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Actually, I missed this: http://forum.combatace.com/topic/53171-feb-2010-updates-for-sf2-files/ This is for the new shader effects for afterburners. FC

http://forum.combatace.com/topic/44026-converting-older-planes-to-work-in-sf2-a-basic-guide-by-migbuster/ FC

For the STOCK game: The game only activates bump mapping with Object detail set to 'Unlimited'. It uses DX10 shaders all the time though...you need to add the shader lines. It won't use DX9 unless A) Your video card can't do DX10 or B) You force DX9 in the options.ini file or C) You are on WinXP. The biggest jump I had in frame rates for DX10 was to set Shadows to 'low'. And this was with a NVidia 8600GT at 1440x900. One other thing you can do to get the bump mapping without overloading your video card memory with 3rd party aircraft, is to extract the FLIGHTENGINE.INI file and place it in your mod directory in the Flight folder. Then go into it and edit this section: This way, if you set something to Unlimited, you can still tweak it to get the results you want...for instance, the MaxTextureRes line can be adjusted to limit the size of the bitmaps for textures (I set mine to 2048). FC

That diagram depicts the XF-103, which by that point had evolved into a test airframe only for testing the radar and AIM-47 missile to be later used in the F-108. My F-103 is to be based on the original proposed short range interceptor version, with the AIM-4s and FFARs. FC

MJ, Try commenting out the ModelNodeName and InsideNodeName parameters, and set the HideGearNode parameter to FALSE. Should be located under each landing gear entry. FC

It says right on the requirements that it runs on XP. You can't get any clearer than that. Now, you won't get the DX10 effects available in Vista or Win7 (specifically, HDR and bump mapping), but it will run in XP just fine. ThirdWire did not say it ONLY runs on Vista or Win7. What they said is that it was made to be able to be run on Vista and Win7...additive, not restrictive. It's not very responsible to post about having a problem without seeing if you have a problem first! FC

Have you actually TRIED it? Because plenty of folks have other SF2 based sims running on XP just fine. In fact, it says right on the requirements that it will run in XP. FC

Hank Caruso has been around for years (actually, decades). I've got several of his prints at home. Cool stuff! FC

Really, did you try moving the camera in free camera mode? FC

Try commenting out all the MaxExtentPosition and MinExtentPosition numbers and see what happens. As an alternative, put the sim on pause, and then use the Free Camera to zoom in. FC

Before anyone gets optimistic about back porting to Gen 1, a few notes of caution: 1) We don't know how reliable back porting some of the models will be. There have already been issues with folks attempting to use the new LODs (with bump mapping) in any SF2 install not patched to at least the Feb 2010 level. Even those same models without bump mapping were causing CTDs. I cannot confirm if either of those models will work in the Gen 1 series at all. 2) In all likelihood, the Suez addon that TK is making will have been out for a bit before the KAW mod is released. With that addon, will be new FMs for prop and straight wing aircraft. I will tell you we will more than likely be cribbing from those FMs for some of the KAW mod aircraft. There is no guarantee those FMs will work with Gen 1 sims. 3) Some of the AI parameters that are used by the KAW aircraft simply do not exist in the Gen 1 series...which could cause problems for the AI in the Gen 1 series. FC

x2 I'll be watching this one closely. FC

Nope, we knew where we were...:). However, the person up in the tower did not know what the runway had in terms of visual GP guidance. Mind you, not what the status was of said guidance...but if the runway had any sort of guidance at all installed. Seems like that is something someone should know who is running the traffic pattern... FC

Congrats bud! Oh, and please tell me you weren't working the tower the early morning of April 28th... FC

Could it have something to do with the userlist.ini and the restrictions some terrains have? FC

Alright folks, knock it off. Raden, if you want to show screenshots, post them in the screenshot thread. If you want to tell a story, we have an area of the website just for that, you can even post your screenshots there: http://forum.combatace.com/forum/160-pilot-stories-and-adventures/ For others, if you don't want to read something, either ignore the thread or put the person on ignore...no need to get snippy...as very tempting as it might be. If on the other hand the poster violates the terms of service, let one of us know and it'll be taken care of. Only you can keep our website tidy...only you. FC

The game engine will not account for gravity fall in surface to surface ballistics. You best bet is to make a missile with a low turn rate and wide sensor FOV. Make your system so it can't start from zero elevation. You then basically have a 'guided' shell that will 'arc' over. FC

I suspect there is only one target there, the other P-38 is placed there by the 'Parkingspot' parameter. FC

Okay folks, this is only for US based Verizon Wireless users, past or present. Looking for anecdotal comments on your service with Verizon Wireless, past or present. Not looking for second or third hand information...your personal experience only. Not looking for links to official or unofficial reviews or comments, I can find that stuff on my own. Not looking for comments for users from other countries...US based only. Not looking for equipment comments, just the service (coverage, customer, pricing). Not looking for other users that have never used Verizon...read the thread title. Don't bother posting if you can't provide the information. If you do post, please provide when you used them, and specific reasons why you liked or disliked the service you got. FC

I was thinking the same thing...would be easy enough as long as the 'hooks' are in the FE engine to use CM. FC

Yes, you will. FC

Pffft...get some range and payload, then we'll talk The original "Shockwave Rider"...thanks to Sundowner for the skins! Looking forward to your YF-12 there Veltro. FC

Hahaha! I remember that tv-movie...the SK story was much better! FC

It's purely your decision on which model to use at what distance. It's very dependent on your resolution, screen size, individual LOD details and frame rate. I will tell you that polycount has become less of an issue as time has passed since the TW series of sims first began. FC

Pretty sure I'm not interested in a cockpit for the IL-28 or the An-12...or about half of the stock non-flyables. I think where we are going right now is just fine. FC