Finnish Defence Forces Mod

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The Finnish Defence Forces (FDFmod), is a large and complex Finnish modification of Operation Flashpoint. It was first released on June 20th, 2003. FDFmod was the first true total conversion for the game, featuring a completely reworked main config that changed large parts of OFP. The modification is very popular among OFP fans even outside of Finland.


Key Features

  • Reworked OFP config with more realistic recoils and consistent weapon specs
  • Finnish Defence Forces modelled in meticulous detail
  • A large number of custom islands for various settings incl. peacekeeping and homefront
  • World War II, Cold War era and present day settings with authentic units each
  • New sounds for all OFP weapon systems, units, weather and environment
  • Soundtrack feat. Finnish rock band 'Airut' and lots of classical music
  • Numerous old OFP bugs fixed, like resized BMPs and rearranged inventory space
  • Over 500 (!!!) missions available in own mission repository


Additional Features

  • Finnish voice profiles, totalling 3000+ radio voices.
  • Man-portable modular weapon systems such as HMGs, ATGMs and mortars.
  • Integrated spectating and seagull teleportation script
  • Fully operating unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) for observation
  • Improved nightvision goggles
  • Large amount of Russian equipment for balanced opposing forces
  • Civilian life with custom Finnish buildings, vehicles and people
  • Steerable and repackable parachutes for HAHO and HALO jumps
  • Smokeshells for tanks and soldiers that block AI's line of sight
  • SANLA device to request artillery support
  • Portable fuel canisters to refuel stranded vehicles
  • Handcuffs for police and MP to arrest AI
  • Working sirens on police cars
  • Tripwires with explosives and flares
  • Usable skis
  • Manually guidable ATGMs
  • More realistic firemodes and munitions for all weapons
  • Custom GUI and optimized mission editor with debugger
  • Enhanced explosion effects and lingering smoke
  • And much more...


Releases

Major releases
FDFmod v1.4 - December 10th, 2005
FDFmod v1.3 - June 16th, 2004
FDFmod v1.2 - December 28th, 2003
FDFmod v1.1 - December 6th, 2003
FDFmod v1.0 - June 20th, 2003


Supplemental releases
FDF/CSLA Suurssari - Feburary 6th, 2006
FDF Winter Maldevic - Februrary 11th, 2005
FDF Desert Pack - November 10th, 2004
Kegetys' Russian Weaponspack 1.1 - November 11th, 2002
Kegetys' Winter Nogojev 1.1 - August 8th, 2002


The beginning
Blake's Apilas and Kasapanos - October 22nd, 2002


Links

Homepage of the Finnish Defence Forces Mod for OFP: Resistance

FDFmod Discussion Forums

FDFmod Mission Repository

The Finnish band Airut

Homepage of the real Finnish Defence Forces