Mighty GAU-8/A Avenger
by
Zabuza and Alexus
Description:
Introduction
Since the release of the NATO close air support plane, we were missing the power of the real A-10, the role model of the A-164. With bringing the A-164 into the game, Bohemia introduced a gun which was neither able to destroy a simple APC nor really effective against infantry. So we, passionate pilots, decided to see what we can do, and this mod is the result.
What does it do?
The core focus of the mod is to increase the damage to achieve a more realistic result. We also completely overhauled all sounds and particle effects, just take a look in our announcement trailer.
Dependencies
The mod has no dependencies with other mods.
Compatibility
The mod is compatible with multiple other A-10 mods. Among them are:
* ACE
* RHS
* Peral
* STI
* EricJ
* Fullerpj
* CUP
* Firewill
To get our support for modded vehicles working you need to copy the desired files from '/additional addon support' to '/addons'.
ArmA will only load files from the '/addons' folder. If you add our support files but don't have the mod you will get error messages.
Troubleshooting
Check if you got the newest version (refer to versions.txt)
* A vehicle, other than supported, has no ammunition (empty magazine)?
** The vehicle probably adds our weapon (or the default A-164 weapon) but not the magazine. In either case contact us here, at the Bistudio Forum or at GitHub so we can add support for this mod.
* A vehicle, that is supported from us, does not work with our mod?
** Check if you 'installed' our support correctly (refer to section 'Supported Vehicles'). Still not working? Contact us here, at the Bistudio Forum or at GitHub so we can fix the issue also for others.
Source
The source of this mod is available at GitHub, it is published under the GNU General Public License v3.0.
Installation:
To install Mighty GAU-8/A Avenger you should use modfolders to keep it seperate from the official game content to prevent issues.
With Arma 3 you can use different ways to set up your modfolders to use custom content you have downloaded.
Please visit the
Arma 3 Mod install instructions page for more information about using custom mods and addons in Arma 3.
Included files:
AlZab_*.pbo
Media:
Changelog:
Version 5.2
fixes support for the RHS module
Version 5.1 fixes a critical issue introduced with a recent engine update that caused an extreme slowdown while shooting.
v5.0
Replaced the burst modes by a full-auto mode (with high RPM setting)
Overhauled all sounds
Improved the behavior of the AI when using the gun
Added the optional module less FX - more performance
Added support for the A-10s of Firewill
Fixed support for EricJ
Renamed all tags and classnames, magazine is MG8_1174Rnd_Gau8_30mm and ammo is MG8_Gau8_30mm now
v4.0
- upgraded to ArmA version 1.70 which adds compatibility for the Jets DLC
- fixed some bugs related to the ZEUS module and the fire support module
- fixed a bug in the muzzle effect script that prevented AI from firing
- fixed a bug introduced with the Jets DLC that made locking targets other than laser targets impossible
- added support for CUP's A-10C Thunderbolt II
- added support for CUP's A-10C Thunderbolt II (AT)
v3.2
Hotfix: Fixed signature keys not working (no version number change)
v3.2
- refixed signature keys not working
v3.1
Fixed signature keys not working
v3.0
upgraded to the new sound system introduced with EDEN, this also fixes all previous sound issues
added support for ACE's A-10C
added support for RHS's A-10A (AT)
integrated the mod into ACE's HUD-Ballistics system
updated support for RHS's A-10A
fixed 'bin... not an array' and 'author is not a value'
v2.0
- fixed a bug introduced with the EDEN Update causing the ammo not getting loaded
v1.9
- added lockability of laser targets
v1.8
- updated support for RHS's A-10A
v1.7
- added support for Fullerpj's A-10C Thunderbolt II
v1.6
- added support for EricJ's skins (RC9) for the A-164 Wipeout
v1.5
- added support for STI A-10A
v1.4
- added support for the A-10C Thunderbolt II from Peral
- added readme.txt (features, instructions, FAQ, ...)
v1.3
- added support for RHS A-10A
v1.2
- fixed bullet drop which was to high
- added support for the close air support module
v1.1
- fixed a bug causing ressources to be not found
v1.0
- initial release
Forum topic:
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BI forums
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Fantastic mod. Great job!
Holy crap, I waited so long for a mod like this, thanks man! And thanks for the fast hotfix :D
Excellent mod fellas & well needed in Arma. Unfortunately with your mod active it seems to break the RHS A10A Gau 30mm (No bullets even parked next to an ammo truck) thought you should know as most players use RHS.
Is it possible to change the ammount of smoke? My computer doesnt like that ):
Epic Shit
guys, awsome work...the a-10 is finally a useful option. But, unfortunately your mod does not work together with kimis A-164 Wipeout HUD Mod (http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=26449). These two in conjuction would be absolutely splendid. Any chance you guys can figure out how to make them work together?
that is a workaround to make both mods work in tandem, posted in bi forums.
Quote Originally Posted by desertfox1945 View Post
Is there any way that this mod(Mighty GAU-8 Avenger) can work with this HUD because it conflicts with this addon?
yeap remove, the "Wipe_Kimi_Weapons.pbo" and "Wipe_Kimi_GAU8.pbo" from my addon.
Still, if you could integrate both mods so that the crosshairs aligned perferctly...that would be awsome.
Changes the A-164 Wipeout's 30mm cannon to a... 30mm cannon... awesome, just awesome trolling. Am I seriously the only one who has looked at this and thought, why the fuck does it look like everyone is taking it seriously.
5 Stars. Group Tactical, an Arma3 milsim group, is now using this mod and are showcasing it in our video "Danger Close".
GREAT JOB GUYS!
https://youtu.be/srdlmgaAHDQ
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