FHSW 0.7 released! news - Forgotten Hope: Secret Weapon mod for Battlefield 1942

FHSW 0.7 has been released and brings substantial changes. New equipment, new gameplay features and overhauls of prexisting content. They have fixed many bugs and worked on Co-op/Singleplayer support. Most of scenes in the trailer were recorded with bots.

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How to install?

This is a full release. If you’re new to FHSW please follow the instructions of this guide. Moddb.com

If you have a previous version of FHSW installed and only want to update to 0.7 use either the Google drive or Dropbox link for the FHSW07Client.zip found here on the offical Japanese website. It could not be uploaded here since the file size is too large to be hosted on ModDB: Wbmuse.blog89.fc2.com

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Change log

I've translated most of the change log from the Japanese dev blog, you can find the original source at the bottom of the page. This is a long change log so to make it more brief you can read more about some stuff covered in previous articles like the changes to the Panzer IV tanks, the M6 heavy tank and the firearms lent from Battlefield 1918.

General

• Error fixes in Coop mode: Some of the problems that prevented Coop mode from working properly have been fixed.
• Implementation of attack lead aircraft and aerial resupply aircraft: These new aircraft classes (marked with an R on the minimap) are weakly armed but have special abilities to make air combat more interesting. When attack lead aircraft are above an certain altitude they allow other players to deploy from planes at their location.
  Aerial resupply aircraft will supply other aircraft with ammo mid-air. Japanese D4Y2, US SB2C Helldiver and British Fairey Swordfish may have these abilities.
• Ammunition type indicator: The selected ammunition type is now displayed in tanks and artillery with selectable ammunition.
• Expanded application of door/ramp status indicator: Large landing craft with ramps now have a indicator to show the angle of the ramp.
• Expansion of the Zoom function: The Zoom function has been added to more weapons. In addition zoom magnification has been revised for certain weapons according to historical data.
• Revised physics for land vehicles: The behaviour of land vehicles in the event of collision damage and blasts has been completely revised based on a unified standard. More than half of the vehicles have been readjusted so that their behaviour is more in line with their armour and weight.
• Revision of the accuracy for all weapons: The accuracy of all land, sea and air weapons has been reviewed, dramatically improving hit rates on long-range targets.
• The models for aircraft seen at long distance have been revised to make it easier to identify aircraft.
• Mobility of bomb-equipped fighters has been reviewed
• The damage, penetration and visual effects of the 37 mm - 40 mm aircraft cannons has been revised.
• Launched torpedoes can now be seen on the game minimap.
• Machine guns modified to reflect heat gauge: Fixed an issue where the heat gauge was not displayed correctly when firing machine guns in some seats where machine guns and gunnery requests can be used.
• Improved mobility of mobile towed artillery: The running and hill climbing performance of mobile towed artillery has been improved.
• Corrected hit detection for infantry/vehicles in trenches: Infantry can now jump out of firing platforms in trenches
  In addition, an issue where vehicles could easily get caught in trenches has been fixed.
• Increased durability of tank turret bunkers: The durability of tank turret bunkers on concrete foundations has been increased.
• Addition of turret orientation icons for fortified turrets: An icon has been added to the UI of turret bunkers and tank pillboxes to indicate turret orientation, similar to that of regular tanks.
• Performances of tank smoke grenade launchers adjusted and icons updated.: The range of some tanks' smoke grenade launchers has been improved, allowing them to take cover more effectively. In addition, the icon now shows the type of smoke grenade launcher on each vehicle, e.g. elevation changeable, direction changeable, etc. Weapon icons for some weapons have been updated with more detailed icons.
• Updated performance of rifle grenades: The performance of the rifle grenades provided to riflemen has been reviewed and they can now be used more aggressively. Overall usability has been improved by removing wobble when ready to fire, reducing time to fire, displaying cross hairs and increasing the number of rounds carried.
• Improvised Anti-tank weapons have been added to anti-tank ammunition soldiers: Anti-tank ammunition soldier kits now also have their own anti-tank weapons while also able to set up ammunition boxes. If you find a suitable ambush site somewhere on the battlefield, you can set up an ammunition box and keep your anti tank weapon supplied. Of course, as before, you can also supply your allies.
• Ballistic corrections to tracers and penetration effects: The tracer and penetration effects used by some firearms had a different trajectory to that of artillery shells.
• Improved radar function of ships during ground support missions: On maps that appear primarily for ground support, the radar of naval vessels no longer detects targets below a certain altitude
• Changed effects of shrapnel/canister shells.: The effects of canister shells in flight and on impact have been changed to make it easier for the shooter to recognise the scatter field.
• The muzzle flash of vehicle-mounted machine guns has been reduced: The muzzle flash of small-calibre machine guns, which are close to the aiming point of view and the muzzle of the gun and can easily cause glare, have been reduced to reduce glare.
• Molotov cocktail sound effects: Fixed an issue where the explosion sound when a Molotov cocktail landed was not being emitted.
• Changed time for vehicles with a time-limited spawn point: Vehicles that could work as a spawn point for 30 seconds like APCs and landing craft have had their respawn function extended to a 120-second limit.

United States

• added Browning Auto 5 (From Battlefield 1918 MOD): related news

• added the M6 Heavy Tank and variants with either reinforced armour or a 90 mm gun: related news

• added M6A2E1 heavy tank: This variant of the M6 heavy tank is equipped with the 105mm gun used in the T29 heavy tank. It has strong anti-tank firepower and frontal armour, but on the other hand its anti-infantry firepower is greatly reduced.

• added M12 self-propelled artillery: A self-propelled gun with a French-made 155 mm GPF cannon mounted on an M3 medium tank.
  It was active not only in indirect fire, but also in direct targeting fire on fortifications and other targets using anti-concrete rounds.
  In the game, you can select between indirect ballistic mode and direct fire mode, which reproduces the intense penetrating effect.

• added 3-inch M5 anti-tank gun: This 3-inch class anti-tank gun utilises the gun mount of the standard 105mm howitzer. It has a large gun shield, which makes it slightly more defensible as a towed gun. However, the sight hole is quite large, exposing the gunners to sniping.
• added 90mm T8 anti-tank gun: A prototype version with a 90 mm barrel is also added, one of the more powerful AT guns in FHSW.

• M19 anti-aircraft self-propelled artillery: It is now possible to fire two guns by clicking left or right. The sights have been changed to optical sights.
• M3 Lee/Grant medium tank: It is now possible to select canister shells for the 37 mm gun. A zoom function has also been added to the M3 Lee 37 mm gun (except for early types) to reflect the research findings.
• Sherman Jumbo Assault Tank & M4A3 Sherman (105 mm howitzer): Fixed an issue where the seating order was different from other Sherman tanks.
• M18 Hellcat tank destroyer: Turret turning and vertical adjustment speeds have been improved.
• M8HMC, M8A1GMC and T88HMC: it is now possible to select canister shells.
• T34 Calliope self-propelled rocket artillery: An issue with a discrepancy between the angle of the sights and the rocket launcher has been corrected.
• GMC Trucks: Fixed an issue with the ammunition replenishment type, where the ability to replenish weapons in the surrounding area by the vehicle itself was not functioning correctly. Even without ammunition crates in place, ammunition can now be replenished simply by being adjacent to friendly weapons, just like supply trucks in other countries.
• Bofors 40 mm anti-aircraft gun: The sights on the single-mounted type have been made higher resolution and an issue where the viewpoint was slightly off-centre of the sights has been fixed. The overall accuracy of the ship-based types has been revised to be equivalent to that of their land-based counterparts. The accuracy has been made worse for those with multiple barrels. Cooling capacity has been improved in view of the fact that some models had water-cooled barrels.
• 28 mm anti-aircraft gun: Accuracy and cooling performance have been revised.
• South Dakota: A problem with the increased machine gun pointing in a different direction to the sights has been corrected.
• Enterprise: Fixed an issue where the soldier model in the first seat was exposed to the outside and could easily be killed or wounded.
• Benham class destroyer: Fixed the position of some ladders.
• F2A Buffalo: Fixed an issue where the nose could easily drop.
• TBF Avenger: Fixed an issue where Tiny Tim-equipped models were prone to self-destructing.
• F6F Hellcat: Fixed an issue with the right leg cover closing in the opposite direction.
• P-36 Hawk: Fixed an issue with incorrect machine gun placement and type.
• Bomber spotter kit: Fixed an issue where the viewpoint with the sights removed could not be used in the sighting screen for some aircraft types.

Italy

• M13/40 medium tank: Zoom magnification corrected to reflect archaeological evidence and an issue has been fixed which caused the vehice to vibrate vertically in multiplayer.
• L3/33 flame-throwing tank: Fixed an issue where the vehicle body would slide on slopes.
• Semovente M40 da 75/18 assault gun: Incorrect setting of the elevation angle of the main gun has been corrected.
• Semovente M42 da 75/34 assault gun: Incorrect main gun elevation angle setting has been corrected.
• AS43 Safariana armoured vehicle: Fixed an issue where the artillery request icon was not displayed in the machine-gun mounted seat.
• P.108B: The 20 mm machine gun in the nose has been replaced by a 12.7 mm machine gun, reflecting the archaeological evidence. Fixed an issue where the vertical tail wing dynamic wing had no hit detection.

United Kingdom

• added Centurion Mk.3 medium tank: A post-war Centurion with a new turret with increased armour thickness and a long-barreled 20-pounder tank gun.
  It has a 20-pounder gun with excellent penetrating power and highly accurate shooting with a stabilizer, becoming a true 'main battle tank'.

• Crusader-type vehicles: Made it less likely for infantry riding on top to fall off from the tanks when moving.
• Crusader Anti-Aircraft Tank Mk. III: The minimap icon has been changed for anti-aircraft tanks.
• Infantry Tank Mk.II Matilda II: Fixed an issue with the vehicle body vibrating vertically during multiplayer.
• Valentine tanks: Fixed an issue where the vehicle body would vibrate vertically during multiplayer. Fixed an issue where the vehicle would take damage just by coming into contact with water. Fixed a missing texture on the Lend-Lease type.
• Valentine Mk. VIII.: Canister shells can now be selected.
• 6-pounder anti-tank gun.: Selection of canister shells is now possible. This was historically a US Army-only piece of equipment, but is also available to British forces in the FHSW.
• QF 3.7-inch anti-aircraft gun: A variant with the option of armour-piercing rounds has been added.
• Hood: The position of bullet generation has been adjusted for the UPAA anti-aircraft rocket launcher to make it more difficult to misfire at allies on deck.
• Lion: An icon has been added to indicate turret orientation.
• L-class destroyers: An icon indicating turret heading has been added.
• 2pdr 40mm pom-pom gun: Overall accuracy has been revised.
  Accuracy is worse for the more multiple guns, but still a significant improvement over previous versions overall.
• Hurricane Mk.IID: An issue where armament and model outline did not match has been corrected.
• 3.45-inch RCL: Since the HESH Ammunition type is superior to HEAT the option for players to pick between them has been removed.
• 50lbs Explosive: An issue where the power and blast range were set too high has been corrected. It also no longer sticks to vehicles.

Germany

• Panzer IV: The models and textures of all Panzer 4 tanks except the Sturmpanzer 4 have been redesigned and specifications have been revised on all tanks. related news
• added Panzer IV D with Vorpanzer: related news

• Panzer IV, Type J: Main gun ammunition type changed from APCR to HEAT Klw for superior armour penetration. Machine gun on top of turret changed from MG42 to MG34.

• added IV Type A 10.5 cm anti-tank self-propelled gun "Dicker Max": related news

• added Nashorn anti-tank self-propelled gun: related news

• Panzer IV with 7.5 cm RfK recoilless gun: The firing sound of the recoilless gun has been changed and a towing effect added to the shell. HEAT Klw ammunition is also now available for the recoilless gun.

• Kugelblitz Anti-Aircraft Tank: It is now possible to fire two guns by clicking left or right.
• Flak 103/38 3cm anti-aircraft machine gun: The barrel model and firing effects have been changed.
• added 3cm Flakvierling103 four-barrel anti-aircraft gun: This powerful anti-aircraft gun is a four-gun version of the 3cm Flak103. It provides a ferocious barrage, but has no shield, leaving the shooter unprotected. It will mainly be used for air defence of bases.
• added Zerstörer 45 anti-aircraft tank: related news

• added 3.7cm Flak 43 anti-aircraft gun: related news

• added Jagdtiger 8.8cm PaK43/3: This variant was built in small numbers as a last-ditch measure due to delays in the mass production of the 12.8cm gun that was originally to be fitted.
  Compared to the normal 12.8cm gun type, the gun's power is reduced, but thanks to its larger body, it can carry more ammunition. It also has a faster loading speed, making it better suited than the normal type for corrective fire against fast, small targets and for one-versus-many battles.

• added Do335: An extremely ambitious fighter aircraft with a unique two-engine configuration, combining the high power output of a twin-engined aircraft with the nimbleness of a single-engined aircraft.
  The fighter-bomber variant can carry up to one tonne of explosives in addition to 20 and 30 mm machine guns. The interceptor variant has an additional 30 mm machine gun instead of bombs.

• Panzer III: Fixed an issue with the vehicle body vibrating vertically during multiplayer.
• StuG III Ausf G / StuH 42: An issue where the vehicle body would vibrate vertically during multiplayer has been fixed. An issue where the artillery request icon in the captain's seat was not displayed has been fixed. Also, for models with bushes the foliage is no longer visible in the subjective viewpoint.
  Even at a distance view the bushes no longer disappear so the vehicle has gained further concealment.
• Panther V: Artillery fire can now be requested from the captain's seat of Ausf A and G tanks.
• Tiger I (with 7.5 cm A18) and Tiger (with 8.8cm KwK43): The artillery request icon in the captain's seat is no longer displayed. Also, an issue where the direction of the turret could not be seen when viewed from a distance has been fixed.
• Tiger II: Issue where the artillery request icon in the captain's seat is not displayed has been fixed.
• E-10 Tank Destroyer: Main gun ammunition type changed from APCR to HEAT Klw.
• 10.5cm L/65 SKC33 ship gun: Fixed an issue where AA rounds did not have the intended effect.
• 15cm SK/L40 coastal gun: Fixed an issue where tracers were not firing.
• 40.6cm SK C/34 coastal gun: Fixed an issue where shells and penetrating effects were landing on different trajectories.
• Flak 18/36 8.8cm AA gun: Fixed an issue where some types of long-range models were displayed at incorrect coordinates.
• Fl282 Flettner: Internal settings have been revamped to reduce line synchronisation problems during high manoeuvres.
• Fa223: Internal settings have been updated to reduce line synchronisation problems at high mobility.
• Me321 & Me323 Gigant: The soldier model of the gun turret on the side of the fuselage has been deleted in consideration of interference with hit detection when mounted on a vehicle.
• He111Z: Incorrect cockpit control key settings have been corrected.
• Ju88: Fixed an issue where some textures on the fuselage sides were not displayed. Fixed an issue where the controls would not work during a dive.
• Go229: Fixed an issue where the controls would not work during a dive.
• G43: Accuracy has been slightly improved.
• MG34: An anti-aircraft sight has been added to the type mounted in the captain's seat above the turret.
• S18 anti-tank rifle: Fixed a problem where the zoom magnification of models with scopes was the same as those without scopes.
• MP40/II: The rate-enhanced MP40/II has been removed. In addition, the magazine-extended MP40-II has been renamed to the new MP40/I.
• MP717(r): Reflecting the evidence, the name of the captured Soviet PPSh with 9 mm magazines was changed to MP41(r).

Soviet Union

• added Nagant M1895 revolver (From Battlefield 1918 MOD): related news
• added 72-K 25mm anti-aircraft gun: single gun mount.
• added 94-KM 25 mm anti-aircraft gun: twin gun mount.
  These are light anti-aircraft guns that fall between 37 mm and 12.7 mm.
  The mount with a single gun has a gunshield and the twin mount has twice the firepower, both are useful against aircraft at low-altitude.

• 72-K and 94-KM self-propelled anti-aircraft guns mounted on trucks have also been added.

• added 29-K 76 mm self-propelled anti-aircraft gun: This is a large self propelled anti-aircraft vehicle with a 76 mm anti-aircraft gun that appeared in the inter-war period. Like other heavy anti-aircraft guns, it is equipped with anti-aircraft shells and armour-piercing shells, but unique to the Soviet 76 mm anti-aircraft gun, is a powerful anti-aircraft shrapnel projectile that can also be selected. This is a canister shell with excellent power against enemy aircraft passing at high speed at close range, as well as on soft targets on the ground.

• added Mig-3 Series 34: A mid-production variant of the Mig-3, a high-firepower version with two 20 mm machine guns in the nose.
• Mig-3: High-altitude speed characteristics and dive performance have been improved.
• added Yak-3: A new Soviet aircraft that appeared in the middle of the war, a step behind the Yak-9. It had a greater power to weight ratio, so it had excellent top speed, climbing power and manoeuvrability. Firepower remained unchanged from other Soviet aircraft, but the post-war Yak-3P that is also added is equipped with three 20 mm machine guns in the nose.

• ISU-based vehicles: Fixed an issue with random parts causing crashes and an error in armour thickness.
• ISU-122BM, ISU-152BM and ISU-130: all now have a second level of sight zoom for their gunsights to reflect historical data.
• BT-7 fast tank: An issue with the firing position of the main gun shell being misaligned has been corrected.
• T-26 light tank: An issue with the firing position of the main gun shell being misaligned has been fixed. Fixed an issue where the vehicle body would vibrate vertically during multiplayer.
• KV-1S heavy tank: Fixed an issue where the turret tilting armour was not set correctly.
• KV-1 mod1942 heavy tank: An issue where the side armour of the vehicle body was set thicker than it should have been, due to a review of the design, has been fixed.
• KV-9 heavy tank: Due to a review of the archive, a problem has been corrected where the side armour of the vehicle was set thicker than it should have been.
• KV-2 Heavy Tank: An issue where the turret turret ring hit detection was not set correctly has been fixed.
• T-28 medium tank: Adjusted the brightness of the textures. Winter textures have been implemented.
• T-34-76 Medium Tank: Fixed a hit judgment setting error in the turret model.
• Zis-3 battery: Fixed an issue where direct hits against the battery were disabled.
• SU-76: The sighting screen and camera position have been changed to improve visibility from outside the turret and from the sighting viewpoint. It is also now possible to select grenade rounds and has gained some anti-personnel firepower.
• ZSU-37: A problem with the firing sound at close range has been corrected. The sights are now easier to see.
• Mosin Nagant cavalry kit: An inconsistency where the kit had different guns in slot 1 and 3 has been corrected. The weapon in slot 1 is now a knife instead of a rifle with bayonet, and a Nagant M1895 revolver is now in slot 2.

Poland

• added 7TP twin turret tank with 13.2 mm machine gun: This type was fitted with a French 13.2 mm machine gun on a trial basis. Giving the twin turret tank limited offensive power against armoured targets.

• 7TP tanks: Fixed a problem with the vehicle body vibrating vertically during multiplayer.
• The Polish army now uses the Nagant M1895 revolver instead of the Enfield No 2 for greater historical accuracy.

Japan

• added Te-ke Type 97 Light Armoured Vehicle: This is a very small but bean-counted tank with a 37 mm gun. As an armoured vehicle, there is nothing much to see apart from its light mobility, but it is available in a type that can set up 'forward bases'. This is a respawn base for friendly soldiers that is only active for 120 seconds after it is set up, and can be the starting point for an unexpected surprise attack if used well. However, they cannot be reinstalled and can easily be destroyed by enemy fire or melee attacks, so you will need to think carefully about where to place them.

• added Type 93 13 mm machine gun: This is an anti-aircraft machine gun used in the relatively early years of the war. In addition to the single-barreled type, there are also two-barreled and four-barreled types, which are mounted on ships and are also available in ground-based versions.
• added Takao class Heavy cruisers Takao, Atago, Chokai and Maya: related news

• added aircraft carrier Ryujo: related news

• Ki-43 Hayabusa: Model and texure has been remade.

• Japanese tanks in general: vehicles with a short 57 mm gun can now select canister shells.
  vehicle-mounted Type 91 light machine guns: Reloading time has been significantly reduced, assuming that the entire magazine is replaced instead of the clip when reloading.
• Type 97 vehicle-mounted heavy machine gun: The reload time has been slightly reduced to balance with the Type 91 vehicle-mounted light machine gun.
• Type 92 heavy armoured vehicle: The problem of the vehicle body being slippery on slopes has been corrected.
• Type 94 light armoured vehicle: Fixed a problem where the vehicle body tends to slide on slopes. Ammunition can now be supplied to surrounding infantry.
• Type 94 Light Tank Ke-nu: An issue where the elevation angle of the main gun and camera would shift has been fixed.
• Tank Destroyer Kou: Due to the vehicle's characteristics, it is no longer possible to receive artillery fire requests.
• 75 mm Type 38 field gun: Types without HEAT ammunition can now select APHE ammunition. Fixed an issue where parts of the gun could appear to be blurred in the sighting screen. Part of the model outline has been corrected.
• Type 96 15 cm howitzer: The view from the subjective viewpoint (non-aiming viewpoint) has been improved.
• Type 98 mortar: Fixed an issue where shells are not traced in the artillery request screen when firing.
• Musashi: In some maps, an issue has been fixed where a dummy machine gun would fire when firing the main gun in the first seat.
• Yubari: Fixed an issue where the reload indicator was malfunctioning on some maps.
• Zuiho, Ise and Junyo: The camera position in the high-angle gunnery seat has been changed to improve visibility.
• Daihatsu Landing craft: The cockpit is now open-topped, exposing the driver to fire from the top or rear. The manoeuvrability of the landing craft loaded with guns or tanks has been greatly improved.
  A type with a Type 96 15 centimetre howitzer has been added. It can be fired while mounted.
  The type with 75 mm Type 38 field gun has been changed from a click installation type to a push down type. This type can also be fired while mounted.
  In order to prevent accidents such as falling overboard, the moving seat of the gun is locked. When landing, the lock can be released by pressing the ↑↓ keys.
  The entry points have been adjusted to make it easier to transfer to a tank loaded onboard.

• No.101 class transport ship: Corrected armament arrangement of rear anti-aircraft gun seat.
• Type 96 25 mm machine gun.The entire gun now sits aft when firing.
• 12 cm anti-aircraft rocket launcher: The projectile generation position has been adjusted to make it more difficult to misfire at allies on deck.
• Type Zero water observation aircraft: Flight speed, especially maximum speed at high altitude, has been reduced.
• Ship-based bomber D4Y: Engine power has been revised upwards for consistency of performance with other aircraft types.
• Ship reconnaissance/bomber E16: High-altitude speed characteristics and dive performance have been improved.
• Type 10 signal pistol: Problem with footsteps disappearing when equipped has been corrected.
• Type 89 Knee mortar: Convergence speed of sights has been improved. Firing sounds have been corrected to those of the appropriate calibre.
• Type 100 SMG: Magazine capacity has been corrected.

France

• AMX-13 light tank: Fixed slow turret turning speed for random APCR-equipped versions only.
• Mle 1917 155mm howitzer: Visibility in subjective (non-aiming) viewpoint has been improved.
• Renault FT 17 37 mm: now has the option to chose APHE or canister rounds.
• Ruby: The magazine capacity has been changed to 9 rounds for historical accuracy.

Hungary

• 40/43M Zriny II: Ammunition type switching has been changed from HE-Shrapnel to HEAT-Shrapnel.
• Nimrod Anti-Aircraft Tank: Improved visibility from inside the tank.
• 37M 105 mm howitzer: Ammunition type switching changed to HEAT-HE-Shrapnel.
• Vehicle-mounted machine guns: Based on historical evidence, the firing rate, magazine capacity and number of magazines of the Hungarian vehicle-mounted machine guns has been revised.

New maps

• Battle of Peleliu: US landing operation in 1944, the deadliest of the entire war.
• Forgotten_Hometown: A fictional battle with the Soviets in the Japanese countryside. The map features a lot of custom made scenery.

Removed maps

• Battle_of_Leyte_Gulf
• Suomussalmi-1939
• The_Forgotten_Jungle

Map tweaks

In addition to the significant map tweaks that are listed here, many more maps have been rebalanced.

• Alaska: Edited the terrain and changed the team balance in favor of the US.
• Battle_at_River_Don: Some terrain and structures have been modified. Made the snow storm dynamic.
• FHT Siege of Zeeland: All flags now have to be taken in a specific order.
• Guadalcanal: Added dynamic rain and fog.
• Monster des stahles: reduced the repair speed of the support ships to 1/10.
• Monte Cassino: Expanded the monastery area and changed flag locations.
• Raseiniai: Time of day was changed from night to early morning for more visibility.
• The Great Pursuit: Fixed an issue that could cause the train to derail.
• Tulagi Island: Added dynmaic rain and fog.

Other changes

• The smaller maps that play well even with few players in the mod now have the prefix 20- to their name.

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FHSW 0.7 released!