[0.8.2] Vehicle namechange mod
Usertmp
31 Oct 2012
Heya tankers,
I saw a couple of topics about tanks having incorrect or confusing names. So I decided to change them, into correct or clearer names.
Little explanation about the changes.
In WoT, tanks have 2 names, a long and a short one. The long name is used in the techtree, garage etc. The short name is used in the platoon channel and in battle. Generally, WoT has clear long names, but the short names are cut down and that often doesn't add to clarity. For example, the long name of the Chaffee is 'M24 Chaffee' and the short one is 'M24'. This isn't very handy when we also have short names like M22/M26/M36/M46. For some, identification of tanks can get a little slow and confusing. Most of the names I change, are the short ones. Most of the M# have been changed to their respective nicknames, if they had any. If not, or if I don't know them, too bad.
Yes, I do requests, if they are reasonable/historical. I will not change 'Tiger' into 'German BBQ', or 'E-50' into 'Panther IIC'. But I might change 'VK4502B' into 'Mini-Maus'
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0.8.2 is done!
Dutch
English
How to install:
Unrar and put the 'text' folder in 'res_mods/0.8.2'
Complete list of changes:
I saw a couple of topics about tanks having incorrect or confusing names. So I decided to change them, into correct or clearer names.
Little explanation about the changes.
In WoT, tanks have 2 names, a long and a short one. The long name is used in the techtree, garage etc. The short name is used in the platoon channel and in battle. Generally, WoT has clear long names, but the short names are cut down and that often doesn't add to clarity. For example, the long name of the Chaffee is 'M24 Chaffee' and the short one is 'M24'. This isn't very handy when we also have short names like M22/M26/M36/M46. For some, identification of tanks can get a little slow and confusing. Most of the names I change, are the short ones. Most of the M# have been changed to their respective nicknames, if they had any. If not, or if I don't know them, too bad.
Yes, I do requests, if they are reasonable/historical. I will not change 'Tiger' into 'German BBQ', or 'E-50' into 'Panther IIC'. But I might change 'VK4502B' into 'Mini-Maus'
.0.8.2 is done!
Dutch
English
How to install:
Unrar and put the 'text' folder in 'res_mods/0.8.2'
Complete list of changes:
Spoiler
kikox
31 Oct 2012
I don't think Tiger II should be Königstiger but instead King Tiger which it is probably better known as.
Usertmp
31 Oct 2012
kikox, on 31 October 2012 - 09:34 AM, said:
I don't think Tiger II should be Königstiger but instead King Tiger which it is probably better known as.
Made this mod for a friend too, he wanted the King Tiger to be Königstiger.
kikox
31 Oct 2012
I absolutely agree that Königstiger is more correct but i assume the purpose of the names is also being able to identify them better. 
Usertmp
31 Oct 2012
kikox, on 31 October 2012 - 09:48 AM, said:
I absolutely agree that Königstiger is more correct but i assume the purpose of the names is also being able to identify them better.
tomogaso
31 Oct 2012
Thank you!
The short names are not really a big problem, but this saves me a few seconds during loading times that I would usually spend deciphering what tank is which.
It's simple, useful and doesn't bug out the game (right?) and therefore a great mod. +1
The short names are not really a big problem, but this saves me a few seconds during loading times that I would usually spend deciphering what tank is which.
It's simple, useful and doesn't bug out the game (right?) and therefore a great mod. +1
Usertmp
31 Oct 2012
The worst this mod can do, is bug all text in WoT. But that only happens when you install the mod incorrectly.
If you forget to move the LC_MESSAGES from 'res' to 'red_mods' the all text will show up as something like 'menu_button_launch' instead of just 'Launch'.
I haven't tested this mod, since 0.8.1 isn't up yet. But I have done this before for myself and a few others and we didn't have any problems.
If you forget to move the LC_MESSAGES from 'res' to 'red_mods' the all text will show up as something like 'menu_button_launch' instead of just 'Launch'.
I haven't tested this mod, since 0.8.1 isn't up yet. But I have done this before for myself and a few others and we didn't have any problems.
BonSie
31 Oct 2012
M4 sherman > Tommy Cooker
Maybe Tiger(P) into Porsche Tiger for easier identification
Edited by BonSie, 31 October 2012 - 02:04 PM.
Maybe Tiger(P) into Porsche Tiger for easier identification
Edited by BonSie, 31 October 2012 - 02:04 PM.
Usertmp
31 Oct 2012
BonSie, on 31 October 2012 - 02:03 PM, said:
M4 sherman > Tommy Cooker
Maybe Tiger(P) into Porsche Tiger for easier identification
Maybe Tiger(P) into Porsche Tiger for easier identification
Long:
Tiger (Henschel)
Tiger (Porsche)
Short:
Tiger (H)
Tiger (P)
Usertmp
31 Oct 2012
I took a look at the Tigers, and there is a problem. Since the long version actually is 'PzKpfw VI Tiger (P)', making that even longer is problematic.
Also, version 2 is up. Changes are in the first post.
And I realized I made quite a big mistake with the previous version. The files in there, don't work. Like, at all. However, this is (of course) fixed in version 2.
Edited by Usertmp, 31 October 2012 - 08:02 PM.
Also, version 2 is up. Changes are in the first post.
And I realized I made quite a big mistake with the previous version. The files in there, don't work. Like, at all. However, this is (of course) fixed in version 2.
Edited by Usertmp, 31 October 2012 - 08:02 PM.
glutamat
01 Nov 2012
kikox, on 31 October 2012 - 09:48 AM, said:
I absolutely agree that Königstiger is more correct but i assume the purpose of the names is also being able to identify them better.
it's not just more correct, it is the inofficial nickname. the real and correct nickname is still "Tiger 2" (tiger two).
but btw, if you want to call em with his special nickname you should use the correct nickname - Königstiger; or would you also change hummel to bumblebee, grille to cricket, löwe to lion, maus to mice? - and so on...
Edited by glutamat, 01 November 2012 - 09:08 PM.
Usertmp
01 Nov 2012
glutamat, on 01 November 2012 - 09:02 PM, said:
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it's not just more correct, it is the inofficial nickname. the real and correct nickname is still "Tiger 2" (tiger two).
it's not just more correct, it is the inofficial nickname. the real and correct nickname is still "Tiger 2" (tiger two).
It's actual name is 'Panzerkampfwagen VI Ausf. B' or, 'Pzkpfw Tiger, Ausf. B'
But does changing it into that, add to clarity? No.
If I change 'Hummel' to 'Bumblebee', does that add to clarity? No.
Does it add confusion between players using/not using this mod? Yes.
Usertmp
02 Nov 2012
Got a bit pissed of by the mess called the British tree.
GB Changes:
GB Changes:
Spoiler
FrankyK
04 Nov 2012
Thanks for the great mod; especially the US tanks needed it badly.
One small request, please rename:
M48A1 ---> Patton II
or
M46 ---> M46 Patton
M48A1 ---> M48 Patton
Thanks.
http://en.wikipedia....wiki/M46_Patton
http://en.wikipedia....wiki/M48_Patton
One small request, please rename:
M48A1 ---> Patton II
or
M46 ---> M46 Patton
M48A1 ---> M48 Patton
Thanks.
http://en.wikipedia....wiki/M46_Patton
http://en.wikipedia....wiki/M48_Patton
FrankyK
04 Nov 2012
Gioby, on 04 November 2012 - 08:28 PM, said:
Tiger II -> King Tiger
is a german tank...so they call him König Tiger
is a german tank...so they call him König Tiger
True. King Tiger may be more common outside Germany, but since it is a German Tank, you should give him its German name Königstiger.
Usertmp
05 Nov 2012
Der_Landsknecht, on 04 November 2012 - 05:09 PM, said:
Thanks for the great mod; especially the US tanks needed it badly.
One small request, please rename:
M48A1 ---> Patton II
or
M46 ---> M46 Patton
M48A1 ---> M48 Patton
Thanks.
http://en.wikipedia....wiki/M46_Patton
http://en.wikipedia....wiki/M48_Patton
One small request, please rename:
M48A1 ---> Patton II
or
M46 ---> M46 Patton
M48A1 ---> M48 Patton
Thanks.
http://en.wikipedia....wiki/M46_Patton
http://en.wikipedia....wiki/M48_Patton
As for King Tiger/Königstiger. Seeing more players want Königstiger than King Tiger, I will change it.
Edit: Please note the Königstiger in battle will say 'Konigstiger' due to WoT screwing up the umlaut.
Edited by Usertmp, 05 November 2012 - 08:14 AM.
