Wrench

for old style (1stGens) just dump all the parts at the root of the /Objects folder. actually, at the 08 patch level, you should be able to have an /Objects/Pilots/folder. It's no different from /Weapons or /Decals. And we KNOW those work

extract data ini, and increase hulll, deck and superstructure armor. The values, of course are in mm, and for most ships easily researched. Don't forget about the "SinkTime=" line. Add if needed (many early ships don't have it. It's in seconds. Large, well armored fighting ships should take a "predictably" long time (depending on damage of course re: HMS Hood), 2-3 minutes for cruisers and smaller, 5-7 for carriers (mabye?) BBs 7-10 ???? (since no Iowas have ever been sunk, hard to calculate)

if you want the LODs to work in both SF1/FE1 and SF2/FE2, export as ANSI. The NextGen series of game reads both with no issues. The only real differences are statements in the data inis, relating to flight models.

Have you tried importing the O-1 from SF/Wo*, and see what happens??

only the terrain editor can import "solid objects" and "alpha objects" How that works, I've never found out either, but there is a function someplace If you're talking about terrain objects (warehouses, runways, hangars, etc). That's a compltely different story

Hex editor is the easiest and simplest way to do it. We've been doing it since 2004, rename the lod, create (if needed) new skin, repaint skin (if needed), save an new unique name -this is the important part-- a name that has the exact number of characters as the original , open LOD with hex editor, "search" for the bmp's name, and edit each instance to match the new skin. How do you think we've created over 100 differing pilot figures, all from the same original 3W lod, but with different skins (most of which I did the hex editing for, while pappychksix did the artwork -- see SF1 downloads)?

this is amazing! I've done a few (very) easy paper models, but nothing even close to this!!

<cough> copyright restrictions on other material?? <cough>

I like that VERY much!!!

Seriously?? From the Third Wire site, go the Store (iirc) http://www.thirdwire.com/index2.htm

That dosen't work for Capun's (Dev A-Team) products. The only place you can get them, is FROM them.

That's because you can't. What you may find, as versions uploaded to so-called 'torrent' sites, and many of them are incomplete versions, that may come with several unwanted "enhancements" (read: virus). What you're asking for, it seems, it for someone to GIVE you the game. That's called piracy, and is absolutely forbidden here. Even the mention, hint or inclining of it has gotten people perma-banned from here. So, take this as a friendly warning. You want the game, it should still for sale at the Third Wire site. That's the only way you'll get it. ------ I'll leave this thread open for another 24 hours, so you can respond, if you wish, after that it'll be closed and locked.

Yes, INDEED!!! Make sure you have ALL your original emails from 3W, with the download links and whatever else might be needed. I'm going through the same thing (HD died). Replaced the HD, and have been rebuilding the software for the last week. But, unfortunately, I can't access the email files on the old HD that have said links, so I've had to use my original SF2 downloads (from the original release), and patch everything up. Worse, is my subscription to ESET anti-virus, that I can't access the pasword to activate the new version I d/led. In short -- if you buy something ALWAYS print out the email, keep them in a safe, easily found place, and backup your machine (at least) montly. And yes, the 3W store IS open!! All the SF2 games and the DLCs are available for purchase. (I checked yesterday)

DAAAAYYYMMMNN!!!

Also, leave shadows on "HIGH". If run on Unlimited, it creates is "interesting" effects * *(and not in a good way)

missile duration is how long it "lives" in the game world before self-destruction

to be honest, datalink pods really don't do a thing (iirc) in either SF1 or SF2. They're just "eye candy"

love the addition of the A/C units!!! Nice details!

The problem with using the Hybrids is, their mind tends to wander off, and causes your computer to jump beyond the Red Line, getting Lost in Space

To all my friends, to all our community members I wish you a very Merry Christmas and hope for a healthy, happy and excellent coming New Year! Cheers!! Wrench Kevin Stein

Veltro's had a Blackjack (mostly) done for several years. It's just that no one stepped forward to assist him in bringing over the threshold. Don't know what's it's state is now, as he's been absent for some time (months)

was looking at something like this: https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-gaming-desktops/alienware-aurora/spd/alienware-aurora-r7-desktop/dpcwxtc03h right now, the older games. DCS is just too much money all the time. If newer flight sims or space game come out, definately want the availability to play them. I'd thought about building a system, but with my eyesight (minimal depth perception close up and "unfocusedness") I don't think I could. Definately NOT looking forward to learning Win10!

Well, it looks like it's time to think about a new machine. Been having issues with this box since the end of October -- some weird issues with freezing on the desktop after startup, just before ESET loads. Yesterday (for those that haven't seen my post on FB) I really hosed myself over by doing a Window update. Now, for reasons unknown (well, not really -- it's a combination of software AND probable hardware, everything but the HD is from 2008), the machine won't even GET to the desktop! So, taking the original HD from 2008, which is "known bad" (makes noise), I've been able to get it up and running. But now, I've got to shop for a new machine. At least I don't need peripherals; just the main box. Been looking at either a Dell gaming rig or (a bit more expensive) one of the mid-range Alienware. What I really hate is now, is having to learn a totally new OS, and try to get all my SF, StarWars and other games installed and running. Just have to choose a machine and order it. Hopefully this one will last a few weeks more. So, if you all have some thoughts on the matter (machine) let me hear 'em! Price range is a max of 2200-ish USD (I'm still very angry with myself!!)

only on "easy avionics". may require editing of the aircraft's main ini.

Oh, I LIKE that!!!