WOI Patch August 2008 Released!

[column5 62]

The August 2008 update for WOI is now available:

 

http://www.thirdwire.com/downloads_woi.htm

 

 

BACKUP YOUR WOI INSTALL FIRST! FILES WILL BE OVERWRITTEN!

 

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Wings Over Israel / Aug 2008

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 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, you should back up any

changes you've made before applying this Update. Update will delete

any files that may conflict with newer files. You should re-apply

the change to the new, updated files installed by this Update.

 

List of changes in this Update include:

 

Aug 2008

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* Updated Nations list and additional insignia decals are included.

 

* Using the zoom controls on in-flight map will no longer zoom the

view after exiting the map.

 

* Air-to-ground gunsight is only depressed when unguided-bombs

are selected.

 

* Player sometimes not able to recieve "Mission Accomplished" on SEAD

missions even after all the primary targets are destroyed is fixed.

 

* AI pilots sometimes not taking off from their airbase is fixed.

 

* Campaign engine not generating player mission correctly when low in

supply is fixed.

 

* Decoy dispenser key no longer releases multiple decoys per keystroke.

 

* Cockpit ON/OFF toggle not removing the external model when using

Medium Shadow option is fixed.

 

* Flight model and AI have been further tweaked.

 

* And numerous other minor fixes and changes to enhance the overall

gameplay experience.

 

The following is a list of files that are explicitly deleted by the

Update installer. Additional files may be over-written by newer

files.

 

Campaigns\woiCamp1\WOICAMP1_DATA.INI

Campaigns\woiCamp2\WOICAMP2_DATA.INI

Campaigns\woiCamp3\WOICAMP3_DATA.INI

Flight\VIEWLIST.INI

Flight\MISSIONCONTROL.INI

Menu\MAINSCREEN.BMP

Menu\MAINSCREEN.INI

Menu\MPDOGFIGHTSCREEN.INI

Menu\OPTIONSSCREEN.INI

Objects\AIRCRAFTOBJECT.INI

Objects\Aircraft\A-4E_AHIT\A-4E_AHIT.INI

Objects\Aircraft\A-4E_AHIT\A-4E_AHIT_DATA.INI

Objects\Aircraft\A-4E_AHIT\A-4E_AHIT_LOADOUT.INI

Objects\Aircraft\A-4E_AHIT_73\A-4E_AHIT_73_DATA.INI

Objects\Aircraft\A-4E_AHIT_73\A-4E_AHIT_73_LOADOUT.INI

Objects\Aircraft\A-4F_AHIT\A-4F_AHIT.INI

Objects\Aircraft\A-4F_AHIT\A-4F_AHIT_DATA.INI

Objects\Aircraft\A-4F_AHIT\A-4F_AHIT_LOADOUT.INI

Objects\Aircraft\A-4H_AHIT\A-4H_AHIT_DATA.INI

Objects\Aircraft\A-4H_AHIT\A-4H_AHIT_LOADOUT.INI

Objects\Aircraft\A-4H_AHIT_73\A-4H_AHIT_73_DATA.INI

Objects\Aircraft\A-4H_AHIT_73\A-4H_AHIT_73_LOADOUT.INI

Objects\Aircraft\AN-12\AN-12_DATA.INI

Objects\Aircraft\F-4E_KURNASS\F-4E_KURNASS_DATA.INI

Objects\Aircraft\F-4E_KURNASS\F-4E_KURNASS_LOADOUT.INI

Objects\Aircraft\F-15A_BAZ\F-15A_AVIONICS.INI

Objects\Aircraft\F-15A_BAZ\F-15A_COCKPIT.INI

Objects\Aircraft\F-15A_BAZ\F-15A_BAZ_DATA.INI

Objects\Aircraft\F-16A_NETZ\F-16A_NETZ_AVIONICS.INI

Objects\Aircraft\F-16A_NETZ\F-16A_NETZ_COCKPIT.INI

Objects\Aircraft\F-16A_NETZ\F-16A_NETZ_DATA.INI

Objects\Aircraft\HUNTERF59\HUNTERF59.INI

Objects\Aircraft\HUNTERF59\HUNTERF59_DATA.INI

Objects\Aircraft\HUNTERF59\HUNTERF59_LOADOUT.INI

Objects\Aircraft\HUNTERF70\HUNTERF70.INI

Objects\Aircraft\HUNTERF70\HUNTERF70_DATA.INI

Objects\Aircraft\HUNTERF70\HUNTERF70_LOADOUT.INI

Objects\Aircraft\HUNTERF73\HUNTERF73.INI

Objects\Aircraft\HUNTERF73\HUNTERF73_DATA.INI

Objects\Aircraft\HUNTERF73\HUNTERF73_LOADOUT.INI

Objects\Aircraft\IL-28\IL-28_DATA.INI

Objects\Aircraft\KFIRC2\KFIRC2_COCKPIT.INI

Objects\Aircraft\KFIRC2\KFIRC2_DATA.INI

Objects\Aircraft\MIG-17\MIG-17_DATA.INI

Objects\Aircraft\MIG-17F\MIG-17F_DATA.INI

Objects\Aircraft\MIG-19S\MIG-19S_DATA.INI

Objects\Aircraft\MIG-21BIS\MIG-21BIS_DATA.INI

Objects\Aircraft\MIG-21F\MIG-21F_DATA.INI

Objects\Aircraft\MIG-21MF\MIG-21MF_DATA.INI

Objects\Aircraft\MIG-21PF\MIG-21PF_DATA.INI

Objects\Aircraft\MIG-21PF\MIG-21PF_LOADOUT.INI

Objects\Aircraft\MIG-21PFM\MIG-21PFM_DATA.INI

Objects\Aircraft\MIG-23BN\MIG-23BN.INI

Objects\Aircraft\MIG-23BN\MIG-23BN_DATA.INI

Objects\Aircraft\MIG-23BN\MIG-23BN_LOADOUT.INI

Objects\Aircraft\MIG-23MF\MIG-23MF_DATA.INI

Objects\Aircraft\MIG-23MF\MIG-23MF_LOADOUT.INI

Objects\Aircraft\MIG-23MS\MIG-23MS_DATA.INI

Objects\Aircraft\MIG-23MS\MIG-23MS_LOADOUT.INI

Objects\Aircraft\MIRAGE5D\MIRAGE5D_DATA.INI

Objects\Aircraft\MIRAGE5D\MIRAGE5D_LOADOUT.INI

Objects\Aircraft\MYSTEREIVA\MYSTEREIVA_DATA.INI

Objects\Aircraft\NESHER\NESHER_DATA.INI

Objects\Aircraft\SAAR\SAAR.INI

Objects\Aircraft\SAAR\SAAR_DATA.INI

Objects\Aircraft\SAAR\SAAR_LOADOUT.INI

Objects\Aircraft\SHAHAK\SHAHAK_DATA.INI

Objects\Aircraft\SUPERMYSTEREB2\SUPERMYSTEREB2_COCKPIT.INI

Objects\Aircraft\SUPERMYSTEREB2\SUPERMYSTEREB2_DATA.INI

Objects\Aircraft\SU-7BMK\SU-7BMK.INI

Objects\Aircraft\SU-7BMK\SU-7BMK_DATA.INI

Objects\Aircraft\TU-16\TU-16_DATA.INI

Objects\Aircraft\VAUTOURIIA\VAUTOURIIA_DATA.INI

Objects\Weapons\WEAPONDATA.DAT

Objects\Weapons\WEAPONDATA.INI

Terrain\IsraelME\ISRAELME_DATA.INI

 

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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...6A-9B6652CD92A3

 

- Install the latest update for your game from:

 

http://www.thirdwire.com/downloads_woi.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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[+malibu43 142]

Great news! I never actually got WOI, but the TW website says the rest of the patches are soon to follow.

 

Curious to see what they do to modded installs, though...

[Wrench 9,633]

Those with modded installs might find the information in this post (avalibable in the KB for the last several years) quite usefull:

 

http://forum.combatace.com/index.php?showtopic=25880

 

Please direct your attention to item #12, down near the bottom. With thanks to Dave for coming up with the original post

 

Wrench

kevin stein

[kesegy 5]

good news.

i was beginning to think TK forgot about us.

[Murphy'S 15]

there is more than just what is listed

 

what on of the most interesting features is about the ai

 

it's the best to date

 

and it use BVR whan available.

[tflash 3]

Wooossh!!! Flying the F-15 is just superb in this game; the FM is incredibly good!

[Fubar512 1,350]

Try setting the time to noon. then climb above 50,000 feet. Pay attention to the sky...

[Murphy'S 15]

Try setting the time to noon. then climb above 50,000 feet. Pay attention to the sky...

 

something like this?

[Fubar512 1,350]

Time to start tweaking

 

[Signum 0]

I will have this game...

[Gr.Viper 131]

AI FMs got tweaked. Now if you make Frescos flyable you won't have to fight enormous pitch up tendency when the flaps are down...

[StarBucker 0]

Many many years ago, EA produced Jane's Combat Simulation series and the F-15 modelled in the game could climb up to 100,000 and it was beautiful.

 

The sky colour is banded.

 

Flying on vapour

Edited August 30, 2008 by StarBucker

[StarBucker 0]

I wonder if I can put a U-2 in to AoI and see if it can do a climb up to 80,000 ft.  But then, WoI is not flexible enough to adpat to mods as much as WoV, WoE or SF does.

[column5 62]

But then, WoI is not flexible enough to adpat to mods as much as WoV, WoE or SF does.

 

Yes it is.

[+Piecemeal 450]

I read in the forum here some time back that there was work being done on creating patches to upgrade SFG,WOV and WOE to the same standard as WOI. Does anyone have any news on its progress?

[Fubar512 1,350]

Many many years ago, EA produced Jane's Combat Simulation series and the F-15 modelled in the game could climb up to 100,000 and it was beautiful.

 

 

On "Hard" flight model. It's simply of question of flying the right profile.

 

[+Brain32 265]

I seem to get better fps with this patch...that alone would be enough for me...

[column5 62]

I read in the forum here some time back that there was work being done on creating patches to upgrade SFG,WOV and WOE to the same standard as WOI. Does anyone have any news on its progress?

 

Yes, those are being worked on. No ETA though.

[Emp_Palpatine 501]

The release of this new WoI patch may be good news for older games.

[tflash 3]

I cannot pinpoint it, but the game is so incredibly good with this patch!

 

Is it just me or are there indeed also improvements in the atmosphere / sound environment? Anyway heater fights in the clouds with F-15/F-16 are just waaaawwww!

[MigBuster 2,875]

The release of this new WoI patch may be good news for older games.

 

Seem to remember reading that this may be the last upgrade for SF/SFG

[+Brain32 265]

Did anybody notice how everything goes quiet in cockpit when you go Mach 1+ :))))

[Wrench 9,633]

I think there's a LOT of hidden imporvements in this patch.

 

All the Migs/Sus, etc now have the "UseMetricUnit=TRUE" in their data inis, ALL the data ini got 2 new AI sections (StrafeAI, RocketAttackAI). The Hunters NOW carry their UK bombs --ok, I gotta know how they Friendly weapons to load on ENEMY aircraft!!! --

 

Interestering to note, it didn't remove the cockpits from the 17,19,21s or Hunters. It just replace the main ini (as all patches do), so it was a simple matter to just re add the lines

 

down side: still no cockpit bits for the Hunter and SMBD/Sa'ar (again, not a real problem for Woe/SF/WoV owners)

 

UP side: control/I !!! Engine shut down!!!

 

Still exploring the various inis and such. Have to patch my Historic Mods install, and see how the prop planes act.

 

So far, a good improvement.

 

Wrench

kevin stein

[column5 62]

Seem to remember reading that this may be the last upgrade for SF/SFG

 

 

TK did say that.

[+Gocad 26]

Do prop-driven aircraft (like the WWII birds) still have a problem with their FM?