OFPEC

Introduction

The Operation Flashpoint Editing Center (OFPEC) has established itself as the central repository for OFP editing resources. Since October 2001 OFPEC has served as both a vast archive of third-party addons, missions, tutorials and references for the game and also as a meeting place for editors of all ranges of experience. Today OFPEC is a major hub of the Flashpoint editing community and operates an active forum where users can discuss and resolve their editing problems and exchange knowledge.

History

OFPEC has its origins way back in the dark days of OFP editing, when LustyPooh launched the very first Editing Center (long since defunct). Although it may seem hard to believe now, OFP editing in late 2001 was largely unsupported by BIS. LustyPooh wrote the first Unofficial Command Reference, and a few basic tutorials.

LustyPooh's site closed down soon after opening, however Tigershark managed to salvage the contents and re-launched the OFP Editing Center, a fledging site that soon became the mecca for OFP editing knowledge.

Over time (and numerous servers) the site has grown into what it is today: a dynamic, wide-ranging information resource for OFP editing. The Editors Depot stands as a tribute to all of the people that have supported it over the years. Thus OFPEC proudly bears the legend "By the Community, For the Community".

The Site

OFPEC is split into depots dealing with the various aspects of Flashpoint editing.

First and foremost is the Editors Depot which houses the numerous resources submitted by the community over the years to help editors. There are well-written tutorials, script snippets, tools, functions and the ever-useful Command Reference (COMREF).

Then we have the Missions Depot, where members can submit their finished missions, both single- and multi-player, for review by the expert staff.

The Addons Depot was created due to public demand for a source of good-quality addons to be used in missions. These too are reviewed by expert staff.

The backbone of OFPEC has to be the Forum. Tutorials in themselves are only a 'what', and it is within the Forum that editors can discuss the 'how'. OFPEC enjoys an international membership with a wide range of ability and experience, and the atmosphere is consistently friendly, helpful and professional.

With the release of Armed Assault, OFPEC will continue to support the community with its editing activities. If you have an editing-related problem, chances are you'll find help at OFPEC.