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FAL Wood Furniture

FAL with wood furniture (aka FAL 50.00 "G series") for DayZ
V2 release 27/06/2024

[Changelog]
- V1 (17/05/2023): Release.
- V2 (27/06/2024): Update, bugfixing.
* Updated the texture (now the carry handle is now also correctly in wood);
* Slightly reduced the weight;
* Fixed bug that was stopping it from losing durability properly and stopped working.

[Contents]
- FAL with wooden furniture, modeled after a metric pattern, 50.00 "G series" FAL;
- Wood stock for the FAL (also compatible with the vanilla FAL);
- Promotional images and image gallery of all the textures in this mod (in .paa and .png format);
- types.xml file to allow server owners to make the items spawn;
- config.cpp file used in creation of mod;
- READ ME.txt file with detailed install instructions and credits;

[Install Instructions]
- Players/Non-Server Owners:
* "Subscribe" via the Steam Workshop page.

- Server Owners:
I HIGHLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO WATCH A DETAILED, STEP-BY-STEP, VIDEO GUIDE IF YOU HAVE NO EXPERIENCE DOING THIS AS A SIMPLE SPELLING ERROR OR MISPLACED FILE AND YOUR SERVER WILL NOT LAUNCH (it's not dificult at all, just has some very specific steps to follow).
* "Subscribe" via the Steam Workshop page;
* Drag & drop the "@FALWoodFurniture" folder into your main DayZServer directory (path should be something like: \Steam\steamapps\common\DayZServer);
* Drag & drop "TheLANHouse.bikey" to your "keys" folder (path should be something like: \Steam\steamapps\common\DayZServer\keys);
* Open the .bat file used to launch the server (if you use another method, make sure to just add the command to list the mod) and list the mod there by adding, in the appropriate line, the following: "@FALWoodFurniture;" (use "-mod=@FALWoodFurniture;" if its the first mod in that line);
* Locate your servers "type.xml" file. Copy the contents of the "type.xml" provided in the downloaded folder and paste it as to not break the formating.

[Notes]
- Since most engravings are on the actual .p3d model, I can't replace them without unpacking, editing, packing back the model, which AFAIK is against Bohemia Interactive's TOS. I still went ahead and made a painstakingly accurate replication of how it SHOULD look like via the texture (you can see the final image on the reel with an explanation);
- This retexture was done using actual photographs and video of an actual, adequate FAL (specifically the G869 serialized one, imported into the USA);
- The "G series" is an early FN production batch of the original model FAL (50.00, metric pattern), with a serial number initiated with a "G" that where imported into the USA by Browning Arms Company from 1959 to 1963. They are very rare, collectible and expensive and the reasons why are quite interesting. I suggest you watch Forgotten Weapons' video on the subject;
- The proof marks aren't 100% replicated (more like 99%) since it's missing the specific inspector mark near the carrying handle attachment point. I couldn't find one on the internet with the letter "H" as I wanted to. Also, I couldn't find confirmation if these sequence of serialized guns have the G serial number on the inside of the magwell as I couldn't find photos online;
- Yes, I know to make this mod 100% accurate you would not be able to use this FAL with the stock removed, you (probably) wouldn't be able to use vanilla FAL magazines and you certainly couldn't fire the weapon in full-auto. But that wouldn't be very fun now would it?

[Licensing]
- You may freely use this, add it to your server, without asking for permission. Just link the mod Workshop page (and my ArtStation if you can, so I can get an ego boost);
- Repacking allowed IF YOU CREDIT ME AND MESSAGE ME ABOUT IT. If you don't, expect a takedown notice from me. Come on, no need to deny someone credit for their hard work.
- Usage of this free-to-use modification requires ownership of a copy of DayZ.

[Software Used]
- GIMP.

[Credits]
- Bohemia Interactive: Developers & publishers of the game;
- Murse Faneca PT: Mod creation;
- Gerard Cox: For his wonderful guide on Belgian proof marks[gerardcox.blogspot.com] (the crest on the top cover near the carrying handle was taken from his guide);
- New Order: For being out of this world (a large portion of this was made listening to them).

[Links]
- Steam Profile
- ArtStation Profile[www.artstation.com]
- ArtStation Post[mursefaneca.artstation.com]
- YouTube Profile

[Bibliography]
- Check READ ME.txt.