Magnificent Desolation

[ScreamingCricket]

Thanks to everyone who voted for us in the mod of the year awards, we placed in the top 100 mods of 2009! As 2010 kicks off, we are finally reaching the last stretch on finishing the NVA faction. A few more units remain to be modeled and textured for the NVA, after that UI work for that faction will start. Balance testing continues and as we balance the sides, some adjustments to the USA are required, in some cases, this requires actual model work to show upgrades.


Magnificent Desolation

The UH-1 ARA (Aerial Rocket Artillery) Gunship variant is an upgrade for the UH-1 Gunship. This load out carried up to 48 (24 each side) tube launched 2.75 in rockets as well as 2 M60 7.62mm MG's. This turns the gunship into a floating artillery platform. The upgrade is purchased on a per unit level. This upgrade will help counter some of the NVA advantages.

Bloom Tests

In an effort to help visually enhance the mod, we've implemented bloom. We have tried to achieve a hot, tropical, steamy jungle feel to the coloring and intensity of the bloom. In the first image, you can see the bloom effect applied to the top half of the image, and the bottom half without the bloom.

For more images of the bloom effect applied, check out the following links:
http://www.screamingcricket.com/vietnam/images/gallery/news%203-21-10/1.jpg
http://www.screamingcricket.com/vietnam/images/gallery/news%203-21-10/2.jpg
http://www.screamingcricket.com/vietnam/images/gallery/news%203-21-10/3.jpg
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http://www.screamingcricket.com/vietnam/images/gallery/news%203-21-10/6.jpg
http://www.screamingcricket.com/vietnam/images/gallery/news%203-21-10/7.jpg
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http://www.screamingcricket.com/vietnam/images/gallery/news%203-21-10/10.jpg

[nickhunter13]

ARA gunship = awesome! I've been hoping for a good ol' hog to be put into the mod. 1 question: Does it still have guns, or is it just rockets?

bloom effect is pretty cool, keep up the good work guys!

[.:BIGBRUCE:.]

Damn........Those bloom effects turn my PC to shit lol

I need to upgrade this garbage. Bad.

Nice work! ARA is probably the meanest Helicopter ive ever seen 

[Jackseno]

nice update SC. 

[Pathfinder]

Does it still have guns, or is it just rockets?

Both of the awesomeness  

For best result aim at enemy vehicles with lots of enemy infantry surrounding it  
Results may vary
We are not liable for lost of aircraft to enemy AA or any freak friendly fire indecent to aircraft or friendly forces.

[LoneWolf]

Wow, nice! Love the ARA ship already, just by the looks 

[ScreamingCricket]

The bloom effect has no noticeable performance slowdown. Chances are if you can run the mod now you'll be just fine.

[Handgun_Hero]

The bloom is merely a light contrast change if I'm correct? So it shouldn't cause any problems performance wise - just makes it look better. You'll also love the ARA when it comes out, it's a monster with a rotary wing, and comes really handy for dealing with the NVA which you'll find out later.  

[ScreamingCricket]

Sorry HH, you're wrong about the bloom. It's not a light contrast change, you can tell it actually "blooms" out the areas that are whiter. While it is tinted a yellowish color that's applied to the whole screen, it doesn't actually do anything to the darker colors in terms of contrast. It may appear to have more contrast because of whiter areas are brighter.

[attackmike]

question which gunship is being upgraded?O.o? the corba or the one that cant shoot at air?

[Comedian]

the second one, the UH-1 Gunship, the cobra is AH-1G.

The UH-1 ARA (Aerial Rocket Artillery) Gunship variant is an upgrade for the UH-1 Gunship

[.:BIGBRUCE:.]

Can the ARA fire against aircraft??

[Pathfinder]

If it did multiple aircraft would probably go down before its 48 rocket spam.

[.:BIGBRUCE:.]

So no?

[Pathfinder]

Yea pretty much