Project Arizona DPS

*This project is now a team effort. Currently, two members are working on this project. Chief1234 and  badass22.  Full for testers.*

 

Join the Discord server: https://discord.gg/tJqy7Vg

 

What is Project Arizona DPS?

 Project Arizona DPS is a variety of liveries and themed skins based off of Arizona DPS that will be released throughout the next year(s). This project accounts for multiple vehicle models, vehicle skins, and peds. Taking into account the previous and current styles of the department, the current team will be creating vehicles and peds to well represent the state. All skins will be released upon completion. When everything has been completed, all files will be put into one large mega pack. That being the Project Arizona DPS pack. 

 

Release Date(s)

 Currently, the Project AZ DPS pack has no release date. Proper models of vehicles and peds are needed to even make the project happen. Making the project's length further. 

 

How to get involved

 If you are looking to get involved in Project Arizona DPS there are certain things that are needed, in which the team may not be able to complete. These mainly being fonts, modeling and such. If the team does require assistance I will contact any person who takes the poll and agrees to it. Remember if you are interested in this project, be sure to follow it to get constant updates of progress.

 

Status of Skins

 Below are the listed items that are currently planned for use. Please keep in mind more may be added in the future. Each section has the following color themes based on completion. Red being no available model or resources to create the current concept. Orange being resources available, but the project has not begun. Yellow being project work has begun on the current item. Green being the item or model is completed and most likely released. 

 

The project is 40.38% Complete

Lists of Items

Highway Patrol Vehicles:

• 2011 Ford Crown Victoria (Tomar Blade) *Livery Done, Variations WIP, Modeling NA*

 

• 2011 Ford Crown Victoria (Slicktop) *Livery Done, Variations WIP, Modeling WIP*

 

• 2011 Ford Crown Victoria (Code 3 Excalibur) *Livery Done, Variations WIP, Modeling WIP*

 

• 2011 Ford Crown Victoria (Code 3 Excalibur - K9) *Livery Done, Variations WIP, Modeling NA*

 

• 2013 Ford Explorer (Federal Signal Valor) *Livery Done, Variations Done, Modeling Done*

 

• 2013 Ford Explorer (Federal Signal Valor - Aggressive Driving Unit) *Livery Done, Variations Done, Modeling Done*

 

• 2013 Ford Explorer (Slicktop) *Livery Done, Variations Done, Modeling Done*

 

• 2012 Chevrolet Impala (Slicktop) *Livery Done, Variations Done, Modeling Done*

 

• 2012 Chevrolet Impala (Code 3 Excalibur) *Livery Done, Variations Done, Modeling Done*

 

• 2013 Ford Taurus (Unknown Lightbar) *Livery NA, Variations NA, Modeling NA*

 

• 2016 Ford Taurus (Federal Signal Valor) *Livery Done, Variations Done, Modeling Done*

 

• 2016 Ford Taurus (Slicktop) *Livery Done, Variations Done, Modeling Done*

 

• 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe (Federal Signal Valor - K9) *Livery Done, Variations Done, Modeling WIP*

 

• 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe (Code 3 Excalibur) *Livery Done, Variations Done, Modeling Done*

 

• 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe (Slicktop - K9) *Livery Done, Variations Done, Modeling Done*

 

• 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe (Slicktop) *Livery Done, Variations Done, Modeling Done*

 

• 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe (Code 3 Excalibur) *Livery NA, Variations NA, Modeling NA*

 

• Ford F-150 (Code 3 Excalibur) *Livery NA, Variations NA, Modeling WIP*

 

• Ford F-150 (Slicktop) *Livery NA, Variations NA, Modeling NA*

 

• 2006 Ford Expedition (Slicktop) *Livery NA, Variations NA, Modeling NA*

 

• 2006 Ford Expedition (Code 3 Excaliber) *Livery NA, Variations NA, Modeling WIP*

 

• 2008 Ford Expedition (Unknown Lightbar) *Livery NA, Variations NA, Modeling NA*

 

• Lenco Bearcat (Whelen Justice) *Livery NA, Variations NA, Modeling NA*

 

• Kawasaki Concour *Livery NA, Variations NA, Modeling NA*

 

• BMW RT-1200 *Livery NA, Variations NA, Modeling NA*

 

• Unmarked 2013 Ford Explorer *Livery Done, Variations Done, Modeling Done*
  
• Unmarked 2013 Chevrolet Impala *Livery Done, Variations Done, Modeling Done*

 

• Unmarked Challenger *Livery NA, Variations NA, Modeling NA*

 

• Unmarked Mustang *Livery NA, Variations NA, Modeling NA*

 

• Unmarked 2013 Tahoe *Livery NA, Variations NA, Modeling NA*

 

• Unmarked Ford F-250 *Livery NA, Variations NA, Modeling NA*

 

• Bell 407 *Livery NA, Variations NA, Modeling Done*

 

State Trooper Vehicles:

• 2016 Ford Explorer (Federal Signal Valor) *Livery Done, Variations Done, Modeling Done*

 

• 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe (Federal Signal Valor) *Livery Done, Variations Done, Modeling Done*

 

• 2016 Ford Explorer (Slicktop) *Livery Done, Variations Done, Modeling Done*

 

• 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe (Slicktop) *Livery Done, Variations Done, Modeling WIP*

 

• Unmarked 2015 Dodge Charger *Livery Done, Variations Done, Modeling Done*

 

• Slicktop 2015 Dodge Charger *Livery NA, Variations NA, Modeling NA*

 

Peds:

• Aviation Unit *Uniform WIP, Variations WIP, Modeling Done*

 

• Motorcycle Unit *Uniform Done, Variations Done, Modeling Done*

 

• Female State Trooper (s) *Uniform Done, Variations Done, Modeling Done*

 

• Male State Trooper (s) *Uniform Done, Variations Done, Modeling Done*

 

• Gang Task Force *Uniform WIP, Variations WIP, Modeling Done*

 

• Gang Task Force SEB *Uniform NA, Variations NA, Modeling Done*

 

• Auto Theft Task Force *Uniform Done, Variations Done, Modeling Done*

 

• Commercial Vehicle Enforcement *Uniform NA, Variations NA, Modeling Done*

 

• SWAT Unit *Uniform Done, Variations Done, Modeling Done*

 

• Vehicle Theft Task Force *Uniform Done, Variations Done, Modeling Done*

 

• K-9 Unit *Uniform NA, Variations NA, Modeling Done*

 

• Honor Guard  *Uniform NA, Variations NA, Modeling Done*

 

• Investigator  *Uniform NA, Variations NA, Modeling Done*

Edited March 25, 20206 yr by PristineAccuracy

Is it bad that I'm working on the models and this is the first time I have looked at this topic? Oh Well..

 

To give an update to anyone who is interested in this pack. It has not died by any means. We are still working on it, it just takes time and unfortunately time among all three of us developers is very limited these days (..and my game got corrupted..). I do plan on finishing up some more of these models within the coming weeks. As for the giant list above this post of all the things to be completed, I have an update on that as well. Since I handle the vehicles in this pack I can say that just about all of these vehicles and variants have been in some way developed and tested by myself. Some are much further developed than others but they are all in the stages of development (and they take up a ton of space on my computer). I myself as a developer have somewhat high standards for the models I release, I don't want to pass out a sub standard download (other than that COL issue that I have been having...). So it partially slows down development when I find a new way of doing something or some new way to stretch the confines of ELS. I immediately want to test it on a different vehicle and then apply it to the whole 'pack'. So needless to say, the whole project in terms of vehicles is being developed together rather then just one at a time. So please bear with us.

 

If you are interested in this project, interested in possibly testing, or just want updates on when you can download the next vehicle, please follow this topic and our project discord https://discord.gg/n3zpyT9

 

If anyone has any questions, comments, concerns, suggestions, please send it in the comments below or on the discord so everyone can see it!

 

If this message finds its way to even one person who was interested in this project than it would be a success. Happy modding.

im quite intrested in the State trooper vehicles with the Valor bar. 

 

EDIT: actually all the Trooper vehicles 

 

Edited October 13, 20187 yr by infidelplz

omg I love the explorer cant wait for the rest keep going

Just a few screenshots of the current state of the project. More screenshots and information available on our project discord!

https://discord.gg/n3zpyT9

 

Edited November 28, 20187 yr by Chief1234

On 11/27/2018 at 11:08 PM, Chief1234 said:

Just a few screenshots of the current state of the project. More screenshots and information available on our project discord!

https://discord.gg/n3zpyT9

 

Can't wait so excited still use the explorer every week love it

Is this going to be lore friendly or legitimate Arizona DPS?

27 minutes ago, TheZiggingZag said:

Is this going to be lore friendly or legitimate Arizona DPS?

 

I actually never learned what LORE stood for? Its going to be legitimate.

3 hours ago, Chief1234 said:

 

I actually never learned what LORE stood for? Its going to be legitimate.

Lore Friendly means that its going to be based of but it will be for e.g. sahp, lspd, bcso instead of chp,lapd,lasd (just giving examples)

12 minutes ago, ShotsFired932 said:

Lore Friendly means that its going to be based of but it will be for e.g. sahp, lspd, bcso instead of chp,lapd,lasd (just giving examples)

 

Thanks, I figured thats what it meant. What does it stand for though? Does it stand for anything?

According to Urban Dictionary: 

"The collective history and the sum of all knowledge available about a certain fantasy or sci-fi universe."

However, I was asking because I made a lore friendly patch for ADPS back in the day you could use on your peds.

 

Maybe later on we can take you up on that. However, first round were trying to do AZ before lore. Get those ones out first and go from there.

 

When can we expect another vehicle release? Are you working on a mass release or will you release each car as it is finished?

 

Edited December 13, 20187 yr by Pusasaurus

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When can we expect another vehicle release? Are you working on a mass release or will you release each car as it is finished?

Its going to be a mass release. I will probably pull the old FPIU download when the pack is released. It will probably be a large pack that I continuously update. There is a lot of vehicles.

Edited December 13, 20187 yr by Chief1234

Wow, this is impressive. I am quite excited for the upcoming updates! It is looking quite sexy as all of your work is sexy.

Now Available

 

Update via Discord: 

 

Here are a few screenshots of progress. I imagine it looks the same as the original release but that is far from the truth. Much of what is being worked on currently is optimizing the pack to run better. Currently the pack is IMHO crap. Mainly in terms of polycount and LOD. For a lot of the models, the 2013 FPIU as a prime example, as soon as you walk more than 3 feet away from it, it turns into a crappy outline of another car. To add insult to injury, that second LOD model (L1) is close to 111k polys. An optimal R* model for LOD L1 is closer to 30k. For those of you who don't understand the importance of this number, the more polys used the harder the game has to work making it much more intensive on the computer. To me these numbers for what is be displayed in game is a crime. More of a lack of understanding on my part in terms of modeling, the next update will be much more computer friendly that will hopefully better impact everyone's game and reduce crashing. The same went for the L0 model which in the initial release was close to 190k Polys. The updated model is about 75k. In addition, the update should include reworked features for all lighting, environmental lighting for the front of the car, and a completely new pattern for the valor on older cars.

 

Happy Modding!

-Chief1234

Looks really good. Can’t wait for the release. Keep up the great work. 

Update via Discord: 

 

Another update to the project, this time for lighting. With the way the vehicles are currently set up, I was unable to add the environment lighting to the front of the vehicles. Well, this all about to change. I have found a way to properly display all environmental lighting and more properly portray DPS lighting stages. IRL, DPS vehicles display ONLY red and blue lights on the second light stage. Then when bumped to stage 3 the flashing white kicks on. In addition, on newer cars, when the vehicle is put in park, the white light turns off on the light bar. I have added a link to a preview of what this looks like (down below). The vehicle shown is not an updated version, it is the same as what is currently released. This video is simply a proof of concept. All vehicles will similarly implement this new lighting tactic in coming releases.

 

Happy Modding!

-Chief1234

 

 

https://discord.gg/Vw9kCMG

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7_RFfg5x7c

 

 

Edited March 27, 20206 yr by Chief1234

Update via Discord:

 

Hello Project AZ DPS Community 

We are announcing a slight change in the way this project goes about things, mainly in the terms of testing and releasing this pack in part or in a whole. Several months ago, I joined a discord for Bejoljo's Plugins. I'm sure you are familiar with his work, he made Stop the Ped, Traffic Policer, Ultimate Backup, CompuLite, etc. Well, he no longer releases his work on LCPDFR and instead releases it on his Discord and plugin website, and frankly, I'm fond of the way he has it organized. How it works is he releases the download early for testing calling it an "early bird" release on his discord so that bugs may be ironed out. When its officially done, he releases it on his website. 

Myself and Pristine briefly talked and decided this is a good direction to take our project. So from here on out our project is going to go on the following route. When a vehicle is completed, i.e. a 2016 Tahoe, it will be sent to our designated testers to make sure all is well and the file isn't complete dogshit. When a group of vehicles is completed, let's say three versions of said Tahoe, we will release it on a soon to come channel for our entire Discord Community to test. This gives us more feedback, more systems to test the pack, and rewards to the people who have been supporting this project. When the Entire project nears a more polished state we will release it on LCPDFR. 

Heres a visual representation (I'm a visual person lol)

***Testers Only*** (Each vehicle completed over a 1-month span)
2016 Tahoe (6/1/20)2016 Tahoe Slicktop (6/12/20)
2016 Tahoe Detective/Admin (6/20/20)

When testers find minimal or no bugs left with Tahoe "Series", all three will be released to the Discord for further testing.
***Discord*** Release
2016 Tahoe Pack (6/31/20)


Once a large number of vehicles are completed, we will release the overall pack on LCPDFR. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.

Happy Modding
-Chief1234