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================================= Strike Fighters 2 Israel Dec 2009 Readme File ================================= ----------------- Table of Contents ----------------- 1. Update Notes 2. Troubleshooting 3. Contacting Customer Support --------------- 1. Update Notes --------------- This update is for Strike Fighters 2 Israel, either stand-alone or merged to other Strike Fighters 2 games. This update contains all the fixes from previous updates, and it can be applied to any version of the game. Earlier patches do not need to be applied. If you have installed any mods to the game, please check the list of updated files to see any data files you've extracted have been changed. You must manually delete and/or updated these files, or the patched game may not run correctly. Previous campaign saved data may not load after an upgrade. List of changes in this Update include: Dec 2009 -------- * Terrain missing tiles on some graphics cards is fixed. * Sound is now turned off when the game is paused. * The game not recognizing some display settings as TripleHead2Go Surround Gaming is fixed. * HUD flight information window now shows speed in Mach number when current speed is more than Mach 0.9. * Support for Force Feedback effects has been added. Nov 2009-B ---------- * Speech subtitle is now color coded - red indicates warning against the player, yellow indicates other speeches to/from player's flight, and blue indicates all other radio chatter. * Less messages are displayed when HUD option is set at Hard setting. * Overcast sky is rendered correctly in cockpit mirror. * Reduced some graphical artifacts showing on horizon with Effects setting at Unlimited. * V-sync is enabled by default in DX10 mode. * Full-screen anti-alisasing now defaults to a lower-quality (and better performance) setting. * Version number displaying incorrectly on the Main Screen is fixed. Nov 2009 -------- * Runway lights not working when using DX10 shader is fixed. * Blackout/redout not working when using DX10 shader is fixed. * Maverick view not working when using DX10 shader is fixed. * ForceDX9= option to manually fallback to DX9 rendering is added to the Options.INI. Oct 2009-B ---------- * Third-party add-on terrain not loading textures is fixed. * A-4H Ahit (73)'s RWR not working is fixed. * Ammo weight showing up as 0 lb and ammo drop down being greyed out on the loadout screen is fixed. * The View Medal screen displays background JPG correctly. ------------------ 2. Troubleshooting ------------------ Troubleshooting Tips Before installing the game, please try the following: - Close all other applications. - Verify that your system meets the minimum system requirements. If you are experiencing difficulties in getting the game to run, please try the following solutions: - Obtain the latest drivers for your video and sound card. - Obtain the latest version of Direct X from: http://www.microsoft...6A-9B6652CD92A3 - Install the latest update for your game from: http://www.thirdwire...wnloads_sf2.htm - Run scandisk and defragment your drive. ------------------------------ 3. Contacting Customer Support ------------------------------ To obtain further technical assistance regarding this product, please send an e-mail to: support@thirdwire.com. Please be sure to include the following information in your e-mail: · Processor type and speed · Operating System version · Memory (RAM) · DirectX Version · Video Card type · Error messages encountered and where/when you saw them. Or visit our forums at http://bbs.thirdwire.com/phpBB/ and leave us a message. --