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Foski's IR Strobe Beacon
   
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Data Type: Mod
Mod Type: Character, Equipment
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30 Oct, 2023 @ 1:19am
26 Nov, 2023 @ 1:15am
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Foski's IR Strobe Beacon

Description


Introducing the IR Strobe Beacon Mod, a simple yet essential addition to enhance your gameplay experience. This mod empowers players by providing them with the ability to toggle an infrared (IR) strobe beacon on their helmets. By activating this feature, players can ensure their visibility to other players, making it easier to locate and identify team members in the heat of battle.

With the IR Strobe Beacon Mod, you can now navigate through the intense and immersive battles with confidence. Whether you're coordinating tactical maneuvers or simply trying to stay connected with your squad, this mod offers a valuable tool to enhance communication and teamwork.


- Toggleable IR strobe beacon on player helmets.
- Improved visibility and identification of team members.
- Command AI squad members to toggle their own IR beacons on or off.
- Enhanced communication and coordination during multiplayer sessions.
- Simple and intuitive usage for seamless integration into your gameplay.
- Inventory item: equip and activate the IR strobe beacon (Watch Slot).
- ACE compatible, set the "Interaction Method" addon setting to either "ACE" or "Both".
- Persistent, the IR strobe beacon remains active even after the player dies, meaning the IR strobe will continue to emit it's signal, aiding your teammates in locating your body. The beacon only turns off once you respawn (If active).


SELF:
- Obtain the "Helmet IR Beacon" inventory item.
- Open your inventory and equip the "Helmet IR Strobe Beacon" in the watch slot.
- While in-game, use either the scroll wheel action, or the ACE interaction menu (Equipment-> Toggle IR Beacon) to toggle the IR strobe beacon on or off.
- The configurable keybind can also be used to toggle your OWN beacon (Default: Ctrl + L).

UNITS:
- Ensure the unit has a "Helmet IR Beacon" inventory item assigned in their watch slot.
- Command AI squad members through the communication menu: Supports -> Commands -> Toggle IR Beacon.
- Walk up to a unit, and while looking at their head. Use either the scroll wheel action, or the ACE interaction menu to toggle their IR beacon.
- High command mode compatible.
50 Comments
Callsign YBK 17 Nov, 2024 @ 5:42am 
is there any way to enable it when your in a aircraft and your friendlies are not in your squad and are AI
Apricot_ale 9 Jul, 2024 @ 5:54pm 
CBA Warning spaming on server. Can you avoid this with (hasInterface) check or something?
I tried fix my self but this addon is obscured.


[CBA] (common) WARNING: Function ran on a dedicated server. Function only usable on a client. Action: ["Toggle IR Beacon (On)",...
[CBA] (common) WARNING: Function ran on a dedicated server. Function only usable on a client. Action: ["Toggle IR Beacon (Off)",...
[CBA] (common) WARNING: Function ran on a dedicated server. Function only usable on a client. Action: ["Toggle Unit's IR Beacon (On)",...
Nimmersatt 29 Apr, 2024 @ 2:31am 
Does the server need to load the mod? Or is it sufficient if I only add the key?
FraggerNut 13 Feb, 2024 @ 2:06am 
Yeah, would be great if it doesn't use the watch slot :)
Shadow 2 Feb, 2024 @ 5:14am 
Can it be an item in a backpack, the slot of the watch also needs to use an altimeter watch when skydiving
Cpt Murdock 30 Jan, 2024 @ 2:43am 
Yeah nice work Womb Raider
Langer 30 Jan, 2024 @ 2:42am 
Foski u legend!!!!!
CY3ER MISFIT 1 Jan, 2024 @ 3:17pm 
Could you add a thermal variant as well?
AYE -_- SPENZO 29 Dec, 2023 @ 6:51pm 
As a person who enjoys playing in 3rd person from time to time, The strobe is Hella bright and to others it's even worse. We need an option to turn down that brightness and size control. Also, I'm pretty sure you know about the complete offset when in freelook. If not just letting you know its awful, other than that I love the idea considering it wasn't implemented in the vanilla game in the first place.
Żegociarz 15 Dec, 2023 @ 7:34am 
I see now, options show only when InGame (I mean mission), not in editor or else.