Bugles & Flags XIX

[mike1984]

oops, here it is.

[RebBugler]

Checked out the GCM unitmodel and it appears to be the same as the stock unitmodel. Surely Garnier included it for some reason, but I can't find any differences. I suggest you rename the GCM unitmodel file and see if that affects play. If it doesn't then the mods won't clash, at least for the unitmodel file. B&F only uses the unitattributes file for day to night sequences in the included scenarios, so it can be eliminated.

Please let me know how it works out, thanks.

[RebBugler]

After working with Waterloo and building the Grog Toolbar for the last two years, I found it very difficult to go back to the GB based B&F Toolbar as I designed and tested the scenarios for Chickamauga. Since the primary functions are similar, this shouldn't be the case. So, since many of our new patrons are Waterloo veterans giving the GB engine a go, and a more universally accepted toolbar is long overdue, a NEW toolbar format is now ready for testing and will become a B&F update to version XVI in the near future.
EDIT May 8th, 2017: Update and disclaimer, this format has been replaced and is now designated an option ONLY through this mod. This update fixes bugs up to this release date but will not be supported with future B&F updates.

This mod will replace all the old B&F toolbars when activated. Prioritize it below B&F.
Unzip and copy to the Mods folder:

B&F Toolbar XVI.zip

(110.83 KiB) Downloaded 3 times

All feedback is helpful, bug reports are especially helpful, and suggestions will be considered. Thanks in advance for exploring this new toolbar format while it's still beta.

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[Leifr]

Excellent!
Looking forward to seeing it updated and integrated properly, unless there's a quick way to avoid the drills.csv error when hosting MP?

[RebBugler]

Excellent!
Looking forward to seeing it updated and integrated properly, unless there's a quick way to avoid the drills.csv error when hosting MP?

Are you saying there's a drills.csv error when hosting MP that should be addressed? I'm guessing it's a conflict with another mod. Still, this game's mod system was designed so that with MP play each player should be able to use their choice of toolbars. Now, if the host uses the stock toolbar I know custom formations on other toolbars won't work, however, they should not cause errors, just not function.

Let me know if it's something I can address.

[Leifr]

Excellent!
Looking forward to seeing it updated and integrated properly, unless there's a quick way to avoid the drills.csv error when hosting MP?

Are you saying there's a drills.csv error when hosting MP that should be addressed? I'm guessing it's a conflict with another mod. Still, this game's mod system was designed so that with MP play each player should be able to use their choice of toolbars. Now, if the host uses the stock toolbar I know custom formations on other toolbars won't work, however, they should not cause errors, just not function.

Let me know if it's something I can address.

Ah! Well, I have loaded both XV and XVI in the order as specified in your previous post. It is this combination that gives me the drills.csv error when hosting a MP session. I have no other mods running. Perhaps I am misunderstanding something.

[RebBugler]

Ah! Well, I have loaded both XV and XVI in the order as specified in your previous post. It is this combination that gives me the drills.csv error when hosting a MP session. I have no other mods running. Perhaps I am misunderstanding something.

To the contrary, my misunderstanding. Once integrated, there won't be the duplicate csv files error.

[Leifr]

Afternoon Reb.

Excellent! I very much look forward to it.

[RebBugler]

Updated the beta Toolbar XVI mod for the first and last time, because, an updated B&F is coming REAL soon. Please read the 'disclaimer' section in red about how this version is not for testing anymore, it's now delegated as an optional configuration, and won't be updated beyond it's present state.

[RebBugler]

Update to version XVI

As announced previously with the beta Toolbar XVI mod release, this upgrade includes a new toolbar configuration with changes and additions:

- Button alignment formatted similarly to the 'next generation' Waterloo toolbars, making switching play between the two NSD games much more manageable.

- Elimination of many half button functions that just added run to the command. These added clutter that I deemed not worth the extra (run) click they save.

- Most 'Hold Form' formations have their own buttons now and are distinguished by green highlights.

- Addition of division level road march formations.

As you can see by the infantry full chain of command pictured below, the new button allignments reflect similiarly across all levels, hopefully making this toolbar more intuitive and efficient than it's previous version.

B&F XVI Inf Format.jpg (415 KiB) Viewed 853 times