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Title: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Jun 15, 2017, 09:22:48 AM
Hi, I recently started developing a Battlefield 2142 mod inspired by the LV-426 events from Aliens movie, named Acheron.

You can also check out the mod's Battlefield Singleplayer forum (http://www.battlefieldsingleplayer.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=19375) or its ModDB page (http://www.moddb.com/mods/acheron) for more information.

It aims to bring two factions - USCMC and Aliens. Both of them should have at least some level of customisation.
In-game screenshot of the M41A Pulse Rifle
(https://i.imgur.com/hzsQvKg.png)

Ithaca M37 Stakeout is already fully playable and comes with two skins, the basic one and a burnt one as a result of the "Eat this!" event.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FXnctrmB.png&hash=a937e6180fe7f8c2a7c10d54f22febcaea2786ae)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F2p8HXBs.gif&hash=e2303fd3c33028b50658c482b1e72ce346c93cfc)

Combat knife in the game
(https://i.imgur.com/lbUEZkg.png)

M577 APC on what could become a level set on Bracken's World planet from the Aliens: Colonial Marines comic
(https://i.imgur.com/7qmLrrW.png)
And some giffie that also shows the APC
(https://i.imgur.com/k3jUIme.gif)
And finally a look at the model itself
(https://i.imgur.com/nUkqa4G.jpg)

The welder should get some fresh new textures soon
(https://i.imgur.com/ZUBRXFO.jpg)

This is what the customisation board should look like in the end (+new combat knife and the M40 grenades):
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FukogZTs.jpg&hash=6f37cda2e7a3c172ddcc03091408503ee7831692)

More updates soon. Hope you like and enjoy the idea. Feel free to post your suggestions and/or thoughts.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Rockybear on Jun 16, 2017, 06:29:25 AM
anyone still playing this game?
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 16, 2017, 09:08:49 AM
Will it work with the Battlefield 2142 redux thing?
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Jun 16, 2017, 03:29:38 PM
Quote from: metrobear on Jun 16, 2017, 06:29:25 AM
anyone still playing this game?
Of course, it's back from the dead thanks to the Revive 2142 project.

Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jun 16, 2017, 09:08:49 AM
Will it work with the Battlefield 2142 redux thing?
Depends on what redux thing you mean..
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 18, 2017, 06:25:53 PM
Revive, that's what it was called. Battlefield 2142 Revive.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Jun 19, 2017, 01:54:25 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jun 18, 2017, 06:25:53 PM
Revive, that's what it was called. Battlefield 2142 Revive.
Oh, yeah, sure. The Revive doesn't affect the playability of the mods at all! :)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: JokersWarPig on Jun 19, 2017, 02:24:27 PM
I'll follow this, I might pick up 2142 again if we add it to game night or something
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Jul 01, 2017, 11:40:35 AM
Quote from: JokersWarPig on Jun 19, 2017, 02:24:27 PM
I'll follow this, I might pick up 2142 again if we add it to game night or something
That would indeed be great, mate!   :)
Here's a little update on the M37 Stakeout model. Hope you like it, textures soon!  :D
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FLmEXKPM.jpg&hash=1205f5b03fde79ab60e8d6a7b97b54e948d9ca63)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Jul 28, 2017, 11:11:44 AM
I like to keep this handy, for close encounters.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F3uFL7hH.jpg&hash=1ff77b3d5d295ac91735b7bb1f9163458f5a2b5a)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Never say no to Panda! on Aug 10, 2017, 12:40:43 PM
Hi

Ever tried Substance Painter to texture models? Pretty damn good tool :)

Greetings
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Aug 14, 2017, 07:11:31 AM
Quote from: Frosty98B on Jun 19, 2017, 01:54:25 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jun 18, 2017, 06:25:53 PM
Revive, that's what it was called. Battlefield 2142 Revive.
Oh, yeah, sure. The Revive doesn't affect the playability of the mods at all! :)

Awesome! I'll give this a go when it's ready!
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: N-Shifter on Aug 25, 2017, 12:08:10 AM
 :o Man, combining Battlefield with Aliens, that's like two of my favourite things - great idea!
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Aug 25, 2017, 01:24:56 PM
Quote from: N-Shifter on Aug 25, 2017, 12:08:10 AM
:o Man, combining Battlefield with Aliens, that's like two of my favourite things - great idea!
Glad you like it, we already have some new stuff in the game, fully usable. Stay tuned though because there's something big coming soon...  :D
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FYLzh0jv.jpg&hash=dab50da9c303291596bd763f7b65a76a3c8cf14b)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FsTAdykt.jpg&hash=0f23ffedd5caf0df832f3c8abd04895c71af05c5)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FIQq2jxS.jpg&hash=7a978096b19d61bfd396322fe1e63a55a079bc36)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Aug 31, 2017, 07:26:51 AM
Drivable APC?!
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Aug 31, 2017, 05:10:01 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Aug 31, 2017, 07:26:51 AM
Drivable APC?!
Yeheheah! You can drive, you can shoot, it can give you a ride. ;D
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: PVTDukeMorrison on Aug 31, 2017, 10:42:27 PM
Cool, definitely will look into it now that 2143 is freeware
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Iron Infililtrator on Aug 31, 2017, 11:25:25 PM
Hey! I was reading into this and I just wanted to make sure if the redux mod is compatible with this mod. Your moddb page never specified anything and was curious after I saw your mod on gavp and I was so excited that battlefield 2142 is my favorite battlefield. Are the aliens going to also be in the mod?
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Sep 01, 2017, 06:57:22 AM
Quote from: Iron Infililtrator on Aug 31, 2017, 11:25:25 PM
Hey! I was reading into this and I just wanted to make sure if the redux mod is compatible with this mod. Your moddb page never specified anything and was curious after I saw your mod on gavp and I was so excited that battlefield 2142 is my favorite battlefield. Are the aliens going to also be in the mod?
Hi, if you mean the Revive 2142 then yes, it's 100% compatible. About the aliens, I think they're a must - we're currently working on the USCM weapons and vehicles which should be the core of the first release and then we'd like to add the alien faction, marine skins etc. And finally the Hadley's Hope in the last one.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 01, 2017, 07:25:33 AM
Quote from: Frosty98B on Sep 01, 2017, 06:57:22 AM
And finally the Hadley's Hope in the last one.

As in a civilian faction?

Quote from: Frosty98B on Aug 31, 2017, 05:10:01 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Aug 31, 2017, 07:26:51 AM
Drivable APC?!
Yeheheah! You can drive, you can shoot, it can give you a ride. ;D

Awesome! Something we've been waiting for for a long time!  ;D
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Olde on Sep 01, 2017, 09:49:22 AM
Can you tell us if this is going to be more arcade-y, in the line of 90s FPS's where spawns are numerous, unpredictable, and require maneuverability but affording more freedom and flexibility to approach enemies in your own playstyle...or the modern shooter style, where every enemy and encounter is scripted and planned out to the most minute detail where the environment is created around these forced encounters and which are self-explanatory with regard to the most efficient way of killing enemies? Or am I just an idiot to be asking this question?
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Sep 01, 2017, 01:53:27 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 01, 2017, 07:25:33 AM
Quote from: Frosty98B on Sep 01, 2017, 06:57:22 AM
And finally the Hadley's Hope in the last one.

As in a civilian faction?
No, no, sorry. I meant the levels set in the Hadley's Hope - until then we're forced to use the vanilla BF2142 levels.

Quote from: Olde on Sep 01, 2017, 09:49:22 AM
Can you tell us if this is going to be more arcade-y, in the line of 90s FPS's where spawns are numerous, unpredictable, and require maneuverability but affording more freedom and flexibility to approach enemies in your own playstyle...or the modern shooter style, where every enemy and encounter is scripted and planned out to the most minute detail where the environment is created around these forced encounters and which are self-explanatory with regard to the most efficient way of killing enemies? Or am I just an idiot to be asking this question?
Actually, I'm not skilled enough to change the basic BF2142 game modes much so expect a very arcade-y battles with no scripts at all.
As a marine you'll be able to choose one of multiple spawn points and then your objective will be to fight against the xenos over some areas(/control points). As soon as one of the teams have none left, it's a pure survival with no option to respawn.
That wasn't the best explanation though. :D
It'll be much better than it sound, don't worry. Also don't expect a campaign, it'll be all up to you how your situation ends up being at the end of the round. ^^
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: SrSpinelli on Sep 01, 2017, 04:35:52 PM
Did you start working on the Xenos?
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Sep 01, 2017, 04:53:14 PM
Quote from: SrSpinelli on Sep 01, 2017, 04:35:52 PM
Did you start working on the Xenos?
Not yet, weapons/vehicles are the priority now, although we've been considering including some free xenomorph models in the first release before we make our own ones.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 01, 2017, 05:26:12 PM
Quote from: Frosty98B on Sep 01, 2017, 01:53:27 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 01, 2017, 07:25:33 AM
Quote from: Frosty98B on Sep 01, 2017, 06:57:22 AM
And finally the Hadley's Hope in the last one.

As in a civilian faction?
No, no, sorry. I meant the levels set in the Hadley's Hope - until then we're forced to use the vanilla BF2142 levels.

Understood! Do you have many maps planned?
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Sep 01, 2017, 06:19:46 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 01, 2017, 05:26:12 PM
Quote from: Frosty98B on Sep 01, 2017, 01:53:27 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 01, 2017, 07:25:33 AM
Quote from: Frosty98B on Sep 01, 2017, 06:57:22 AM
And finally the Hadley's Hope in the last one.

As in a civilian faction?
No, no, sorry. I meant the levels set in the Hadley's Hope - until then we're forced to use the vanilla BF2142 levels.

Understood! Do you have many maps planned?
Actually... Not really.  ;D
One should surely feature the whole complex with the atmosphere processor in the background and there should be multiple variants of it (rainy, night etc). Such a map could work really well with the arcade gameplay. And probably, just probably, some rather CQB map(s) set in some section(s) of the atmosphere processor itself.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Sep 09, 2017, 08:05:59 PM
Alright, the APC model has just been finished. It might be a matter of weeks before it gets exported and textured but we'll try to hurry!
Here's a preview image with three layers showing the model as well as its wireframe. Hope you're happy with the result! :)
(https://i.imgur.com/nUkqa4G.jpg)
These show the movement of the main cannons. Had to improvise here but it turned out to look fine, I think.
(https://i.imgur.com/1aTLKQx.jpg)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Iron Infililtrator on Sep 10, 2017, 04:46:08 AM
That looks sweet, you should post that on Global, they will put it on news I think.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 11, 2017, 07:59:39 AM
Quote from: Frosty98B on Sep 09, 2017, 08:05:59 PM
These show the movement of the main cannons. Had to improvise here but it turned out to look fine, I think.
(https://i.imgur.com/1aTLKQx.jpg)

Does the whole unit rotate?
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Sep 11, 2017, 11:53:15 AM
Quote from: Iron Infililtrator on Sep 10, 2017, 04:46:08 AM
That looks sweet, you should post that on Global, they will put it on news I think.
Done, cheers! :D

Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 11, 2017, 07:59:39 AM
Quote from: Frosty98B on Sep 09, 2017, 08:05:59 PM
These show the movement of the main cannons. Had to improvise here but it turned out to look fine, I think.
(https://i.imgur.com/1aTLKQx.jpg)

Does the whole unit rotate?
Hell yeah, hopefully it will only increase the player's immersion and make being gunner much more fun. ^^
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 11, 2017, 11:58:31 AM
Quote from: Frosty98B on Sep 11, 2017, 11:53:15 AM
Hell yeah, hopefully it will only increase the player's immersion and make being gunner much more fun. ^^

Excellent!  ;D

How many weapons are you doing? Thinking of taking any inspiration from the EU? Is the Scope Rifle from the Tech Manual an option?
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Sep 11, 2017, 12:41:42 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 11, 2017, 11:58:31 AM
Quote from: Frosty98B on Sep 11, 2017, 11:53:15 AM
Hell yeah, hopefully it will only increase the player's immersion and make being gunner much more fun. ^^

Excellent!  ;D

How many weapons are you doing? Thinking of taking any inspiration from the EU? Is the Scope Rifle from the Tech Manual an option?
Glad you're asking! :laugh:

All the weapons planned for the version 1.0 as well as the progress are featured in this spreadsheet (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PCNbAfhB5_mU-vsayRPMYyidZKxBy8E5f2yl3Mb-EI8/edit#gid=0). We'd like (but we might eventually abandone this idea as it's quite ambitious) make a version 1.5 that would feature the vehicles, weapons (including the M42A Scoped Rifle ;)) and items from the technical manual. That's not all though, we've already been discussing potential new maps inspired by places from several comic books.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 11, 2017, 12:59:13 PM
Glad to hear it's a possibility! Plenty of extra things to play with in the Expanded Universe.

What comics are you looking at, if you don't mind me asking?

I'd love to see some with Giger's Egg Silo in. Like they often used in the comics as hives.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fvignette4.wikia.nocookie.net%2Favp%2Fimages%2Fa%2Faa%2FSilo.jpg%2Frevision%2Flatest%3Fcb%3D20131107122027&hash=d0e9c4f9c7bf289f18546981c68d6700d8e8aa08)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Sep 11, 2017, 01:39:25 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 11, 2017, 12:59:13 PM
Glad to hear it's a possibility! Plenty of extra things to play with in the Expanded Universe.

What comics are you looking at, if you don't mind me asking?

I'd love to see some with Giger's Egg Silo in. Like they often used in the comics as hives.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fvignette4.wikia.nocookie.net%2Favp%2Fimages%2Fa%2Faa%2FSilo.jpg%2Frevision%2Flatest%3Fcb%3D20131107122027&hash=d0e9c4f9c7bf289f18546981c68d6700d8e8aa08)
I don't even know which comics those were, they were all featured in the Aliens Omnibus though.

It has appeared on the map which would probably be the first one to come - it was an arid place located on the Xenomorph Homworld(/Xenomorph Prime). It's a must have thing in those maps indeed! In the movie, they turned the atmosphere processor into the hive so it would be awesome to see the "standalone" hive. :D

Spoiler
You can see the locations I suggested to the other devs here (the arid one's missing though), all taken from the comics of the Omnibus. I think it might be really nice idea to let the community vote for the map they'd like to see first in case we get so far.  :)
(https://i.imgur.com/H7YAjvs.jpg)
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Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 11, 2017, 02:18:06 PM
Oh man! The water world from Colonial Marines could be fun! Especially if you do some underwater hive structures.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Sep 11, 2017, 02:59:17 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 11, 2017, 02:18:06 PM
Oh man! The water world from Colonial Marines could be fun! Especially if you do some underwater hive structures.
Indeed but I'm afraid that would by far surpass not only my modding abilities but also those of all the other BF2/2142 modders. Water floating is hardcoded in these games and noone has so far come up with solution that could make the soldiers dive/swim underwater. It will most likely be only limited to the area above the surface but I believe it won't be that bad.  ;D
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 11, 2017, 03:03:55 PM
That's a shame but understandable. Like you say though, would still be pretty fun.

I really hope you get chance to do those comic based maps. I think it'd be pretty fun!
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Sep 28, 2017, 08:07:50 PM
We've got the first piece of the soundtrack for Acheron, its main menu music (https://soundcloud.com/whiteout_official/acheron-main-menu-music/s-5IrS8) (which is also a main theme), composed and performed by an epic musician known as NinjaTheCat (http://www.moddb.com/members/ninjathecat) on ModDB.

"When tasked with creating a main theme for Acheron, I originally set out to re-create the scores of the films exactly. However, this proved to be rather challenging, so instead, I decided to come up with something original. The way I saw it, Acheron has its own place within the Aliens universe, although not official canon, and so I felt it was deserving of its own unique soundtrack. I tried to stick as close to the feel of the Alien franchise, hence the use of elements of the Alien: Covenant OST that you might recognise. After quite few attempts, this is what I came up with. It captures the tension as well as the raw emotion explored within the franchise. The main theme of Alien is survival, or at least thats what I take from it, and I think this conveys that quite well."
- NinjaTheCat

USCM Combat Knife (Gerber Mark 2) is the next weapon to be added to the mod. I've already made the blade as shown on this image:
(https://i.imgur.com/AqlJG7b.jpg)
You'll most probably only be able to take down one of the aliens, being also taken down by their acid blood. So make it count.
Also, the texture artist has already made some preparation to texture the APC:
(https://i.imgur.com/yJsdMyJ.gif)
He said he'd have enough time for it during the weekend so we'll see.  :)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 28, 2017, 08:35:07 PM
Looking good man! I doubt it'd be possible in 2142 but I'd love to see a mechanic that makes better use the acid blood some day. Destructible scenery or blade weapons like this get a one-time use. That kinda thing.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Sep 28, 2017, 08:40:07 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 28, 2017, 08:35:07 PM
Looking good man! I doubt it'd be possible in 2142 but I'd love to see a mechanic that makes better use the acid blood some day. Destructible scenery or blade weapons like this get a one-time use. That kinda thing.
Glad you like it! It shall use a mechanic which has already been tested - when a soldier dies, he explodes. I know some guys used it for "suicide bomber" soldiers. In our case, the xenos would explode with some amateur acid blood effect around them when they're killed, so the closer you are, the more damage you'll take.  ;D
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 28, 2017, 08:46:28 PM
Yeah, that's a pretty good and suitable mechanic. I'm glad you've fit that in.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Oct 06, 2017, 06:40:51 PM
Some progress with the APC textures.  ;)
(https://i.imgur.com/sJ5uw05.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/25TvrZX.jpg)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Shinawi on Oct 08, 2017, 01:55:44 AM
Amazing! Thank you for taking the time to develop this mod. It looks very time consuming.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Oct 08, 2017, 07:02:05 AM
Still looking good!
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Oct 08, 2017, 12:58:11 PM
Quote from: Shinawi on Oct 08, 2017, 01:55:44 AM
Amazing! Thank you for taking the time to develop this mod. It looks very time consuming.
Oh, I really appreciate your empathy. :) Yeah, sometimes it takes literally a hundred hours to make a well-detailed model and I'm not even going to guess how much time the texture artist spends brining it to life. :D
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Oct 08, 2017, 07:02:05 AM
Still looking good!
We're glad you're both happy with the result so far. Thank you! :)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Oct 23, 2017, 11:10:47 AM
Gerber Mark II combat knife has been successfully modelled and added to the list of the weapons awaiting export and texturing! Our texture artist and weapon exporter both had some important things to focus on but should be back soon, so the November might be a very productive month for Acheron's development.  ;)
(https://i.imgur.com/T8vMI7G.jpg)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Oct 27, 2017, 08:19:10 AM
Fantastic! Looking forward to seeing November's work then!
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Oct 28, 2017, 10:26:28 AM
Guys, I have a bad news, very bad. The team behind the Revive Project of Battlefield 2/2142/Heroes agreed on abandoning the project after it got hit with C&D by Electornic Arts.
This means the end of the master server and it will make Acheron co-op matches either harder to set or downright impossible. As far as I know, a singleplayer ranking can be added but I'm afraid that SP rounds only will kind of ruin the player's experience as it's a non-linear sandbox game.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Oct 29, 2017, 01:37:29 PM
Ah, that sucks. Really sorry to hear that Frosty98B.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Oct 29, 2017, 07:31:40 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Oct 29, 2017, 01:37:29 PM
Ah, that sucks. Really sorry to hear that Frosty98B.
Fortunately, it seems like there there is gonna be a way to play it anyway, thanks to the Dethklok guys (who've had their servers running long before the Revive team showed up), so even though it might be a bit harder to make the game work with their "solution", I'll try to post some tutorial once the mod's out. 8)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Oct 30, 2017, 08:53:43 AM
Ah, brilliant! Glad to hear it's not all done then.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Nov 04, 2017, 09:49:49 PM
We've got an animator!!! The work on the pulse rifle's animations has just begun... :D
(https://i.imgur.com/2N3nBG5.png)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: WIZARDSxNEVERxDIE on Nov 04, 2017, 10:24:21 PM
Hey I dont play this Battlefield game, but I'm seeing all the progress you are making with your mod, and it looks really good! I've only played a little bit of Battlefield 3 on ps3 i think it was, it was a fun game, I can see how an Aliens mod for that type of game would be a blast if such a mod were completed. Good luck!
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Nov 04, 2017, 11:07:08 PM
Quote from: WIZARDSxNEVERxDIE on Nov 04, 2017, 10:24:21 PM
Hey I dont play this Battlefield game, but I'm seeing all the progress you are making with your mod, and it looks really good! I've only played a little bit of Battlefield 3 on ps3 i think it was, it was a fun game, I can see how an Aliens mod for that type of game would be a blast if such a mod were completed. Good luck!
Yay, thank you so much, matey! 2142 is the best BF game for many of those who gave it a try and it turned out to have quite a few features that an Aliens-inspired mod could use. Like I said, when the first version's ready to be played, I'll be sure to post some simple tutorial on how to install the game, so you can give it a try if you'll feel like it.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: ChocolateNinja on Nov 12, 2017, 06:34:06 PM
Nice to see that you are still updating on this mod. It's very hard to do this and you do all the the stuff from zero. Let's wait now for some gameplay video. ;)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Nov 17, 2017, 03:17:51 PM
Quote from: ChocolateNinja on Nov 12, 2017, 06:34:06 PM
Nice to see that you are still updating on this mod. It's very hard to do this and you do all the the stuff from zero. Let's wait now for some gameplay video. ;)
Not really a gameplay video but still a video!

The most recent update of the APC's textures - still not their final looks though! :)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Nov 20, 2017, 08:45:31 PM
If You're interested, feel free to join Acheron's Discord server (https://discord.gg/zEyjBmJ) for updates, any questions or suggestions.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Nov 25, 2017, 02:37:27 PM
An early pre-stage of the M41A's animations. The animator wanted it to be clear that this is not the final looks of it.

Hope you guys like it. :)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Never say no to Panda! on Nov 25, 2017, 06:38:18 PM
Looks nice.

Just out of curiosity 'cause i modded Skyrim...what are BF's limitations or common sizes when it comes to texture size and polycount?

Thx & Greetings
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Nov 25, 2017, 06:55:55 PM
Quote from: Never say no to Panda! on Nov 25, 2017, 06:38:18 PM
Looks nice.

Just out of curiosity 'cause i modded Skyrim...what are BF's limitations or common sizes when it comes to texture size and polycount?

Thx & Greetings
Thank you. I'm not very well informed about these things in general but I can tell you that I've never seen any weapon or vehicle texture larger 4096x4096 and I know that BF modders in general consider that a limit. 30k is probably the limit (or close to the limit) of the vehicle polycount but I really have no idea about the weapons' polycount. ;)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Never say no to Panda! on Nov 25, 2017, 07:06:25 PM
Well, sounds similar to Skyrim then...common max texture size was 4k and polycount <5k weapons, round 10k for chars. Ofc higher poly count would work as well. Was just curious if such a relative old game could handle modern sizes or was limited to something like 512 or 1k texture and extra low poly counts. Thanks for the reply!
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Nov 25, 2017, 09:15:15 PM
@Never say no to Panda! These older BF games actually even handle the models from the new BF games pretty well. No problem! :)

Anyway, back to the reloading animation... Stage two - almost final!
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: PVTDukeMorrison on Nov 26, 2017, 03:29:41 AM
I thought you didn't need to rack the charging handle on a pulse rifle since it's caseless and fires from the open bolt?
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Nov 26, 2017, 06:15:48 PM
Quote from: PVTDukeMorrison on Nov 26, 2017, 03:29:41 AM
I thought you didn't need to rack the charging handle on a pulse rifle since it's caseless and fires from the open bolt?
Yeah, I know but the weapon (for some reason) has the bolt on it, so we've decided to be a bit inaccurate here and use it so the reloading will take longer (to compensate the large magazine size). :-\
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: PVTDukeMorrison on Nov 26, 2017, 08:14:37 PM
Good idea then, I hate when games compensate for that by making the reload so much slower than necessary. For example in call of duty mw2 it takes about 7 seconds to reload the m249 saw, while I've been trained to reload my c9 lmg (which is practically the same gun) in about 4. If you have any questions about what you should do for reload animations give me a shout, I sell and shoot guns for both my jobs
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Nov 27, 2017, 09:17:24 AM
The animation is looking pretty fluid. I likes it.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Tuerix on Nov 27, 2017, 07:09:16 PM
Hey Guys !   ;)

Here's the final reloading animation now + with sound !





Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: PVTDukeMorrison on Nov 27, 2017, 09:05:55 PM
That little sound of the magazine being pulled from the mag pouch is a nice touch
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Nov 28, 2017, 10:00:03 AM
Yeah, I like that too. Put a little smile on my face.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Nov 29, 2017, 02:12:58 PM
The development of the first stage is almost complete by 25% as the spreadsheet suggests. We plan on releasing a short trailer featuring the APC and some of the weapons that are ready to be shown sometime soon! ;)
Quote from: PVTDukeMorrison on Nov 26, 2017, 08:14:37 PM
Good idea then, I hate when games compensate for that by making the reload so much slower than necessary. For example in call of duty mw2 it takes about 7 seconds to reload the m249 saw, while I've been trained to reload my c9 lmg (which is practically the same gun) in about 4. If you have any questions about what you should do for reload animations give me a shout, I sell and shoot guns for both my jobs
We surely will give you a shout if we'll be uncertain of something related to the guns, thank you! :)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Nov 30, 2017, 05:06:06 PM
I'm bringing you a little update on the APC textures by this awesome guy (http://www.moddb.com/members/na762094)! As you can see, there are still places which need more work or some change but it shouldn't take much longer!
Another good news is that the vehicle exporter seems to be making progress with the main turret movement up and down on the rails. :D
(https://i.imgur.com/CgIs95F.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/J5zPSmG.jpg)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: PVTDukeMorrison on Dec 05, 2017, 05:01:37 PM
Nice, since we never actually heard what the weaponry sounds like on the APC can I make a request? I think that the hull mounted mini guns should sound like a GAU-8 cannon, the one mounted on the A10 warthog
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Dec 05, 2017, 10:30:38 PM
Quote from: PVTDukeMorrison on Dec 05, 2017, 05:01:37 PM
Nice, since we never actually heard what the weaponry sounds like on the APC can I make a request? I think that the hull mounted mini guns should sound like a GAU-8 cannon, the one mounted on the A10 warthog
I've asked the other devs and none of them seemed to have any problem with it. We all agreed that it would sound really cool, so sure thing! ^^
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: N-Shifter on Dec 05, 2017, 11:04:52 PM
The APC looks gorgeous, great work lads!
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Dec 06, 2017, 05:48:02 PM
Quote from: N-Shifter on Dec 05, 2017, 11:04:52 PM
The APC looks gorgeous, great work lads!
He's some more then! :laugh:
(https://i.imgur.com/GXdRXaf.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/JBeIRCL.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/RWjrVqK.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/IYiq114.jpg)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: N-Shifter on Dec 06, 2017, 06:29:33 PM
Props to the "skinner" for that model, I used to do a lot of that Myself a few years ago for a flight sim named "IL2 Sturmovik" so I know it can take a long time and people never really know or notice all the details you obsess over :)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Dec 06, 2017, 08:14:31 PM
Quote from: N-Shifter on Dec 06, 2017, 06:29:33 PM
Props to the "skinner" for that model, I used to do a lot of that Myself a few years ago for a flight sim named "IL2 Sturmovik" so I know it can take a long time and people never really know or notice all the details you obsess over :)
Yeah, unfortunately, he had also made some really cool details which had to be removed in order to keep the resemblance with the movie APC. :( Which IL-2 game did you make those for? The original one or some of the later titles, if I may ask?
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: N-Shifter on Dec 07, 2017, 01:08:06 AM
Quote from: Frosty98B on Dec 06, 2017, 08:14:31 PM
Quote from: N-Shifter on Dec 06, 2017, 06:29:33 PM
Props to the "skinner" for that model, I used to do a lot of that Myself a few years ago for a flight sim named "IL2 Sturmovik" so I know it can take a long time and people never really know or notice all the details you obsess over :)
Yeah, unfortunately, he had also made some really cool details which had to be removed in order to keep the resemblance with the movie APC. :( Which IL-2 game did you make those for? The original one or some of the later titles, if I may ask?

I made them from the original game up to and including "IL21946".

Here's template I made from start to finish of a MKXIV Spitfire (the old links in that forum don't work so I've had to link part 2 here).

Part 1:
https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/nightshifter/the-template-process-in-pictures-part-1-t89.html (https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/nightshifter/the-template-process-in-pictures-part-1-t89.html)

Part 2:
https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/nightshifter/the-template-process-in-pictures-part-2-t88.html (https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/nightshifter/the-template-process-in-pictures-part-2-t88.html)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Dec 07, 2017, 07:00:06 PM
Quote from: N-Shifter on Dec 07, 2017, 01:08:06 AM
Quote from: Frosty98B on Dec 06, 2017, 08:14:31 PM
Quote from: N-Shifter on Dec 06, 2017, 06:29:33 PM
Props to the "skinner" for that model, I used to do a lot of that Myself a few years ago for a flight sim named "IL2 Sturmovik" so I know it can take a long time and people never really know or notice all the details you obsess over :)
Yeah, unfortunately, he had also made some really cool details which had to be removed in order to keep the resemblance with the movie APC. :( Which IL-2 game did you make those for? The original one or some of the later titles, if I may ask?

I made them from the original game up to and including "IL21946".

Here's template I made from start to finish of a MKXIV Spitfire (the old links in that forum don't work so I've had to link part 2 here).

Part 1:
https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/nightshifter/the-template-process-in-pictures-part-1-t89.html (https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/nightshifter/the-template-process-in-pictures-part-1-t89.html)

Part 2:
https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/nightshifter/the-template-process-in-pictures-part-2-t88.html (https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/nightshifter/the-template-process-in-pictures-part-2-t88.html)
Looks pretty neat - especially the tail wings. How much time did it take you to finish it? :o
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: N-Shifter on Dec 07, 2017, 07:31:27 PM
Quote from: Frosty98B on Dec 07, 2017, 07:00:06 PM
Looks pretty neat - especially the tail wings. How much time did it take you to finish it? :o

Probably a couple of weeks from start to finish, was a lot of work - too time consuming which is one of the reasons I gave it up lol
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Dec 10, 2017, 07:54:38 PM
Quote from: N-Shifter on Dec 07, 2017, 07:31:27 PM
Quote from: Frosty98B on Dec 07, 2017, 07:00:06 PM
Looks pretty neat - especially the tail wings. How much time did it take you to finish it? :o

Probably a couple of weeks from start to finish, was a lot of work - too time consuming which is one of the reasons I gave it up lol
Ahh, I sympathise with you. xD
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Dec 23, 2017, 11:26:31 PM
Merry Christmas, AVPG community! From the Acheron dev team, we wish You a great time and thank You for all the support that we've received on this forum so far and for sticking with us the whole time. :)
(https://i.imgur.com/Zx5Cb59.jpg)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Olde on Dec 24, 2017, 07:04:51 PM
Thank you, Frosty. I am keeping an eye on updates even if I don't post or respond to them. Let me know if you ever need an alpha tester or playtester.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Dec 24, 2017, 09:20:37 PM
Quote from: Frosty98B on Dec 23, 2017, 11:26:31 PM
Merry Christmas, AVPG community! From the Acheron dev team, we wish You a great time and thank You for all the support that we've received on this forum so far and for sticking with us the whole time. :)
(https://i.imgur.com/Zx5Cb59.jpg)

I love it!  :laugh: Thank you and Merry Christmas to you and your team. Looking forward to seeing all the progress you'll make next year.  :)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Dec 31, 2017, 03:07:25 PM
Quote from: Olde on Dec 24, 2017, 07:04:51 PM
Thank you, Frosty. I am keeping an eye on updates even if I don't post or respond to them. Let me know if you ever need an alpha tester or playtester.
Many thanks, Olde. I really hope that we'll be able to release the first version of the mod sometimes next year, maybe the next Christmas. So even though it might not be anytime soon, I'll defintiely let you know when the mod's ready to be tested! ;)
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Dec 24, 2017, 09:20:37 PM
Quote from: Frosty98B on Dec 23, 2017, 11:26:31 PM
Merry Christmas, AVPG community! From the Acheron dev team, we wish You a great time and thank You for all the support that we've received on this forum so far and for sticking with us the whole time. :)
(https://i.imgur.com/Zx5Cb59.jpg)

I love it!  :laugh: Thank you and Merry Christmas to you and your team. Looking forward to seeing all the progress you'll make next year.  :)
Thank you, Hicks, and also sorry for the late reply, guys. :-\
I also have a question for all of you. It'd be great if we managed to fill all 6 item slots in the kit customisation menu (from which you'll be able to choose two items to use in the battle) and as it's a Battlefield mod and Battlefield games are known for the teamwork-based gameplay, I thought that adding a medkit couldn't hurt the mod. Despite I wasn't able to find any medkit in the whole movie, there is a medical device that Dietrich inspects Newt with.
(https://i.imgur.com/VSP0vWW.jpg)
Would you like to see such a thing in the mod? And as it obviously isn't made for literally healing people, would you mind being able to heal teammates with it?
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Dec 31, 2017, 03:14:08 PM
It wouldn't induce any nerd rage in me. Nothing wrong with some artistic license.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Kailem on Dec 31, 2017, 04:37:42 PM
Yeah that sounds like a good idea to me. Having a medic/med kit, especially in a Battlefield mod, seems like an important if not essential addition to something like that, and since that's the closest thing we get to an actual med kit in the movie I say go with it.

In fact I'd actually appreciate the attention to detail that you'd actually be basing it on that device from the movie, rather than potentially being put off that you'd made something up from scratch etc. Like Hicks said, nothing wrong with a bit of artistic licence, especially when just about every Alien or Predator game has had some to varying degrees.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Jan 01, 2018, 11:06:09 PM
Great, thanks guys! ;) I like Your justification of it, Kailem. :)

On behalf of the Acheron dev team, I'd like to wish all of You supportive and creative AVPGalaxy guys a happy new year. May the 2018 be a year of great success and daring choices with a great payoff for all of You and may it also bring us a satisfying number of new Alien, Predator and AVP things of all kinds, whether released or just announced! :D
(https://i.imgur.com/pjacVEE.jpg)
This image should feature all the new things that we've managed to make during the year 2017, from the March 4th when I began to model the M41A pulse rifle as the sole developer to the December 31st when the texture artist sent me the textured pulse rifle and our team already consisted of seven people, each one of whom has brought a unique skill and talent. Hmm, funny that it all began and ended with the pulse rifle... ???
Of course, the image features neither all the new sounds and music that the animator and the music artist made nor any of the epic levels (or maps, if you will) that the current leader of the Star Wars themed Battlefield 2142 mod First Strike (http://www.moddb.com/mods/first-strike) generously offered us to use until we make enough of our own maps. But I hope that You like it anyway and that my Photoshop skills aren't that bad. :laugh: And again a BIG thanks to all of You for sticking with us the whole time. Now that our team is already complete in the beginning of this year, we should be able to make much more content and make it much more effectively and maybe, just maybe, the miracle will happen and we'll manage to bring you the release of the mod's first version this year. :)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Jan 06, 2018, 08:35:55 PM
I'm sorry for the bad quality but making videos with the Windows Movie Maker is just freaking impossible.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: PVTDukeMorrison on Jan 07, 2018, 12:07:44 AM
looks slick, any plans to incorporate any sort of sights in the carry handle?
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Hemi on Jan 07, 2018, 07:50:51 AM
Yeah, you could do it like we did on the killing floor mod and hide them in the handle. Looking good
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Still Collating... on Jan 07, 2018, 10:58:00 AM
Looks awesome!
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Jan 07, 2018, 07:00:39 PM
Quote from: PVTDukeMorrison on Jan 07, 2018, 12:07:44 AM
looks slick, any plans to incorporate any sort of sights in the carry handle?
Sorry, every game seems to add some sort of sights but the movie rifles had none (as you can see on the image below). I thought that it would be nice to actually experience what it would be like to aim with the movie-like pulse rifle.
(https://i.imgur.com/B0fNdEM.jpg)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: OpenMaw on Jan 08, 2018, 07:51:03 AM
It was a big gripe with me that Colonial Marines packed all that Call of Duty customization shit onto the Pulse Rifle.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jan 08, 2018, 09:42:49 AM
That was one of the redeeming factors for me. Loved being able to slap a shotgun on.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Feb 01, 2018, 08:01:09 PM
Do it, Bishop. 8)
(https://i.imgur.com/lbUEZkg.png)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Feb 02, 2018, 08:45:06 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/9vhULzu.gif)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Scorpio on Feb 02, 2018, 10:00:13 AM
Quote from: Frosty98B on Jan 07, 2018, 07:00:39 PM
Quote from: PVTDukeMorrison on Jan 07, 2018, 12:07:44 AM
looks slick, any plans to incorporate any sort of sights in the carry handle?
Sorry, every game seems to add some sort of sights but the movie rifles had none (as you can see on the image below). I thought that it would be nice to actually experience what it would be like to aim with the movie-like pulse rifle.
(https://i.imgur.com/B0fNdEM.jpg)

Aren't those sights on the handle? 
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Feb 02, 2018, 10:01:53 AM
The groove in the handle seems to be the iron sights.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Feb 02, 2018, 11:26:51 AM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Feb 02, 2018, 10:01:53 AM
The groove in the handle seems to be the iron sights.
That's what I always assumed as well. Maybe the Colonial Marine Corps just cannot afford any actual iron sights. ;D
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Scorpio on Feb 02, 2018, 02:11:35 PM
Well nobody ever uses the sights anyway, they prefer to shoot from the hip like Rambo instead of operating a firearm like a real soldier would.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Feb 02, 2018, 03:37:43 PM
Quote from: Scorpio on Feb 02, 2018, 02:11:35 PM
Well nobody ever uses the sights anyway, they prefer to shoot from the hip like Rambo instead of operating a firearm like a real soldier would.
Which is quite a paradox, considering how "low on ammo" they were... ;D


(https://i.imgur.com/DxkmWdV.jpg)
Just played around with 3Ds Max and Photoshop, trying to make one of the M-94 Marking Flares. Hope it's similar enough. :D
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Feb 05, 2018, 06:42:35 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/fEidasg.jpg)
The larger flare on the left should replace the small beacon that appears under the flag as an objective marker.
The smaller marking flares on the right called M-94 will be available in Your Kit Customization menu as a selectable item. You'll have five of them which You'll be able throw onto the ground to mark Your way through an unknown environment.

The first flare is meant to resemble those ones that Hicks lights before the dropship crashes. It was really hard to make out the exact shape of it even on a pretty high quality video, so I hope I got it right. I had to base the bottom segment on a single frame where it reflected some light and it seemed to have looked like this. Hopefully it really it does. :laugh:
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Feb 24, 2018, 01:43:09 PM
I've been playing around with the terrain textures and undergrowth, trying to get the map resemble the kelp layer covering the ocean's surface of the Bracken's World as much as possible.
Though it's just a hard terrain (not the dense layer of kelp), I feel like it feels watery and wet enough. I used the water puddle type of terrain and as you can see on the image below (which also nicely demonstrates the four-wheel steering of the APC), the water splashes around you when you drive on (and shoot) the surface. Plus, it makes nice splashing sounds when you walk on it or shoot it.
(https://i.imgur.com/7qmLrrW.png)
This isn't really what we're focusing on at the moment but the terrain of this map is prepared, so when the time comes, we only need to make a few static objects (like the abandoned outpost and the "Alphatech" net) to make the map resemble the location shown in the A:CM comic.
This is the a simple sketch of what the playable area should look like based off of the comic book.
(https://i.imgur.com/IAE1I9J.jpg)
And here's some Alphatech net segment that I modelled about half a year ago. It should make the modelling of the rest easier that there's one finished already. :D
(https://i.imgur.com/faiXkVZ.jpg)
Hope you guys like the way it looks, the BF2/2142 level designing is really limited when it comes to water, so this seemed like the best alternative.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Feb 27, 2018, 08:42:58 PM
On the way...
(https://i.imgur.com/JW5lWVY.jpg)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Mar 05, 2018, 08:12:37 PM
Here's the finished welder! 5473 polygons. :laugh:
(https://i.imgur.com/iZUY9OS.jpg)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Mar 30, 2018, 04:24:48 PM
Not sure if anyone still reads this but here's another update: the recon class' portable heat sink from the USCM Technical Manual. Due to some problems regarding item unlocking we've decided to keep four different classes like the vanilla game: Recon, Assault, Medic (replacing the vanilla Engineer), Support.

The Assault class of BF2142 had Medic class' abilities and the Engineer was a standalone class. In Acheron, this will be swapped to make it resemble the movie more.
(https://i.imgur.com/49I93iZ.jpg)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Still Collating... on Mar 30, 2018, 06:36:45 PM
Appreciate the update and any news! What other items/weapons from the CM:TM are planned or considered? 
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Mar 31, 2018, 07:00:43 PM
Quote from: Still Collating... on Mar 30, 2018, 06:36:45 PM
Appreciate the update and any news! What other items/weapons from the CM:TM are planned or considered?
Ohh, many thanks! Right now we'd like to add four items from the TM: the M42A Scope Rifle, M4A3 pistol (which is basically the the real-life M1911), the portable heat sink and the M5 bounding mine (which only appears on a simple sketch but I'd like to base its design on the cylindrical item on the chest of the sniper on the concept above - it doesn't look that different from the real life bounding mines after all).
All of these CM: TM items should be used by the Recon class (which is basically a sniper) so if anyone wouldn't like the expanded universe stuff, they could simply ignore this class.
We'd also love to add more things like the Phased Plasma Infantry Gun, M5 RPG, M112 HIMAT missile system and many armoured vehicles in later updates. Some comic weapons which would only appear on specific comic-based maps are also something that I'd personally love to add.

There are some really ambitous goals. :D

This sheet (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LQfiXq6L6pA8WKeqS1Zs0UHoXflstS1PM9-HGDTHces/edit?usp=sharing) shows what the loadout of each class in the mod should look like as well as what movie character's loadout it has been based on. (The Ultimate Badass is a pickup kit idea.)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Apr 29, 2018, 03:03:32 PM
Bringing a little update...

Due to the impossibility of accessing unlockable items without the master server, we've realised that the original idea of having just one basic class with unlockable weapons and items couldn't work.
(https://i.imgur.com/uU4S0dr.jpg)

Instead, we've agreed on keeping the original four classes (but swapping the engineer for a medic).
The images below illustrate what each class will use (also notice the progress bars on the right).
(https://i.imgur.com/G2sfqje.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/gjEjDwg.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/LVW0QC7.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/wy29V4b.jpg)
(*the recon's day night goggles could later be a part of a new soldier model but until then won't have any standalone model)
The last item of each class is only usable by a squad leader.
The medical and ammo supplies will be throwable items with only a limited resupplying/healing capability. The medical hub and the welding torch will provide an unlimited healing/repairing. Vehicles will be the source of unlimited ammo resupply, so keeping them safe will be important.
Lastly, the assault's techinician kit and recon's heat sink won't do anything directly. The techinician kit will be more of physical representation of the assault's ability to open some gates (that the other classes won't be able to) in the later updates while the heat sink should be more of a representation of the recon's invisibility on the thermal vision. Or at least, that's the plan right now.

Also, I know I'm three days late but happy Alien Day!
...still don't understand why it's called Alien DAY - after all, they mostly come at night... :-\ Mostly...
;D
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on May 06, 2018, 09:12:57 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/ZF2lIWz.jpg)
Medic's healing items.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Still Collating... on May 06, 2018, 11:36:44 AM
This is looking nice. Loving the attention to detail you're bringing to this mod. Didn't know of Battlefield 2142 before this and after watching videos of the game, I just might try it out, looks like a lot of fun.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on May 06, 2018, 05:50:41 PM
Quote from: Still Collating... on May 06, 2018, 11:36:44 AM
This is looking nice. Loving the attention to detail you're bringing to this mod. Didn't know of Battlefield 2142 before this and after watching videos of the game, I just might try it out, looks like a lot of fun.
Thanks so much, mate! I can only recommend the game - it's a really unique experience, even for a Battlefield title (mainly in the multiplayer tough). In case you'll really try it out sometime soon, you might want to check out the Reclamation fix (http://battlefield2142.co/), for the online experience. :)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Still Collating... on May 07, 2018, 09:14:49 PM
Thanks! Good to know. A good Sci-Fi shooter always peaks my interests. If I have free time soon, I'd really like to try the game out.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Jun 16, 2018, 11:58:55 AM
Sorry for the long period of silence. We should soon be able to show You some in-game screenshots of more items. Until then, here's a work in progress image of the VP70. ;)
(https://i.imgur.com/d8iXj2A.jpg)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 18, 2018, 08:29:50 AM
Glad to see you're still around. Looking good!
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Jun 28, 2018, 06:52:24 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/ozUrdLy.jpg)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Sep 10, 2018, 07:48:06 AM
Incinerator Unit (work in progress):
(https://i.imgur.com/mRDMq1V.jpg)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: The Old One on Sep 10, 2018, 08:38:06 AM
Glad to see you're still working on this.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Sep 18, 2018, 03:28:00 PM
Quote from: The Old One on Sep 10, 2018, 08:38:06 AM
Glad to see you're still working on this.
The development will probably get even slower now as I'll attend a university but we definitely won't stop working on the mod. :D
(https://i.imgur.com/xSHIwma.jpg)
The flamethrower model is completed.
I know images of models aren't really that interesting, so I'll try and record some short gameplay with the M577 APC to demonstrate its movement and firepower, although the vehicle still needs tons of fixes.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: N-Shifter on Sep 18, 2018, 06:42:35 PM
Can't wait to see some gameplay, great work!
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Sep 20, 2018, 10:38:09 AM
Quote from: N-Shifter on Sep 18, 2018, 06:42:35 PM
Can't wait to see some gameplay, great work!
Really glad You like it, I hope You guys won't be disappointed by the video.

I'm really sorry for the low frame rate and frame drops as well as for the four interruptions by the Bandicut "ads" but I haven't found any other free video editing program that's as easy to work with and that doesn't reduce the video quality that much. :'(
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Still Collating... on Sep 20, 2018, 08:41:54 PM
Liking the look of the APC and the gun effects. Keep up the good work! The day when players can drive that thing in a game will be fantastic.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Oct 12, 2018, 07:33:48 PM
And I'm very happy to finally show you some in-game screenshots of a piece of the USCM weaponry.
(https://i.imgur.com/ORGlTU4.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/ldJr8ut.png)
The hand welder and VP70 also work pretty nicely but they still lack textures - the guy who textured the pulse rifle and APC and I are working on this, though. :)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Oct 14, 2018, 04:58:31 PM
Dietrich's medical hub.
(https://i.imgur.com/L9Djo4E.jpg)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Oct 15, 2018, 07:35:30 AM
Continuing to come along nicely! Is the medical gadget in place of the med boxes?
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Oct 15, 2018, 01:27:10 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Oct 15, 2018, 07:35:30 AM
Continuing to come along nicely! Is the medical gadget in place of the med boxes?
Very glad you like it! Yes, exactly. And it shall be accompanied by a throwable medical supplies bag (which would have its ammo-resupplying equivalent in the Support class' loadout).
(https://i.imgur.com/RXGyokg.jpg)


And here's some more stuff!
(https://i.imgur.com/XJlqCyF.jpg)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: The Old One on Oct 16, 2018, 04:54:38 AM
Excellent!
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Oct 16, 2018, 07:46:26 AM
Maybe model a bag like Frost's shoulder bag for the ammo?
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Oct 20, 2018, 09:46:06 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Oct 16, 2018, 07:46:26 AM
Maybe model a bag like Frost's shoulder bag for the ammo?
Yeah, that would probably make more sense as the M240 fuel tanks as well as many other magazines are larger than this bag and wouldn't even fit in.
Would it be a problem if the Frost's bag wasn't throwable, so the support guy could only resupply the teammates directly? I mean, it's a shoulder bag after all.

By the way, the flares are ready to be used.
(https://i.imgur.com/NAbKUyT.png)
And so are the M-94 Marking Flares to light up your way through the unknown.
(https://i.imgur.com/czYmd5F.png)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Oct 22, 2018, 08:45:35 AM
Quote from: Frosty98B on Oct 20, 2018, 09:46:06 PM
Would it be a problem if the Frost's bag wasn't throwable, so the support guy could only resupply the teammates directly? I mean, it's a shoulder bag after all.

It'd be cooler but limitations are limitations. It wouldn't fuss me that much.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: The Old One on Oct 22, 2018, 06:08:38 PM
Impressive, most impressive.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Oct 22, 2018, 10:00:52 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Oct 22, 2018, 08:45:35 AM
Quote from: Frosty98B on Oct 20, 2018, 09:46:06 PM
Would it be a problem if the Frost's bag wasn't throwable, so the support guy could only resupply the teammates directly? I mean, it's a shoulder bag after all.

It'd be cooler but limitations are limitations. It wouldn't fuss me that much.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on it - Frost's bag it is then.
(https://i.imgur.com/FpceD9V.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/B578DKR.png)
The Frost's bag should basically be the same as the Dietrich's one (with different content, of course), so I made a closed version of the Dietrich's medical hub bag and added the logos of support and medic for clarity.
(https://i.imgur.com/OjAQLka.png)
...and it did end up being throwable (obviously). ;D
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Hemi on Oct 26, 2018, 10:33:28 PM
I missed those big ass walker tanks. Man, that mp was fun!
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Oct 28, 2018, 10:56:34 PM
Quote from: Hemi on Oct 26, 2018, 10:33:28 PM
I missed those big ass walker tanks. Man, that mp was fun!
And now imagine the alien queen "walker" chasing the helpless marines around the battlefield! :3

The M41A's grenade launcher now finally works!
(https://i.imgur.com/1C6pJkB.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/rYh04Db.png)
The grenades launched from it explode upon impact which is a great advantage in most situations. I'd just like to make it clear that the explosion on the images above is so big because the GL took down a light vehicle (explosion if which you see), not because it fires some super-fiery projectiles. :D
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Oct 29, 2018, 10:51:34 AM
Fantastic news! Are you also having other underslung attachments like ACM or sticking traditional?
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: The Old One on Oct 29, 2018, 02:28:56 PM
Vanilla environments?
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Oct 29, 2018, 09:01:48 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Oct 29, 2018, 10:51:34 AM
Fantastic news! Are you also having other underslung attachments like ACM or sticking traditional?
We'd like to stick traditional when possible, so no underbarrel shotgun has been discussed yet (and it probably wouldn't be so useful as the class already has the M37 shotgun as its secondary weapon) but someone has already suggested that we use the M108 canister rounds from the technical manual. Would you like to see some more underslung stuff?
Quote from: The Old One on Oct 29, 2018, 02:28:56 PM
Vanilla environments?
Unfortunately, yes. But only temporarily I hope.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Oct 30, 2018, 08:26:46 AM
Quote from: Frosty98B on Oct 29, 2018, 09:01:48 PM
Would you like to see some more underslung stuff?

It's one of the things I did genuinely enjoy about Colonial Marines. Unfortunately it was a little on the lacking side, though.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Still Collating... on Oct 30, 2018, 08:06:30 PM
I also enjoyed that in ACM quiet a bit, but I feel no real need for it, I'm okay with the standard underslungs here. I'd like to see actually the other weapons and equipment from the CMTM which has already been discussed, so that's good by me.
But mostly I'd just like to see the thing get made  :laugh: knowing that a small team of people are working on it, I'm thrilled it's going along well.

Keep up the good work!  ;D
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Nov 03, 2018, 04:09:02 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Oct 30, 2018, 08:26:46 AM
Quote from: Frosty98B on Oct 29, 2018, 09:01:48 PM
Would you like to see some more underslung stuff?

It's one of the things I did genuinely enjoy about Colonial Marines. Unfortunately it was a little on the lacking side, though.
I don't want to promise anything but there still is one free slot in the class' loadout, so I'm definitely not ruling out the possibility of having more than one type of shell for the launcher. Like Still Collating said though, we'd also like to see the basic thing done first. I'll be sure to bring up this question again in the near future, don't worry.

Quote from: Still Collating... on Oct 30, 2018, 08:06:30 PM
I also enjoyed that in ACM quiet a bit, but I feel no real need for it, I'm okay with the standard underslungs here. I'd like to see actually the other weapons and equipment from the CMTM which has already been discussed, so that's good by me.
But mostly I'd just like to see the thing get made  :laugh: knowing that a small team of people are working on it, I'm thrilled it's going along well.

Keep up the good work!  ;D
Thanks sooo much, it's really encouraging to see a comment like that. :D
I don't want to talk about the future plans for the mod too much as we might never get that far with it but I'd still like to hear your opinions about this: you know, I originally refused the idea of having the W-Y mercs in the mod but I recently though about featuring the stuff from Neill Blomkamp's Alien 5 concept art and this particular imagine made me think about having the W-Y faction as a mixture of human soldiers and the "tained" xenomorphs that could fight both marines and xenos and it could make them quite a unique faction. The human-vs-human FPS mechanics of the BF2142 could be much more useful then as well. They mercs seem also to have some new weaponry and vehicles which might be great to play with and which would make then different from the USCM faction.
(https://i.imgur.com/yBVmDhp.jpg)
And I'd just like to let you know that the M37 shotgun is being slightly reworked, to resemble the actual Hicks' shotgun more. If you remember the gameplay video from some time ago, the shotgun not only had no iron sights but wasn't properly centralised, so aiming made the player even less accurate. This should be also fixed.
(https://i.imgur.com/Tmf5w3M.jpg)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Still Collating... on Nov 04, 2018, 11:30:32 AM
I'm all for a WY and controlled xenomorphs faction in this mod, it would give it a kind of comic book feel to it which could be fun here. I have no idea how do you guys plan to implement xenomorphs in the mod but I wouldn't have a problem if the colonial marines fought also WY and other rouge military factions here like in they would usually do.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Never say no to Panda! on Nov 04, 2018, 06:56:32 PM
Sounds interesting. No big fan of a movie version, but could work for a game...btw, is there no Natural Selection Mod out there? Would be the perfect mainframe for such a mod :D
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Nov 17, 2018, 10:23:56 AM
Thanks for the replies, guys. @Still Collating... @Never say no to Panda! I really appreciate that You found time to share Your opinions with our team. :) Seems like we will try to actually implement the W-Y faction in this form sometimes in the future. Hopefully the result will be worth the wait.

I'm afraid there won't be any news from us for quite a while now but I'd just like You to know that it doesn't mean the mod is dead.

And A BIIIG THANKS for the 10 000+ views that this thread has got so far, it's really great to see such a thing. :D
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Nov 18, 2018, 09:58:51 PM
Quote from: Frosty98B on Nov 17, 2018, 10:23:56 AM
I'm afraid there won't be any news from us for quite a while now but I'd just like You to know that it doesn't mean the mod is dead.

I hope everything is okay with everyone. I look forward to your return to activity!
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Dec 26, 2018, 06:59:01 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Nov 18, 2018, 09:58:51 PM
Quote from: Frosty98B on Nov 17, 2018, 10:23:56 AM
I'm afraid there won't be any news from us for quite a while now but I'd just like You to know that it doesn't mean the mod is dead.

I hope everything is okay with everyone. I look forward to your return to activity!
Thanks but nah, it was nothing serious - just the university kicking in.
I only have a little update for you which is the slide of the Vasquez's M39, though the whole pistol probably won't be completed so soon.
(https://i.imgur.com/LiwSqpt.jpg)
Also, I know it's a bit late for it but we'd like to wish you a merry Christmas, and a happy happy happy new year! :)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Feb 28, 2019, 03:43:47 PM
Finished M39 model.
(https://i.imgur.com/AkARuRE.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/WfakZcE.jpg)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: The Old One on Feb 28, 2019, 08:29:00 PM
Excellent.  ;D
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Mar 03, 2019, 12:25:09 PM
Glad to see you're still working on it.  :)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on May 02, 2019, 04:35:04 PM
APC interior (work in progress):
(https://i.imgur.com/b47LN9M.jpg)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on May 10, 2019, 01:23:20 PM
They aren't textured yet but I think it's been long enough since the last update like this, so here they are (the updated M37 Stakeout and M39):
(https://i.imgur.com/7Ru2vYU.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/jEsxCK0.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/18QRCjV.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/JDnZHFQ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/cr7WLIs.jpg)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Still Collating... on May 10, 2019, 06:40:19 PM
Oh nice, loving the look. Looks like the real deal to me.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on May 18, 2019, 04:35:53 PM
Again, no texture yet. Just a short teaser. The reloading looks a bit odd but we had to use existing animations and these come from an assault rifle, so it kinda shows.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: The Old One on Jun 19, 2019, 10:48:28 AM
Loving the look of it, hopefully no C&D is forthcoming because the upcoming game is also a shooter.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Jul 27, 2019, 04:16:22 PM
I'm sorry it takes so long but making a weapon with only one or two reference images at your disposal isn't the easiest thing to do. ;D
(https://i.imgur.com/pjEhPOI.jpg)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Still Collating... on Jul 27, 2019, 11:52:31 PM
Take your time. Personally, the last thing I want to see anymore are rushed games. Take all the time you need. I'm just glad to see this project's still going nicely along. Keep up the good work!
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: The Old One on Jul 28, 2019, 03:04:23 AM
Agreed, retain your attention to detail, don't worry about the time.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jul 29, 2019, 07:52:05 AM
Quote from: Frosty98B on Jul 27, 2019, 04:16:22 PM
I'm sorry it takes so long but making a weapon with only one or two reference images at your disposal isn't the easiest thing to do. ;D
(https://i.imgur.com/pjEhPOI.jpg)

Oh, that is sexy. I don't think we've ever actually got one of the CMTM Scoped Rifles in anything other than the CCG.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Aug 08, 2019, 02:18:59 AM
Still tried to hurry up a bit. :D It's clearly not finished yet but yay, I think there's been a nice progress.
(https://i.imgur.com/tHypCiN.jpg)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Aug 08, 2019, 08:32:33 AM
Oh, look at that glorious beast.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Still Collating... on Aug 08, 2019, 11:03:41 AM
Nice and chunky, as it should be.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: The Old One on Aug 13, 2019, 04:20:08 AM
So ready for it.
The design is good, the aesthetic is on point. 
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Aug 20, 2019, 12:41:02 AM
I know it took some really long while to finish but those last bits were such a pain in the ass. Modelling of the scope's rubber hood alone took me about 8 hours. ;D
(https://i.imgur.com/WafsuYV.jpg)
Type 88, a chinese bullpup sniper rifle from Battlefield 2, has animations which should work perfectly with the M42A. At least according to my calculations, haha. I'll try and hurry with the UV mapping, so the gun can actually be exported to the game and I'll let you, guys, know what I found out. :laugh:


One last thing, I have to mention an M42A-related forum thread (https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/matsucorp/m42a-scoped-rifle-t696-s40.html) which had a few images of the Scope Rifle's miniature model that gave me great insight when deciding how to model certain parts, mainly the barrel area.
(https://i.imgur.com/hLbxbUi.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/WHza26Q.jpg)
A truly magnificent work by the user named CAIN MKII. ;)
If he'll ever read this, I'd just like him to know that he's my hero! 8)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: JokersWarPig on Aug 20, 2019, 03:13:56 PM
Looking real good  8)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Aug 26, 2019, 04:46:25 PM
Quote from: JokersWarPig on Aug 20, 2019, 03:13:56 PM
Looking real good  8)
Thanx! :-* Our texture artist who's been long gone came back out of nowhere and is now working on a proper texture for the M42A!
(https://i.imgur.com/pAkgTG0.png)
And we've got this beast. Though, only a placeholder model, it's quite fun to play with. :laugh:
Capable of locking on a target within the range of 100 meters and coming with both full-auto and four-round burst firing modes.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Sep 11, 2019, 11:51:34 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/0Nvtjoe.jpg)
Expect a little demo release soon.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Still Collating... on Sep 11, 2019, 02:06:27 PM
Nice! Can't wait to see that. And the pistols do look fantastic.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: The Old One on Sep 12, 2019, 12:01:13 AM
Our last hope, now apparently...
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Sep 13, 2019, 01:00:42 AM
Thank you so much, guys!! ;)
Thought I'd replace the generic grey background with something more colourful.
(https://i.imgur.com/58NEJOk.jpg)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: The Old One on Sep 13, 2019, 01:34:07 PM
We look forward to it!
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Sep 14, 2019, 03:52:08 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/w8u2KJP.jpg)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 15, 2019, 09:29:22 PM
A demo you say?!  ;D I'm looking forward to getting to give this a go!
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Oct 05, 2019, 04:41:43 PM
Textured Incinerator Unit:
(https://i.imgur.com/PLwuNtp.png)
I tried to make it resemble the original "Brown Bess" colour of the weapons, not the green that they are shown being painted in now. Hope it isn't a problem.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Still Collating... on Oct 05, 2019, 09:12:59 PM
I personally like the look of it, good job!
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: JokersWarPig on Oct 07, 2019, 04:06:21 PM
Looks solid to me  ;)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Oct 11, 2019, 04:36:59 AM
Hope you'll also like the new looks of the M37! :)
(https://i.imgur.com/NjMnkWW.jpg)
As the model had undergone some quite significant changes, it had to have been textured anew but I tried to do my best at making it resemble the gun used in the movie as much as possible.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Still Collating... on Oct 11, 2019, 11:45:59 AM
I really appreciate when fans work so hard to get the tiniest details right. Bravo for the passion!
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Oct 13, 2019, 10:08:46 PM
Quote from: Still Collating... on Oct 11, 2019, 11:45:59 AM
I really appreciate when fans work so hard to get the tiniest details right. Bravo for the passion!
(https://i.imgur.com/BeB0M0A.gif)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Oct 18, 2019, 10:44:17 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/pgSRGSa.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/1BnUJgV.jpg)
"If a sensor detects an enemy infantry target in an M5's killing zone, it can launch the mine, which pops up to 2 m from the ground whilst spinning. As soon as the mine's directional charge faces the enemy it explodes, firing a cone-shaped spray of lethal fragments up to 50 meters."
- M5, as described in the Aliens Colonial Marines Technical Manual

The upper line of images shows what a detonation of the mine looks like in the mod. The first explosion appears when the propelling charge in the platform launches the mine into the air, followed closely by the explosion of the mine itself once the optimal height has been reached.

The Recon class comes with two of these.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: The Old One on Oct 20, 2019, 09:02:47 PM
Your work is absolutely spectacular.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Dec 26, 2019, 05:00:37 AM
Belated Merry Christmas, AVPGalaxy! :-*

The first demo of Acheron is here! [UPDATED] (http://www.mediafire.com/file/4q5g71sftiywwnk/Acheron.rar/file)
(https://i.imgur.com/BMxeibb.png)
Unfortunately I didn't manage to hit the Christmas release like I planned because I really wanted the demo to have xenomorphs in it and it took way longer than I though it could. The good news is that they're in the mod now. The bad news is that they look like ^this^ and all my attempts to find out why failed. So...it is what it is, though I hope you'll be able to enjoy it anyway.

Assuming you have Battlefield 2142 installed, I recomend downloading BF2142 Hub (https://www.moddb.com/games/battlefield-2142/downloads/bf2142-hub1) to patch the game properly and avoid some internet connection issues. Here's a guide:


This tutorial (https://www.moddb.com/mods/project-remaster/tutorials/how-to-install-and-start-any-bf2142-mod-universal-tutorial-with-pictures) should guide through the mod's installation.

Note: The maps featuring aliens have a large X across their preview image. You can find the Weyland-Yutani forces on the others. At the moment they are a combination of the PAC (one of the two factions in the vanilla game) soldiers and "tained" xenomorphs.
You can find the APC on the following maps: Minsk, Shuhia Taiba, Sidi Power Plant, Verdun.

I'll be happy to hear any opinion and criticism, just please keep in mind that the mod's nowhere near complete, it lacks much of the content but I tried to make it as polished as possible. Hope you'll have a good time trying it out! :)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: The Old One on Dec 26, 2019, 02:09:30 PM
Merry Christmas, looking good!
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Dec 27, 2019, 10:25:20 AM
Fantastic! I'm looking forward to trying it out!
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Dec 29, 2019, 05:36:31 AM
Here's a stable updated version. (http://www.mediafire.com/file/4q5g71sftiywwnk/Acheron.rar/file)
You can now fight the xenomorph faction as well as the Weyland-Yutani forces which consist of the Pan Asian Coalition forces and the "tamed/controlled" xenomorphs at the moment.
(https://i.imgur.com/crVSwdg.png)


Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Still Collating... on Dec 29, 2019, 10:36:22 PM
That looks beautiful! Great work, I'll be eager to try it out if I survive the exam season. Keep up the good work, I can't wait to see where this goes.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Dec 30, 2019, 10:54:41 PM
Quote from: Still Collating... on Dec 29, 2019, 10:36:22 PM
That looks beautiful! Great work, I'll be eager to try it out if I survive the exam season. Keep up the good work, I can't wait to see where this goes.
Cheers, SC!! If you're wondering what's next, here's a summary of what's planned for the first full version of Acheron (https://www.moddb.com/mods/acheron/news/road-to-acheron-10). I can't promise we'll manage to pull off all that but it's something that we can try in the year(s) to come.

Good luck on those exams! I'll need some too on mine. :laugh:
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Still Collating... on Dec 31, 2019, 02:26:00 PM
Thanks! Then right back at ya!

That's some ambitious plan for the game you got there. Just take your time and I hope for the best.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Jan 01, 2020, 03:45:57 AM
Quote from: Still Collating... on Dec 31, 2019, 02:26:00 PM
Thanks! Then right back at ya!

That's some ambitious plan for the game you got there. Just take your time and I hope for the best.
Thanks! 8)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Jan 12, 2020, 12:35:49 PM
Knives
(https://i.imgur.com/dcAvq8v.jpg)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Feb 10, 2020, 03:34:51 PM
USCM light and heavy soldier
Note: These are just basic soldier models, the iconic body armour will be a separate part determined by the kit type (so that, for example, the Smartgun harness would only be equipped along with Smartgun, leaving the M3 armour for all other cases).
(https://i.imgur.com/kXHx70z.jpg)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: JokersWarPig on Feb 10, 2020, 04:26:53 PM
Looking good
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Mar 13, 2020, 11:47:53 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/RKod9Zc.jpg)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Gr33n M4n on Mar 14, 2020, 05:47:10 AM
This is cool. I've been looking for a reason to get back into BF-2142.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Apr 27, 2020, 04:22:27 PM
A new demo is here. Its main feature is the kit customisation that has been added. Thanks to the master server of the BF2142 Reclamation project, the unlockables are available, so we thought why not use this opportunity?

Demo 2 (http://www.mediafire.com/file/a6flh79d1zfeami/Acheron2.rar/file)

(https://i.imgur.com/XmfEYWb.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/RkHJUEk.jpg)
The demo brings a better optimisation by fixing some of the weapon models (slightly reducing the size of the mod and boosting the performance), updated muzzle flashes and additional effects, fixed textures of some weapons and aliens, new icons and rendered pictures, fixed localisation, improved team balance.
Finally, it should now be easier to tell which maps have the faction you want to play as.
(https://i.imgur.com/9N8a362.jpg)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Jun 10, 2020, 03:29:29 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/vOup2FP.png)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Jul 23, 2020, 03:52:33 PM
Smartgun eyepiece sight based on the image from the Technical Manual (the one in the upper right corner)
(https://i.imgur.com/mDPLWWl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/x5AUfTo.png)
Note that the stretching of the HUD elements is a result of the higher resolution (the game's basic res being 800x600 in which they match the original perfectly).
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: XSlayer300 on Jul 24, 2020, 11:52:12 AM
That's looking to be a nice mod so far! I'm trying to replicate the eyepiece seen in that shot to Doom, but so far no attempts have succeeded on it.

That aside, how are you going to explain that W-Y is hostile to the marines, besides very questionable research to xenomorphs? Are they like PMCs from A:CM? Who guard the place while the Marines unintendedly barge in during an investigation? Or something like a Commando unit (of A3), complications that rose high that the Commandos are intending to capture the Xenomorphs, but Marines don't want to and try to negotiate, but failed and resorted into a bloody (both acid and iron) skirmish?

It's honestly a bit of anomaly to me on how will the W-Y faction will go. If A:CM did badly, and if other games did it good, then... how'd you go for my question?
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Jul 24, 2020, 08:33:55 PM
Quote from: XSlayer300 on Jul 24, 2020, 11:52:12 AM
That's looking to be a nice mod so far! I'm trying to replicate the eyepiece seen in that shot to Doom, but so far no attempts have succeeded on it.
Cheers, buddy! Unfortunately, unlike its predecessor BF2, Battlefield 2142 doesn't seem to support shaders, so the only way to make the background was to add it as an image overlay of the screen. Luckily, I got it to work with a few blending effects and it turned out pretty nice. Good luck with your project, I'd try coming up with some helpful advice but, unfortunately, I'm not very familiar with Doom.
Quote from: XSlayer300 on Jul 24, 2020, 11:52:12 AM
That aside, how are you going to explain that W-Y is hostile to the marines, besides very questionable research to xenomorphs? Are they like PMCs from A:CM? Who guard the place while the Marines unintendedly barge in during an investigation? Or something like a Commando unit (of A3), complications that rose high that the Commandos are intending to capture the Xenomorphs, but Marines don't want to and try to negotiate, but failed and resorted into a bloody (both acid and iron) skirmish?

It's honestly a bit of anomaly to me on how will the W-Y faction will go. If A:CM did badly, and if other games did it good, then... how'd you go for my question?
Very good question, I'm actually still not sure if I'll keep the W-Y faction as I feel like the movies never really gave us a reason to believe that it could ever use military power against the USCM.
However, after looking at all the Alien 5 concept art I realised that the corporation probably would eventually weaponise the alien and I really liked the idea of a faction that not only utilises the firepower of the marines but combines it with xenomorph soldiers. Plus, having a (partially) human faction oppose the marines makes the gameplay a bit more symmetric so that the mod doesn't turn into a full-on zombie mod but makes use of the Battlefield essence.

I agree, though, that it all seems a bit unlikely given that the corporation had to use the marines to protect its colonies and didn't seem to have any military/mercenary foces of its own.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: XSlayer300 on Jul 25, 2020, 04:33:18 AM
Quote from: Frosty98B on Jul 24, 2020, 08:33:55 PM
Cheers, buddy! Unfortunately, unlike its predecessor BF2, Battlefield 2142 doesn't seem to support shaders, so the only way to make the background was to add it as an image overlay of the screen. Luckily, I got it to work with a few blending effects and it turned out pretty nice. Good luck with your project, I'd try coming up with some helpful advice but, unfortunately, I'm not very familiar with Doom.

I can probably do the image overlay stuffs just fine, though I am not an expert on shaders for the source port, GZDoom, which is the platform I am modding with. But the real problem is how will those boxes appear and resize according to monster height. I heard it is possible to do this on ZScript (a coding platform along with DECORATE), but since I am not an expert to it, might as well pass. So for my basis on the Smartgun's HUD on my mod, I'll use A:CM's, though it is less accurate to the base material.

Speaking of, the Smartguns tracks and detects infrared targets, but since the xenomorphs are not that type of targets you'd be seeing on the HUD, or notably tracking. You can't track an alien this way. A mistake that many games that feature both the alien and the smartgun (AvP, A:CM, etc.). So hence, for my mod (since it takes place years after Aliens), the Smartgun there has updated tracking mechanics and sensors inherited from the Sentry turrets (which does detect aliens and fires upon them) and the Motion Tracker. I used that as an excuse to also update the Smartgun's HUD to A:CM's, though in a much bare bones feature.

For reference, here is how A:CM's Smartgun HUD looks like.
(https://i.imgur.com/uLPsuRR.png)

Besides that, I wonder if there are any cosmetic changes to W-Y's weaponry, since in your mod, they use the firepower from the Marines. Like, the Pulse Rifle being black instead of brown bess or olive green akin to the commandos' pulse rifle in A3. That kind of stuff maybe.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Jul 26, 2020, 04:17:06 PM
Quote from: XSlayer300 on Jul 25, 2020, 04:33:18 AM
But the real problem is how will those boxes appear and resize according to monster height. I heard it is possible to do this on ZScript (a coding platform along with DECORATE), but since I am not an expert to it, might as well pass. So for my basis on the Smartgun's HUD on my mod, I'll use A:CM's, though it is less accurate to the base material.
Yeah, but having a non resizable target rectangle means its size will always be comparable to that of the aim circle. That's why I made it so that once enough of their areas overlap, the circle appears and the target is locked. That's pretty much how the Technical Manual describes that part of the process, so I guess it's not perfect but close enough, especially with the limits the game. :laugh:

Quote from: XSlayer300 on Jul 25, 2020, 04:33:18 AM
Speaking of, the Smartguns tracks and detects infrared targets, but since the xenomorphs are not that type of targets you'd be seeing on the HUD, or notably tracking. You can't track an alien this way. A mistake that many games that feature both the alien and the smartgun (AvP, A:CM, etc.).
I wouldn't call it a mistake as we don't know for sure. The thing is when one of the characters in the hive said that perhaps the aliens aren't visible on infrared, the aliens were hybernating (in a really steamy environment). They didn't even notice the marines until Apone used the flamethrower to burn the chestburster which is when they started waking up.
I mean I like way you avoided this issue but I'm not entirely convinced by the argument that they give away no heat signature in the first place.

Quote from: XSlayer300 on Jul 25, 2020, 04:33:18 AM
Besides that, I wonder if there are any cosmetic changes to W-Y's weaponry, since in your mod, they use the firepower from the Marines. Like, the Pulse Rifle being black instead of brown bess or olive green akin to the commandos' pulse rifle in A3. That kind of stuff maybe.
Good point. I've had the same idea of giving the W-Y olive green pulse rifles but it always comes down to the fact that the faction might be removed eventually, so why bother, you know. I'd like to finish the works on aliens and marines first. But the idea of W-Y having its own military has so much potential that I think they deserve more than just a reskin of the USCM weaponry.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: XSlayer300 on Jul 27, 2020, 01:56:25 PM
Quote from: Frosty98B on Jul 26, 2020, 04:17:06 PM
Good point. I've had the same idea of giving the W-Y olive green pulse rifles but it always comes down to the fact that the faction might be removed eventually, so why bother, you know. I'd like to finish the works on aliens and marines first. But the idea of W-Y having its own military has so much potential that I think they deserve more than just a reskin of the USCM weaponry.
Ah, neat. So, what inspirations are you going for their weaponry? A:CM has a load of original weaponry aside from the usual pulse rifles we all saw and love, but they're not as satisfying to fire, you can always tweak them. There is also the choice for W-Y to use contemporary weaponry, such as Prometheus and Covenant, albeit modified to an extent. If you're planning to use a specialized class for the W-Y faction along with the xenos, roles such as sniper or demolitions, then AvP has you covered, the main frontlines would be the xenos. But yeah, it's good to have some thoughts with other ideas, despite the fact that the mission for the mod will remove them eventually.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Sep 04, 2020, 04:32:21 PM
Acheron DEMO 3 [UPDATED] (http://www.mediafire.com/file/v9ga5642y3knjks/Acheron3.rar/file)

Third Demo News Article (https://www.moddb.com/mods/acheron/news/third-demo-news)

Quote from: XSlayer300 on Jul 27, 2020, 01:56:25 PM
Ah, neat. So, what inspirations are you going for their weaponry?
That's the thing, right now it looks like they will simply be removed in the future. :-\
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Oct 21, 2020, 04:24:26 PM
The sidearm customisation is finally available.
(https://i.imgur.com/xkWprPV.png)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Oct 22, 2020, 08:10:55 PM
Coming along nicely, Frosty! Keep it up!
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Gr33n M4n on Nov 10, 2020, 05:39:35 AM
Are there vehicles planned? Like, will the Marines have an APC?
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Nov 24, 2020, 05:09:38 PM
Quote from: Phobos on Nov 10, 2020, 05:39:35 AM
Are there vehicles planned? Like, will the Marines have an APC?
They already have the APC, it just lacks a proper interior which is being worked on.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Mar 28, 2021, 04:11:18 PM
Cheyenne (work in progress)
(https://i.imgur.com/QFsYzDa.jpg)

Facehugger
(https://i.imgur.com/8zu0cn8.png)

Bracken's World (work in progress)
(https://i.imgur.com/OwR6Tfh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/c1oKqu9.jpg)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Mar 29, 2021, 07:51:03 AM
I'm glad to see you're still working on this! Also rather surprised at the choice for the map, but so digging it!
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: razeak on Apr 16, 2021, 04:12:48 PM
That is a great idea for a map.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: BlueMarsalis79 on Apr 16, 2021, 04:30:08 PM
It is certainly visually.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Sep 12, 2021, 10:23:22 AM
I'm glad you liked Bracken's World so far! Here's a little update on the Cheyenne, I know it's taking forever but I'm doing my best. :laugh:
(https://i.imgur.com/t74Sdrb.png)

EDIT: We think we might actually be able to have the dropship pick up an APC (M577 or its AA variant) and carry it to the LZ. The game's physics look like they might just allow it!
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 14, 2021, 05:55:39 AM
Oh man, that would be so freaking cool!
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Jan 01, 2022, 11:37:06 AM
Dear Marines,
this is a summary of all the progress we've made with Acheron in 2021, taken from the mod's ModDB page (https://www.moddb.com/mods/acheron/features/acheron-2021-development-summary). I was a bit more active on the AVPGalaxy forums than on ModDB throughout the last year, so I have posted some of the things below in this thread already but there should still be stuff you haven't seen yet.

WEAPONS
COMPLETE OVERHAUL
The most notable changes that made it into the mod already concern the handheld weapons. They've been through lots of changes which resulted in improved recoil, deviation and damage of the projectiles.

(https://i.imgur.com/FNfW0zO.jpg)

If you expected some visual improvements though, you won't be disappointed! We've collected a couple great-looking animations for our weapons, too! We thank for most of those to Develop013 (who has just recently returned to the modding scene!) but also to EnemySniper and Chuc.

HUD OVERHAUL
As you might have noticed on the images above, the HUD has been toned down quite a bit. Many of its elements have been reserved for specific gadgets or situations (such as ammo counter for the pulse rifle, minimap for the motion tracker or lifeline for the medical hub/when standing close to a medic).

(https://i.imgur.com/8kUUeZx.png)

And since the crosshair is now gone, the player can now turn on an IR helmet sight by using the 'Q' comm rose. The same method was used to rework the Smartgun eyepiece.

(https://i.imgur.com/rPmvFX6.png)

NEW GADGETS AND MECHANICS
M42A 20X Scope and Deployable Bipod
We've also done some improvements to some of the weapon/gadget models. As you may have seen the M42A has received a proper 20X ballistic scope and I can tell you that scoring a headshot to an alien from 300 metres has never felt more satisfying! Moreover, the sniper rifle can now be shot with the bipod folded or deployed.

(https://i.imgur.com/GtrEZY7.png)

M240 Wetshot
M42A isn't the only primary weapon with two modes of fire (folded/deployed bipod). Another such weapon is the M240 flamethower which is now capable of firing in a so-called "wetshot" mode, when the nozzle burner is switched off and the operator can spray the target with a stream of liquid fuel which can then be ignited (even by using a sidearm!).



More Grenade Launcher Shells!
For the fans of the grenade launcher, we have some good news! All the grenades (except for the M40 HE grenade) are now used exclusively as grenade launcher shells (as originally intended) and we finally have all seven of them - the latest addition being the M230 Baton round (black cap). Although rarely issued to Colonial Marines, this low-velocity projectile can be shot directly at the target or bounced off of surfaces.

(https://i.imgur.com/VPdThNv.png)

We also have to mention the M72A1 Starshell round (white cap) which can provide illumination over a dark battlefield!

(https://i.imgur.com/S50lMz2.png)

Improved Ammo/Medical Hub
It was no secret that the ammo/medical hub models needed some quality improvements. Well, now they not only have a new handheld model but both of them also received a unique stationary model (the textures could still use some more work).

(https://i.imgur.com/lRx5Pxx.png)

Used Magazines
With each reload, the player now drops the (empty) magazine on the ground!

(https://i.imgur.com/OtgC49u.png)

Legendary Kits
The legendary pickup kits also finally found their way into the mod! You can now find kits of Cpl. Hicks, PFC. Vasquez and PFC. Hudson on each map. Each kit contains one legendary weapon, unique to the character that it belongs to.

(https://i.imgur.com/uAn7XaD.png)

Free hugs!
That's right, a facehugger! It lacks textures and most of all it lacks an egg to be launched from but we'll get there eventually.

(https://i.imgur.com/8zu0cn8.png)

VEHICLES
APC OVERHAUL (work in progress)
The APC has received a lot of attention from us lately. New LODs for better optimisation, new collision meshes for better interaction, new interior model - you name it! It still needs some retexturing but we've finally completed the model of the rear compartment for passengers. The driver's compartment is the next item on the list!

(https://i.imgur.com/LMfsGPr.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/taoksod.png)

And once again, the removal of certain HUD elements meant we had to incorporate them into the vehicle screen itself. We've taken inspiration from the sentry gun screens from the movie!

(https://i.imgur.com/to9WUOW.png)

DROPSHIP (work in progress)
There's not much to say about the Cheyenne other than that it is being worked on. You've already seen the picture but here it is anyway!

(https://i.imgur.com/Mry9eBz.png)

MAPS
BRACKEN'S WORLD (work in progress)
There's no doubt that the mod could really use some new maps but at the same time, they're arguably the most time-consuming feature when it comes to their development. Of course, that hasn't stopped us from at least trying - you might remember our good old friend 'Bracken's World' from a screenshot I shared ages ago. It is a kelp-farming colony from one of the Aliens: Colonial Marines comics.

(https://i.imgur.com/HqIYgCi.jpg)

Although being far from finished, it has turned from a vast empty field of kelp into a strange surface covered with a futuristic mega-structure. The outpost (once finished) should hide an alien hive for a new game mode (please, keep reading for more details on that).

(https://i.imgur.com/Bth216z.png)

GAME MODES
CONQUEST: HIVE ASSAULT
We've spent some time trying to come up with a unique "aliens" twist on Battlefield's classic Conquest mode and this is what we've come up with. Conquest: Hive Assault is essentially your standard Conquest: Assault mode with the Marines attacking. The key difference is that one of the flags is a Hive where the alien Queen rests. The Hive functions as a base which can only be neutralised by eliminating the Queen but in order to do that, the Marines have to first fight their way to the Hive and then through its tight corridors packed with aliens and eggs with facehuggers before finally reaching the Queen's chamber. It might be fair to compare this part of the mode to the boarding of a Titan in the classic Titan mode. Once inside the chamber, the surviving Marines will have a choice to either try taking out the Queen to neutralise the Hive or destroying her "eggsack" (the easier target) to prevent her from spawning more eggs.

(https://i.imgur.com/yvN9OGo.png)

As for the base of the attacking team, the Marines will spawn in the hangar bay of the USS Sulaco. They will be able to pick (and perhaps even customise) their kits in the Armory, board either the M577 APC or the M579, its AA variant, and use the Cheyenne dropship for a combat drop. All this is theoretically possible, we just need to finish all the assets before trying.

(https://i.imgur.com/vmUw458.png)


There are talks about making the mod standalone, so that players wouldn't need BF2142 in order to play it. It is something that we might actually be able to pull off, so who knows, maybe 2022 will be a year of better accessibility of Acheron. Either way, there are many parts of the mod that might be finished during this year, so there is a real chance that the Alpha build will see the light of day! :)

(https://i.imgur.com/xSUsT94.png)

I would like to thank you guys for all the kind words and support you've shown us in 2021. It is often the only thing that gives me the strength and motivation to keep working on the mod. And (perhaps with a slight delay) I would like to wish you all a happy new year! May this one finally bring all the good stuff that the past two years have failed to! ;)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Still Collating... on Jan 01, 2022, 04:32:53 PM
Thank you for continuing to work on this mod. I can't wait for the first version to be released! I certainly would appreciate if it was a standalone release. Love the work you've been showing, I just adore the dedication of some fans! In the only video I saw of the aliens, they are quite slow. IMO they need to be a lot faster, but for balance sakes, they can have less HP. And will the team be working on adding animations to the alien models or will it stay as it is? (I know that character animation is one of the hardest things so I'm not expecting it, just asking)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Jan 02, 2022, 05:03:32 PM
Quote from: Still Collating... on Jan 01, 2022, 04:32:53 PM
Thank you for continuing to work on this mod. I can't wait for the first version to be released! I certainly would appreciate if it was a standalone release. Love the work you've been showing, I just adore the dedication of some fans! In the only video I saw of the aliens, they are quite slow. IMO they need to be a lot faster, but for balance sakes, they can have less HP. And will the team be working on adding animations to the alien models or will it stay as it is? (I know that character animation is one of the hardest things so I'm not expecting it, just asking)
Thank you! :) I'll do my best to explore the possibility of a standalone release. As for the aliens - this issue has been brought up several times and you are right, they are quite slow. The problem is that the AI of BF2142 was made for shooting guns and moving from one CP to another. The bots are capable of sprinting but only in very specific situations such as running away from a grenade, moving out of the way of a vehicle etc. That's why I'm afraid their behaviour can't be altered too drastically. To make up for this, I'd like to make maps with tight areas and very few open spaces. The good thing is that once the bots get close enough to you, they'll lock onto you and won't stop sprinting/chasing you until they get you (you can still get lucky and use the environment to shake them off). Darker spaces with low visibility can also help a lot, so a proper map design will be a key factor here.
Good question about the animations. Although I never tried, I do believe that it should be possible to make a new skeleton with a tail to allow for more realistic movement and perhaps even tail attacks. Unfortunately, I don't think any modder of a Battlefield game has ever tried such a thing. I'd also like to make proper attack animations for the aliens eventually but it is important to mention that there are currently two people left in our team, of which I'm the only one actively working on the mod, so I'm afraid I can't really promise anything. :(
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Still Collating... on Jan 03, 2022, 05:22:26 PM
I understand, thanks for the detailed explanation. Have you considered getting inspiration from the new Free League Alien RPG and making different factions like the UPP for a vs mode?
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jan 05, 2022, 09:16:57 AM
I'm glad to see you're still working on this, Frosty! Your dedication and the work continues to impress.
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Jan 28, 2022, 03:15:20 PM
Quote from: Still Collating... on Jan 03, 2022, 05:22:26 PM
I understand, thanks for the detailed explanation. Have you considered getting inspiration from the new Free League Alien RPG and making different factions like the UPP for a vs mode?
I'm sorry for the late reply, I just returned home from hospital a couple days ago. I'm not too familiar with the Free League RPG but if I'm not mistaken, the UPP is essentially a 22nd century union of the cold war communist countries? If so, then it sounds really cool and I'm definitely not opposed to the idea. That makes me wonder, how much are we told about the UPP in the Alien RPG?
I've also been thinking about having a mode where two marine factions fight each other in what would essentially be a military exercise. That way we could have symmetrical warfare with all the good stuff (tank battles, Cheyenne dogfights, etc.) despite only having one human team (at least until a new human faction like the UPP could be added).

Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jan 05, 2022, 09:16:57 AM
I'm glad to see you're still working on this, Frosty! Your dedication and the work continues to impress.
Cheers, I'm hoping to bring you some big vehicle news soon! ;)
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: luckymerc on Feb 12, 2022, 08:53:58 AM
Wow, this is looking really good so far. I'm looking forward to trying it out once ready. Keep up the good work  ;D
Title: Re: Aliens themed mod for Battlefield 2142
Post by: Frosty98B on Jul 05, 2022, 02:40:27 PM
Alpha Teaser...
(https://i.imgur.com/7a15sMH.png)
Prepare for Hive Assault!