Wings Over Flanders Fields by OBD Software

This DM now makes new DM for ALL the planes in OFF, including those of the early years.
 
Install instructions the same as for DM1.1
 
Don't forget to delete the bdp files after installing this DM. Instructions ( for XP ) same as before.
If you have Vista, you need to search for the .bdp files within the aircraft folder in CFSWWl Over Flanders Field. Then you delete them.
Personally, why MS had to change the method from XP is beyond me !
Legal stuff - At your own risk.
 
Enjoy.

This is Willi Von Klugerman's Dr1 from the movie "The Blue Max".
 
Creator: ZoomZoom.

Aircraft of Flt Cdr J S T Fall.
 
Claims on this type 11.
 
War total 36

IMPORTANT: This is a recommended update for all users of IDM 2.1.
 
INSTALLATION: Simply right-click the IDM_2_2.zip file and extract to the OBDSoftware\CFSWW1 Over Flanders Fields folder. DO NOT unzip the file into the aircraft folder itself! If prompted, simply click "Yes to all" when asked if you wish to replace files.
 
If you later decide to go back to either the normal or hardcore damage models, simply run the appropriate DM program from OBD.
 
Changes in 2.2
 
Added appropriate bdp files for each aircraft. In certain circumstances in previous versions, the bdp files from other DMs were not being deleted, resulting in the failure of the IDM to work correctly. This update takes care of that problem. Also included a file to automatically remove bdp files from other DMs. Click on "deletebdps.bat" to run this program, if needed. BHaH will automatically recreate the bdp files based upon the currently installed DM the next time you fly.

" Fortiesboy's DM for OFF.
 
This second version of my DM, ( 1.1) is restricted to those planes which, ( roughly), came into the War in 1917 and 1918.
The following planes of OFF have not been modified with my DM.
Bristol Scout:
DFW-CV:
DH2: DH2-m16:
Fokker Elll :
Nieuport Nll and Nieuport N16:
Roland Cll.
 
Therefore when my DM mod is installed, the above planes will retain the DM of the previous DM
which you had in your OFF installation.
This may have been the Dev's Hardcore DM ( on which my DM is based ), or Prop Wasches Intermediate DM. ( Or even, the Devs Normal DM.)
 
I have tested by loading the Devs Hardcore DM, from my DM installation. (Their installation does not require a new bdp file ).
When I flew the sim, in QC, I clearly had the Hardcore DM in use. So that was OK, so far.
Then I installed my DM, using the installation method as described below. Then when I flew, I clearly had my Damage Modelling.
All seems OK, so, they are apparently easily interchangeable.
I have also flown my DM in a campaign flight or two, and all seems OK.
 
For Multiplay, see later.
 
Installation of Fortiesboy DM.1.1
 
There are now two parts to the installation procedure. First, my zip file needs to be installed.
 
Then, there are some bdp files within the OFF installation which need to be deleted.
Don't worry, this is a simple procedure, but necessary . It is explained further below as to why that is so.
I will give a step by step guide as to how to do this, just a bit further on.
 
OK- Starting with the Fortiesboy DM1.1 zip file, extract to your OFF root directory,
( usually OBDSoftware)\CFSWWl OverFlandersField\ aircraft .
EDIT- There has been a query - to make clear. extract is to the aircraft folder in CFSWWl Over Flanders Field.
(Some installs have the path as Program Files\Microsoft Games\CFSWWl OverFlanders Field.
Whichever yours is, the extract is to the aircraft folder .
 
(If anyone wants a step by step guide in how to extract the zip files into OFF,
please PM me and I will send it to you.)
 
Now to delete the .bdp files. This is how; (To those that know, please forgive me telling you how to suck eggs. But there are many who will find this guide helpful.)
1. Double click "my Computer" icon
2. Now double click "Local Disk(C:)
3. Double click the "OBDSoftware" yellow folder
4. Double click the CFSWWl Over Flanders Field folder
5. On the top line there is a folder named "aircraft". RIGHT click this folder and a list appears
6. Third down on the list is "search". Click on "search". A window appears named Search results.
7. On the left column is a place to put the cursor called "All or part of the file name". Put the cursor in there and type ".bdp" - without the quotes.Note the dot in front of the b.
8. Click on search just a little further down, and the large white space on the right will fill with text.
9. On the top menu, click on Edit and then click on Select All. The left column of the text will highlight in blue.
10. Now press the delete button on your keyboard.
11 A question comes up asking if you are certain if you want to send these 391 items to the recycle bin.
12. Answer "Yes"
13.You will briefly see files being deleted. After a few moments, move your mouse and then the text disappears from the white space.
14. That's it. Procedure complete. Close the windows .
 
 
When you fly you should now be using my DM in OFF, except in the planes listed above.
I remind you- they will be using the DMs of the previous one you had installed.
 
You ought to be able to go back to Prop-Wasches DM by doing the same install technique
 
 
You can then swap back and forth between our versions by doing as above.
 
Legal stuff- Do this at your own risk- and thanks and acknowledgement to the Devs team for their permission.
 
 
Technical explanation of why there is this two part procedure.( For those interested)
Within each aircraft folder there is a file called an xdp file. The values written into this file
are what determine the frequency and visible levels of damage.Our DMs change these values.
However, we have found that those new values of the amended xdp files are not implemented by the sim
unless another file within the aircraft folder is changed. This is called a bdp file, and this needs to be deleted.
When OFF is started up again, those bdp files are automatically re-created.
As I say, if the original DM bdp files had been left in the folder, then the new xdp values wouldn't have activated,
and you would likely still be flying the original DM.
 
It has been found that because this instruction to delete the bdp files was not given with our previous DM downloads,
you may not have actually seen the changes when you swapped from PW's DM to mine , and vice versa. Or when changing from
the Devs Hardcore DM to my DM.
Now you will.-lol!
 
MULTiPLAY-
 
We are not regular multiplayers, so there are no guarantees whether our DMs will work online, but we think they will
IF EACH PLAYER has the same xdp and bdp files.
 
The best way to achieve this is for each player to start with the Devs Hardcore DM installation. Then install my DM 1.1 and then delete bdp files as above.
You should then have compatible files and I can't think why it won't work.
 
Prop-Wasche's DM, being an Intermediate DM, alters more values than my DM, but we think it should work also, if all players are using it.
 
FB

Fubar45's brilliant 'Bulldog' Camel adapted with AFC 4 Squadron's 1917 Boomerangs, 1918 Bars and a Redback Spider.
Please enjoy,
Wallaroo
July 09

Installation Instructions: Unzip the .rar file to your Over Flander's Field aircraft folder.

(Inspired by British_eh's exciting "Dover Straits Mission")
 
May of 1916. The War has been raging for twenty-one months and shows no signs of ending any time soon. Information has just been received that the Hun have constructed a small but important servicing yard on the Belgian coast east of Knokke for their ships that travel and patrol the North Sea and beyond. It is vital that this yard be destroyed in order that we might hinder German naval operations in this area. Your assignment is to lead your flight of eight BE2c's up along the coastline and do as much damage as possible to the target facility. You will have escort in the way of five DH2's from 29 Squadron that will meet you over your aerodrome at Koksijde. Make best speed to the target and try and keep your altitude when bombing as you will likely encounter not only enemy scouts but also heavy ground fire if you get too low. It has further been reported that a German cruiser is patrolling the waters near the shipyard. Good luck, and God's speed.

Fubar45's brilliant Rhys Davids' SE5a adapted with AFC 2 Squadron's 1917 Boomerangs, 1918 Bar, and a Redback Spider (not a Boxing Kangaroo).

Fubar45's brilliant Rhys Davids' SE5a adapted (with his consent) with AFC 2 Sqn's 1917 Boomerangs, 1918 Bars, and a Boxing Kangaroo.

Intermediate QC Damage Model for OFF BHaH v2.0
Now with Enhanced Damage Effects!
 
by Herr Prop Wasche
 
INSTALLATION: Simply right-click the IDM_2_0.zip file and extract to the OBDSoftware\CFSWW1 Over Flanders Fields folder. DO NOT unzip the file into the aircraft folder itself! If prompted, simply click "Yes to all" when asked if you wish to replace files.
 
If you later decide to go back to either the normal or hardcore damage models, simply run the appropriate DM program from OBD.

All,
 
RELOADED wallpaper with some reporting the file as broken.
This file was recompressed using WinZip 12.0 in legacy mode which allows compatibility with all formats down to WinZip 2.0.
 
For all those true WWI afficiados.......
This phenomenal high-quality wallpaper shows a fictious battle between Fokker DVIIs and SPAD XIIIs.
The original painting artist I have not been able to confirm, however the painting is based on the United States 103rd Pursuit Squadron.
The included wallpaper is 1920X1200, 32-bit in bitmap format.
It was resized and edited from the original source. Uncompressed file size is a approximately 9M.

Here is a DR1 which I played around with,using a diamond lozenge effect.
 
Enjoy

Here is a fictional SE5a Hispano Suiza for my American Buddies on this Great Forum.
 
Hope you enjoy it

So, I've redone a N11 with no roundels. This is one with the normal blue/white/red tail. (Sorry the screenshot isn't the greatest... it's just the N11 with no roundels or weird birds on the fuselage.

So, I've redone a N11 with no roundels. This is one with a khaki tail.

Sopwith Pup B2509 Number 5 (Training) Sqn AFC Minchinhampton England 1918
 
Based on profile and artical by Brad Cancian posted on 'The Aerodrome'
 
Artwork - speculative colours

Here is the aerodrome map for the Aisne/Marne region.

Over Flanders Fields Essential Multiplayer Files Autoinstaller
June 3rd, 2009
Installer coded by Madmatt
 
PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT FULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING!!!
 
Welcome, this simple little autoinstaller was designed to help ease some of the hassle some people have encountered in trying to get all the files they need to join some of the exciting Multiplayer games being hosted every week by members of the "Doves and Hawks" online squadron.
 
This program will install 3 separate sets of files that will allow you to also use the L30 Zeppelin, German Gotha Bomber and see the nice searchlights that are required to play some of the new MP missions that have been created recently.
 
JUST ADDED! This program now installs 23 new multiplayer compatible missions for your flying pleasure!
 
This program can be uninstalled at any time and will not affect your normal Single Player experience in OFF. It does NOT change any stock OFF files, it merely adds some new ones which are needed in some MP missions.
 
Since the "Doves and Hawks" members all play with the Optional Hardcore Damage Model v1.30 released by OBD Software, I have included the option to have this installer connect your web browser to that file. It will NOT install it for you, it merely links to the file online.
 
Please Note: This installer program will scan your aircraft folder and if it detects any older Gotha or Zeppelin files, it will delete them before it copies in the new ones. This is done to ensure everyone is using the SAME version of these files wherever possible. Be aware of this if you have custom Gotha or Zeppelin skins for instance because this installer will delete them. I recommend you back up those folders/files if you do have any custom Gotha or Zeppelin skins you don't want to lose.
 
How To Uninstall:
 
You can uninstall these new files one of two ways. You can use the standard Windows "Add or Remove Programs" option located under the Windows Control Panel or you can browse into the folder called "uninstall MP Essential Files" located in your "CFSWW1 Over Flanders Fields" directory and double-click on the file called unis000.exe. This will uninstall the new MP files only. It will not uninstall your game.
 
Permission by all the original mod authors was obtained where possible and we thank them for their work.
 
Searchlight Mod:
Files originally provided by RAF_Louvert in his "Gotha's along the Thames" mission
Created by Eurofinn and www.groundcrew.com
 
Gotha:
Original Gmax model by Seacondor
texture mapping and skin by Capt. Winters
 
L30 Zeppelin:
Files originally uploaded on Sim-Outhouse website by british_eh but they have no credits included
 
Mission Credits: (I did rename some of the mission files to create and retain consistentcy):
PD-1
stumpjumper
Axgrinder
 
Mission Weather template file (used by some of the missions):
ghandi
 
Special thanks to the everyone that helped me with testing and assembling the files!

This .rar contains the aircraft needed to play MP. It contains the Gotha and the Zeppelin and also the Gotha weapons and pylons files. There are readmes for each. But basically, you put the Gotha and Zeppelin folders into your CFSWW1/Over Flanders Fields/aircraft folder. The installation of the weapons and pylons is a little more complicated, but the readme is clear. Follow it and you'll be good to go. It also includes the Searchlights part of the "Gothas along the Thames" mission since that mission is flown regularly.

Fokker Dr1 213/17 of Ltn d R Fritz Kempf
Kempf was a Kette leader, his Dr1 displayed Kempf's name in bold
white letters on the top wing and his KENNSCHT MI NOCH? (Remember me still?)
is in the "alemannisch" dialect of his native Freiburg.

Pfalz DIIIa 8009/17 of Ltn d R Fritz Hohn, Jasta 21s
This Pfalz had the black and white unit marking and red zigzag red bands.
These red bands where thought to break up the outline of the aircraft and make
it difficult for enemy ground gunners to hit this aircraft.

new orignal curtiss jenny conversion of mark rudes cfs3 conversion for use in off bhah by stumpjumper textures by capt winters and stumpjumper