10 minutes ago, Splodge123 said:

Hey PNWParksFan, I know you (Or was is skyline?) posted some pics a while ago of a heli landing on a boat. Do you think that will be a think while the boat is moving?

 

Eventually, but probably not in the initial release. There's a lot of issues with large boats in GTA V. We are working on a National Security Cutter which does have a heli landing pad. But there's a lot of issues with that model still and a lot of work to be done with the script to accommodate that. 

5 minutes ago, PNWParksFan said:

 

Eventually, but probably not in the initial release. There's a lot of issues with large boats in GTA V. We are working on a National Security Cutter which does have a heli landing pad. But there's a lot of issues with that model still and a lot of work to be done with the script to accommodate that. 

Ok, thanks 'preciate it

Time for another update on Coastal Callouts progress! 

• Training callout has been updated and improved to help new users.
• Vastly improved the handling of the 47' Motor Lifeboat. It's both more realistic and more fun to drive now! Planning to work on the Response Boat Medium handling more at some point too. 
• @SkylineGTRFreak did some great work recently with updating the aircraft models - the C-130 fleet has been updated with better LODs and model quality, 3 variants (C-130J, C-130H, and EC-130V), and I even created a USCG Aviation Centennial livery for the C-130H. The Jayhawk got updated to be multi-livery, got a new and improved spotlight, FLIR camera, better rescue basket model, and an Aviation Centennial livery as well. The Dolphin got a new spotlight and FLIR too, and some improvements to the UV mapping. 
• I finally figured out what was causing the reflection material glitch on the Defender boat, and Skyline remodeled a portion to fix that. 
• Skyline also modeled a new stokes litter basket, and I've set it up to work with the rescue hoist. It looks way better than the old one! 
• I've done a ton of bug fixes and performance improvements to the core script. 
• I'm almost done making a new Yacht on Fire callout. 

Some important things left to do: 

• I still need to make a custom installer. That's going to be quite a bit of work, but will make the user experience much smoother for public release. 
• I still need to add and clarify information provided to the user during rescue callouts to make them less confusing. 
• I'd like to add at least three more callouts before release: something involving a downed plane, something involving pirates, and some sort of mountain rescue. I might also do one involving the new submarine added in the Doomsday DLC. 

Over all, progress was a bit slow over the holidays as I was quite busy spending time with friends and family. Development has picked up more lately though and I'm looking forward to a release sometime later this year (although I don't know exactly when yet). In the meantime, enjoy a few screenshots: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for another fantastic progress update @PNWParksFan I enjoy these very much! These screenshots look A-M-A-Z-I-N-G . I say the longer it takes, the more polished it will be..  Thanks for continuing to update us on the progress.. Looking forward to the next update..

I can't wait to get the Beta. Just sent in my registration form so im really hoping for the best!!!

On 1/7/2018 at 3:23 PM, PNWParksFan said:

 

Eventually, but probably not in the initial release. There's a lot of issues with large boats in GTA V. We are working on a National Security Cutter which does have a heli landing pad. But there's a lot of issues with that model still and a lot of work to be done with the script to accommodate that. 

PnwParksfan, when do you think you will release, this just looks too good, dont give up!!!!

4 hours ago, bcc4123 said:

PnwParksfan, when do you think you will release, this just looks too good, dont give up!!!!

Regular updates are still occurring on the beta release through his Benifactor program. And like you have heard throughout this thread, it is released when it is ready.

I intend to have a public release sometime in 2018, but I don't know exactly when yet. So much is dependent on the outcome of game research that I can't predict the pace of. But, we're definitely getting closer! Callouts and features are mostly good enough now. We have some work yet to do on the vehicles and DLC in particular. And then there's the installer, which... well that's a whole different set of challenges which I'm still working on. I certainly haven't given up, just a lot of less-exciting stuff to do before it's ready for the masses. I'll do a proper update post soon. 

Hey @PNWParksFan I just donated I just wanted to know when I could get access to this beta please it looks amazing I hope to hear from you soon thanks Aydan. 

3 hours ago, Aydan Russell said:

Hey @PNWParksFan I just donated I just wanted to know when I could get access to this beta please it looks amazing I hope to hear from you soon thanks Aydan. 

Hiya. All you need to do is send the proof of the transaction to him on discord and he will get back to you with the steps on installation etc. 

Yeah okay @Lewispryor1 but how I sent him the email address I used with PayPal on the discord is that all I had to do ? 

1 hour ago, Aydan Russell said:

Yeah okay @Lewispryor1 but how I sent him the email address I used with PayPal on the discord is that all I had to do ? 

Yeah. Just the email address. That should suffice. He will get back to you soon @Aydan Russell

On 2/13/2018 at 9:06 PM, PNWParksFan said:

I intend to have a public release sometime in 2018, but I don't know exactly when yet. So much is dependent on the outcome of game research that I can't predict the pace of. But, we're definitely getting closer! Callouts and features are mostly good enough now. We have some work yet to do on the vehicles and DLC in particular. And then there's the installer, which... well that's a whole different set of challenges which I'm still working on. I certainly haven't given up, just a lot of less-exciting stuff to do before it's ready for the masses. I'll do a proper update post soon. 

PNWParksFan, I want to donate  I see the link but how do i connect with you for the beta and stuff? Can you give specified info to donate

1 hour ago, bcc4123 said:

PNWParksFan, I want to donate  I see the link but how do i connect with you for the beta and stuff? Can you give specified info to donate

PM him on here. @PNWParksFan

7 hours ago, bcc4123 said:

PNWParksFan, I want to donate  I see the link but how do i connect with you for the beta and stuff? Can you give specified info to donate

Thank you very much for your interest in donating! I always appreciate support from the community. You can find information about donating at https://parksmods.com/donate/. As soon as I I see a donation confirmation email from PayPal, I send the beta information via email. Obviously I can't do that if I'm asleep but I usually get it within 6-12 hours. There's some further steps after you get the welcome email; most people are able to play within 24-48 hours of donating. 

Maybe delay release until 0.4 has been released, there could be some new features that you can make use of and then it’ll be compatible for at least a year with LSPDFR scripts.

 

Also, might it be worth integrating some Police Rescue into the script? Seeing as USCG works at seas, but Police rescue tend to do mountain rescue etc. (at least that's the idea I get seeing as that's how it works in the UK) 

Now that SkylineGTRFreak is soon to release this beautiful Super Puma 

 

Edited February 25, 20188 yr by SeaHawk14

7 hours ago, SeaHawk14 said:

Maybe delay release until 0.4 has been released, there could be some new features that you can make use of and then it’ll be compatible for at least a year with LSPDFR scripts.

 

Also, might it be worth integrating some Police Rescue into the script? Seeing as USCG works at seas, but Police rescue tend to do mountain rescue etc. (at least that's the idea I get seeing as that's how it works in the UK) 

Now that SkylineGTRFreak is soon to release this beautiful Super Puma 

 

This is already in the coastal DLC :D Parks, Skyline and I have been testing it for a week or so to make sure it is perfect for release. And rescue calls are on their way I believe.

 

Edited February 25, 20188 yr by Lewispryor1

9 hours ago, SeaHawk14 said:

Maybe delay release until 0.4 has been released, there could be some new features that you can make use of and then it’ll be compatible for at least a year with LSPDFR scripts.

 

Also, might it be worth integrating some Police Rescue into the script? Seeing as USCG works at seas, but Police rescue tend to do mountain rescue etc. (at least that's the idea I get seeing as that's how it works in the UK) 

Now that SkylineGTRFreak is soon to release this beautiful Super Puma 

 

 

 

I have no idea how long it might take LSPDFR 0.4 to be released. If it happens to be released before Coastal Callouts, then I'll have to postpone my release to update it. But I think that's very unlikely given the slow pace of LSPDFR development, and I'm not going to sit around waiting for no reason. I've kept you all hanging long enough! 

 

As Lewis mentioned, the Super Puma has been integrated to the Coastal Callouts DLC, although it will also be released publicly by Skyline as a separate download sometime soon. I am working on some mountain rescue callouts as we speak! There are already a few callouts that aren't only coast guard related, and I have a few others like that planned. It'll be "Mostly Coastal But Also Other Stuff I Thought Was Fun Callouts". 

 

 

Donated! Can't wait to try it out!

Well this is about as one of the finest mods I ever encountered including GTA IV and V  . Its an entire game within itself almost.  Truly amazing work and I cant imagine the manhours this must have taken ,  Please donate to Parks so that he may continue this work. Also the design of the menu system is so smooth, its very easy to walk through and use, this I would imagine takes an amazing amount of design skills. Thank You Parks for this as I believe this may change the entire future of all mods!!!!