I cant read your entire question but located in you OSP folder in the Q3 Directory there is a file called OSP Config Generator where you can set numerous options such as weapons and armor.
Take a look at it. If you don't have the OSP mod yet, there should be some help here in these forums.
ponygrl2 wrote:Misantropia I do have prior C++ Knowledge wouldn't that be of some help?
It would. C is a bit like C++, with the stingy bits removed. May I suggest you check out ioquake3? It allows you to quite painlessly build both engine and gameplay mods.