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HPW FM + Empty Weight Mod + Gun Arc Mod
CaptSopwith replied to CaptSopwith's topic in WOFF UE/PE - General Discussion
I'm in the same boat with you Prop! I'm a PhD student and a graduate teaching assistant. Tonight I have a mountain of history book reviews and reflection papers to grade. I doubt I'll see my bed until rather late. It's nice to know I'm not the only pilot here whose job involves a little "red ink!" -
HPW FM + Empty Weight Mod + Gun Arc Mod
CaptSopwith replied to CaptSopwith's topic in WOFF UE/PE - General Discussion
What kind of grading Herr Prop-Wasche? -
Hi Gents! I was reading through the old flight simulator reviews on SimHQ and came across this little gem from 2006. It's a review of Phase 1 of OFF. It features some fantastic screen shots of the old menu system as well as some in flight pictures too. My, how far the Devs have taken us since the beginning, eh? If you haven't seen it, or you came into OFF after Phase 1's initial release, this will give you an idea of where it all started. http://www.simhq.com/_air5/air_172a.html Compare that with their review of OFF HiTR and you'll see just how many miles they've moved the development of this wonderful sim in such a relatively short period of time. http://www.simhq.com/_air13/air_445a.html
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I swear, if the PhD gig somehow fails, I'm going to New Zealand and beg these people for a job. The Vintage Aviator has to be the world class of aviation restoration and reproduction at this moment. This video shows you most of their stock flying. Entire flights of Fokker Dr1's and SE5a's are just incredible to see... They also seem to have aircraft that simply don't exist anywhere else in the world anymore. Why, oh why, does this amazing place have to be the farthest possible distance from where I live? They might as well be on Neptune.
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I've Located Heaven...
CaptSopwith replied to CaptSopwith's topic in WOFF UE/PE - General Discussion
Here's another great video. I love this song! -
Fantastic Documentary on James McCudden
CaptSopwith posted a topic in WOFF UE/PE - General Discussion
I was randomly searching things on YouTube - James McCudden being one of them (Jimmy is far and away my favorite pilot of WWI). And lo and behold, I find a 45 minute documentary on World War I. Here's the link. Enjoy! -
Gents: I'm working on a research project that (finally) makes use of our World War I pilots. I'm currently rounding up source material for the project and I'm wondering if anyone has a digital version of with Mick Mannock's personal diary or James McCudden's book Flying Fury? If you do, please contact me. I don't know how I can compensate you, other than with my thanks and immense gratitude as I try to give these men the notoriety and place in history they so richly deserve.
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Sounds great Widow! I look forward to seeing them!
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HPW FM + Empty Weight Mod + Gun Arc Mod
CaptSopwith replied to CaptSopwith's topic in WOFF UE/PE - General Discussion
As of right now I'm playing with HPW's new DM with the Arc Mod and the Empty Tank mod and I have to say, the balance of the game feels quite good. It's a welcome change to take off with my wingmen, rather than see them take off, climb to absurd altitudes, and have me straggling behind trying to keep up. So so far, so good. I'm enjoying the sim immensely! -
Okay... so I've been flying a German campaign with the new DM installed and I have to say, it's fantastic! The damage in the air feels much more balanced now. I particularly like the coupling of wing failure with engine fires, this dramatically reduces the number of flying incendiary machines in the sim. Also, it seems more "realistic" at least from a logical standpoint. If an aircraft is burning up like a tender box, it would stand to reason (at least for me) that the wings would likely fail due to fire eating through bracings and control wires. I've also been shot down by the enemy and I have to say, the DM is brutally punishing on the receiving end. You cannot linger in front of your enemy - as it should be. Dogfights feel better balanced - they don't perpetuate themselves for too long. They are often quick, very violent, affairs - again, as it should be. So yes, not much else to say without repeating myself. Fantastic job - as always, and I'm really enjoying the alterations! Cheers HPW!
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Looks like some kind soul out there took the time to learn and play a piano version of some very special menu music from the old days... See if you happen to recognize it
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Olham, If you're interested, I have the entire WoG soundtrack (all 433kb of it) in .midi file form. If you'd like a copy let me know and I'll send it over to you in zip file format. I play it on Windows Media Player all the time when I'm busy working on grading. My parents were stuck with their 16 year old son playing Red Baron non-stop in the loft of our old house - leaving them to endure hours of engines droning and menu music playing over the rafters. They always said it sounded just like the Great Escape theme... and I agree with them!
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For comparison Olham: I loved the menu music for RB3D. Yes, as embarrassing as this is to admit, I actually still listen to it now. I have a playlist of all of my old menu music - works wonders when you're trying to grade a hundred papers! I also have a playlist of music from Wings of Glory that I found online years ago. Both are great.
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I'm trying to remember when I even joined and sadly, had to check my profile to be sure. I wonder if Olham has any better memory of my appearance than I do. I started with OFF way back in 2006 when OvS directed me towards Phase 1 (was it 1 or 2?) at the time. I even mentioned it in a little blog postback way back when. Everything else is kind of a blur.
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Made a new Skin - what do you say?
CaptSopwith replied to Olham's topic in WOFF UE/PE - General Discussion
He is! He's been sitting in mothballs for the duration of my first semester of PhD studies, but he's still there - waiting in the wings. How's things on your side of the pond? -
Made a new Skin - what do you say?
CaptSopwith replied to Olham's topic in WOFF UE/PE - General Discussion
Great looking skin Olham! I too immediately thought of Hartmann's craft when I saw the nose. I'll happily use it - as I'm still using your "R" design for my old Wilhelm Roth campaign! -
Fokker E.V / D.VIII with Gnome Monosoupape 160 hp
CaptSopwith replied to Olham's topic in WOFF UE/PE - General Discussion
As always my friend, nice find. Really enjoyed the video - it was a nice break from grading! -
Here's an ode to the flight sim hobby we all know and love - and to the great community that springs up around it. This one is for all of you. Enjoy and feel free to comment!
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OT: Life in the Trenches, A New Respect
CaptSopwith replied to RAF_Louvert's topic in WOFF UE/PE - General Discussion
I've often felt I would acquire a greater appreciation for what trench life was like if I were to volunteer for a few days of re-enactment. Living in a trench, sleeping in the cold, it has to be bloody awful - and that's when you aren't being bombed, shot at, or gassed... The ability of the human mind to comprehend such things... I wonder if we ever truly will. -
Hi guys. Just did a little writing on my humble blog (read by about 8 people!). Here's a write up I did on Call of Duty that wound up turning into me singing the praises of flight simming yet again. Hope you like it!
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Slightly OT: Comparison
CaptSopwith replied to CaptSopwith's topic in WOFF UE/PE - General Discussion
Thanks for the replies guys! I meant to write back about... oh a month ago! I appreciate it! -
A bit like the Royal Wedding
CaptSopwith replied to UK_Widowmaker's topic in WOFF UE/PE - General Discussion
I feel a bit late to the party chaps, but I couldn't help but notice Widow drop my name in his list of members and I have to say, I'm touched! I feel like so much of a lurker most of the time - PhD duties and the general insanity of my life over the last year has left me posting sporadically at best. I'm actually spending my evening grading papers, watching The Blue Max, and fighting the urge to set it all down and go up for a mission - which I know will blow an hour away in a heartbeat! I read the boards every day - even when I have no time to post. Now, with a laptop and an iPhone, I can sit in my nearest coffee shop and check in on my comrades in arms. I've been fortunate. Ever since I found internet access back in 1999, I've been lucky to be on a good board. First it was Delphi - where I met folks like Shred, Pol and OvS (where the devil is he btw!?) then I moved over to here and found the rest of my good friends - Olham, Widow, Slarti, Hellshade, the list goes on and on. You guys are a great bunch and at times like this - when real life is, in all honesty, kicking the crap out of me - you keep me sane. Cheers and another round on me! -
Just came across this on Youtube. Too good not to share!
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Hi Von Baur. FSX will likely be the last, traditional flight simulator from Microsoft. After the release of FSX, Microsoft disbanded the Flight Simulator team. The new project from Microsoft is Microsoft Flight. The website is here: http://www.microsoft.com/games/flight/ although information on the game is sketchy. I'd say that if you can run FSX, pick up a copy, it will likely keep you busy until Microsoft Flight is released to market.
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Keeping an eye on the news today - Hurricane Irene has been churning up the East Coast of the United States for the last day or so. I checked the handy OFF pilots map that Olham keeps updated and realized that there are a large number of us in the storm's path. I hope everyone is well - Irene doesn't look as serious as many originally feared. How is everyone?