This is the deprecated, original, combined version of my, now split, crossover mods. If you're really still using this version you should switch - see the links above. That said, the GM cDLC update did break all of my mods where there is content being crossed over from other cDLCs into GM factions. I'm working on fixing the issue everywhere.

Hi, The Global Mobilization Extra - Takistan Armed Forces mod is generating an error with these mods.

This mod is deprecated. I've published a series of cDLC-specific stand-alone mods that replace it (find links in the description). Switch to one or more of those and your issue will likely be resolved. If not, report subsequent errors to me over on their pages.

HELLO GREETINGS I HAVE A PROBLEM WHEN I LOAD THE MODS I OPEN THE ARMA AND LOOK FOR THE EQUIPMENT I GET ABSOLUTELY NOTHING AS IF THEY WERE NOT LOADED WHAT SHOULD I DO?

Good idea! I'll do it in my standalone versions of this mod though: DCX_GM, DCX_IC, & DCX_VN. I'm no longer adding new content to this one.

How about adding manpads with strela and stinger for tura, sfia, FIA?

Ace - Most classnames remain the same. A handful had to change. Sorry I can't be more specific than that, it would be a huge task just to figure it out.

I saw the update today and the announcement. Honestly, it's for the best. I can cut down on a lot of bloat by now having these separated into their own mods.

Will the classnames stay the same across the new mods? Or do I have to update my missions for new classnames?

Yes! Added to the to-do list, but not here. They'll show up in my new SOG-only crossover mod https://psteamcommunity.yuanyoumao.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3023449382

Another request for the great big pile!

Some Chedaki and CDF variants of various SOG planes would be awesome for the GMX factions.

They're already on my to-do list, but I have lots of higher-priority stuff queued up.

Need some VN m113s in desert

Thanks Ice. I have attempted to re-tint dirt away from red in the new camos I've created. However, each vehicle responds differently, and my technique is always evolving. It is always on my mind to try to improve on my older work the next time I have their templates open, so it is something I'll do, in time.

Love this! Would be super cool if some of the VN assets could have their wheels cleaned or the color of the mud changed to better fit other terrains. Thanks so much for your hard work :)

Thanks Brohead & HerestotheGears!

I'll put AAF & LDF camo for CLSA's US85 assets on my to do list. Good idea!

Norm 81 is just so beautiful, thank you for all the hard work you've put into all your mods

Just have to say man youre killing it with your work on here. Love every one of your mods. Wanted to ask to see what your thoughts were on adding some more of the CSLA ground assets to the AAF/LDF? The M1A1 and HMMWVs would both fill a much needed gap in both of their inventories and also give them something a little more believable for a nation with such a small budget rather than the Kuma. Anyways, just a thought. Thanks for all your hard work man.

Gotcha, sounds good! much appreciated man

james - I'll add it to my to-do list, but I won't get to it before the next update. My current priority is splitting this mod into 3 along cDLC lines. Once I publish those mods, development will continue in each of them.

Hey man, do you think in the next update you could add the SOG Mi-2 to the USSR/GDR etc factions? I know you've already included the GM ones, but the SOG model is much higher quality and has the option for the bare metal finish.

SOG has, at least for me, been kinda incompatible with SPE anyway, so it's no huge loss. (I dunno why, but it messes with my main menu. It might have something to do with the enhanced main menu but afaik i have that off so I don't know what's going on)

You were right to question it! I can appreciate it is a shame to have to load this bloated mod just to get SOG's M101 into SPE, so I'm going to rethink how rigidly I stick to my formulaic config structure.

Okay! I thought it a little odd, but that makes sense to me! Thanks.

The SPE-dedicated crossover mod only modifies SPE vehicles. This mod is where GM, SOG and CSLAIC (and one or two WS) vehicles are modified.

I'm a little curious, why was the SOG M101 to the SPE US part of this mod rather than the dedicated SPE crossover mod?

It's complicated. Can you DM me on Discord to discuss further? ...same username in all the cDLC Discords.

If I, say, donated you a texture, would it increase your likelihood at all? I'm not really trying to add more mods to my already enormous Cold War collection. lol

By me - extremely low :D It's a very challenging vehicle to retexture in 2D - the UV map is chaos. I spent a week chasing down narrow strips of metal and bolt heads in order to mask out a crude 2-colour camo for Denmark, and now I re-use that mask everywhere I can. An MERDC pattern would be both more challenging and less reusable.

That said, I think others have attempted it - Lefteris maybe? https://psteamcommunity.yuanyoumao.com/profiles/76561198047184727/myworkshopfiles/?appid=107410

What are the chances of getting MERDC M151s?

np, James!

Archie - Added those to my to-do list (expect delays though)

Thanks, really appreciate it!

could you please add afmc m151s and unimogs without mg3 mount

I found some tutorial videos on YouTube, but it was several years ago so I don't recall who they were by or anything. On the topic of editing config files, this wiki page is a place to start: https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Vehicle_Customization#Addon

The best resource these days is probably the official Discord server; look for the "config makers" channel. https://discord.gg/FKQxYm2c

Also, "look under the hood" of existing mods.

Good luck!

Hey man! How would I go about learning to edit textures for SOG vehicles? I'm decent with PS and PDN, but I have no experience navigating the arma files, is there a good tutorial or something out there?

I'd like to get a better understanding of this issue. Could we discuss this further via DMs on Discord, Banzai? I have the same username over there.

Indeed it is easy to do even with the T-72 from CSLA (it is possible to add soviet markings also), but they dont show up on the default texture. When im trying to do a mission with spawning units they only spawn with the default texture. It would be awesome to have an asset just ready to go.

Ok, thanks for the info, great work so far!

...Oh, and in reference to the GM vehicles specifically (since you listed BMP-1 and T-55), I've been debating if it's necessary for me to make unmarked vehicle classes of those, given how simple it is to swap their textures and remove/change their decals in Eden. Is that a reasonable line to draw?

Yes. It's in progress, but won't happen all at once - I will roll vehicles out gradually as I push other updates. I'm doing the same on the blufor ("The West") and independent sides too. Bear with me though - I'm juggling lots of things, and the Spearhead cDLC is my current focus.

Could you maybe add all the soviet vehicles to 'The East' faction? Currently there is only BTR-50 in apc's and BTR-40 in transport. Would love to see BMP-1, T- 72 (CSLA), T-55 etc. Maybe add those vehicles to the USSR tab. I would love to see those great quality models in plain green without markers and would use them in mission creating.

Axle - I just noticed your unanswered message below; sorry about that. My "soft dependency" trick is accomplished by using many #if __has_include statements in my configs. https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/PreProcessor_Commands#has_include

You bet!

If I can add onto that suggestion, the Soviets also used the P47

Good idea! Added to my to-do list.

if i could ask, can you reskin the Spearhead Sherman's and M3 Half tracks in soviet stars to represent Lend-Lease vehicles, as well as some generic Green/tan skins for Proxy uses?

Thanks! By post war Shermans I meant similar to the Israeli ones, though I know we can’t change the guns on them. Looking forward to the new content!

M101 ATG/arty hadn't occurred to me, but it's on my to-do list now (as M2A1)! Thanks!

Post-war Shermans? You mean add SpearHead Shermans to SOG, right? I will retexture SpearHead content in a new mod (I'm probably going to split this mod apart along DLC lines too).

...Or if you meant add SOG Patton or Walker Bulldog to SpearHead's US faction for post-war use, that's also something I'll consider in this mod. Although neither was in the Korean War, surprisingly, so I'm unlikely to prioritize them.

Do you have any plans to add SOG stuff to the new CDLC? Namely the arty or post-war Shermans?

Just curious. how did you do the cdlc dependencies if some aren't loaded? I want to try out something like that too.

Oh that Norm 81 scheme for the Phantom has me droolin'...