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The SAS Factory - Tech Help, Ancient Mods etc. => Dark Blue World Discussion & Support => The Keepsake: Old Mod Packs, Game Versions and Guest Mods => DBW Campaigns & Missions => Topic started by: alotef on January 16, 2013, 05:41:21 AM
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Skies of Fire.
(http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2013/082/3/2/skies_of_fire_battle_of_britain_by_alotef-d5yymcp.png)
(http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2013/082/c/c/skies_of_fire_battle_of_britain_ii_by_alotef-d5yymfz.png)
VIDEO:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5zdafIAbRw
Hi all!
Well it's about time I gave back to this wonderful community, and what better way than with missions?
Lots and lots of missions!
Fire in the skies is a series of instant-action single-mission packs, designed to simulate what WW2 'felt like', so while the missions may not always be 100% accurate in terms of locations etc. they will convey the general theme of what action took place.
I'm going to cover the entirety of WW2, in the following parts;
1. Prelude to Armageddon
Status: WIP 50%
Covers the years 1930-1939 and the following conflicts;
-Japan-Russian war
-Sino-Japanese war
-Spanish Civil War
2. In the beginning...
Covers the years 1939-1940 and the following conflicts;
-Invasion of Poland
-Invasion of France
-Sitzkreig
3. He gives us the victory!
Covers 1940 and the following conflict;
-The Battle of Britain
4. The sun rises...
Covers the years 1941-1943 and the following conflicts;
-Pearl Harbour
-Midway Campaign
-PNG Campaign
5. And they went out into the wilderness...
Covers the years 1941-1943 and the following conflicts;
-Crete
-North Africa
-The Med
6. And they shall wander from sea to sea...
Covers the years 1944-1945 and the following conflicts;
-Island-hopping campaign, the Pacific.
7. Tarry in the plain.
USSR vs Germany
Covers the years 1942-1944 and the following conflicts;
-Russian campaign
8. My rock and my fortress.
Covers the year 1944 and the following conflict;
-D-Day campaign.
9. ...for our end is come.
Covers the years 1944-1945 and the following conflict;
-Daylight/Night-time bombing campaign.
10. Revelations.
What if, covering 1946 and the "Wonder weapons" of WW2.
The names of each part make reference to different parts of the bible. Just to be different.
Each part will contain anywhere between 10 and 50 missions, and they will be released as they are finished, along with Screenies and movies for demonstration. I will add to this post as I do more. At the moment, I am working on the Sino-Japanese war with a few good missions done. :)
Kind regards,
Mike.
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OH Very cooool!
I want to try this out 8)
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Very soon, amigo! :D
Some screenies tomorrow.
~Mike
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Cool Mike!
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That sounds brilliant Mike! :)
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Sounds cool, I always wanted a mission set like this. :)
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great stuff, looking forward to it...:D
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Very nice project. Interesting layout. Good luck with it all!
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I love the instant action idea. I make my own single missions that way as well so you can jump into the melee right away.
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Thanks for the replies! Yes, don't you ever feel a little lazy? Like you want to experience a certain part of WW2, yet the campaings are too long, QMB is unsatisfactory and you can't be arsed with FMB?
Well I aim to satisfy that need! ;D
~Mike
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Thanks for the replies! Yes, don't you ever feel a little lazy? Like you want to experience a certain part of WW2, yet the campaings are too long, QMB is unsatisfactory and you can't be arsed with FMB?
Well I aim to satisfy that need! ;D
~Mike
Looks good Mike, if you need any testers I volunteer! ;D
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Cheers Monty, we'll be in touch! :D
~Mike
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... same with me Mike, when and if you need a hand for:
"5. And they went out into the wilderness..."
... I'll be more than happy ... ;)
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Brilliant! :)
I did a little more work today, but I'm out now. Will add more info/screenies tomorrow.
~Mike
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Hi, Mike. I'll certainly d/l them when I get back to Korea.
cheers
David
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Excellent. :)
I'm working on a pre-release video which ought to be done soon. I'll release that, and lots of screenies + additional information for you all in the next couple of days. :D
~Mike
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Sounds like its gonna be a computer killer!!. Sounds great man!. My computer probably won't be able to handle it all. ;D
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Not to worry Alaska man, my aim is for it to be able to run on all machines. To be sure, I am building it on a mid-range rig so have no fear!
The video is progressing slowly, but it looks awesome so far! ;D
~Mike
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Sound's good Mike, looking forward for it. :)
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Video online, crank up your speakers! ;D
https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,31844.0.html
~Mike
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I think "amazing" is a good description for this. Not to mention the YT-vid which is simply freaking me out! Noice! :)
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Brilliant vid... so looking forward to this.
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Thanks! 8)
~Mike
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shouldn't this go in the WIP section? i always put my new campaigns in the WIP section. other than that, nice campaign.
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Hey guys,
Progress is slow but steady as I balance real life with my many hobbies! :p
I was wondering if any number of you would like to join the Skies of Fire team to help out crafting missions? If you're interested in getting involved right off the bat, send me a PM. Anyone can apply, FMB experience or no as I am willing to give lessons over TeamSpeak. (I'll host team conferences over TS, provided anyone wishes to join the team at all, so as to remain coordinated.)
So yeah, PM if interested and we'll go from there. Bonuses awarded to SoF team members include early access to final releases as well as extra little goodies not intended for public release. ;)
~Mike
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Hey guys,
Progress is slow but steady as I balance real life with my many hobbies! :p
I was wondering if any number of you would like to join the Skies of Fire team to help out crafting missions? If you're interested in getting involved right off the bat, send me a PM. Anyone can apply, FMB experience or no as I am willing to give lessons over TeamSpeak. (I'll host team conferences over TS, provided anyone wishes to join the team at all, so as to remain coordinated.)
So yeah, PM if interested and we'll go from there.( Bonuses awarded to SoF team members include early access to final releases as well as extra little goodies not intended for public release. ;)
~Mike
Now that is quite a teaser
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Well I gotta reward my special team with something! Maybe cool T-Shirts with their favorite fighter on them? There is a custom T-Shirt place right near me. 8)
~Mike
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This is very promising. Looking forward to it!
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Okay CorsairX, if you're still looking for help you can count me in. I could find time to knock up a couple of sorties for your project. Here's a link to my earlier stuff on M4T if you want to check my credentials; http://www.mission4today.com/index.php?name=Downloads&file=search&sa=188
All the best
Billy Pryce
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Hi BillyPryce: alotef is the one making this great project, i'm just hanging around the forums ;D.
You have some very nice work posted at Mission4Today!
Saludos!
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Hi, Billy, I've flown most of these campaigns. I enjoyed them. Please make some more if r/l permits.
cheers
David Prosser
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Thanks Corsair and David. I haven't put anything up for a few years now (kids and work) but I've been putting missions together for my own amusement and I'm thinking about posting some of them soon.
I just saw the promise of a free T-shirt in the above post and thought 'I'll have one' :D
Cheers
Billy
PS, check out my songs if you have time: www.reverbnation.com/billypryce
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Skies of Fire has undergone a serious re-structuring recently, and the first release will cover only the Battle of Britain.
More info soon!
~Mike
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Promotional screenies;
(http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2013/082/3/2/skies_of_fire_battle_of_britain_by_alotef-d5yymcp.png)
(http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2013/082/c/c/skies_of_fire_battle_of_britain_ii_by_alotef-d5yymfz.png)
Showing the scope of the AO, from the Sea Lion invasion force at Calais to the white cliffs of Dover. ;)
~Mike
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Some more to whet your appetite, a Luftwaffe "Evening training" screenie series;
(http://i.imgur.com/sjqc9yK.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/a1MLI9Y.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/91ZidU9.png)
~Mike
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Action shots;
(http://i.imgur.com/wdAWpTN.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/1zBSLiw.jpg)
This was just for fun:
(http://i.imgur.com/DIm5BTT.jpg)
~Mike
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Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for posting them - looking forward to it.
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Thanks flugkapitan! ;D
~Mike
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(http://i.imgur.com/B6xp0HD.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/zlUlb45.png)
~Mike
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Just keeps getting better :-)
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Thanks again! 8)
These are the last few for a while until release. I hope you all like them. :)
(http://i.imgur.com/WH9Ccpg.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/zm3m0NT.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/FYRG3mr.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/ZofvFTW.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/fpg8pQz.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/U733Jq6.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/mqRN6qK.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/15A5ASO.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/p2IBQKX.jpg)
~Mike
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(http://i.imgur.com/0eQhlOy.png)
For those willing to be a tester for my new missions pack;
PM me. That's all you have to do. :) First come, first served, as they say. All 5 testers will receive a little added surprise too. ;)
~Mike