Wings Over Europe September 2008 Update

[Fubar512 1,350]

Wings Over Europe September 2008 Update

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Wings Over Europe / Sep 2008

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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.

 

This Update also raises the mimimum system requirement for the game to

the following:

 

OS: Windows 2000/XP

Processor: 1.0 GHz

Memory: 1.0 GB RAM

Hard Drive: 1.2 GB free space

Video Card: 128 MB DirectX 9.0c

 

After installing this Update, the game may require newer version of

DirectX to run correctly. Please visit the Microsoft website at

 

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...6a-9b6652cd92a3

 

to download and install the latest version of DirectX.

 

We highly recommend you install this update over a clean install of

the game - uninstall the game first, manually delete the folder to

remove any mods not uninstalled, reinstall the game from original CD,

then apply the Update.

 

Many previous mods are not fully compatible with this Update. If

you find any mods not working correctly, please check with mod-makers

to provide you with updated version of their mods.

 

List of changes in this Update include:

 

Sep 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.

 

* Shadow option is changed to adjust distance as well as the types of

object casting shadow. Low: No shadows are cast. Medium: Aircraft

cast shadow only in external view and only at close range. High: Aircraft

and some ground objects cast shadow. Unlimited: All objects cast shadow

at furthest distance.

 

* Rear view (Shift+F5 by default) and Engine On/off toggle (Ctrl+I)

are added.

 

* Better support for dual-analog sticks on gamepads are added.

 

* Version numbering system has been changed to show month and year

in less ambiguous format.

 

* View limits are adjusted correctly for widescreen and Matrox

surround gaming display.

 

* Shadows can now be cast using more detailed geometry model.

 

* Airfields in Single Mission and Campaign play now include randomly

placed parked aircraft.

 

* B-52D 3d model has been re-scaled to a more correct size.

 

* Flight model and AI have been further tweaked.

 

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

gameplay experience.

 

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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_wov.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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• Submitter
  Fubar512
• Submitted
  09/23/2008
• Category
  SF/WO* Patches

 

[Vader2 1]

I can.t believe it!

Christmas in September!!!

[+X RAY 83]

Is this the famous patch to open the gates to DS mod?

[Kirsten 0]

Believe it or not, but I'm still running the original version of SFP1 (which I bought twice because of a cracked up CD....).

Now WOV, WOI and WOE are patched. Does "... and can be applied to any version of the game " mean that I can use it too , or is good old SFP1 down the drain in the process

 

Aju,

 

Derk

[+Gocad 26]

"Any version" refers to the patch status, not the game title.

Edited September 23, 2008 by Gocad

[Kirsten 0]

"Any version" refers to the patch status, not the game title.

 

Thx, so no patching for SF.

 

Aju,

 

Derk

[woojay 0]

I did this patch to WOE. Have tried to then add the Weapons pack and it will not now read any weapons or loads.

 

Does anyone have the same problem? And/or does anyone have any ideas how to still have the patch and get

the weapons to work?

 

Thanks

 

Jay

[+christian59 8]

you must use the weapon data editor for WOI and september patch

 

 

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

[fougamagister 24]

Nooooooo !!! I was so excited I forgot to backup my weapons folder and lost everything .. try to recover it but I think I can forget all my 2000 entries ..

[Ruiner29 0]

I just tested the game out after doing a fresh install and patch without adding ANY mods yet and i've noticed a few changes.

 

First and foremost I noticed a significant framerate drop and some blurry fonts at the top of the screen where it says "Flaps, Landing Gear..." etc. I'll try to get a screenshot up later.

The aircraft now look extra sharp and edgy but everything else seems slightly out of focus.

This was after I made sure I was using the same graphics and gameplay settings as per usual on my machine.

 

I double checked my drivers and DirectX to make sure they were up to date so the problem isn't there.

Keep in mind on my old install I was running the Forests and Farms mod as well as the Airfield Lighting mod and Widesky plus more high-res planes than you could shake a stick at with very few framerate problems.

 

The other strange thing was the flight model for the stock F-15 seems a bit unstable now. It's really easy to get into a spin.

That's the only aircraft i've tested thus far but more testing will ensue.

 

I would rather go back to playing with the last patch than have to turn my graphics settings down to medium or low just to make this game run smooth.

 

Hope the patch works better for others than for me

Cheers

Edited September 23, 2008 by Ruiner29

[Ruiner29 0]

Should've mentioned in my last post that the AI does seem to be improved.

I have never had Mig-21's put up so much of a fight before and my wingman actually fired on one without being ordered !

 

It was a lot of fun chasing them down into the weeds !

[+Dave 2,322]

Well people can use the new or the old patch, up to them. I know the mod teams are moving forward with the new patches and I wouldn't want to be left behind.