Marshall8946

Thank you everyone! Just to be clear, the map is the original map. Im just simply editing it. I did not create the map. Also, a poll has been added to the topic. Keep a watch out, the questions will change over time when the votes get high enough. For example, if many people vote 'more vehicles-civil' Ill break down and change to 'more vehicles-civil-trucks'-'more vehicles-civil-cars' and so on. The same rule applies for the rest. Marshalls babble: As you all know, I like my realism. But I also like to spice things up with some fictional things. The Ravenna submod has been made to have its realism. But it has also been made to add its fictional side. I.e., some vehicles that are in the submod are not actual vehicles the emergency services use. Although, rest assured that the important things have been added into the submod. Like having the correct skins on the vehicles that we do have. Some skins had to be made up because Ravenna simply does not use them. But the actual game would be much more difficult to play and less fun if those vehicles were cut out. As much as I wish I could make an exact replica of Ravenna, my limitations forbid that. But in the process of trying, I have learned a lot and met some awesome people who have helped in contributing to pursue this submod. So with them, we have added the extra things to the submod that Ravenna goes without. Keeping the game fun to play, and keeping you lost in the game. Thank you to anyone who actually will read that whole thing. But heres some more on the release: As you already know, I am using models from other creators as on the front page I say I do not create my own models, I only reskin them. It has come to my attention that we are nearing the finishing of the Ravenna submod. But as we come close to the end, we still can not release. I am in the process of removing the models I am unable to use and adding ones I can use. Although this take a lot of the wait off, there still is a big significance of time this will take. Having the support of the people on this forum and other off the forums, keeps the motivation of myself and the people working with me up. We do appreciate the support a lot. I will keep everyone updated on the big things and important things that happen in the submod. Although, I will not show everything. Some things will be kept secret. More into the game: The game features the original map with many edits. You will be limited in your resources that will be available to you. Medical and police will be limited in what you can have. Most units are on the map as is. So only a select few will be able to be called from off map. The fire department is unlimited in the resources you will be able to use. Although, there is the possibility of losing the option to call the same units that are already on the map. I have in plan(possibly) only the ability to call mutual aid fire departments and not any more Ravenna fire units. As for medical, you will not be permitted to call for the same ambulances that are already placed on the map. Also, some new scripts have been added(not mine). Like the ability to open some equipment doors and leave them open until you close them. Along with cruise control and a tazer script. Also, ausavin took the time to change the read out display that scrolls across at the top of your screen. Instead of saying lapd or lafd, it has been edited to Ravenna's units. You'll also notice that there is some construction on the map, well Ravenna is always under construction so that is your reason. The lighting has not been done exactly to the real lighting on the actual emergency vehicles. Although most lighting has been made closely to the same, but with edits. If anyone has any question on what is in the submod and what we are offering, please let me know! Ill be happy to answer any questions!

Alright, heres the new updated version! Please tell me what you think!

Okay, Ill do country style here with a small beach on the side by the water. Ill be placing guard rails on the side where the city and town meet so it doesnt look bland like that. Ill post new and updated screens soon! Ill also add a small rural area, possibly at the top of the map; Replacing the industry.

Hello again Okay, so I want your opinion on this. Since mapping is out of the question, but I can still edit the map. I decided to add a more country style part at the bottom of the map. Now keep in mind its not done. Its not done because Im stuck on another idea. Should I leave the forest/country style, or make a more rural style with multiple houses? Ravenna has both, forestry and rural.

Okay, welllll if you want the vehicle to travel through, those markings would prevent that. Those marking are to show the vehicle must turn. The green line, a wouldnt be able to turn left. The marking would be showing only a right is possible.

Hey everyone! Long time, no update! So here you go! I like to see detail in the small places of mods/submods. So I took some time and did some work on road signs. Of course with the awesome help of Ausavin! I recently added some new construction signs and city signs and highway signs. Since in the long future there just may be a map with a highway as an addon. Just maybe. So here are the signs in detail:) Keep in mind, I am not finished with all of them quite yet! Also, be sure to check out the Facebook page for more photos that wont be displayed on the forums!

Okay thank you! I have plenty of time! Ill PM you the pics so I dont take up the topic on here

Yeah, if you take request Id love to have one made for my submod. And I have no time frame. Ill add it as a poster in game With your permission of course

That is amazing! great job!

Thank you for the last part of info! Im using paint.net and had the save as auto depth and compressed. Now it worked! Thanks sooo much! You can guess who'll be making a map now

Thats great progress!

Ravenna does not have a volunteer fire department. The volunteers will arrive in the basic clothes I displayed a few pages back. They can then be switch out into their gear.

Okay, I was looking into a GeForce GT 220

What graphics card do you use? Im looking into getting a new one soon.

When you mean by emergency map, do mean when you play in game? Or try opening up the actual map file with notepad?

I really like that on the crown vic! Great job on the progress!! Im excited to see it lighted!

Not a great skinner, but here are some tips from myself: When reskinning a vehicle, make the skin image's size 2048. This increases the images size to its maximum size allowing more in-depth and higher quality images. Depending on the program you use(I use Paint.net), You may wish to 'resize' the images of logos and emblems. Resizing them helps keeping them in good quality rather than shrinking or blowing them up using the mouse. When skinning, place the model file in an modification that only has the folders for the models and prototypes. Doing this will keep the loading time in the editor to its minimum for the next step. Keep checking on your work as you go. When you finish a section of the image, or want to see what you have done, keep going back and forth from the editor to see how you work is showing up on the car. Also, look at others work for personal help. Looking and seeing how they did, and how they did it, can further your knowledge in making your own skin. When you want the show perfection, put time into your work(but dont devote your life to reskinning). Some skins can take up to 4-5 hours to work on(between checking on the progress of the vehicle in the editor and changing things around). Keep checking in game to make sure your lines are straight or how you want them. Personally, my longest skinning time was 2 weeks. And that skin came out in amazing quality! Although you must mix that in with life outside the gaming. Look on the internet for objects you that will fit your vehicle your making. Like grills, rims, door handles, lights, etc. If you want more realism, look for those stuff. All the same goes for persons, which are a little harder to paint. Those are my tips! Hopefully you'll get some more! Good luck! -Marshall

I'm having the same problem. I was looking up how to map, and I found this topic. I followed each step through and through. I changed one small thing on the original map, just to see if it'd work. But it didnt so far.

Looks pretty good. Ill take it, your also working on the Small Town American Mod? I had recognized the water tower.

Heres a little update. Theres so many pictures, I just attached them this time. Tonight I whipped up a newer ambulance for Ravenna twp. I personally like a front pumper on the F350, so I added one along with air horns, nice vent, and a little antennae. Let me know what you all think about it! I tried making the handles look nice and somewhat realistic, so let me know if you like them! The township ambulances are pretty basic. There would have been more added to the paint, but some of the lights would have covered up the words. I also included a new sign to the submod! Ravenna recently had new welcome signs placed in two areas. So I made an exact replica of the ones we have here. You can see the real ones in the picture gallery on our Facebook page.

The sprinter or the other van?

Thanks guys! Updates will be coming, but they will be coming at longer intervals. Recently some life has kicked up a notch for me. But I'll still be working on this submod And thank you for noticing the front page!

Make sure that thing you placed is selected(with the green box around it). Otherwise the menu wont pop up.

Hey guys, I got another video once again This time it's on a new siren for the fire department. As you know, my videos are pretty laggy so please don't mind. Also, please let me know about the lights for the new coach bus a few post back! Also, it says in the video but I want to say it on here also. The lights you see in the video, are not the actual quality. They are slower and less visible because the recording program and my computer don't want to get along.. Anyone wanting to do some small lighting for credit, PM me. I only ask so the community has the option to contribute to this submod.

If you do a reenactment from criminal minds, I will be absolutely amazed! But a terrorist attack sounds like a cool scenario as well