A few questions about SFP1

[Caesar 305]

Well, I just ordered SFP-1 for a number of reasons (including its low price.) Until now, I've only played WoV, and I've noticed that as people talk on these forums, it seems as though WoV, though newer, does not have as many options or as many planes, maps, ships, terrain or the expandability of SFP-1. Some planes evidentally don't work in WoV b/c they need the SFP-1 LOD files and etc (which I understand can be copied.) So, though I'm certainly not planning to ditch WoV; I like it too much and have a damn good pilot going, I'd just like to know what are some of the major differences between WoV and SFP-1, and if there's any functionality that SFP-1 lacks that WoV has.

 

Thanks much!

-"Caesar"

 

p.s. Am I right to assume that because of the inherant compatibility between the two, I could probably copy all the planes I already have from WoV to SFP-1?

[eightlein 10]

Howdy Caesar,

 

I procrastinated long enuf and just got it (SF) myself. (wov fan too, its a generation thing) but I luv it.

The time period itself allows a lot of freedom to addon AC, weapons etc, whereas with WOV you want to keep it real.

 

There is something about lighting up a Mig-17 from 50 miles out with a Phoenix from a Tomcat that just aint fair.

 

Just make sure you got the valusoft edition and patch it up before you even try to fly. Check to make sure the AC have all the files with 'em if you import.

Edited February 11, 2006 by eightlein

[Caesar 305]

Thanks for the info eightlein,

 

I did get the Valusoft version off of Circuit City; I'll be sure to get the patches. From what I hear, I'm guessing I wont have to modify the timeline to fly my favorites (such as the Tomcat) in the options.ini; or not as drastically as WoV. A question on terrain: does SFP1 have more available maps/different sized airfields, or do I just get them from such fine sites as CombatAce?

 

Thanks again!

 

On a side note: I'd suppose you're right about the AIM-54>MiG-17 bit...but I figure I might as well exploit every advantage I have

[HrntFixr 4]

SFP1 is more open than WOV , for the reason that WOV is just for Vietnam warfare.

 

Yes 98% of the mods will work between the two sims.

 

Airfields are the same , except that SFP1 has large airfields for the big boys!

[Caesar 305]

Ah, excellant news! One less thing to worry about (the very cause of my earlier MiG-25 and Tu-16 problem was airfield size.)

 

Thanks!

[Caesar 305]

Well just to share a bit of joy, gratitude and an observation, I'm writing to say I finally got SFP:1 at the campus. The expandability and "open-ness" of the game is staggaring compared to WoV. I've successfully imported the fighters, weapons and sound effects from WoV...and the Vietnam map just for the sake of it; it works fine. I am very happy with SFP:1. I think I'll revert WoV to Vietnam-only now that I have SFP:1. Again, thanks to all who got me info on the SFP vs WoV question.

 

And now for a bit I found out over break but thought I should share: I have successfully gotten a modified install of WoV to function on LAN in which all parties have the same patch, install and aircraft; in other words, we didn't require a stock install to play and could use third-party planes (F-14's, -18's and A-10's were tested.) The first time worked fine, the second, one of my fellow testers had some computer issues that kept forcing him to drop/cause the program to freeze. I've yet to test it with him again, but the problem was not with WoV, it was with his computer which required a reformat. So, it seems anyways that for those of you who want to play MP with third-party planes, if everyone has the same planes, weapons pack, and version, on LAN at least you can pull this off (though as I understand, not over internet). I'm sure some of you already knew this, but for those that didn't, at least by our research, it is possible. Hopefully this will work with SFP:1 when we try in a few months over the next break.

 

That's all for now, and thanks again.

-"Caesar"