add custom Faction inside a custom map?

[ismaelassassin]

A while ago i decided to begin testing my custom map in PR by simply moving the files of the map to the levels folder in PR. Aside from modifying the factions that are played on the map and how the kits are loaded, there wasnt much trouble and i could roam around the map to get a feel for it. didnt even have to package the map or anything for it to be run.

But now i want to do something similar for the faction im working on. Now this is a harder task because moving all the files that involves a faction is not as easy as moving it to a folder that says "factions". even harder is that im trying to make all the faction files being run in only this specific custom map.

Ive tried to be guided by this thread but i dont believe it really applies as im not using custom objects. https://www.realitymod.com/forum/showth ... ost1649074

So how do i move the files and more specifically: what new lines of code do i have to create to make the faction work in the custom map? because last time i tried it, the map simply crashed.
As of now the stuff i want to add are:

-kits
-soldier models
-flags (for the minimap, score, etc)
-custom textures for exisiting vehicles & weapons


I tried using the following code as someone had advised me to make different init.CON files, i also added the spawnkits and spawners folders inside the same custom map folder, following an example i saw for a custom soviet faction in an event, yet it still crashes. Im guessing im doing something wrong or missing some steps?

init.con:

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rem *** Generated by BF2Editor ***
if v_arg1 == BF2Editor

run Heightdata.con
LevelSettings.InitWorld
run Terrain.con BF2Editor
run StaticObjects.con BF2Editor
run Sounds.con
run Sky.con BF2Editor
run Editor/GamePlayObjects.con host
UndergrowthEditable.create
Undergrowth.load Levels\operation_soberania\
run Overgrowth/Overgrowth.con
Overgrowth.editorEnable 1
run AmbientObjects.con BF2Editor
run Water.con
run TriggerableTemplates.con BF2Editor

else

run Heightdata.con
run Terrain.con v_arg2
run Sky.con v_arg2
run CompiledRoads.con
run Sounds.con
run tmp.con v_arg1
Undergrowth.load Levels\operation_soberania\
run Overgrowth/Overgrowth.con
run Overgrowth/OvergrowthCollision.con
run AmbientObjects.con
run Water.con
run TriggerableTemplates.con

endIf

rem ------------------------------- LevelSettings -------------------------------
rem -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
run ../../Factions/faction_init.con 1 "ARG82"
run ../../Factions/faction_init2.con 2 "CHL78"

rem -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

gameLogic.setBeforeSpawnCamera 120/40/570 0/0/0

if v_arg1 == BF2Editor
LevelSettings.CustomTextureSuffix ""
else
texturemanager.customTextureSuffix ""
endIf

faction_init2.con (this file is also localized in the map folder):

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rem --- Generated by PRBuild ---

rem ----------------------------------------
rem Project Reality Faction Initialization
rem run faction_init.con <team> <"faction">
rem ----------------------------------------

rem Common settings across all maps.
rem Inside an if statement since it only needs to be run once (when it's called for team 1)
if v_arg1 == 1
	gameLogic.setTeamFlag 0 "flag_neutral"
	physics.airdensityzeroatheight 10000
	spawnManager.setPlayerKit 2
	renderer.globalStaticMeshLodDistanceScale 1
	renderer.globalBundleMeshLodDistanceScale 1
	renderer.globalSkinnedMeshLodDistanceScale 1
	gameLogic.setTeamDropVehicle 1 "mark_team1_holder"
	gameLogic.setTeamDropVehicle 2 "mark_team2_holder"
    rem Disabling BUIS 
    renderer.fakeHDRBlendingFactor 0
	run ../../Factions/spawners/spawners_common.con
	run ../common/tr_scripts/tglupd_on.con "updbut_init_tis"
	run ../menu/HUD/HudSetup/Customization/HudCustomizationReset.con
endIf

rem HUD Customization
run ../menu/HUD/HudSetup/Customization/HudCustomization.con v_arg1 v_arg2
run spawnkits/InitSpawnKits.con v_arg1 v_arg2

rem Begin faction specific settings
rem Kit slot orders are controlled via python
rem Soldiers are controlled via python
If v_arg2 == "chl78"
	gameLogic.setTeamName v_arg1 "CHL78"
	gameLogic.setTeamLanguage v_arg1 "Argentine"
	gameLogic.setTeamFlag v_arg1 "flag_gb82"
	gameLogic.setKit v_arg1 0 "chl78_officer" "pr_chl78_soldier1"
	gameLogic.setKit v_arg1 1 "chl78_assault" "pr_chl78_soldier3"
	gameLogic.setKit v_arg1 2 "chl78_rifleman" "pr_chl78_soldier2"
	gameLogic.setKit v_arg1 3 "chl78_support" "pr_chl78_soldier5"
	gameLogic.setKit v_arg1 4 "chl78_specialist" "pr_chl78_soldier7"
	gameLogic.setKit v_arg1 5 "chl78_medic" "pr_chl78_soldier6"
	gameLogic.setKit v_arg1 6 "chl78_riflemanat" "pr_chl78_soldier4"
	run spawners/spawners_chl78.con
elseIf v_arg2 == "chl78"
	gameLogic.setTeamName v_arg1 "CHL78"
	gameLogic.setTeamLanguage v_arg1 "Argentine"
	gameLogic.setTeamFlag v_arg1 "flag_gb82"
	gameLogic.setKit v_arg1 0 "chl78_officer" "pr_chl78_soldier1"
	gameLogic.setKit v_arg1 1 "chl78_assault" "pr_chl78_soldier3"
	gameLogic.setKit v_arg1 2 "chl78_rifleman" "pr_chl78_soldier2"
	gameLogic.setKit v_arg1 3 "chl78_support" "pr_chl78_soldier5"
	gameLogic.setKit v_arg1 4 "chl78_specialist" "pr_chl78_soldier7"
	gameLogic.setKit v_arg1 5 "chl78_medic" "pr_chl78_soldier6"
	gameLogic.setKit v_arg1 6 "chl78_riflemanat" "pr_chl78_soldier4"
endIf

initspawnkits.con:

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rem --- Generated by PRBuild ---

if v_arg2 == "chl78"
    run chl78\chl78_init.con v_arg1
endIf

chl78_init.con:

rem --- kits chl78_init.con ---
rem --- Generated by PRBuild ---
pythonHost.sendCommand "initkit" v_arg1 "0" "chl78_officer" "gb82_officer_alt" "pr_chl78_soldier1"
pythonHost.sendCommand "initkit" v_arg1 "1" "chl78_assault" "empty" "pr_chl78_soldier3"
pythonHost.sendCommand "initkit" v_arg1 "2" "chl78_rifleman" "empty" "pr_chl78_soldier2"
pythonHost.sendCommand "initkit" v_arg1 "3" "chl78_support" "empty" "pr_chl78_soldier5"
pythonHost.sendCommand "initkit" v_arg1 "4" "chl78_specialist" "empty" "pr_chl78_soldier7"
pythonHost.sendCommand "initkit" v_arg1 "5" "chl78_medic" "empty" "pr_chl78_soldier6"
pythonHost.sendCommand "initkit" v_arg1 "6" "chl78_riflemanat" "empty" "pr_chl78_soldier4"

spawners_chl78:

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rem --- Generated by PRBuild ---
beginrem
ObjectTemplate.create ObjectSpawner chl78_chl78_assault_alt_preloadspawner
ObjectTemplate.activeSafe ObjectSpawner chl78_chl78_assault_alt_preloadspawner
ObjectTemplate.isNotSaveable 1
ObjectTemplate.hasMobilePhysics 0
ObjectTemplate.setObjectTemplate 1 chl78_assault_alt
endrem

ObjectTemplate.create ObjectSpawner chl78_chl78_at_preloadspawner
ObjectTemplate.activeSafe ObjectSpawner chl78_chl78_at_preloadspawner
ObjectTemplate.isNotSaveable 1
ObjectTemplate.hasMobilePhysics 0
ObjectTemplate.setObjectTemplate 1 chl78_at

ObjectTemplate.create ObjectSpawner chl78_chl78_engineer_preloadspawner
ObjectTemplate.activeSafe ObjectSpawner chl78_chl78_engineer_preloadspawner
ObjectTemplate.isNotSaveable 1
ObjectTemplate.hasMobilePhysics 0
ObjectTemplate.setObjectTemplate 1 chl78_engineer

ObjectTemplate.create ObjectSpawner chl78_chl78_mg_preloadspawner
ObjectTemplate.activeSafe ObjectSpawner chl78_chl78_mg_preloadspawner
ObjectTemplate.isNotSaveable 1
ObjectTemplate.hasMobilePhysics 0
ObjectTemplate.setObjectTemplate 1 chl78_mg

ObjectTemplate.create ObjectSpawner chl78_chl78_sniper_preloadspawner
ObjectTemplate.activeSafe ObjectSpawner chl78_chl78_sniper_preloadspawner
ObjectTemplate.isNotSaveable 1
ObjectTemplate.hasMobilePhysics 0
ObjectTemplate.setObjectTemplate 1 chl78_sniper

ObjectTemplate.create ObjectSpawner chl78_chl78_tanker_preloadspawner
ObjectTemplate.activeSafe ObjectSpawner chl78_chl78_tanker_preloadspawner
ObjectTemplate.isNotSaveable 1
ObjectTemplate.hasMobilePhysics 0
ObjectTemplate.setObjectTemplate 1 chl78_tanker

ObjectTemplate.create ObjectSpawner chl78_chl78_pilot_preloadspawner
ObjectTemplate.activeSafe ObjectSpawner chl78_chl78_pilot_preloadspawner
ObjectTemplate.isNotSaveable 1
ObjectTemplate.hasMobilePhysics 0
ObjectTemplate.setObjectTemplate 1 chl78_pilot

ObjectTemplate.create ObjectSpawner chl78_chl78_officer_alt_preloadspawner
ObjectTemplate.activeSafe ObjectSpawner chl78_chl78_officer_alt_preloadspawner
ObjectTemplate.isNotSaveable 1
ObjectTemplate.hasMobilePhysics 0
ObjectTemplate.setObjectTemplate 1 chl78_officer_alt

beginrem
ObjectTemplate.create ObjectSpawner chl78_chl78_rifleman_alt_preloadspawner
ObjectTemplate.activeSafe ObjectSpawner chl78_chl78_rifleman_alt_preloadspawner
ObjectTemplate.isNotSaveable 1
ObjectTemplate.hasMobilePhysics 0
ObjectTemplate.setObjectTemplate 1 chl78_rifleman_alt

ObjectTemplate.create ObjectSpawner chl78_chl78_riflemanat_alt_preloadspawner
ObjectTemplate.activeSafe ObjectSpawner chl78_chl78_riflemanat_alt_preloadspawner
ObjectTemplate.isNotSaveable 1
ObjectTemplate.hasMobilePhysics 0
ObjectTemplate.setObjectTemplate 1 chl78_riflemanat_alt
endrem

ObjectTemplate.create ObjectSpawner chl78_chl78_chl78_riflemanap_preloadspawner
ObjectTemplate.activeSafe ObjectSpawner chl78_chl78_chl78_riflemanap_preloadspawner
ObjectTemplate.isNotSaveable 1
ObjectTemplate.hasMobilePhysics 0
ObjectTemplate.setObjectTemplate 1 chl78_riflemanap

beginrem
ObjectTemplate.create ObjectSpawner chl78_chl78_specialist_alt_preloadspawner
ObjectTemplate.activeSafe ObjectSpawner chl78_chl78_specialist_alt_preloadspawner
ObjectTemplate.isNotSaveable 1
ObjectTemplate.hasMobilePhysics 0
ObjectTemplate.setObjectTemplate 1 chl78_specialist_alt
endrem

ObjectTemplate.create ObjectSpawner chl78_chl78_support_alt_preloadspawner
ObjectTemplate.activeSafe ObjectSpawner chl78_chl78_support_alt_preloadspawner
ObjectTemplate.isNotSaveable 1
ObjectTemplate.hasMobilePhysics 0
ObjectTemplate.setObjectTemplate 1 chl78_support_alt

ObjectTemplate.create ObjectSpawner chl78_chl78_unarmed_preloadspawner
ObjectTemplate.activeSafe ObjectSpawner chl78_chl78_unarmed_preloadspawner
ObjectTemplate.isNotSaveable 1
ObjectTemplate.hasMobilePhysics 0
ObjectTemplate.setObjectTemplate 1 chl78_unarmed

[Rhino]

kits, solider models and especially flags are a bit more tricky to add on a map by map basis. Custom textures are simple enough, if using a texture suffix to override any old ones at least if using any previous objects in the mod that haven't got a new code name, but yes, that other topic applies even more if you are using brand new stuff and you do need to use the load lines in your init.con file. https://www.realitymod.com/forum/showth ... ost1649074

Menu/HUD (flags etc) are tricky as you need to load them outside the atlas file and that is a bit tricky and I can't remember fully how to do it, think you've got to save the texture as a .dds that is flipped vertically then rename it as a .tga file or something like that, can't recall fully there should be some info in the community modding forums if you search about for it.