About This File
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Strike Fighters 2 Dec 2009
Readme File
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Table of Contents
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1. Update Notes
2. Troubleshooting
3. Contacting Customer Support
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1. Update Notes
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This udpate is for any install of Strike Fighters 2, Strike
Fighters 2 Vietnam, and Strike Fighters 2 Europe without the
Strike Fighters 2 Israel merged.
This update contains all the fixes from previous patches, and it can
be applied to any version of the game. Earlier patches do not need
to be applied.
If you have installed any mods to the game, please check the list
of updated files to see any data files you've extracted have been
changed. You must manually delete and/or updated these files, or
the patched game may not run correctly.
Previous campaign saved data may not load after an upgrade.
List of changes in this Update include:
Dec 2009
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* Sound is now turned off when the game is paused.
* HUD flight information window now shows speed in Mach number when
current speed is more than Mach 0.9.
* Support for Force Feedback effects has been added.
* Speech subtitle is now color coded - red indicates warning against
the player, yellow indicates other speeches to/from player's flight,
and blue indicates all other radio chatter.
* Less messages are displayed when HUD option is set at Hard setting.
* Overcast sky is rendered correctly in cockpit mirror.
* V-sync is enabled by default in DX10 mode.
* Full-screen anti-alisasing now defaults to a lower-quality (and
better performance) setting.
* ForceDX9= option to manually fallback to DX9 rendering is added to
the Options.INI.
* Unlimited Effect setting has been added. This setting will add
HDR effects when using DX10 Shaders.
* The game uses more advanced DX10 shaders when Effects option
is set on High or Unlimited.
* HUD options set at Hard now defaults to all display OFF.
* A-7D Squadrons have been added to On Strike Fighters 2 Europe
1979 campaign.
* Default texture sets can now be selected based on mission date.
* Menu screens have been changed to use JPG format.
Oct 2009
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Strike Fighters 2 Israel
Jun 2009b
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* The game occasionally crashing to desktop when running on Windows XP
has been fixed.
* A-10A fuel gauge not working properly is fixed
* Weapons on multiple weapons rack not mounting at correct angle is fixed.
* Harrier's altimeter counter not working properly is fixed.
* Hunter's alitmeter missing the 1000ft needle is fixed.
* Hunter's 1000 RPM needle not moving is fixed.
* Hunter's cockpit missing the light texture .tga is fixed.
* A-10A's pitch control authority has been increased.
* F-100's squadron marking decals not showing correctly is fixed.
* Additonal nation specific skins and decals are included.
Jun 2009
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Strike Fighters 2 Europe
May 2009b
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* Screenshot format can now be selected by editing Options.INI,
supported formats are: BMP, JPG and PNG.
* The installer updates DirectX correctly now.
* Original Strike Fighters 2 missions are no longer listed on Load
Mission Screen unless the game is merged with Strike Fighters 2.
* Fixes problem where the original Strike Fighters 2 would no longer
start on some merged install configuration.
* Later versions of A-7B/C with updated TF-30-P-408 engine are added.
May 2009
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* Screenshot format can now be selected by editing Options.INI,
supported formats are: BMP, JPG and PNG.
* The installer updates DirectX correctly now.
* Original Strike Fighters 2 missions are no longer listed on Load
Mission Screen unless the game is merged with Strike Fighters 2.
* Fixes problem where the original Strike Fighters 2 would no longer
start on some merged install configuration.
* Later versions of A-7B/C with updated TF-30-P-408 engine are added.
Apr 2009b
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* 3d model for Mk 84 bomb not displaying is fixed.
* F-105D tail hook not being animated is fixed.
* Internal ECM and chaff dispenser are removed from A-7D.
* Damage textures on A-1 not appearing correctly is fixed.
* Serial numbers and squadron decals for A-7D are added.
* A-4F assigned wrong engine data is fixed.
* Bridge spans not aligned in height is fixed.
* Hull number decals not showing up on aircraft carrier is fixed.
* Campaign missions always attacking the same runway is fixed.
* Campaign end screen not displaying correctly is fixed.
* ECM pods are added to default loadout for later model F-4s.
* F-4D (67)'s RWR not displaying correctly is fixed.
* F-4E's radar now have additional range setting of 5 nm.
* Squadron pilots roster screen not showing the number of missions
flown is fixed.
* New updated cockpit model for F-100D is included.
* F-100D is separated into two sub-versions, original (56) and (64)
versions. Original 1956 version lacks centerline pylon and other
armament options.
Apr 2009
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Strike Fighters 2 Vietnam
Feb 2009
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* Mach indicator on F-4 cockpits not moving past M1.1 is fixed.
* Joystick settings is less likely to be lost even if the joystick
is unplugged.
* Screenshots are now saved in .JPG format.
* F-4C (67) cockpit air threat indicator always being ON is fixed.
* A-4B and C altimeter not working is fixed.
* Some of the new 3d models for weapons not showing up is fixed.
* Missing Sidewinder rails textures on A-4 is fixed.
* One of the F-4D/E (75)'s decoy dispensers not working is fixed.
* Create New Pilot pop-up dialog now displays correctly.
* F-4E (72) and (75)'s service entry dates have been corrected.
* "Desert Fury" campaign having wrong start dates for USN and
USMC squadrons have been fixed.
* Font sizes have been adjusted to fit better on different resolutions.
* Some of the campaign CTD have been fixed.
* Aircraft prices when playing Mercenary campaign have been adjusted
to better account for small differences in their ECM capabilities.
* Starting weapons supply has been increased for Mercenary campaigns.
* The game no longer searchs for decals outside Decals folder, all
decals must now be placed under Objects\Decals folder.
* A-4 and F-100 drop tanks have been added to the external models
so they use individual texture set.
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2. Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting Tips
Before installing the game, please try the following:
- Close all other applications.
- Verify that your system meets the minimum system requirements.
If you are experiencing difficulties in getting the game to run,
please try the following solutions:
- Obtain the latest drivers for your video and sound card.
- Obtain the latest version of Direct X from:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=2DA43D38-DB71-4C1B-BC6A-9B6652CD92A3
- Install the latest update for your game from:
http://www.thirdwire.com/downloads_sf2.htm
- Run scandisk and defragment your drive.
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3. Contacting Customer Support
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To obtain further technical assistance regarding this product, please
send an e-mail to:
support@thirdwire.com.
Please be sure to include the following information in your e-mail:
· Processor type and speed
· Operating System version
· Memory (RAM)
· DirectX Version
· Video Card type
· Error messages encountered and where/when you saw them.
Or visit our forums at
http://bbs.thirdwire.com/phpBB/
and leave us a message.
For all other comments or suggestions, you can contact us by sending
an e-mail to:
info@thirdwire.com
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