Comments - RobertJ.F.Calais

Try Paint.net.

That is because the Insurgency weapon sounds are currently part of the mod, yet this will be changed in the upcoming release.

Just unpack the archive and place the .mp2m file in your Max Payne 2 installation folder - it's as simple as that.

It's more than a year now that I wasn't working on this anymore, but I finally found the time to head back to work.
Most of the planned changes are done and I'll publish the newest version as soon as I'm done refining and testing all the changes.

I'll turn it down in the next release.

The game file that this variable is used in is the globalconfig.txt, located under "data/". The current setup is essential for the intended use of bullet time and thus, can't be removed under any circumstances without drastically influencing the new bullet time effects.

Due to internal issues, the promised coming update has been delayed until further notice.

I'm sorry for that. I'll head back to work as soon as possible.

I'm sorry to read that. I haven't heard or read about this issue before. I'll look back at that for the next update.

The mentioned variable is a default variable that was lined out, but it definitely works. I have yet to find out the cause for this.

Soon to be updated.

New version released.

Check the download description for a full list of changes. New screenshots have been added to the gallery.

Before you rate this mod, keep in mind that it was mainly created by one person. Please let me know if you find any problems.

Corrected the Beta V1.4 release.

The metal plate Max takes cover behind in P2C5 is now bulletproof again.
The sniper can still be shot through the container he's sitting behind.

Beta V1.4 update released. Read the download description to see what's new.

If you spot any bugs or problems of any kind, please leave me a comment or PM and I will fix it as soon as possible.

There was nothing to fix. These files have always been working. I just updated them by adding various options.

Known problems:

When shootdodging during bullet time or reloading with bullet time effectiveness bonus, the red motion blur effect disappears.
This can be reversed by deactivating bullet time and activating it again.

I'll see what I can do to fix that in a few days.

Last update for this mod. Download contains loose, .ras and .mp2m files and thus, is compatible with most other mods.

The .ras file contains the new files and all other default files, as it's meant to replace the default .ras file. Updated installation instructions provided within the download.

You better make me never see those ratings again.

There's constructive feedback and complaining. Yours screams for the latter.

And the latter has been proven by you with an excellent example.

Giving constructive feedback is one thing, posting unreasonable bad ratings just for nothing is just a shame and misleading. Do that again and I will prevent you from posting in and rating any of my stuff forever.

Last update for this mod. Download contains loose, .ras and .mp2m files and thus, is compatible with most other mods.

The .ras file contains the new files and all other default files, as it's meant to replace the default .ras file. Updated installation instructions provided within the download.

Rearranged the weapon script files.
Mona is now playable on the Dead Man Walking map "Manor Garden", as supposed to be. (I have never played this map on my current PC and thus didn't find this bug earlier)
The Desert Eagle now penetrates any kind of armor correctly (some script files were missing to make this work correctly).
All ReadMe files (within the downloads) have been further modified.
A file that was missing from the Weapons Patch has been added to all downloads.
(V1.3:) Bullet time now works as intended and got some more tweaks. Further changes have been made. Read the V1.3 download description for more information.

Please download your preferred files again. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Ignore my last question. It was pretty obvious how the new files should look like and where they're supposed to be located.

Hey, I'm still learning. Anyways, thanks for your help. ;)

Rearranging all files (thanks to AntiEvil). I'll update all available downloads in a few hours.

As this is my first balance-changing mod for Max Payne 2, I'm always open for constructive criticism, help and tips of all kind.

So did I get that right, my weapon script files should be located in the MP2_Arsenal.ras weapon_inf folder?

And by the way, they worked fine at all time.

Added .mp2m file to the download.

Added .mp2m file to the download.

The file probably got lost during the copy process. I'll update that in a few minutes.

The reason why your patch is part of this mod is easier handling. You're credited for the files. If you're not okay with that, just let me know and I'll remove the patch.

Beta V1.3 update released.

Bullet time now acts similar to the "hero time" feature in the game "Die Hard: Vendetta" or the adrenaline effect in the game "Left 4 Dead 2".
From the AI's sight, the game speed doesn't change, but the player's actions become twice as fast.
Weapons no longer have a SHOOT_SLOWMOTIONSPEED bonus. As time slows down, a weapon's RoF does, too.
From now on, shootdodge costs 4 seconds of a full bullet time session.
The "HeartbeatSoundMessage" will be resent after exactly 1 second, meaning that you can use the "HeartbeatSoundMessage" to help you count bullet time.
Bullet time slows down the game speed by 50%. Bullet time effectiveness slows down the game speed by 90% at max. The player's speed will always remain the same.
Bullet time activation and deactivation happens instantly, meaning that you can enable/disable it as fast as you can press the bullet time button (allows bullet time reload without bullet time deduction, if you can press the buttons fast enough).
For the first time in this mod, every version of the mod handles bullet time refills differently. In Nightmare versions, you can only refill it by killing enemies, just like in Max Payne. In Standard versions, a full refill takes 60 seconds (as it was in ALL versions before). In Supreme versions, bullet time is infinite and only deducts when shootdodging, but refills instantly after shootdodge is over.

Updated the Beta V1.2 release. Please download the file again. Change notes are provided in the download description.

It's been tested with the Steam version and the retail DVD version and works with all of them.
No you don't need the Steam version. The included installation instructions are very detailed. I'm pretty sure you'll get it to work. ; )

Thank you!

Let me know if you have any ideas or improvements.

The Springfield M79 grenade launcher doesn't make an appearance in part 1, but you can acquire it at least two times without using cheats.

Part 2, chapter 6 (Mona): Do not kill the sniper immediately. Attract him by firing a gun without aiming at him, take cover so that he will follow you and then kill him. Watch out for the armed grenade he will drop on death. Let it explode and then pick up the grenade launcher.

Part 3, chapter 3 (Max): Near the end of the chapter, three of Vinnie's mobsters will cover you. One of them pulls out a sniper rifle as the building's main door gets kicked out. Kill him, watch out for the armed grenade and pick up the grenade launcher.