FastCargo

Mike, That's right. Specially, the SF2 series all support bump and specular mapping, but only on DX 10 or 11. On DX9, those features are disabled. But most of the other coding features are supported. FC

Really? Well, well why don't you go over to the ThirdWire forums and tell TW about your stock SF2E install that allows you to fly Eagles in 1997. I'm sure they would be very curious as to where you got that particular version of SF2E. FC

The problem is I have just bought one of these with upgraded specs... http://laptops.techcrunch.com/l/937/x15e And all of a sudden I want to play games again...especially coming from my Dell m1530.... FC

Actually, the plain jane version is still only $5.99, with the GOTY edition at $11.99. Man, either one is a deal... FC

Just use FFARs in an air to air mode. Several aircraft in the sim do it...and the results are what you would expect, just like in real life...they kind of suck. FC

Yep...stock TW Lightning use FFARs for A2A. Also, F-103 will do the same. FC

Really? I was just on and didn't see it for that cheap... FC

Okay, more testing. Just flew a strike mission on the Range...6 GBU-38s dropped (one by my wingman). Result was 4 destroyed targets including primary (wingie scored with his drop). What I noticed was the basket seems 'steeper' than it used to be...you can't do a shallow attack now. Drops were level flight, 300ish knots, about at least a 5 second run in before drop. Everything on Hard and verified the GBU-38s are using GPS Homing for guidance...Jul 12 patch in SF2V stand alone. My opinion is that JDAMs work, but their tolerance is much tighter for drops... FC

I'm waiting for Fallout 3 to get a little cheaper before I buy it. I'm about 4 years behind on my shooters. The only advantage is that by the time I get the games, I have the hardware already available to run it.... HL2:EP2, KOTOR II, Bioshock, COD4, ArmA Gold, DX:HR, COH, the entire Total War series, GRAW, FEAR... Plus I get nostalgic and occasionally replay games like Tron 2.0, NOLF 1 and 2, Portal 1 and 2, EECH.... Then there are the free mods like BSG:Dispora, Wing Commander Saga, The Babylon Project, Black Mesa... Arrgh! FC

Also, TW sims can model weapons that have 'Home on jam' capability...your jammer actually becomes a beacon that the missile homes in on. FC

JDAMs seem to work fine for me...just destroyed a SAM launcher with a GBU-38. Just flew in the general 'basket' area and released. Verified with the weapons editor that the bomb is using GPS Homing for guidance. This is in SF2V with the Jul 12 patch. FC