[Theoxylo]

Welcome to the official release/announce/download topic for the THX helicopter mod.



The latest version is v015, for use with Minecraft 1.1 with ModLoader, single-player only.

You can download the compiled binary zip file from GitHub:
https://github.com/d....1_v015-bin.zip

Just copy the zip file to your '.minecraft/mods' directory and start Minecraft normally (full Minecraft and ModLoader required).

After running at least once, check out the options in file '.minecraft/mods/mod_thx.options' for controls and other settings (see below for annotated listing).

Please keep in mind that this is an early release of a mod still under construction. Even though no corruption issues have been reported, please back-up your worlds before using (always a good idea). Multi-player is not supported and has not been tested in any way. Please make sure that Minecraft and ModLoader are working properly before installing this mod -- see log ouput in .minecraft/ModLoader.txt

There is a lot of discussion and good ideas at the original request topic:
http://www.minecraft...howtopic=246531

The latest version support skins. Just modify this file and replace in the mod zip:
https://github.com/t.../helicopter.png

Finally, this is an open source project and anybody is free to participate:
https://github.com/t...necraft_mod_thx

Happy flying!



CRAFTING
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The current crafting recipe is very cheap and simple -- build a boat and add a roof (rotor assembly)!







CHANGELOG
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v015: now for use with Minecraft 1.1 with ModLoader

v014: still for use with Minecraft and ModLoader 1.0.0
v014: added altitude lock as suggested by Gabbiman (default key P)
v014: added HUD/camera mode where model is hidden (default key C)
v014: added windshield to model with transparancy effects
v014: added helicopter skin improved by vip3r

v013: still for use with Minecraft and ModLoader 1.0.0
v013: fixed NPE crash on AI fire weapon

v012: for use with Minecraft and ModLoader 1.0.0
v012: enabled separate textures for all model faces
v012: replaced hud mode with in-game look-pitch control (key L)
v012: changed 3rd-person weapon aim to vehicle based
v012: added logic to separate rear-view control (hold U key)
v012: now preserving view mode when entering/exiting
v012: extended auto-level function to look-pitch mode (key K)
v012: removed disappearing floor logic
v012: removed heavy weapons option



GAMEPLAY TIPS
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Aiming: when in 1st-person mode, you can aim rockets and missiles using the cursor, but in 3rd-person mode, they are now fired in the direction of the helicopter, which makes it much more challenging (and therefore less OP).

Maps: Hover and press 'o' (default key) to create (and catch) a map of your current area. If you lose this map, you can create another copy (including your explored progress) by creating another one while in the same area.



OPTIONS AND SETTINGS
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# These are stored in .minecraft/mods/mod_thx.options
# please restart the game to apply changes

# The default controls are meant to utilize existing Minecraft defaults
# please customize to your liking

# helicopter cyclic (basic WASD move controls)
key_forward=W
key_left=A
key_back=S
key_right=D

# helicopter collective (throttle, up/down, jump/sneak)
key_ascend=SPACE
key_descend=LSHIFT

# helicopter rudder (rotate/turn right/left) only useful when
# enable_drone_mode=true OR enable_look_yaw=false - see below
key_rotate_right=H
key_rotate_left=G

# toggles pitch mode and briefly displays
# world corrdinates and altitude (measured in blocks)
key_look_pitch=L

# exits the helicopter 1.9 blocks to the left - use with caution while flying!
# also used to cut power when in drone (RC) mode
key_exit=Y

# fires a powerful missile that will take out a few stone blocks and up to
# 27 weaker blocks - useful for mining, landscaping, combat, hunting
key_fire_missile=M

# fires a weak but fast rocket, hold for burst up to 12 before reloading
key_fire_rocket=R

# quickly returns pitch to zero - useful with full throttle to avoid crash
key_auto_level=K

# always allow helicopter to naturally return to zero pitch automatically
# seting this to false engages an auto-pilot mechanism to hold pitch constant
enable_auto_level=true

# returns throttle to zero when not actively ascending or descending
# if you disable, your rotor speed will indicate the current throttle
enable_auto_throttle_zero=true

# puts the helicopter into RC remote-control/drone mode - make sure to map
# rudder/rotate controls since pilot look will not control pitch or yaw
enable_drone_mode=false

# use pilot look to set helicopter yaw/rotation/rudder/steering
enable_look_yaw=true

# include a moving rotor with the model
# rotor speed varies with throttle - the visual effect is highly
# dependent upon framerate, so experiment to find a pleasant result
# or disable if all else fails
enable_rotor=true
# set rotors relative speed
rotor_speed_percent=70

# work-around for Mo'Creatures ModLoader gui.png override bug
disable_helicopter_item_image=true

# hold for rear view
key_look_back=U

# create map for current area
key_create_map=O

# keep helicopter at current altitude, press again to unlock
key_lock_alt=P

# switch to hud/camera mode where model is hidden
key_hud_mode=C



SKINS
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If you would like to change the appearance of the helicopter, you can modify or replace the file 'helicopter.png'. Please post your designs and image files on the forum topic!



DEVELOPMENT
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Welcome to the Minecraft mod_thx Helicopter project! If you are still reading then we will assume you are a modder or would like to become one. Here's what you need to develop, build, test, and play:

1. Minecraft (full version): http://www.minecraft.net

2. ModLoader: http://www.minecraft...showtopic=75440

3. MCP: http://mcp.ocean-lab...x.php/Main_Page

4. Mod_thx source code and project files: https://github.com/t...necraft_mod_thx

5. Java 6 SDK: http://www.oracle.co...se6-419409.html

6. An IDE or good text editor. Eclipse is recommended: http://www.eclipse.org/downloads



ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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Thanks to vip3r for the improved helicopter skin.
Thanks to dannyoboy007 for managing the forum topic and recruiting.
Thanks to all forum participants.
Special thanks to the ModLoader and MCP projects, without which this project would not be possible!
And of course, thanks to Notch and the Mojang team for the pure goodness that is Minecraft.



LICENSE & USAGE
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(The MIT License)

Copyright © 2011-2012 Theoxylo <theoxylo@yahoo.com>

Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the 'Software'), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:

The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all copies or substantial portions of the Software.

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED 'AS IS', WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.



VIDEOS (mostly of previous versions)
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Official YouTube playlist:
http://www.youtube.c...95BDA16181F6120

by BlueXephos
http://www.youtube.c...h?v=x9cURnMw1Yc

by minecraftturtle
http://www.youtube.c...h?v=cg3cPrS5lm4

by aBunchaCats
http://www.youtube.c...h?v=Ta8LuCi505s

by Zennor:
http://www.youtube.c...h?v=LuqGU-9-fok

by M-Bot:
http://www.youtube.c...h?v=tVaz3M1zvAc

by SupremoPete:
http://www.youtube.c...h?v=yfOEJf1wmEs

by _Kaszub:
http://www.youtube.c...h?v=Q1g8i44c1Ww

by CommanderPixel:
http://www.youtube.c...h?v=xtsMJ4fAa2U



COMING SOON...
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Please visit the request/ideas topic if you want to discuss ideas for the future:
http://www.minecraft...howtopic=246531

[worldner]

Pictures Please!

[GENERATOR2142]

So its fully complete wiht textures and stuff?

[Theoxylo]

worldner, on 04 November 2011 - 04:28 PM, said:

Pictures Please!

Picture added! Still need to make a current video...

GENERATOR2142, on 04 November 2011 - 04:28 PM, said:

So its fully complete wiht textures and stuff?

I wouldn't say it is "complete" (e.g. no SMP yet), but it does support a custom texture/skin.

[pavangerow]

the textures are a little weird

[Theoxylo]

pavangerow, on 04 November 2011 - 04:58 PM, said:

the textures are a little weird

So create your own and contribute back to the project! No programming required.

[CommanderPixel]

Hi There Brilliant Mod I Done A Review Of The Mod And Was Wondering If You Can Put My Video On Your Forum Post
Thanks As It Would Mean Alot To Me...

Also Theres a cool thumbnail on it as im a youtube partner with alot of subs.

[CommanderPixel]

Hi There Brilliant Mod I Done A Review Of The Mod And Was Wondering If You Can Put My Video On Your Forum Post
Thanks As It Would Mean Alot To Me...

Also Theres a cool thumbnail on it as im a youtube partner with alot of subs.

[SupremoPete]

Does this fire rockets like old versions? If so how? lol

[Theoxylo]

CommanderPixel, on 04 November 2011 - 05:28 PM, said:

Hi There Brilliant Mod I Done A Review Of The Mod And Was Wondering If You Can Put My Video On Your Forum Post
Thanks As It Would Mean Alot To Me...

Also Theres a cool thumbnail on it as im a youtube partner with alot of subs.

Thanks for the video! I have added it to the main post above.

And I like your idea for degraded performance based on damage. By the way, the helicopter will slowly auto-heal from damage.

[Theoxylo]

SupremoPete, on 04 November 2011 - 05:40 PM, said:

Does this fire rockets like old versions? If so how? lol

Yes, it does! Rockets and missiles... Default controls:

R for rockets
M for missile

I have added a section with all of the configurable options and controls above.

[CommanderPixel]

wow i never seen all the rockets.. lol ill annotation it

[CommanderPixel]

Theoxylo, on 04 November 2011 - 06:13 PM, said:

Thanks for the video! I have added it to the main post above.

And I like your idea for degraded performance based on damage. By the way, the helicopter will slowly auto-heal from damage.

thanks also if you dont mind me but if u make more mods an u pm me via youtube and Ill review it for you

[DJClaudePSN]

So, when the mod will be officially released, the download will be in this page, right?

[DjGyarados]

I can't wait for somebody to actually make this helicopter into an Apache or something, would be so awesome.

[Lockdown2102]

I look forward to trying this out once it is done. Be great for those who want a better way of getting arund as opposed to the planes which clearly need runways and such to land and take off. I've seen some large mountains that would mak egreat places for a castle or something. Was just too lazy to get up to them lol.

[tngreenfish99]

Finally! I've been waiting for this to become an official mod.

[_Kaszub]

Hey great mod. I made a polish review of this mod in short 2 minutes move. I have got youtubepartnership so it will has later on thumbnail. sorry for my English but I'm not in it good

I am also a partner with 3k viewers ;D

[DJClaudePSN]

Hey Theoxylo, I've just made a HD texture for the thx helicopter
"Stealth Helicopter"


Here it is the helicopter.png

[SupremoPete]

I also made a mod spotlight for this mod. Add it to the first post if you wish.