Level 2 - Detailed Construction

Detailed TRAIN Format Mission Building

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Description:

Level 2 training takes what was learnt in Level 1 and builds upon that foundation. More detailed aspects of each of the earlier sections are observed, as well as a number of special features within the editor.

Goals of Course Level:

• Teach how to make Fleet-level missions
• Explore editor in greater detail
• Teach how to make flight groups interact with each other
• Teach how to spruce up a mission with plenty of plot and story

Lessons

Lesson 1: Motherships

• Arrival/Departure
• Related orders
• Starship orders

Lesson 2: Boarding Targets

• Capturing objects
• Repairing craft/objects
• Cargo operations

Lesson 3: Flight Group Goals

• FG specific normal goal
• Bonus goals

Lesson 4: Messages

• Event triggers
• Timing
• Color and/or team recipients

Lesson 5: Briefings

• Main Description
• Messages/Text
• Animation
• Timing
• Tags
• Special Functions
• Debriefings

Schedule

• Course should take approximately two weeks to complete, RL notwithstanding.
• Each lesson is expected to take approximately one day to read through, learn, and complete.
• The final submission will use the remaining seven to ten days for building and testing.
• This timeframe is not set in stone, but is more of a guideline for instructors and applicants to follow.