SDM Patch VTN

Author: Bolek (J.W.Grom) https://steamcommunity.com/id/dopsis123/
Version: 1.0.0

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Description:
SDM Patch VTN is a client-side compatibility patch for the VETERAN (VTN) mod.

The purpose of this patch is to disable most custom VTN gameplay systems and restore behavior closer to vanilla Arma 3, ensuring maximum compatibility with ACE and other popular gameplay mods.

This patch:
– Does NOT depend on the SDM client-side mod
– REQUIRES the VETERAN (VTN) mod
– Is intended for client-side use only

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Goals:
– Remove forced VTN gameplay systems
– Restore vanilla-like behavior
– Improve compatibility with ACE and mixed mod setups
– Allow VTN to be used primarily as a content and assets mod

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Patched Systems:

Medical System
– VTN custom medical system disabled
– Vanilla / ACE medical logic restored
– No scripted wounds, bleeding, or health overrides

Vehicle Systems
– VTN custom vehicle systems disabled
– Engine start behavior returned closer to vanilla
– Removed scripted vehicle interaction logic

Stamina
– VTN stamina system softened
– Less aggressive exhaustion penalties
– More forgiving, vanilla-like stamina behavior
– Compatible with ACE stamina

Inventory & Gear
– Vanilla backpack behavior restored
– VTN backpack restrictions removed
– Boots and gear penalties neutralized

Weapons, Camera & Controls
– Weapon zoom values restored closer to vanilla
– External camera re-enabled
– Camera position and movement slightly adjusted
– Custom VTN weapon control logic disabled where possible

HUD & UI
– VTN custom HUD logic disabled
– No forced UI overlays
– Vanilla / ACE HUD behavior preserved

Damage & Wounds
– VTN scripted damage handling disabled
– Damage processing returned to vanilla / ACE logic

Explosives & Ammunition
– No changes made
– Bombs, rockets, grenades, and explosives remain exactly as in VTN
– Mass, weight, and blast values untouched

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Compatibility:
Designed for use with:
– ACE
– Other gameplay, stamina, medical, and UI mods

This patch removes hard dependencies on VTN internal systems and avoids conflicts with third-party mods.

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PBO Overview:
This patch consists of multiple PBOs, each responsible for a specific set of overrides:

– sdm_patch_vtn_backpacks_capacity.pbo
– sdm_patch_vtn_cfg_boets.pbo
– sdm_patch_vtn_core_at.pbo
– sdm_patch_vtn_core_damage.pbo
– sdm_patch_vtn_core_init.pbo
– sdm_patch_vtn_core_inventory.pbo
– sdm_patch_vtn_core_oms.pbo
– sdm_patch_vtn_core_replace.pbo
– sdm_patch_vtn_core_ui_hud.pbo
– sdm_patch_vtn_core_vehicles.pbo
– sdm_patch_vtn_core_wpn_config.pbo
– sdm_patch_vtn_wounds.pbo

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License & Usage:
This patch is released for open community use.

You may:
– Use this patch freely in your own mod packs and servers
– Modify, extend, and adapt this patch
– Redistribute this patch, modified or unmodified

You may not:
– Claim authorship of the original work
– Misrepresent the origin of this patch

Attribution:
Attribution is not required, but considered good practice:

Bolek (J.W.Grom)
https://steamcommunity.com/id/dopsis123/

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Disclaimer:
– This patch is provided "as is", without warranty or guaranteed support
– Compatibility depends on the VTN mod version and third-party mods
– Not affiliated with or endorsed by Bohemia Interactive or the VETERAN mod authors