Setup:

• Install mods from modlist.txt
• Extract BATTLESHIP folder into GameData
• Recommended changes:
  • reduce Scatterer ocean swells (Alt-10 in flight > Oceans > reduce windspeed from 7 to 4)
  • increase PhysicsRange Extender from 100m to 1000m
  • change Camera Tools continued to not auto-enable with BDA
• Copy craft files from CRAFT_FILES into saves\SAVENAME\Ships\SPH\
• Copy spawn_templates.cfg into GameData\BDArmory\PluginData
  • Optional: Find/Replace CraftURL locations to your savename

Running a game:

• Spawn all ships

  • In BDA Vessel Spawner
  • Spawn Options: set Spawn Options > Teams to Custom Templates
  • Spawn Template options: Load "Battleship!"
    • If optional setup step for spawn_templates.cfg was skipped, manually give each team one of each craft with the following order: Battleship, Carrier, Destroyer, Submarine, Patrol Boat
  • Spawn Only

• Launching Aircraft

  • Select a Carrier from BDA Vessel Switcher
  • Stage! (a newly created F-14 Fighter will release and lock into the launch catapult)
  • Select the F-14 Fighter from the BDA Vessel Switcher
  • Press "b" to release the brake (the catapult will launch the aircraft)
  • Enable PilotAI just as the aircraft reaches the end of the catapult
  • Activate Action Group 9 twice to retract landing gear (Action Group 8 toggles the arrestor wire hook for landing)
  • ... repeat for both Carriers and both aircraft

• Start Competition