About This File
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Strike Fighters 2 Jun 2010
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 updates, and
it can be applied to any version of the game. Earlier updates
do not need to be applied.
If you have installed any mods to the game, please check the
ChangeList.txt for a list of updated files. If 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:
Jun 2010
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* Mission timing after Alt-N has been further tweaked.
* Campaign now ends properly when the player squadron has less than
4 active pilots.
* Texture resolution of the cockpit mirror has been increased.
* Terrain objects cast shadows correctly.
* Target friendly keys not working is fixed.
* Aircraft are made eaiser to spin on Hard Flight Model option.
Feb 2010
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* Water textures not rendering correctly on some graphics cards
is fixed
* F-4M models missing some detail pieces is fixed.
* Service selection drop down has been added to the Single
Mission screen.
* Save mission button has been added to the Debriefing screen.
* Screenshot sound effect is no longer muted by pausing the game.
Dec 2009
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* Terrain missing tiles on some graphics cards is fixed.
* Sound is now turned off when the game is paused.
* The game not recognizing some display settings as TripleHead2Go
Surround Gaming is fixed.
* 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.
* A-7D Squadrons have been added to On Strike Fighters 2 Europe
1979 campaign.
Nov 2009-B
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* 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.
* Reduced some graphical artifacts showing on horizon with Effects
setting at Unlimited.
* V-sync is enabled by default in DX10 mode.
* Full-screen anti-alisasing now defaults to a lower-quality (and
better performance) setting.
* Version number displaying incorrectly on the Main Screen is fixed.
Nov 2009
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* Runway lights not working when using DX10 shader is fixed.
* Blackout/redout not working when using DX10 shader is fixed.
* Maverick view not working when using DX10 shader is fixed.
* ForceDX9= option to manually fallback to DX9 rendering is added to
the Options.INI.
Oct 2009-B
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* Third-party add-on terrain not loading textures is fixed.
* A-4H Ahit (73)'s RWR not working is fixed.
* Ammo weight showing up as 0 lb and ammo drop down being greyed out
on the loadout screen is fixed.
* The View Medal screen displays background JPG correctly.
Oct 2009
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Strike Fighters 2 Israel Initial Release
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 Initial Release
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 Initial Release
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.
Dec 2008
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Strike Fighters 2 Initial Release
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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.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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