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Here's a video on how to use it: (March 2017)
Removed because it's not reflective of our current work.
Description and reason for development
This project is in dedication of the RELIC Gaming Community, as well as the OMC modpack dev team (which includes me, ). A big thank you to them and their original work, especially to grumpelumpf. He gave the idea and design of the database driver approach, and is the reason why this modpack is where it is today. His work done on the OMC modpack over the years will not be forgotten.
When I looked at the current modpack installers, they all look the same: in size, in UI, and were all made with the inno setup creator. Many describe these installers as "clunky and slow". Trying to get that perfect mod setup can sometimes take hours. Have you ever had a "modpack setup night"?
The goal of this project is to redefine what a modpack installer is, from the templace UI to the install engine. Instead of using inno setup, I decided to create my own install engine from scratch in Microsoft's C# programming language. Some of the UI features in this modpack are new(tab category view), and some are kept in line with previous modpacks (right click to preview).
Modpack Features - Why would you use this modpack over an inno setup template modpack?
Improved UI
Instead of a giant unscrollable list of hard-to-find mods to select from, the mods are presented in tabs, each tab page being a mod catagory. Xvm has a tab page, garage stats have a page, damagelogs have a page, etc. Mods per tab are sorted alphabetically
For the first time in modpack history, there is a search feature where you can search for "that one mod" you want.
There are multiple views to display the mod selection list in. Currently we have OMC legacy view and the Relhax default view
The application allows for DPI and font based application scaling. It is also 4K display ready.
The Mod selection window and mod preview window are resizeable. The application will remember your last window settings and apply them upon loading the selection list
The font can be changed to comic sans. This is a critical feature.
The modpack can inform you if your local installation is out of date. This saves you from running a useless installation.
The OMC mod preview window has been re-designed, while keeping the familiar user interface:
The preview window supports image links, sound file links, webpage links, and direct HTML code.
Pictures load asynchronously. This means that The UI does not lock up waiting for the picture to load.
The preview window is web-based, meaning you hard drive won't become cluttered with cached pictures.
Each mod or config can have up to 1.2 million pictures. Other modpacks have only a few, or only 1 picture
Mod selections can be saved
Like OMC and Aslains, your mods selection can be saved.
Unlike Aslains, you can save as many mod selections as you want, and save them where ever you like.
Unlike OMC, you can use this selection file to automate the install process (See Automation Section)
Performance
For the first time in modpack history, the installation process is multi-threaded, meaning that it can install multiple mods at once. The install process is optimized for 8 core systems.
The loading and installation times of this modpack vs. inno setup modpacks have been reduced by up to 89% and 60% on a standard hard drive using the standard extraction mode. The times are even further reduced for those with WoT installed on an SSD using the multicore extraction mode.
Automation
The modpack and be set at command line with a "/auto-install config_file_name.xml" switch to automatically install the modpack, with your preference of mods selected. In this situation, you could install without any interaction, and update all your mods in a few seconds.
Preview Pictures:
Prefer the OMC style selection list?
Additional Information
If you come across a bug or feature request please take one of these actions:
- File the request here: http://forums.relhaxmodpack.com/ - Reply to this thread
When you do, please attach the diagnostic zip file you create by clicking diagnostic utilities->create zip file
- OMC Modpack for giving me an internal structure to start with and improve upon, along with several premade zip files to start with.
- Rkk1945 For helping with code edits and resource support, along with helping with the closed alpha test.
- All the Modpack team members for helping to add mods as quickly as possible.
- Those who helped provide feedback during open alpha and beta testing.
FAQ
[Q] It's called RelHAX, there must be hacks/cheats etc!
[A] I can assure you that is not the case. This modpack complies with the WG fair play policy.
[Q] Why is there such a difference in install times?
[A] While inno setup single-threaded (as far as I can tell), mine is not. What does that mean? Looking at mod zip extraction, for example, when a file is extracted, it is reported to the GUI in a synchronous manner. This means that the modpack can only extract as fast as it can pump events to the GUI for each entry extracted in a zip file. This is where multi-threading come in. You can create a separate thread and have it only extract, and asynchronously report the progress to the GUI. This means three things:
- The GUI is not laggy during install
- The install is not frozen when the ui thread is blocked, like moving the window for example
- The extraction is limited to your hard drive speed, not the processor GUI reporting speed.
This can be further exploited. If each category of mods does not interact with each other, (no file over-writes), why not install the mods of different categories at the same time? Concurrent installation can reduce install time by up to 90%.
If you want more information, I encourage you to review this presentation:
[Q] I have a perfect selection of mods that I want. Can I save this selection?
[A] Yes. Press the save selection button. It will save your config file wherever you tell it to save it. I recommend you save it in the default folder.
[Q] Do I have to install my personal mods/configs myself after this is done?
[A] No. You can put your mods in the "RelHaxUserMods" folder, (located in the folder where you placed the application), and the installer will add them to the "User Mods" tab of the mod selection window. You can install them just like they were regular mods. You can even use it to patch files with the installer's patching system, and install fonts.
[Q] How can I use the "auto-install" option?
[A] You need to create a shortcut to the application. Right click it, properties. In the target textbox, append "/auto-install config_file.xml", where:
"auto-install "(<--note the space, required!) is the command
"config_file.xml" is the filename of your saved config preference file you made from the mod selection window. The config MUST be in the folder "RelHaxUserConfigs" for this feature to work!
Referenced material
(1)Performance measurements:
Hard drive used is a Toshiba 5400 RPM 2.5 inch laptop hard drive, 8MB cache Time from program execution to mod selection on a hard drive:
- OMC: 48 seconds
- Aslains: 24 seconds
- Relhax: 5 seconds - Time reduced by 89% from OMC and 80% from Aslains
Time from mod selection to install completion (installing the same number of similar mods) on a hard drive:
[Mods Selected: Zoom 100m patch, Sound Mod]
- OMC: 10 seconds
- Aslains: 9 seconds
- Relhax: 4 seconds - Time reduced by 60% from OMC and 56% from Aslains
The Relhax Modpack ~ "Would you rather spend time on your mods, or your gameplay?" ~
Disclaimer
There are no "Hacks" or illegal mods in the modpack, the name is used for artistic license. This modpack complies with WG's fair play policy. We try to keep up to date as much as we can with their policy, but this is by no means an official guarantee.
"I am in contact with WarGaming about the modifications (mods) and their configurations (configs) to ensure that they are legal and allowed in the game. There are no "Hacks" in the relhax modpack, the name is used for artistic license."
"I am in contact with WarGaming about the modifications (mods) and their configurations (configs) to ensure that they are legal and allowed in the game. There are no "Hacks" in the relhax modpack, the name is used for artistic license."
I think what he said was sarcasm, but I'm not sure either, my sarcasm detector can't catch that low frequency.
I'm a serious computer bone head, is this a "Plug and Play" application? Are there "take me by the hand" instructions? Some of Aslains mods were cool, but for me there was always some hassle with it that I was lucky enough to have had a Clan Mate help me straighten out. That is not an option anymore.
"I am in contact with WarGaming about the modifications (mods) and their configurations (configs) to ensure that they are legal and allowed in the game. There are no "Hacks" in the relhax modpack, the name is used for artistic license."
The old one was that would allow target lock through buildings and whatnot. The current auto aim+ basically keeps trying to target for a set time, but you actually have to have line of sight on them not a spot from an ally or what have you.
I will re run your latest modpack on a Toshiba5400 rpm potato hard drive and repost the results. Don't want to have false info like that.
EDIT: Yes, I did measure it wrong, this time i got 24 seconds. i'm fixing it now. I am measuring from when i double click to the exe to when it shows the welcome screen (pausing for language selection)
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I was not aware. I don't post often in the WoT forums. Thank you for the information!
DeathbyGMaC, on Mar 23 2017 - 03:16, said:
I'm a serious computer bone head, is this a "Plug and Play" application? Are there "take me by the hand" instructions? Some of Aslains mods were cool, but for me there was always some hassle with it that I was lucky enough to have had a Clan Mate help me straighten out. That is not an option anymore.
Do not worry, I understand the diversity of the WoT community. I had my dad (who also plays tanks) user test it and he was able to use it without problems. While it currently does not exist, I will be making a video preview explaining all of its current features.
I watched your videos and was intrigued by the product (and miss OMC!) so I downloaded the file. Upon completion of the download, my AV software alerted me to malware being detected in the download (which I downloaded from the GitHub link in your original post above). It detected Trojan: Win32/Spursint.F!cl. As an IT professional, I can't in good conscious install it at this time...
** Update **
Another member of my clan also attempted to download it today. He uses a different AV software package than I do and his reported the same error. I'm not sure if this is because the .exe file was hacked on the source or if it's just a part of the code as built. Hoping Willster419 can check it out...
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