OP Enhancement v3.0 Readme
Installation Instructions :
Normal Installation : (Steps 1 and 2 are if you had a previous version of the Enhancement Pack installed.)
1) Completely remove any content added to Orion Pirates since you installed the Enhancement Package.
2) Completely remove the Enhancement Package that you currently have installed using the Uninstall Steps listed below.
3) Uninstall Orion Pirates game from your PC and delete the Starfleet Command Orion Pirates game directory off of your system.
4) Disable Anti-Virus for the remainder of the steps.
5) Make sure that your drivers for your sound card and video card are the latest version. Please check with the manufacturer of your cards for the proper drivers.
6) Make sure you are running the latest version of DirectX.. At time of creation of this package, the current version is DirectX 9.0c. This version of DirectX adds stability and smooth game play. Players not using DirectX 9.0c may cause others in game to suffer lag, drops, inability to connect during mission loads, etc. This is stated in the Microsoft DirectX FAQ page.
7) Reinstall Orion Pirates from game CD. Say no to DirectX and Gamespy Arcade installs.
8) Install the Orion Pirate Enhancement Pack v3.0 and allow it to install fully. This process will go through several separate installers by way of a black DOS window once the main installer closes. Follow all instructions listed in the DOS window for complete OP Enhancement Pack install.
**Note** - The installer contains 4 choices for the Enhancement Package Install... If you are following the install instructions in this section.. the first 2 choices in the installer will also install the Orion Pirates game patch v2552.. One choice will install the OP + with models and the other had OP + without models... Please install as space and system specs allow.
9) Re-enable your Anti-Virus. Please make sure that the OP Enhancement package install has completed first.
Express Installation : (Steps 1 and 2 are if you had a previous version of the Enhancement Pack installed.)
1) Completely remove any content added to Orion Pirates since you installed the Enhancement Package.
2) Completely remove the Enhancement Package that you currently have installed using the Uninstall Steps listed below.
4) Disable Anti-Virus for the remainder of the steps.
5) Make sure that your drivers for your sound card and video card are the latest version. Please check with the manufacturer of your cards for the proper drivers.
6) Make sure you are running the latest version of DirectX.. At time of creation of this package, the current version is DirectX 9.0c. This version of DirectX adds stability and smooth game play. Players not using DirectX 9.0c may cause others in game to suffer lag, drops, inability to connect during mission loads, etc. This is stated in the Microsoft DirectX FAQ page.
8) Install the Orion Pirates Enhancement Pack v3.0 and allow it to install fully. This process will go through several separate installers by way of a black DOS window once the main installer closes. Follow all instructions listed in the DOS window for complete OP Enhancement Pack install.
**Note** - The installer contains 4 choices for the Enhancement Package Install... If you are following the install instructions in this section.. the last 2 choices in the installer will not install the Orion Pirates game patch v2552 (this if for the Orion Pirates game that is already patched to v2552).. One choice will install the OP + with models and the other had OP + without models... Please install as space and system specs allow.
9) Re-enable your Anti-Virus. Please make sure that the OP Enhancement package install has completed first.
Custom Installation (for those who have custom models they do not wish to lose) :
1) Go to your Starfleet Command Orion Pirates\Assets\Models and your Starfleet Command Orion Pirates\OPPLUS\Models directories. Copy both of the Models directories and paste them outside the Orion Pirates game directory. (you only need to copy the directory in which you have changed models out within the game)
2) Follow the instructions listed above for Normal instillation.
3) Sort through your copied Models folders on a model by model basis using Taldren Model Viewer (if you have it) and compare your model to the models installed by the Enhancement Package. Replace the models in the OP game directory with your custom models in whish you wish to use to play the game.
4) Keep a complete backup of your custom models outside the OP game directory in the event you need to uninstall the OP Enhancement Package. Usually this is done with Winzip or Winrar (to save HDD space).
Mod Chooser Usage Instructions (Please Read all instructions prior to installing the Mod)
1) Read the information of the Mod before installing.. make sure that your game is in the settings required by the Mod.. as such, after Orion Pirates install, you should have only 1 Mod installed.. Mod Chooser will have 2 choices (if you installed Orion Pirates Enhancement Package correctly).. 1 for Taldren's Original setup and the other for the OP + setup. Please check with the instructions of the Mod for which setup your game needs to be in prior to the Mod Install.
2) Mod Chooser will back up everything that the Mod Installs EXCEPT for mission scripts.. if the Mod is installing Mission Scripts, then it is highly recommended to back up your existing mission scripts into a separate directory prior to installing the Mod... the Mission Scripts will have to be manually swapped with the ones added by the Mod... Current Dynaverse Servers are using the mission scripts currently installed by Orion Pirates Enhancement Package v3, however some Mods may contain custom missions and/or older versions of scripts that are in the Enhancement Pack and to preserve the integrity of the scripts currently installed, a backup of the scripts is recommended... If you Mod is for a Dynaverse Server.. 9 times out of 10 all you will need is the Shiplist and ftrlist files, the model.siz file and the Met_NWConfig.scr (backup original script file). If a server is using Custom models, then you will need their Models install... for the easy way to install for a Dynaverse, Backup your Scripts folder, install the Server Installer which the Dynaverse operator will provide, make a backup of the scripts folder again and label it for the specific server (or compare to your original scripts), then follow the steps below, and finally uninstall the Dynaverse Installer.. Mod Chooser will now have the Dynaverse set-up for ease of switching.. all you will need to do is put in the proper back-up of Scripts for the server in which you are playing on...
3) Install the Mod. When installing a Mod on top of Orion Pirates Enhancement Pack, Mod Chooser will allow you to assign it to a new slot provided that the Mod contains a new shiplist.
4) After installing the Mod, go into your Assets\Specs folder and check the last edited date on the shiplist.txt and ftrlist.txt files, compare the files to the shiplist.txt and ftrlist.txt files located in your Orion Pirates\MetaAssets folder.. if they differ in date and time, then copy the shiplist and ftrlist from Assets\Specs and OVERWRITE the ones in MetaAssets.
5) Double Click the Mod Chooser desktop Icon.
6) Mod Chooser will check for any altered shiplist files in the Assets\Specs folder...
.....A) If Mod Chooser asks you to save the new Mod, then procede streight to step 7.
.....B) If Mod Chooser does not ask you to save the new Mod, then follow these steps :
..........a) Close Mod Chooser and go into your Assets\Specs directory and open your shiplist.txt file with either Notepad or Excel.
..........b) In the topmost line of the shiplist, find a spot in the first sentence and add a period (.)
..........c) Save shiplist.txt and then copy the file.
..........d) Open your Orion Pirates\MetaAssets folder and paste the shiplist into this folder. Say Yes to Overwrite.
..........e) Re-launch Mod Chooser and continue with Step 7.
7) Give the Mod a new name in the box that pops up.
8) Assign the Mod to an empty slot.
9) To change Mods, Decide which mode you want to play Orion Pirates in, launch Mod Chooser, pick the mod you wish to play... the Mod you currently are using will be greyed out and unselectable.
Mod Chooser - Updating or Overwriting a currently installed Mod
1) This is to be done prior to applying an update to your current game mod.
2) Launch Mod Chooser and make sure that your game in in the Mod mode that you wish to update.
2) Go inside the SFCOP Mod Chooser folder located inside your Orion Pirates game directory
3) Open your Filedata.ini file using notepad.
4) Look under the [Names] section and find the name of the mod in which you are going to alter or update. Remember the CMod# that is assigned to the name of the Mod in which you are altering or updating.
5) Look up to find [Shiplist_Files_Sizes] and [Ftrlist_Files_Sizes]. find the CMod# listed that corresponds to the Mod that you are altering or updating. Set the values of only that CMod# to equal 0.
6) Go down this file and find the section listed as [CMod#] (where # is the same number as the Mod you are altering or updating as found in step 4) and set all values to False.
7) Close and save the Filedata.ini
8) Go inside the Bin folder and go inside the CMod folder corresponding to the Mod you wish to alter or Update as found in step 4.
9) Delete all files inside the GFs, Models, Mouse, Sounds, Specs, Strings, and Textures folders while keeping the GFs, Models, Mouse, Sounds, Specs, Strings, and Textures folders themselves. Each of these folders need to be present but empty.
10) Install your Update or make alterations to your Modded game.
11) After installing the Mod, go into your Assets\Specs folder and check the last edited date on the shiplist.txt and ftrlist.txt files, compare the files to the shiplist.txt and ftrlist.txt files located in your Orion Pirates\MetaAssets folder.. if they differ in date and time, then copy the shiplist and ftrlist from Assets\Specs and OVERWRITE the ones in MetaAssets.
12) Double Click the Mod Chooser desktop Icon.
13) Mod Chooser will check for any altered shiplist files in the Assets\Specs folder...
.....A) If Mod Chooser asks you to save the new Mod, then procede streight to step 14.
.....B) If Mod Chooser does not ask you to save the new Mod, then follow these steps :
..........a) Close Mod Chooser and go into your Assets\Specs directory and open your shiplist.txt file with either Notepad or Excel.
..........b) In the topmost line of the shiplist, find a spot in the first sentence and add a period (.)
..........c) Save shiplist.txt and then copy the file.
..........d) Open your Orion Pirates\MetaAssets folder and paste the shiplist into this folder. Say Yes to Overwrite.
..........e) Re-launch Mod Chooser and continue with Step 14.
14) Give the Mod a new name in the box that pops up.
15) Assign the Mod to an empty slot.
16) To Change Mods, Decide which mode you want to play Orion Pirates in, launch Mod Chooser, pick the mod you wish to play... the Mod you currently are using will be greyed out and unselectable.
Total Package Install Content :
SFC OP Patch v2552 Full Installer (out of Box SFC OP installation only)
SFC OP Bonus add on (Taldren Bonus install CD Content)
OP + v4.0 Shiplist installers by Firesoul
EAW to OP Conversion scripts with *.MCT single player setup files by Firesoul
Sulu Bonus EAW to OP conversion scripts by Firesoul
Complete Evil Dave OP Mission scripts by Nuclear Wessels
EEK Dynaverse mission package by Karnak including the EEK *.MCT single player campaign files
OP + and Standard Fighterlist.txt and shiplist.txt as converted by Karnak for use with the EEK mission scripts in single player (located in Assets\Specs\EEK Shiplist)
OP Patrol Scripts v4.1 and Convoy Raid mission by Tracey Greenough
Dynaverse 2 Model Pack by P81 and Atrahasis (Both high and low Resloution packs)
Co-OP Ace Script v4.0 as modified by Firesoul
Sector Assault v1.1 for Orion Pirates by MagnumMan
EZ-INI game set up utility by MagnumMan
ShipEdit EAW and Shipedit OP by EagleEye Softwae Group
Fests + v1.1 by Firesoul
SFC-OP mini-updater created 11-06-2004 by Firesoul
In game Model Testing Script v1.23 for single race by Firesoul
In game Model Testing Script v1.00 for all races by Firesoul
In game Model Testing Script v1.00 for bases only on all races by Firesoul
Taldren Model Viewer by Taldren
Centauri Vaughn's Fleet Pick 2.A
Centauri Vaughn's Team Starfleet Battles 3.0 Mission Pack
Strat's Mod Chooser v6.5
Dynaverse Server IP correction *.gf file
Custom conquest campaign *.mct files for single player by Pestalence using Nuclear Wessels scripts.
Conquest campaigns now utilizing the Conquest game map and conquest MetaMap.gf file as fixed by Pestalence.
EAW to OP Custom Single Player campaign *.mct files created by Pestalence which incorporate Nuclear Wessels scripts into the EAW to OP conversion.
Any other credits are included in the additional readme.txt files installed for NW OP Missions, OP + installation, and EEK OP Missions in
the main Starfleet Command Orion Pirates Directory.
Installer Options :
Each installer contains 4 install options :
1) Install patch v2552 with OP+ v4.0 with models
2) Install patch v2552 with OP+ v4.0 without models
3) Install OP+ v4.0 with models but without patch v2552
4) Install OP+ v4.0 without models but without patch v2552
Uninstall Instructions :
To uninstall the OP Enhancement Pack, just go into your OP game directory and double click the OP_Enhancement_Uninstall.exe file. and follow the instructions listed in the pop up DOS window. It will uninstall each component one at a time to ensure that Orion Pirates will remain in it's original state, with exception of a couple of game file fixes for Single Player and for Dynaverse Connection.
Five components that the OP Enhancement Pack can not uninstall with it's uninstaller is the v2552 patch, the OP Bonus Content, Shipedit, Mod Chooser and Sector Assault. To uninstall Sector Assault and Shipedit, use Window's Add/Remove Programs. To Remove Mod Chooser and Mod Chooser created files, delete the Mod Chooser and Preset folders out of Orion Pirates game directory. To remove patch v2552, Firesoul's Mini-Updater and OP Bonus Content, Uninstall and reinstall Orion Pirates.
Personal Statement :
This package is a combination of Official game content as created by Taldren works as well as fan created material. This package was compiled by Pestalence in order to help the Starfleet Command Orion Pirates game community have an easy source for updating their game to the latest patch and bonus content and the most commonly used fan created material for Single Player, Gamespy Arcade and the Dynaverse. This package is in no way labeled as Official Content for Orion Pirates and should be considered a massive mod for the game. This package is supported solely by Pestalence and is not supported by Taldren or Interplay. Content will be updated for this package by way of a new release of the package when content is updated by others in the community. All content is the intellectual Property of their creators, so please check for all readme files in the Orion Pirates game directory for proper credits on content. Only a certain number of campaign mct files were created by Pestalence in accordance with Single Player game mode and the metamap.gf and metamap.war game files were edited by Pestalence for proper integration into Orion Pirates Single Player game mode... All other content is property of their respective owners. There is massive ammounts of other created works available for Orion Pirates and much of it can be found at
www.dynaverse.net.. this package is in no way the end all be all of enhancement s available for Orion Pirates.. This package only contains the most widely used material for access to the Dynaverse, use on Gamespy Arcade and for Single Player, however much more content is available for Orion Pirates that can be used in combination to the Enhancement Package or independantly. Please check
www.dynaverse.net/forums for additional Orion Pirates content.
Changed items since v2.2 :
Added Tracey G.'s Convoy Raid script into script installer
Added Firesoul's OP + v4.0 replacing OP + v3.4
Added Firesoul's rework of Co-Op Ace script by MagnumMan. Version added is v4.0 which is replacing v3.2.1.
Added additional Mod Chooser notes to Readme.rtf file to describe how to properly update Strat's Mod Chooser v6.5 when changing or patching a mod.
DL Locations (173 MB):
Dynaverse.net Mirror:
ftp://ftp.dynaverse.net/game_files/Star_trek/starfleet_command/Starfleet_Command_OP/Updates_Enhancements/OP_Enhancement_Package_v3.0.exeSFCx Mirror:
http://sfcx.no-ip.com/downloads/mirrors/Pestalence/OP_Enhancement_Package_v3.0.exeXenocorp Mirror:
ftp://ftp.xenocorp.net/game_files/Star_trek/starfleet_command/Starfleet_Command_OP/Updates_Enhancements/OP_Enhancement_Package_v3.0.exeI hope that all of you will enjoy this new package and have fun playing.. the new instructions for mod Chooser will allow you to update and / or replace mods that Mod Chooser currently has stored..
For a quick example.. say SGO 4 server ends and GW launches.. You have no empty slots in Mod Chooser... follow the "Mod Chooser - Updating or Overwriting a currently installed Mod" of the OP Enhancement Readme.rtf file. Basically since servers are mainly using OP +v4 as a base.. to erase SGO from mod Chooser and put in GW you would put the game into OP + game mode in step 2 in that section and follow all the rest of the instructions as listed.. yes it is a small bit of work, but once done, Mod Chooser will swap game files without loss or error (That is so long as you are not adding or changing Scripts.... Mod Chooser does not back up mission scripts).
Thanks again and Have Fun.
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