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Yup that's what their supposed to do and I haven't noticed a problem with it, however now that you mention I'll take a peek when I have some posts I've not read available with images in them to see if I can duplicate the problem. Thanks for the report, I'll advise. Regards; Erik
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Not sure I'm following you on this. The only place this option is available is in your personal assistant. It has always worked for me regardless of images being present in the post. The way it does work is transfer you to the thread not necessarily the last post in that thread. I guess I can see that point, but that's its function. Let me know if I'm missing something. Your OS and browser are compliant with our boards, they are not an issue. Regards; Erik
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Can I rant here?
Erik replied to tn_prvteye's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 1 Series - General Discussion
Tailspin - Indio; I understand your frustration ... the goal I'd like to provide is keeping the communication open and flowing. If I can do that we all win because it's obvious with the passion you both share nothing but good can come from it. All is well that ends well, thanks to the both of you for the help. Take care; -
Can I rant here?
Erik replied to tn_prvteye's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 1 Series - General Discussion
Tailspin; I'm not following how that post helps this thread and am asking myself why it doesn't meet the same fate at the earlier post, any ideas? Thanks for the help; -
Can I rant here?
Erik replied to tn_prvteye's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 1 Series - General Discussion
Indio One thing I haven't quite got my head around is why this discussion isn't posed on the forums where TK or Thirdwire can reply. It seems to me that the best possible response you can hope for on our forums will be third hand information. If TK or any developer has a support forum it's there I'd be looking for answers like mission statements and such. From my perspective this has the ugly nature of talking behind someone's back, and it's something I'd prefer to stay miles away from. As to the points you raise, they are valid, but it seems that only the designer can answer why something was included or wasn't and if something is possible or isn't. Also thank you for the change of tone in your last post. It's leaps ahead towards a common working ground we all can relate to without being insulting. Regards; -
Can I rant here?
Erik replied to tn_prvteye's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 1 Series - General Discussion
There will always be extremists ... those that want to feel the actual pain of being shot up during air to air combat so that their wives find them slumped over in their computer chair only to utter with their last breath, "now that's realism!" There will always be historians ... those that fought in or have researched the conditions of flying and fighting during these times who remark that the canopy lock lever was 2 cm lower and aft of its current design. And that coming back in one piece from a mission with your rusted bucket of bolts and throwing the canopy open while taxiing back to the line all while hearing the cheers of your squadron was often the best feeling you had, so why didn't you design that into the game play? There will always be gamers ... those that want story lines and a design elements that keep you playing. What good would a movie, book, or game be without a plot? I suppose that's why all of us choose to play these types of games instead of board games where there is no story line or plot to be had. Heck I can't even remember what the character's name (Mr. Monopoly) is that's seen on all the Monopoly games around the World, can you? I wonder if there are communities of Monopoly players who think $1500.00 rent on Park Avenue is rediculous? Listening to them proclaim, "you can't even get a card-board box on 192nd for that!" Our community is rich with all types and even more than have been mentioned. Yet we often forget that we have only a select few who actually build the games, add-on aircraft, scenery, etc., etc., to fulfill the needs, wants, and desires of so many. I would offer that if we elected to come together and help build something with constructive criticism and support that things will and can get better for everyone. I bet if we asked the developers and designers how often they get offers of help like, "hey I'll do the 400 hours of research and 200 hours of prep work then write your POH so it's as exact as possible for a 60 year old aircraft." that we'll almost without hesitation hear them all say, "that just never happens." I fear we often miss the mark when it comes to our complaints. People are far too eager to complain and get upset at developers and designers. It's seen all over our community from payware to freeware, and folks if we don't proactively make a concerted effort to change and get involved for the good we're going to see this all die on the design table. If we maintain this type of ill-support mentality what you'll find is that those folks will loose their drive and need to design and develop. Then what you'll be left complaining about is why everyone has stopped supporting your community. Which would leave places like CombatACE, SIMHQ, AVSIM, and others wondering why they continue to support communities with no releases but with lots of unhappy community members. My point is that while you've thrown down your hard earned money, or not, for these releases that you keep in the back of your mind that your support (read: money you've paid) of our community is for it's continued health. It's payment for the research and development that it's going to take to get us to the next sim that with hopes will be more realistic, modeled better, or have more game interaction and story line. It's the part we all play to help the community grow and be stronger and it's the very last thing I'll complain about. Especially when I spend more money taking the wife and kids to McDonalds for grease and bread. Perspective and opinion are powerful tools you've each been given, please use them wisely. Get involved ... I applaud you! Just remember to keep your eyes on winning the war, not the battle. -
Can I rant here?
Erik replied to tn_prvteye's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 1 Series - General Discussion
Reminder to everyone -- Keep it civil. It is our policy to NOT allow flamming, name calling, and online bashing in any form. Debate the topic not the person if anything needs to be debated at all. Thanks for understanding and happiest of holidays to everyone. -
Sea Fury FB.11/Mk.50
Erik posted a topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 1 Series - File Announcements
View File Sea Fury FB.11/Mk.50 This is a Sea Fury add-on for "Strike Fighters: Project 1" and "Wings Over Vietnam". The models included represent an FB.11 as used by the navies of the UK, Australia, Canada, and the Netherlands and the denavilised export version, Mk.50, which was externally identical to the FB.11, with the exception of the removal of the tailhook, and was used by Egypt, Cuba, Iraq, Pakistan, and Burma. Included are Gramps's skins for a British FB.11 on HMS Glory and an Australian FB.11 on HMAS Sydney and my skins for a Canadian FB.11 from HMCS Magnificent and an Egyptian and Cuban Mk.50. Thanks to Gramps for his skins and support, Charles for the flight model and cockpit, Wrench for the hanger screen, and Anthony for three-views. Submitter Erik Submitted 11/05/2005 Category Allied Fighters -
Eurocopter Tiger ARH
Erik replied to a topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 1 Series - Mods/Skinning Discussion
Yeah ... check the security settings in your browser ... more than likely images are turned off, your security settings are too high, or we need to be moved into a more trusted zone than "internet or unkown sites". Just some clues where to start looking. Erik -
It would be almost impossible to harvest email accounts from our site. The only way I could think of would be for our database to be compromised, but that hasn't happened. Now that I think about it, not only would the harvester have to have control of our database but they'd have to have control of the only valid access point which would be the server and I know that hasn't happened. I'd say things here are as safe as they get on the internet and you can guarantee our goal is to continue to provide with a safe pleasant atmosphere at CombatACE. Take care; Erik
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Dell Flat Screen 1704FTP
Erik replied to super61's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 1 Series - General Discussion
First thoughts off the cuff sort of thing: 1. START > RUN > Type in "DXDIAG" > Press Enter - Does DXDIAG report any display problems or driver problems? 2. Have you updated DirectX? 3. Might try a re-install of DirectX. DirectX 4. I see that your WOV display is set at 16 bit color will WOV not support 32 bit color? Curious at best. 5. Is WOV patched and updated? 6. Is WOV the only place you experience this problem? 7. Have you tried re-installing the software (note: safe all your valuable stuff before re-installing any software)? With any luck someone here might know exactly where to point you, but that's my offering. Regards; Erik -
Twenty what? I so remember those days. :: dejected look of loathing :: CONGRATS! We're all wishing you many many many more. Erik
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I did not punish you. You still have full access. What gives you that impression? I removed a potentially flammable topic, so I wouldn't have to moderate any group or person. I respect our community and it's diverse background of individuals. It is what allows us to remain a non-violatile place where everyone can discuss issues that relate to our purpose. Those topics that offer to take us down roads with no benefit, incite members or views, or elicite discussion that ultimately has no place here have and will meet the same fate. As I mentioned before it is not personal and it is my position to make sure it remains that way for everyone. Regards; Erik Thompson
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I removed the post, and it is not personal. There are subject matters which have the potential to become board flames which in the end serve no purpose or benefit our community in any way. Your post unfortunately fell under those guidelines. I would be mindful of your accusations, I respect everyone and their views. Regards; Erik Thompson
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Looks to me like chkdsk has been run on that drive hence the .chk files. Windows stores these files on the root of the drive so if you're trying to view / find them make sure you have the ability to view hidden system files if you're using the explorer GUI, otherwise they are visible at the command shell. Here's the blurb from Microsoft and a link that you can use to read up on the chkdsk application. • Fixing disk errors Chkdsk corrects disk errors only if you specify the /f command-line option. Chkdsk must be able to lock the drive to correct errors. Because repairs usually change a disk's file allocation table and sometimes cause a loss of data, chkdsk sends a confirmation message similar to the following: 10 lost allocation units found in 3 chains. Convert lost chains to files? If you press Y, Windows saves each lost chain in the root directory as a file with a name in the format Filennnn.chk. When chkdsk finishes, you can check these files to see if they contain any data you need. If you press N, Windows fixes the disk, but it does not save the contents of the lost allocation units. Microsoft Support Documentation
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Can't log-in with Netscape 7.2 anymore
Erik replied to WHB's topic in Site Support / Bug Reports / Suggestions
oops ... fixed ... lol i put it back in the bag ... -
Can't log-in with Netscape 7.2 anymore
Erik replied to WHB's topic in Site Support / Bug Reports / Suggestions
Alright ... after many concerns and issues with browsers and logging into the site ... I decided (*insertswearwordshere*) to download (*against my better judgement and moral standards*) and install (*GASP*) AOL Explorer and MSN Explorer browsers. The butterfly one says "good-evening" (*insert AWWWW how cutes here*) and it allows me to log out and log in, post on the boards, (*using it to post this reply*) etc. See Picture. The ohhh so blue and colorful one installed a bunch of links all over my computer for their products etc. (*insert the GOD DON'T YOU HATE THAT!!!! swear word swear word here*) and to my surprise it also allowed me to log in and log out then back in, view the boards, post etc. See Picture. I dunno but I'm going to call this bug report closed. What do you guys think? (*goes to remove all this nifty stuff he just installed*) Let me know. Erik Oh yeah I forgot to mention ... I didn't delete any cookies or do anything to my computer other than download and install the browsers. -
Can't log-in with Netscape 7.2 anymore
Erik replied to WHB's topic in Site Support / Bug Reports / Suggestions
I downloaded and installed a new version of Netscape on a computer that didn't have it. Worked fine. I used my local copy of Netscape on my "whip". Worked fine. I made some changes to the way we handle AOL, MSN, and Netscape browser spider search bots to see if the log size we were sending was too big for the browsers. Re-checked my login and posting ability on Netscape. Works. So those of you who have access to MSN and AOL Explorer Browsers can you check if you can log in now? Thanks for the help as I refuse to signup with AOL and MSN just to test their browsers ... lol Thanks for the report. Erik -
Sounds like you'll be all fixed up after the updates. Good luck.
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fixed :)
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How do I delete files that I've uploaded?
Erik replied to allenjb42's topic in Site Support / Bug Reports / Suggestions
You should have all the options you spoke of available to you when you edit the file. You can change the name, description, file, and screenshot so that should work for you. Let us know if you need further assistance. Regards; -
New Patches don't
Erik replied to CAPFlyer's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 1 Series - General Discussion
I suggest you contact the vendor, this thread and your account is now closed. Regards
