, you can use the MOVEITEM-assignment inside cities. + If you want to manually move items, you can use the MOVEITEM-assignment within cities. 1 @@ -249,7 +249,7 @@ The other tags determine in what category this hint falls, and will be displayed 45 - Press [S] to stand, [C] to crouch, [P] to go prone an [R] to stand and run. + Press [S] to stand, [C] to crouch, [P] to go prone and [R] to stand and run. 1 @@ -259,7 +259,7 @@ The other tags determine in what category this hint falls, and will be displayed 47 - Throwing knives can instantly kill an enemy if he is unalerted. + Throwing knives can instantly kill an enemy if he is not alerted. 1 @@ -269,7 +269,7 @@ The other tags determine in what category this hint falls, and will be displayed 49 - Long-term mercenary contracts are cheaper. In the long term. + Long-term mercenary contracts are cheaper... in the long term. 1 @@ -309,7 +309,7 @@ The other tags determine in what category this hint falls, and will be displayed 57 - Use [L] shortcut to face direction. Press [L] again to ready weapon and look through a scope if your gun has any scope or iron sights. + Press [L] to look at direction. Press [L] again to ready weapon and look through a scope if your gun has any scope or iron sights. 1 @@ -350,7 +350,7 @@ The other tags determine in what category this hint falls, and will be displayed 65 - Mobile militia can follow mercs while travelling on map. It will follow merc group as long as you keep 1 sector close to them. Make sure you wait for them to arrive to your position. + Mobile militia can follow mercs while travelling on map as long as merc group is 1 sector distance to them. Wait for them to arrive to your position. 1 @@ -365,7 +365,7 @@ The other tags determine in what category this hint falls, and will be displayed 68 - Sector inventory. On top of the screen you can see many buttons that help you sort and filter items. Hanging mouse over each button will show explanation for that button. + On top of the sector inventory screen, there are buttons that help sort and filter items. Hanging mouse over each button will show explanation for that button. 1 1 @@ -396,17 +396,17 @@ The other tags determine in what category this hint falls, and will be displayed 74 - Shortcut [O] opens up options menu in game. + Press [O] opens up options menu in game. 1 75 - Shortcut [ALT]+[S] will quicksave game in a quicksave slot. [ALT]+[L] will quickload game from quicksave slot. + Press [ALT]+[S] will quicksave game in a quicksave slot. [ALT]+[L] will quickload game from quicksave slot. 1 76 - Shortcut [CTRL]+[S] will open up save menu instantly. + Press [CTRL]+[S] will open up save menu instantly. 1 @@ -416,7 +416,7 @@ The other tags determine in what category this hint falls, and will be displayed 78 - Yellow shirts are admin type of enemies that have worst equipment and weapons and get replaced by regulars not long after you arrive in Arulco. + Yellow shirts are admin enemies that have worst equipment and weapons and get replaced by regulars not long after you arrive in Arulco. 1 @@ -426,7 +426,7 @@ The other tags determine in what category this hint falls, and will be displayed 80 - Black shirts are mercenaries hired by Deidranna. They have best equipment and weapons and are toughest of enemies. Higher difficulty levels increase their numbers. + Black shirts are mercenaries hired by Deidranna. They have the best equipment and weapons and are toughest of enemies. Higher difficulty levels increase their numbers. 1 @@ -466,7 +466,7 @@ The other tags determine in what category this hint falls, and will be displayed 88 - Make sure you have your gun fully loaded at all times [ALT]+[R]. + Make sure you have your gun fully loaded at all times with [ALT]+[R]. 1 @@ -496,7 +496,7 @@ The other tags determine in what category this hint falls, and will be displayed 94 - Pay attention to what your mercs hear, it can save you a whole lotta pain if you know where they're coming from! + Pay attention to what mercs hear, it can save you a whole lotta pain if you know where they're coming from! 1 @@ -521,17 +521,17 @@ The other tags determine in what category this hint falls, and will be displayed 99 - Relying on sound is even more important at night, you'll hear more than you can see without the proper equipment. + Relying on sound is even more important at night. Without the proper equipment, you'll hear more than you can see. 1 100 - Night Ops are probably your best bet early on, if you are relying on pistols and S.M.G.'s. + Night Ops is probably your best bet early on, if you are relying on pistols and S.M.G.'s. 1 101 - Press [G] to toggle on/off the light around your merc. + Press [G] to toggle on/off the artificial light around the mercs. 1 @@ -551,7 +551,7 @@ The other tags determine in what category this hint falls, and will be displayed 105 - Always deal with the present threat before carrying out a plan. + Always deal with the present threat before carrying out another plan. 1 @@ -566,37 +566,37 @@ The other tags determine in what category this hint falls, and will be displayed 108 - If you need to get somewhere fast, make sure you don't exceed 100 percent weight on your mercs. It will slow the squad down. + If you need to get somewhere fast, make sure you don't exceed 100 percent weight on the mercs. It will slow the squad down. 1 109 - Counting bullets during a fight is tough. Don't be surprised when your mercs forget how many they have left. + Counting bullets during a fight is tough. Don't be surprised when the mercs forget how many they have left. 1 110 - Each mercenary have different approach effectiveness when talking to an NPC. Different backgrounds may have an effect on them too. Don't expect Biff to be effective at threatening people. + Each mercenary has different approach effectiveness when talking to an NPC. Different backgrounds may have an effect on them too. Don't expect Biff to be effective at threatening people. 1 111 - Each mercenary have different needs for sleep ranging from 3 to 12 hours to fully regenerate energy. "Night Ops" trait allows to reduce this time even further. + Each mercenary has different sleeping pattern ranging from 3 to 12 hours to fully restore energy. "Night Ops" trait allows to reduce this time even further. 1 112 - Each mercenary have different tolerance for number of deaths in your squad and your overall reputation in Arulco. + Each mercenary has different tolerance on the number of merc deaths and on your overall reputation in Arulco. 1 113 - If you have two people in team that don't like each other, avoid keeping them in the same sector for more than an hour. + Avoid keeping two people in team who don't like each other in the same sector for more than an hour. 1 114 - Certain merceries can not gain stats at all. You can’t teach an old dog new tricks. + Certain mercenaries cannot gain stats at all. You can’t teach an old dog new tricks. 1 @@ -606,12 +606,12 @@ The other tags determine in what category this hint falls, and will be displayed 116 - Game manuals, hotkey list, map editor tutorial and more useful documents can be found in the "Docs" folder in your JA2 installation directory. + Game resolution and playing of movie intro can be tweaked in "Ja2.ini". 1 117 - Do you want to fight against real players or do co-operate teamwork together with your friends? Try out the 1.13 multiplayer mode. + Do you want to fight against real players or do co-operate teamwork together with your friends? Try 1.13 multiplayer mode. 1 @@ -621,27 +621,27 @@ The other tags determine in what category this hint falls, and will be displayed 119 - Press [CTRL]+[SHIFT]+[S] to sell all items in your current sector inventory at once. + Press [CTRL]+[SHIFT]+[S] to sell all items in current sector inventory at once. 1 120 - [CTRL]+[SHIFT]+[E] will load your vehicle with as much items as possible from your current sector. [SHIFT]+[E] will unload all items from vehicle to your current sector. + Press [CTRL]+[SHIFT]+[E] will load vehicle with as much items as possible from current sector. [SHIFT]+[E] will unload all items from vehicle to current sector. 1 121 - If you can't hit a target from your current location, you can try to suppress it with auto fire and then change to a better position. + If merc can't hit a target from current location, try to suppress with auto fire and then change to a better position. 1 122 - Exploring the farms and city sectors can help you find lots of useful items, like gas for your vehicle. + Exploring the farms and city sectors can uncover lots of useful items, like gas for vehicle. 1 123 - In tactical screen, pressing and holding [RIGHT-MOUSE-BUTTON] over your merc will open up merc's menu similar to the one you have on strategic screen map. + In tactical screen, pressing and holding [RIGHT-MOUSE-BUTTON] over merc will open up merc's menu similar to the one on strategic screen map. 1 @@ -666,12 +666,12 @@ The other tags determine in what category this hint falls, and will be displayed 128 - [ALT]+[RIGHTCLICK] opens Skills Menu, where you can call reinforcements with your radio or order artillery strike. + [ALT]+[RIGHTCLICK] opens Skills Menu, where reinforcements or order artillery strike can be called by the radio operator. 1 129 - You can safely place defensive minefields in captured towns and SAMs, your mercs and militia will avoid them. + Defensive minefields can be safely placed in captured towns and SAMs as mercs and militia will avoid them. 1 @@ -681,12 +681,12 @@ The other tags determine in what category this hint falls, and will be displayed 131 - Click with hand cursor on a blue flag, and you will be able to remove flag or inspect trap with useful Disarm Menu. + Click with hand cursor on a blue flag, and flag can be removed or trap inspected with the useful Disarm Menu. 1 132 - Placing mines, concertina or sandbags is more convenient with [SHIFT] key - you don't need to manually take new item from your inventory. + Placing mines, concertina or sandbags is more convenient with holding [SHIFT] key, relieving the need to manually take new item from merc's inventory. 1 \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/gamedir/Data/Anims/VEHICLES/ELDRDO.sti b/gamedir/Data/Anims/VEHICLES/ELDRDO.sti new file mode 100644 index 000000000..934859b02 Binary files /dev/null and b/gamedir/Data/Anims/VEHICLES/ELDRDO.sti differ diff --git a/gamedir/Data/Anims/VEHICLES/HUMMER2.sti b/gamedir/Data/Anims/VEHICLES/HUMMER2.sti new file mode 100644 index 000000000..252dbeedd Binary files /dev/null and b/gamedir/Data/Anims/VEHICLES/HUMMER2.sti differ diff --git a/gamedir/Data/Anims/VEHICLES/JEEP.sti b/gamedir/Data/Anims/VEHICLES/JEEP.sti new file mode 100644 index 000000000..dc1e2d57f Binary files /dev/null and b/gamedir/Data/Anims/VEHICLES/JEEP.sti differ diff --git a/gamedir/Data/CTHConstants.ini b/gamedir/Data/CTHConstants.ini index e173aecbb..6a79270ff 100644 --- a/gamedir/Data/CTHConstants.ini +++ b/gamedir/Data/CTHConstants.ini @@ -86,11 +86,11 @@ RANGE_COEFFICIENT = 1.1 ; 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 +; the max range of the gun. That will effectively let guns hit targets further ; beyond their max range, though it is not a reliable way to hit any target. GRAVITY_COEFFICIENT = 6.0 -; The Vertical Bias "flattens" the target appeture which restricts the vertical amoun +; The Vertical Bias "flattens" the target aperture which restricts the vertical amount ; 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. @@ -216,7 +216,7 @@ BASE_SHOOTING_UPWARDS = -15.0 BASE_INJURY = -30.0 ;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -; These are the modifiers given for different levels of drunkness. Naturally, +; These are the modifiers given for different levels of drunkenness. Naturally, ; the more drunk you are, the more your CTH suffers. ;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ diff --git a/gamedir/Data/TableData/CampaignStatsEvents.xml b/gamedir/Data/TableData/CampaignStatsEvents.xml index 97ee7793c..6c594ceca 100644 --- a/gamedir/Data/TableData/CampaignStatsEvents.xml +++ b/gamedir/Data/TableData/CampaignStatsEvents.xml @@ -18,13 +18,13 @@ 0 - (Omerta/Arulco). Local unverified reports indicate that in today's early hours, unidentified helicopters have been seen in the recently pacified northern arulcan town of Omerta. - Eyewitnesses report a brief firefight between royal forces and the unidentified attackers. So far, the royal palace has neither denied or confirmed these reports. + (Omerta/Arulco). Local unverified reports indicate that in today's early hours, unidentified helicopters have been seen in the recently pacified northern Arulcan town of Omerta. + Eyewitnesses report a brief firefight between royal forces and the unidentified attackers. So far, the royal palace has neither confirmed nor denied these reports. Omerta, the traditional stronghold of the Cordona family, was the last rebel stronghold in Miguel Cordona's rebellion against Queen Deidranna. It was finally overrun two months ago by armoured elements of the royal guard. A resurgence of the rebellion cannot be ruled out at this point, given that the regime never openly acknowledged the deaths of Cordona and his inner circle. However, it is unlikely a renewed uprising would - have any chance of success, given the significant military buildup of the arulcan armed forces in recent years. Another possibility that cannot be dismissed is the emergence of rift between Deidranna and the notorius crime syndicate of San Mona, which is said to be well equipped. + have any chance of success, given the significant military buildup of the Arulcan armed forces in recent years. Another possibility that cannot be dismissed is the emergence of rift between Deidranna and the notorius crime syndicate of San Mona, which is said to be well equipped. But given the obvious strength difference between these two factions, this seems just as unlikely. @@ -32,66 +32,66 @@ 1 - (San Mona/Arulco). Troubling reports arrive our correspondents out of the war-torn Arulco. - It seemed that the recently flared up conflict between the royal army and the strengthened rebels would be confined to the eastern and central regions. This assessment has violently been proven wrong. + (San Mona/Arulco). Troubling reports arrive from our correspondents out of the war-torn Arulco. + It seemed that the recently flared up conflict between the royal army and the strengthened rebels would be confined to the eastern and central regions. This assessment has outright proven wrong. A wave of violence engulfed the civilian town of San Mona. Since the local mining industry ran out of business a decade ago, San Mona had transformed to become the local trade hub. - Unusual for arulcan cities, which are normally under tight control of the royal army, the locals enjoyed an amount of personal freedom normally unheard of in Arulco. + Unusual for Arulcan cities, which are normally under tight control of the royal army, the locals enjoyed an amount of personal freedom normally unheard of in Arulco. Apart from a small civilian defense force formed by local business owners, there was no armed - presence here. Nevertheless, the rebels attacked the city with full force. It is unclear wether the insurgents expected to surprise the sporadic army patrols here, or if they fully intended to massacre the local population. - However, we can confirm that the mayor of San Mona, the widely respected businessman Peter Klaus, was wilfully targetted and killed along with most of his employees. + presence here. Nevertheless, the rebels attacked the city with full force. It is unclear whether the insurgents expected to surprise the sporadic army patrols here, or if they fully intended to massacre the local population. + However, we can confirm that the mayor of San Mona, the widely respected businessman Peter Klaus, was wilfully targeted and killed along with most of his employees. Reports of widespread loss of lives and destruction of private property paint a gruesome picture of the insurgent' actions. There are even rumors of locals being taken as hostages, but this cannot be confirmed at this point. - In his statement to the press, US deputy secretary of state Kenneth B. Hawkeburger again condemned the insurgent's actions. + In his press statement, US Deputy Secretary of State Kenneth B. Hawkeburger again condemned the insurgent's actions. 2 - (Cambria/Arulco) Once again, what few news make it out of Arulco make for some dire reading. It appears an entire extended family was slaughtered today. + (Cambria/Arulco) Once again, what few news came out of Arulco make for some dire reading. It appears an entire extended family was slaughtered today. The precise course of events is unclear, but it seems the insurgents raided a farm east of Cambria, and wiped out every man, woman and child they found. - The farm, one of the few agricultural farms in Arulco that still operate, was also one of the biggest an most prosperous. + The farm, one of the few agricultural farms in Arulco that still operate, was also one of the biggest and most prosperous. A business in sixth generation, the Hicks family provided Cambria with badly needed food (most of Arulco is underdeveloped, and the current conflict has increased the supply shortfall). All across the farm, the bodies of family members can still be seen - they were left where they were shot, their property taken and their farm looted. What the rebels hope to gain by this is not entirely clear. However, informed sources point out that until recently, the rebels themselves were said to be in desperate need of food. - It is also known that there was some tension between the business elite of Cambria and the local famers, and the local establishment seems to have thrown their lot in with the uprising. - In the increasingly divided battlefield of Arulco, this is yet another turn for the worse, as local factions use the pretext of an armed uprising to settle old scores. + It is also known that there was some tension between the business elite of Cambria and the local farmers, with the local establishment seemingly has thrown their lot in with the uprising. + With the increasingly divided battlefield of Arulco, this is yet another turn for the worse, as local factions use the pretext of an armed uprising to settle old scores. 3 (Alma/Arulco) In another worrying development, it seems not even Arulco's fauna can escape the widening civil war. - According to local members of a UN conservation project, mercenary groups are increasingly targetting the local bloodcat population. - The arulcan bloodcat (panthera arulcanis) is one of the biggest predatory cats of the world and can only be found in Arulco. The small population has increasingly become under pressure from trophy hunters. - The teeth bloodcats are used in several traditional recipes of southeast-asian medicine. - It is feared that, in order to maintain their increasingly agressive campaign, the rebels have targetted the bloodcats as an alternative source of income. - While their main income is said to directly come from the mines of the towns they captured, these are still hotly contested, as the royal army has vowed to take back - those towns, and clashes with rebels almost every day. The shy bloodcats make for a much easier, uncontested target. Wether or not the cat's population can ever recover from this is doubtful, according to internationally acclaimed bloodcat expert Dr. Ernest Poppin. - "These cats live exclusively in Arulco, they cannot be found anywhere else in the world, an have never been bred in captivity. This is a tragedy. As a scientist, I am appalled by this senseless slaughter. + According to local members of a UN conservation project, mercenary groups are increasingly targeting the local bloodcat population. + The Arulcan bloodcat (Panthera Arulcanis) is one of the biggest predatory cats of the world and can only be found in Arulco. The small population has increasingly come under pressure from trophy hunters. + Bloodcats' teeth are used in several traditional recipes of Southeast-Asian medicine. + It is feared that, in order to sustain their increasingly aggressive campaign, the rebels have targeted the bloodcats as an alternative source of income. + While their main income is said to directly come from the mines of the captured towns, these are still hotly contested, as the royal army has vowed to take back + those towns, and clashes with rebels almost every day. The shy bloodcats make for a much easier, uncontested target. Whether or not the cat's population can ever recover is doubtful, according to internationally-acclaimed bloodcat expert Dr. Ernest Poppin. + "These cats live exclusively in Arulco, they cannot be found anywhere else in the world, and have never been bred in captivity. This is a tragedy. As a scientist, I am appalled by this senseless slaughter. I can only urge the authorities in the strongest words possible to quickly end this conflict, before another species is lost beyond retrieval." 4 (Ministry for Arulcan Information Distribution) Once again, Arulco's valiant defenders strike back against the thrice-cursed rebel scum. - In the last meeting of Arulco' security counci, our visionary military leadership proudly announced that the people's army has successfully reestablished law and order in a city previously taken by the traitors. - The so-called 'rebels', led by dangerous fugitive Miguel Cordona, had employed outside mercenaries provided to them by ill-meaning foreigners seeking to plunder our motherland. + In the last meeting of Arulco's Security Council, our visionary military leadership proudly announced that the people's army has successfully re-established law and order in a city previously taken by the traitors. + The so-called 'Rebels', led by dangerous fugitive Miguel Cordona, had employed outside mercenaries provided to them by ill-meaning foreigners seeking to plunder our motherland. But thanks to the visionary leadership of our beloved Queen Deidranna, the terrorist forces were smashed by our brothers and sisters of the royal arulcan armed forces. - While law enforcement officials still search the town for boobytraps and hiding traitors, citizens - of Arulco can rest assured that the nightmare of armed struggle forced on us by ill-meaning foreigners will soon come to an end. + While law enforcement officials are still in search for boobytraps and hiding traitors, citizens + of Arulco can rest assured that the nightmare of armed struggle forced upon us by these ill-meaning foreigners will soon come to an end. "Just as well", said our magnificent leader. "For death is the only acceptable punishment for the crimes these criminals committed. I will not rest until every one of those thugs has received the punishment he deserves." - So speaks Queen Deidranna, an so speaks every upstanding citizen of Arulco. Let us all work together to end this war now and send the aggressors back to where they came from. All hail Arulco! - All hail Deidranna! + So speaks Queen Deidranna, and so speaks every upstanding citizen of Arulco. Let us all work together to end this war now and send the aggressors back to where they came from. All hail Arulco! + All hail Queen Deidranna! 5 (Drassen/Arulco) In a stunning development from the small country of Arulco, as-of-yet unknown armed forces have captured the city of Drassen and its airport. - Against increasingly heavy resistance of the local law enforcement, the local garrison and qickly mobilised armed reinforcements, the insurgents took the city in three stages. - The royal forces, apparently unprepared for an attack on this scale, were defeated an had to retreat. The size and consistence of the rebel force is unkown. - Similarly, nothing is currently known about their motives or goals. Intelligence sources speculate this event might be tied to earlier reports of an ambush on a army patrol in the region of Omerta by unkown forces. + Against the heavy resistance of the local law enforcement, the local garrison and quickly-mobilised armed reinforcements, the insurgents took the city in three stages. + The royal forces, apparently unprepared for an attack of this scale, were defeated and had to retreat. The size and consistence of the rebel force is unknown. + Similarly, nothing is currently known about their motives or goals. Intelligence sources speculate this event might be tied to earlier reports of an ambush on an army patrol in the region of Omerta by unknown forces. Drassen, located at Arulco's north-east lake, - contains of the 2 airports of Arulco, which would obviously make it prime target for anyone attempting to contest Queen Deidranna's tight grip on the country. - Furthermore, a significant portion of its inhabitants work in the local silver mines, and it also houses one of the very few factories that export products, bringing in much-needed currency. - This makes the inadequate response of the royal army even more unfathomable. Wether this shocking defeat was just a singular lapse in military judgement or a sign of systematic shortcomings in the arulcan military remains to be seen. + contains 1 of the 2 airports of Arulco, which obviously make it a prime target for any attempts to contest Queen Deidranna's tight grip on the country. + Furthermore, a significant portion of its inhabitants work in the local silver mines, and there also resides one of the very few factories product exports, bringing in much-needed currency. + This makes the inadequate response of the royal army even more unfathomable. Whether this shocking defeat was just a singular lapse in military judgement or a sign of systematic shortcomings in the Arulcan military remains to be seen. 2 @@ -99,9 +99,9 @@ 6 (Arulco Revolutionary Movement) Citizens of Arulco! - The revolution has struck again! On this very day, the men and women of our movement have struck the heart of the oppressors. We have successfully attacked and taken the military fortress of Alma. + The Revolution has struck again! On this very day, the men and women of our movement have struck the heart of the oppressors. We have successfully attacked and taken the military fortress of Alma. Even though the oppressor had heavily fortified the city, it was no match for our heroic storm. The city and the army training camp has been liberated. - We have also liberated our citizens imprisoned there. No longer will the righteous have to fear Deidranna's torture cells. + We have also liberated our citizens imprisoned there. No longer will the righteous has to fear Deidranna's torture cells. A huge stockpile of army material fell into our hands, we will use it to strike back at the oppressors. Our revolutionary leader, Miguel Cordona, personally thanked the liberators on the battlefield. "This once again proves that we can best the foul queen if we just work together. Every son and daughter of Arulco should join us now, so we can finish this once and for all. Join us, and free our homeland!" @@ -113,9 +113,9 @@ 7 (Grumm/Arulco) After a long, bloody struggle, the industrial heart of Arulco has finally fallen to the rebels. - Grumm, seat of the arulcan gold mining industry and location of the only considerable industry in the country, was long assumed to be nearly impregnable. - But today, the Arulco revolutionary movement announced it has taken over the entire city. Wether or not this will be for long is unclear - correspondents on the ground report the rebels' grip isn't as strong as they would like it to be. - Given not only the economic, but also strategic location of Grumm, situated near one of the main roads to the capital Meduna, an heavy army response seems very likely. + Grumm, seat of the Arulcan gold mining industry and sole industrial location of considerable size in the country, was long assumed to be nearly impregnable. + But today, the Arulco Revolutionary Movement announced it has taken over the entire city. Whether or not this will be for long is unclear - correspondents on the ground report the rebels' grip isn't as strong as they would like it to be. + Given not only the economic, but also strategic importance of Grumm, situated near one of the main roads to the capital Meduna, an heavy army response seems very likely. As the rebel force would be hard-pressed to overcome the numeric superiority of the royal army in urban combat, it is most likely any decisive battle for Grumm would take place in the eastern mining district. @@ -127,9 +127,9 @@ 8 (Ministry for Arulcan Information Distribution) One again, the so-called 'liberators' of Arulco have sunk to a new low. - Insurgents forces overran the Tixa High security facility, butchered the entire guard force, including civilian contractors, and freed a number of dangerous criminals. + Insurgents forces overran the Tixa High Security Facility, butchered the entire guard force, including civilian contractors, and freed a number of dangerous criminals. Tixa has no strategic value, apart from the inmates themselves. Not content enough with pressuring the entire country into open warfare, the insurgents are keen to broaden their ranks with other known terrorists, murderers and rapists. - This once again proves, without a doubt, the malicious intent of those that have united against Arulco. General Humphey, army chief of staff, has vowed a strict but measured retaliation against this unprovoked attack. + This once again proves, without a doubt, the malicious intent of those that have united against Arulco. General Humphey, Army Chief of Staff, has vowed a strict but measured retaliation against this unprovoked attack. "We will not rest until the perpetrators have been brought to justice. These men were sentenced to lengthy prison in due course of justice, and that's where we'll return them once we've recaptured them." @@ -197,11 +197,11 @@ 13 (Balime/Arulco) In a particular painful blow to the Deidranna regime, rebel forces have seized the southern coastal town of Balime. - Balime, heartland of Deidranna's followers, is one of the more advanced cities of Arulco, and had so far been spared of most of the violence of this conflict. - The city is home the rich and influential elite of Arulco tat forms the backbone of the regime, consequentially loyalty to Deidranna is still high. + Balime, heartland of Deidranna's followers, is one of the more developed cities of Arulco, and had so far been spared of most of the violence of this conflict. + The city is home tp the rich and influential elite of Arulco that forms the backbone of the regime. Consequentially, loyalty to Deidranna is still high. The strategic value, however, is smaller than that of other cities, as this is a city of trade and culture, not of industry. Given the local's unwillingness to to join the rebellion, it is unclear for how long the rebels can hold the city, especially as the army seems eager to retake it sooner or later. - It is feared that elements of the rebellion will use this opportunity to retaliate against those they perceive as oppressors here. Tensions are running high, and a high number of the population has fled the city to seek shelter in Meduna. + It is feared that elements of the rebellion will use this opportunity to retaliate against those they perceived as oppressors here. Tensions are running high, and many has fled the city seeking shelter in Meduna. Reports that the museum, which houses unique artifacts of Arulco's history, has already been looted are widespread but cannot be confirmed at this time. @@ -212,12 +212,12 @@ 14 (Meduna/Arulco) The civil war in Arulco seems to be coming to an end. Rebel forces have taken over most of the city districts and are now in direct firefights with the royal elite bodyguard. In brutal combat throughout the city, the rebels have driven back the last remnants of the royal army again and again. - Almost the entire arulcan mechanized infantry was stationed here. + Almost the entire Arulcan mechanized infantry was stationed here. While the rebels had no tanks of their own, the decision to force their armoured forces into urban combat, where the rebels could evade and destroy them one at a time, was clearly a severe strategic error on Deidranna's side. - Military intelligence had long urged the queen to use the few mechanized battalions in a devastating attack in the open against rebel positions against Cambria, but the queen had always decided otherwise. + Military intelligence had long urged the Queen to use the few mechanized battalions in a devastating attack in the open against rebel positions against Cambria, but the queen had always decided otherwise. In a highly agile combat, the rebels deployed many rpg-launchers and mortars. It seems they have been preparing for this moment during the entire campaign. - The current whereabouts of queen Deidranna and her inner circle are unknown. The city can no longer be accessed due to ongoing clashes, and the airport has fallen after intense fighting. It is rumoured that Elliot, the public face of the regime, is among the casualties. - This is the endgame of this civil war, and the rebels are on the verge of success. + The current whereabouts of Queen Deidranna and her inner circle are unknown. The city can no longer be accessed due to ongoing clashes, and the airport has fallen after intense fighting. It is rumoured that Elliot, the public face of the regime, is among the casualties. + The rebels are on the verge of success, and the end of civil war is imminent. 11 @@ -226,7 +226,7 @@ 15 (Chitzena/Arulco) Even remote regions of Arulco can no longer escape the violence. Chitzena has fallen to the rebels. According to our analysts, this signifies that the rebels are no longer hoping to take the regime by surprise, but will instead try to remove the regime's troops from every single town. - The strategic value of Chitzena is low - it has no industry worth mentioning, apart fom very limited mining operation. It is, however, home to ancient ruins and thus has a moral value to arulcans. + The strategic value of Chitzena is low - it has no industry worth mentioning, apart from very limited mining operation. It is, however, home to ancient ruins and thus has a moral value to Arulcans. How the rebels intend to hold such a remote settlement is unclear. diff --git a/gamedir/Data/TableData/LoadScreenHints.xml b/gamedir/Data/TableData/LoadScreenHints.xml index af12d083e..0e4111b42 100644 --- a/gamedir/Data/TableData/LoadScreenHints.xml +++ b/gamedir/Data/TableData/LoadScreenHints.xml @@ -1,9 +1,9 @@ - + @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ The other tags determine in what category this hint falls, and will be displayed 1 - Most machineguns have replacable barrels. Use this to rapidly cool down your gun during combat. + Most machineguns have replaceable barrels. Use this to rapidly cool down your gun during combat. 1 @@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ The other tags determine in what category this hint falls, and will be displayed 4 - You can toggle between different scopes and sights by pressing'.'. + You can toggle between different scopes and sights by pressing [.]. 1 @@ -59,34 +59,34 @@ The other tags determine in what category this hint falls, and will be displayed 8 - Don't forget to check out Jagged Alliance: Flashback on Kickstarter! - 1 + Press [CTRL]+[Z] to lock/release mouse cursor in windowed mode. Useful when exiting sector in tactical screen. + 1 9 - Don't be lame! Drop backpacks with [SHIFT]+[B] in tactical to enhance movement and enable climbing. + Doorway blocked? Press [X] when beside someone to swap places. 1 10 - Need help? Help yourself by pressing [H] in strategic screen. And visit the helping bears at www.ja-galaxy-forum.com + Need help? Help yourself by pressing [H] in strategic screen. And visit the helping bears at www.bears-pit.com 1 1 11 - Turn the wheel to your fortune. Increase Chance To Hit in all fire modes with the mouse [WHEEL]. [ALT]+[WHEEL] sets size of auto-fire volley. + Turn the wheel to your fortune. Increase Chance To Hit (CtH) in all fire modes with the [MOUSE-WHEEL]. [ALT]+[MOUSE-WHEEL] sets size of auto-fire volley. 1 12 - Facilities granted. Some sectors offer facilities like bars or mines that you can assign mercs to in strategical. Tool tips hinting at facility's function appear when assigning a merc. + Some sectors offer facilities like bars or mines that you can assign mercs to in strategic screen. Tool tips hinting at facility's function appear when assigning a merc. 1 1 13 - Guild of Thieves. Steal opponent's gun with the hand-cursor [CTRL]+[LEFTCLICK]. If enemy is kissing the dust in a non-dying state you may strip off really everything carried. + Guild of thieves. Steal opponent's gun with the hand-cursor [CTRL]+[LEFT-MOUSE-BUTTON]. If enemy is kissing the dust in a non-dying state you may strip off everything. 1 1 @@ -97,12 +97,12 @@ The other tags determine in what category this hint falls, and will be displayed 15 - Holding [END] in tactical shows currently selected merc's detailed field of vision, ranging from red (don't spot nobody) to green (spot even somebody lying in the grass). + Holding [END] in tactical screen shows currently selected merc's detailed field of vision, ranging from red (cannot spot anyone) to green (spot even somebody lying in the grass). 1 16 - Red Alert! Holding [DEL] in tactical shows where enemies you know of may see currently selected merc, ranging from red (will be seen even prone) to green (perfect concealment). + Red Alert! Holding [DEL] in tactical screen shows enemies you know of may see currently selected merc, ranging from red (will be seen even on prone) to green (perfect concealment). 1 @@ -112,22 +112,22 @@ The other tags determine in what category this hint falls, and will be displayed 18 - While in sector inventory, click empty inventory slots for a list of items you may want to put there. + While in sector inventory, click merc's empty inventory slots for a list of items to be put there. 1 19 - While in sector inventory, click empty attachment slots for a list of compatible attachments. + While in sector inventory, click item's empty attachment slots for a list of compatible attachments. 1 20 - While in sector inventory, [CTRL] click empty inventory slots for a categorized list of items in that sector. + While in sector inventory, [CTRL]+[LEFT-MOUSE-BUTTON] on merc's empty inventory slots for a categorized list of items in that sector. 1 21 - When choosing items via popup menus (accessible through clicking empty inventory/attachment slots), least damaged items are used. + When choosing items via popup menus (accessible through clicking empty inventory / attachment slots), the least damaged item will be chosen. 1 @@ -140,4 +140,553 @@ The other tags determine in what category this hint falls, and will be displayed Press [CTRL]+[X] to enter turn-based mode while real-time sneaking is active. Only works when you see enemy soldiers. 1 + + 24 + Illuminate night time enemies with flares to increase your chance of shooting them. + 1 + + + 25 + Your merc is under fire and can't fall back? Cover them with smoke grenades. + 1 + + + 26 + Depending on your settings, fully repairing a gun cleans it as well. + 1 + + + 27 + Shops not only sell, but also buy some of your gear. They are quite picky though. + 1 + + + 28 + Afraid enemy will interrupt you? Shoot their legs and hope they fall. + 1 + + + 29 + It is harder to hit a running enemy. + 1 + + + 30 + Open a useful sector menu with [CTRL]+[.]. + 1 + + + 31 + Increase the number of bullets on automatic fire with [RIGHT-MOUSE-BUTTON]. + 1 + 1 + + + 32 + Merge alcohol with rag to create a molotov cocktail. + 1 + + + 33 + Some NPCs can be bribed... + 1 + + + 34 + Sneaking while running seems unintuitive, but it works. + 1 + + + 35 + You can quickly kill a prone enemy with a knife. + 1 + + + 36 + If the enemy is alerted, they might call in reinforcements... + 1 + + + 37 + Bobby Ray's website will be available if you progress. + 1 + + + 38 + Sneaking near unaware enemies trains your agility, but is risky. + 1 + + + 39 + Punching increases your dexterity and strength. + 1 + + + 40 + Doctoring and arming bombs will increase your wisdom. + 1 + + + 41 + Remote bombs can be detonated with a remote detonator - put it in your hands and press [RIGHT-MOUSE-BUTTON]. + 1 + 1 + + + 42 + If you want to manually move items, you can use the MOVEITEM-assignment within cities. + 1 + + + 43 + You can toggle firemodes with [B]. + 1 + + + 44 + Pressing [SHIFT]+[R] in tactical screen orders your entire team to reload. + 1 + + + 45 + Press [S] to stand, [C] to crouch, [P] to go prone and [R] to stand and run. + 1 + + + 46 + Press [Z] to toggle sneak mode. + 1 + + + 47 + Throwing knives can instantly kill an enemy if he is not alerted. + 1 + + + 48 + You can open a useful description box by clicking [RIGHT-MOUSE-BUTTON] on an item. + 1 + + + 49 + Long-term mercenary contracts are cheaper... in the long term. + 1 + + + 50 + Not paying M.E.R.C. bills might have consequences... + 1 + + + 51 + If the enemy conquers your sectors, they might take your stuff. + 1 + + + 52 + Doctors can instantly restore some life lost via surgery - this will drain your medical supplies a lot. + 1 + + + 53 + Taking too many drugs has consequences. + 1 + + + 54 + If you'll ever get airborne, those SAM sites might come in handy. + 1 + + + 55 + At the start of the combat use [SHIFT]+[B] shortcut to drop all backpacks your mercs carry. At the end of combat use [CTRL]+[SHIFT]+[F] shortcut to pick them all back up. + 1 + + + 56 + You can destroy blue flags on mines by throwing grenades on them. Enemy may step on unflagged mine. Then again, you may as well. + 1 + + + 57 + Press [L] to look at direction. Press [L] again to ready weapon and look through a scope if your gun has any scope or iron sights. + 1 + + + 58 + Always try to end turn with your mercs at least crouched. It protects you from unintentional friendly fire. + 1 + + + 59 + You can spray an area with auto fire. Just select auto fire, chose how many bullets you want to fire, press and hold [LEFT-MOUSE-BUTTON] on first target and drag it around the desired area. + 1 + 1 + + + 60 + Cambria has hospital where you can heal your mercs. + 1 + + + 61 + Bipods only give bonuses if you are lying prone or when gun is mounted. + 1 + + + 62 + Heavy weapons take a lot of energy if you fire or even hold them ready while standing. Go prone to save energy. + 1 + + + 63 + Whenever you can, always use cover. + 1 + + + 64 + Rebel militia can take away some enemy fire from your mercs. Don't count on them to do all the work though. + 1 + + + 65 + Mobile militia can follow mercs while travelling on map as long as merc group is 1 sector distance to them. Wait for them to arrive to your position. + 1 + + + 66 + In the militia redistribution menu, holding [CTRL] will move 5 militia. [SHIFT] will move all in a sector. + 1 + + + 67 + Mobile militia can help you when you attack a town if you keep them with you and call them as reinforcements before battle. + 1 + + + 68 + On top of the sector inventory screen, there are buttons that help sort and filter items. Hanging mouse over each button will show explanation for that button. + 1 + 1 + + + 69 + HP ammo does great damage but is easily stopped by body armor. AP ammo can penetrate body armor but does less damage. + 1 + + + 70 + Use HP ammo to kill bloodcats. + 1 + + + 71 + Helping locals will boost their loyalty. Talking to them may sometimes reveal some useful information as well. + 1 + + + 72 + You need to have enough loyalty in town before you can train militia there. + 1 + + + 73 + Mercs with teaching skill train militia faster. + 1 + + + 74 + Press [O] opens up options menu in game. + 1 + + + 75 + Press [ALT]+[S] will quicksave game in a quicksave slot. [ALT]+[L] will quickload game from quicksave slot. + 1 + + + 76 + Press [CTRL]+[S] will open up save menu instantly. + 1 + + + 77 + In the main menu holding [ALT] while clicking 'Continue saved game' option will instantly load last saved game. + 1 + + + 78 + Yellow shirts are admin enemies that have worst equipment and weapons and get replaced by regulars not long after you arrive in Arulco. + 1 + + + 79 + Red shirts are Deidranna's regular army and will face you most of the game. + 1 + + + 80 + Black shirts are mercenaries hired by Deidranna. They have the best equipment and weapons and are toughest of enemies. Higher difficulty levels increase their numbers. + 1 + + + 81 + Green militia can be trained further to become regular militia. Regular militia is more useful but costs more to train and maintain. + 1 + + + 82 + Veteran militia can't be trained. Militia can become veteran after combat if they performed well. + 1 + + + 83 + Try to bandage dying merc as soon as possible, or otherwise the merc may bleed to death. + 1 + + + 84 + Always try to give a sidearm to your snipers. Snipers are of limited use in close combat situations. + 1 + + + 85 + Stun grenades can help you render enemy helpless. You can steal equipment from helpless enemies. + 1 + + + 86 + Try to stun or suppress enemies before throwing tear gas grenade at them. That will prevent them from getting out of tear gas range. + 1 + + + 87 + Always check if enemy has gas mask before using tear gas on him. Hold [ALT] key while targeting enemy to see his details. Amount of details depend on the distance from selected merc. + 1 + + + 88 + Make sure you have your gun fully loaded at all times with [ALT]+[R]. + 1 + + + 89 + Don't forget to use cover. + 1 + + + 90 + If trees get in your LOS (line of sight), press [T] to clear things up. You can press the [DELETE] key to get a better feel for your surroundings. + 1 + + + 91 + L.B.E. stands for Load Bearing Equipment. + 1 + + + 92 + Switch between ground and rooftop targets with the [TAB] key. + 1 + + + 93 + Shoot from behind cover and know how many AP's it takes to get your butt back down again. + 1 + + + 94 + Pay attention to what mercs hear, it can save you a whole lotta pain if you know where they're coming from! + 1 + + + 95 + You'll see a white "Ping" blink on the location of any overheard sounds. + 1 + + + 96 + Firing your weapon can draw some heat away from an injured merc or someone who's in it knee deep! + 1 + + + 97 + Stay away from light sources at night and try to use them to your advantage. + 1 + + + 98 + Press [ALT]+[Z] to order all your mercs to stealth mode, and [=] to select them all. + 1 + + + 99 + Relying on sound is even more important at night. Without the proper equipment, you'll hear more than you can see. + 1 + + + 100 + Night Ops is probably your best bet early on, if you are relying on pistols and S.M.G.'s. + 1 + + + 101 + Press [G] to toggle on/off the artificial light around the mercs. + 1 + + + 102 + If you get caught in a thunder storm, be on your toes, a flash of lightning can give away your position and the rain makes it harder to see. + 1 + + + 103 + Don't stay bunched together either, a stray bullet or grenade can do serious damage to your whole squad. + 1 + + + 104 + Every move you make, determines how the battle unfolds. + 1 + + + 105 + Always deal with the present threat before carrying out another plan. + 1 + + + 106 + When moving on a roof top, try to move in straight lines, moving diagonally can slow you down. + 1 + + + 107 + Marbles can be surprisingly useful in a fist fight. + 1 + + + 108 + If you need to get somewhere fast, make sure you don't exceed 100 percent weight on the mercs. It will slow the squad down. + 1 + + + 109 + Counting bullets during a fight is tough. Don't be surprised when the mercs forget how many they have left. + 1 + + + 110 + Each mercenary has different approach effectiveness when talking to an NPC. Different backgrounds may have an effect on them too. Don't expect Biff to be effective at threatening people. + 1 + + + 111 + Each mercenary has different sleeping pattern ranging from 3 to 12 hours to fully restore energy. "Night Ops" trait allows to reduce this time even further. + 1 + + + 112 + Each mercenary has different tolerance on the number of merc deaths and on your overall reputation in Arulco. + 1 + + + 113 + Avoid keeping two people in team who don't like each other in the same sector for more than an hour. + 1 + + + 114 + Certain mercenaries cannot gain stats at all. You can’t teach an old dog new tricks. + 1 + + + 115 + Game manuals, hotkey list, map editor tutorial and more useful documents can be found in the "Docs" folder in your JA2 installation directory. + 1 + + + 116 + Game resolution and playing of movie intro can be tweaked in "Ja2.ini". + 1 + + + 117 + Do you want to fight against real players or do co-operate teamwork together with your friends? Try 1.13 multiplayer mode. + 1 + + + 118 + Press [CTRL]+[SHIFT]+[G] to toggle mercenary formation move. When ON and you select more then one merc, they will keep their current formation. + 1 + + + 119 + Press [CTRL]+[SHIFT]+[S] to sell all items in current sector inventory at once. + 1 + + + 120 + Press [CTRL]+[SHIFT]+[E] will load vehicle with as much items as possible from current sector. [SHIFT]+[E] will unload all items from vehicle to current sector. + 1 + + + 121 + If merc can't hit a target from current location, try to suppress with auto fire and then change to a better position. + 1 + + + 122 + Exploring the farms and city sectors can uncover lots of useful items, like gas for vehicle. + 1 + + + 123 + In tactical screen, pressing and holding [RIGHT-MOUSE-BUTTON] over merc will open up merc's menu similar to the one on strategic screen map. + 1 + + + 124 + Press [CTRL]+[C] to open Cover Display Menu. + 1 + + + 125 + Press [CTRL]+[V] to open useful Inventory Manipulations Menu. + 1 + + + 126 + Press [D] to enter turn-based mode immediately, if there is enemy in sector. + 1 + + + 127 + Press [CTRL]+[D] to end your interrupt, and there will be no interrupts until next turn. + 1 + + + 128 + [ALT]+[RIGHTCLICK] opens Skills Menu, where reinforcements or order artillery strike can be called by the radio operator. + 1 + + + 129 + Defensive minefields can be safely placed in captured towns and SAMs as mercs and militia will avoid them. + 1 + + + 130 + You can inspect trap before trying to disarm it. Recommended if you are happy with your current number of extremities. + 1 + + + 131 + Click with hand cursor on a blue flag, and flag can be removed or trap inspected with the useful Disarm Menu. + 1 + + + 132 + Placing mines, concertina or sandbags is more convenient with holding [SHIFT] key, relieving the need to manually take new item from merc's inventory. + 1 + \ No newline at end of file