David112

Sadly not, due to my private life I really have not that much time for being at my computer to do these projects.
I'm not even sure if I got the files anymore since most of them broke when my hard drive had an issue 😞
Sorry to disappoint a lot of you guys

This is the third part of our LSPDFR 0.4 Preview Series.  Not caught up yet?  Check out the initial announcement here: https://www.lcpdfr.com/forums/topic/81745-lspdfr-04-announcement-first-preview
 
So, this article is a little bit different than most.  Recently, a number of people have expressed an interest in hearing some more details about the technology behind LSPDFR 0.4, including some of the developments that we've made with respect to artificial intelligence in the mod and also perhaps some more information about the ways in which LSPDFR 0.4 can be customized through code.  While exact details like this are a little difficult to provide as plans can, and often do, change - we've gathered together a number of new systems and features to present here which we think both developers and players alike will be looking forward to.
 
 
The Crime System
 
To start with, one of the new systems that we've introduced in LSPDFR 0.4 is the not-very-originally-named Crime System.  The Crime System was originally developed as an expansion of what we had previously done in LCPDFR 1.0 where players could press ALT + E to 'call in' things that had happened, with the key example being a suspect taking off from a traffic stop - units wouldn't respond until it had been called in.
 
This is back in LSPDFR 0.4, but with a big twist.  The Crime System recognises a number of different events which could take place in-game (called Crime Events), such as a person firing a weapon, a car being stolen or somebody being run over.  Each time one of these things (and a couple of others) happens in-game, it's picked up by LSPDFR so that our systems can react to it.  This gives us similar functionality to LCPDFR 1.0, where if you're attacked by a criminal then you're able to report this and the criminal will be targeted properly by other units, but it also opens up some new possibilities that we've added for LSPDFR, including the ability for nearby civilians to actually call 911 if they witness a crime.
 

 
The Crime System allows for far greater interaction with GTA V's rich environment, providing a more dynamic experience during patrols.
 
The cool thing about this is that since GTA V is a very rich game in terms of the ambient environment, it's actually quite possible that crimes like this can take place in the game and we think it makes things a whole lot more immersive when you can actually react to them with the full support of LSPDFR behind you, rather than having to engage in a mad dash after someone in the vain hope that you'll catch up before they turn a corner and disappear! 
 
Plus, the Crime System will be available in the API for LSPDFR 0.4, easily allowing developers to add new Crime Events by specifying the crime, victim and suspect.  This could be useful, for example, in a drunk driver callout where the player searches for the offending vehicle.  Once they've found it, they'll be able to report this to dispatch and trigger a pursuit, without the need for any additional code - a lot more convenient than having to handle this manually.
 
 
Scenarios
 
Sticking with the topic of improvements to a lot of the technology that powers LSPDFR, we've added all new functionality throughout the mod for custom Scenarios.  In general, we like to think of Scenarios as short ambient sequences which can just spontaneously happen within the world.  In addition to this, though, we also support Scenarios across a couple of our other systems, like both pursuits and traffic stops.  This opens up a bunch of new opportunities for gameplay as just like in real life, there's now so much more that could happen during a traffic stop.  Perhaps they exit their vehicle while you're approaching?  Do they have a weapon, or are they just angry and complaining?
 

 
From 'routine' traffic stops gone totally wrong to suspects ditching their cars and bailing, Scenarios add all new depth to LSPDFR.
 
The best bit about Scenarios, though, is that we've also added them to the LSPDFR 0.4 API, and while we've come up with a few of our own, we know that there's many developers who will knock it out of the park in their attempts to find new and interesting ways of enhancing the experience with Scenarios.   Be it by creating new situations that can happen during traffic stops, devising new ways that pursuit suspects will attempt to elude officers, or even by taking advantage of some of the other additions to 0.4, like the Crime System for example, to add a bunch of new ambient crimes throughout the game, we think that the new Scenario system will add much more depth and variety to LSPDFR.
 

 
The scene after an escaped pursuit suspect's burned out vehicle was located.
 
 
Artificial Intelligence
 
Finally, in 0.4, we've re-worked a lot of our artificial intelligence.  We'll be sharing more details about these improvements, particularly as it relates to the overhauled pursuit system, in the near future but for now here's a taste of things to come, with some technical explanation, from our very own @LMS
 
 
Stay tuned for more news about 0.4, coming soon.

Regenbogen Grundschule in Neukölln

Been a while, huh?
 
You know, when we first started making LSPDFR, the whole process was pretty much one big roller-coaster that didn't have any brakes:  there were the obvious highs when we'd finally add in something cool, but the low points were pretty hard as well - the amount of work that went into simply researching how things worked really took its toll as well.  And, of course, while this was all going on there just simply wasn't any stopping, we were a couple of (somewhat) real people who essentially lived in Los Santos for just about all of 2015, spending month after month pushing forward and trying to come up with things that everyone here would like to see.
 
So, of course, the grind and the pace of everything simply just wasn't sustainable and after 0.3, it's no secret that while the numbers and everything for our site are still on the up, month after month, things did slow down quite substantially for the actual mod itself.  But, we can tell you, this wasn't all bad news - it's afforded us the opportunity to take a step back and really look at the mod and figure out where we want to go next with it.  While our approach before was all about cramming as much new stuff as we could into a couple of months of development, we've now been able to look back at many of the original ideas and concepts that we had for LSPDFR and build on them.  Of course, with that being said, there's still a lot of new stuff crammed into 0.4!
 

 
With 0.4, we've taken the time to fix a couple of those "how the hell didn't they add this yet" moments :)
 
Aside from the cool little additions like this, though, the major theme of 0.4 is Character.  Ever since seeing the character system for GTA Online, it was always our goal to implement something similar in LSPDFR.  There's just something that much more personal and immersive about playing a game with your own character, and the possibilities that it offers are staggering too.  And yes, while mods like EUP are fantastic (and awesomely compatible with 0.4!), they still feel somewhat separate or distant.  With 0.4, this separation is gone.
 

 

 
No, these shots aren't taken from GTA Online.  This is our own, fully-featured, LSPDFR Character Creator.
 
Of course, we'll talk more about the new Character features in LSPDFR 0.4 later.  The Character Creator menu shown above is obviously only one part of what's new in this regard, although hopefully it emphasizes the effort that we've gone to.  Thanks to some of the new additions like this, much of 0.4 actually looks and feels like an entirely new mod altogether.
 

 
Officer Ronson and his clones obviously couldn't make it to the flashlight party. 
 
Stay tuned!  We'll be sharing more about 0.4 soon.

So, thats was for a while, but now its finally updated!
I spent a lot of time on reworking Arjent again and again. Also, proper lods took more time than i expected.

Well the halogen or sometimes LED lights on the side are called Alley Lights.

It name is takedown. LAPD never used siderunner.

After some reasearch, the display was identified, its PLANAR LX1250TI. Now its have proper size and dismensions.
Also, thanks a lot to @NeOnLaZeR for recreating a LAPD Screen.
Now display have proper mount - Havis CDMM-123.

 

Looks really great. Also I'm not sure. Will there be an ELS version as well? If yes, then this pack has the correct lighting of the Arjent lightbar's stages:
 

Im still finishing the update. Got parking lights and front sidemarkers working.

 

No, not a matter of a shitty opinion. I agree with you on some things, but this isn’t a place to be having spats with other people. I personally just want Scuderio to release the amazing pack that he’s taken the effort to create. Our effort ought to be orientated towards motivating Scuderio, That’s all. No point in deviating the direction of this topic to personal arguments. Capeesh?

Oh ffs... guys give this argument sh*t a rest.
We’ve all got a common interest here, let’s not go into 2018 with arguments and wanky opinions.

> "there's always the option of making it yourself."
> "lol I couldn't do this if I tried."
 
Why do some people even talk

You do realize he isn't being paid to make these nor does he get any kickback for releasing them today as opposed to when they're finished right?  He is in no manner obligated to release anything within a certain time period, and to be honest if this bothers you so much there's always the option of making it yourself.

Do you want me to release what I have atm? If yes then you would just have cars that aren't done. 
I just want to bring out finally a good LAPD pack because atm we only have Desmonds cars which are high quality.

Before and after
Also, as you guys can notice, i added a glass and improved some materials on gauges and fixed bump (it's was zm issue ).
 

Well, i finally got it remodeled.

 

Oh, thank you  sorry, the new parts isn't properly mapped at this version, but other parts like body,doors, roof, and boot is mapped  to the template of 2014 one, so you can use it. 
Thank you for such a good words! Much appreciated! Atm there's no updates, due to my laziness  I wish i had something new to show.
Well, the most important thing  is lods, and a new interior, but it's still WIP.
And a "bonus" pic that i took, when i was curious how the new FPIU will look as CHP.

I finally did a first very alpha version of 2016 LAPD FPIU for public testing, it's ELS only, and you guys can grab it here https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bx3fCR7BaF_dUENMamdoc0ljd2s/view?usp=sharing
Atm, there's no lods (and that's why the glass will not break, i will release an update for it asap)
Also, there's no headlight corner strobes, it's also will be added in near future updates.
Rear indicators and brakelights also don't working atm.
When the vehicle will support all normal game functions i will upload it to site archive.

So this weekend Desmond and I made a new Laptop and Laptop stand for the vic.
Here is a picture: 
 

 
Also Ghost128 is helping me currently with activating the tuning parts :)

Well, time to test the front end too 

 

Great stuff !

Updates on the Crown Victoria:
- Made the third version of ALPR's for the vic
 
Pictures of all three versions:
 
Federal Signal "flat" ones
 
"Blocky" ones
 
"Round" ones
 
(Sorry for the darkness and weird looking colors in the pics. That's because of the graphics mod)

oops, forgot to answer, sorry
 
Well, i didn't remember if I already posted that, but anyway:
I think i got the most accurate shape of the badge that we can have. Some screens from night patrol at Venice Beach.
Great badge texture by @vladimir850