(*) How To Add Drop Pods To Regular TS Options

[Aztek985]

Originally posted by Clazzy:

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This is a rather simple tutorial, just requiring the FS code to be transferred into the rules.ini.

First of all, add this code into the [General] section:

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DropPodInfantryMinimum=6
DropPodInfantryMaximum=8
DropPodWeapon=DropGun

In [AudioVisual], add this:

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DropPod=DROPPOD,DROPPOD2,DROPPODY,DROPPODY2

Next, you'll want to add the superweapon itself.
In [SuperWeaponTypes], you'll need to insert a new superweapon at the end of the list called DropPodSpecial

Now go down to the existing superweapons in the file and add this:

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[DropPodSpecial]
Name=Drop Pod
IsPowered=true
RechargeVoice=00-I506
ChargingVoice=
ImpatientVoice=
SuspendVoice=
RechargeTime=7
Type=DropPod
Action=DropPod
SidebarImage=PODSICON

Now, scroll to where the weapons are and add this to the button of the list:

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[DropGun]
Damage=1
ROF=50
Range=6
Projectile=Invisible
Speed=100
Warhead=SA
Report=TSGUN4
Anim=GUNFIRE

The final part to add now is the building that fires the superweapon. In the [BuildingTypes] list, add GAPLUG4 to the end, then scroll down to the buildings and add this:

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[GAPLUG4]
Name=Drop Pod Node
Image=GAPLUG_D
Prerequisite=GAPLUG
TechLevel=10
Armor=wood
Sight=1
Owner=GDI
Cost=1000
Points=30
Power=-20
Crewed=no
Capturable=no
Explosion=TWLT070,S_BANG48,S_BRNL58,S_CLSN58,S_TUMU60
PowersUpBuilding=gaplug
PowersUpToLevel=-1
ThreatPosed=0
SuperWeapon=DropPodSpecial
AIBuildThis=yes

Save the file and place the rules.ini file into your Tiberian Sun directory. Load the game and you should now receive a new plugin for the Upgrade Centre, giving you the ability to call down reinforcements anywhere on the map.