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FE2_and_FE1_Dogfightv2.3 2.3

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Dogfight version 2.3 for Thirdwire Simulators (Series 1 and Series 2)

 

If you had problems with the previous version not seeing your install this version
is far better at finding the files it needs and will produce a log file to help identify problems

 

Dogfight is a quick mission generator much like Microsofts Quick Combat and
Ubisofts Quick Mission Builder.
This simple little program is an attempt to add similar facility to Thirdwire products
without editing Mission files by hand, or struggling with a complex Mission Editor.
So, using it you should be up and flying against a selected opponent within a few
seconds (once you're use to the system anyway!).

 

The action begins at a seperation of 2-4 km.

 

To use you:
1) Start Dogfight.
2) Select aircraft types, numbers and heights, Pilot training etc.
3) Press the Red WRITE MISSION button.
4) LEAVE Dogfight running.
5) Start the Thirdwire Simulator.
6) Go to the Single Mission page and then Load Mission Menu.
7) Click on the name of the mission that you just created in dogfight(default is "0 Dogfight").

 

8) When you want to change the mission click on Alt and Tab simultaneously.
9) Select Dogfight, make your changes and then press the red WRITE MISSION button.
10) Return to the Thirdwire Simulator by clicking it on the task bar (or alt tabbing if you prefer).
11) ALWAYS RESELECT THE MISSION from the Single Mission-Load Misiion Menu to update the information.
12) Play the mission!

 

Repeat 8-12 as many times as you want

 

This sounds a bit long winded but you do soon get used to it.

 

Installion
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Unzip Dogfight.zip.

 

Find the folder called Dogfightv2.3 containing:
templates (folder)
df.cfg
df.exe
readme.txt

 

COPY Dogfightv2.3 INTO THE TOP LEVEL OF THE DIRECTORY WHERE YOU INSTALL YOUR MODS. There is
an Options.ini file in this directory as well.

 

i.e Dogfightv2.3 and Objects are at the same level.

 

OPEN THE Dogfightv2.3 FOLDER AND CREATE A SHORTCUT FROM DF.exe TO YOUR DESKTOP
(or wherever you want to launch if from).

 

Testing
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DogFight has been tested with:
FE1 and FE2 (Viurtually all of the aircraft from CombatAce and the Skunkworks with Peter01 fms)
SF1 (chiefly SCW)
WOE (Principally Wings Over Russia and Wings Over Africa).
SF2, and SFNA2, (Skunkworks PTO) (CombatAce BOB) and with additional aircraft thrown in.
I've also tried it with some early Korean War era jets.
Only briefly tried it with more modern types.

 

The program was written using Microsoft Visual Studio Express 2010 C++ and FLTK.
FLTK (Fast Light Toolkit) is a great free package for constructing GUIs really quickly and easily.
Without it I doubt that I would have had time to write this program.

 

Thanks

 

Thanks to TK for creating a marvellous set of Sims. I love the way they work with TrackIR.

 

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the many add on creators at Combatace and
the Skunkworks who have given me many hours of great gaming.

 

I hope Dogfight helps to provide some entertainment for Thirdwire Simulator Users.

 

Gary Ireland


What's New in Version 2.3

Released

  • Now searches for terrains more thoroughly so it's more likely to work!
  • Produces a log file so that any problems can be more easily traced
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I installed this in FE1 and was flying a mission in less than five minutes. This utility is extremely easy to install and use. Thanks for making such a great addition to First Eagles!

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Hi jeanba,

I guess this version solved the problem then? phew! Hopefully this means that I've corrected some problem that could have been preventing other users as well.

 

Wow -Thanks for the thanks Stephen1918!  - I use a lot of your planes and they really help to add variety and different challenges to the game (The Roland DII comes instantly to mind!)- as well as just the chance to look at these great models!

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This is a great tool. You filled a gap that TK never did with FE2. I appreciate your taking the time to do this. I use it a lot.

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