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for a while i though this is a Thirdwire mod.

In Feb 2010 patch, the Y key does not work. But you may be able target friendlies in some other way.

Thanks. Will take it for a spin.

How does twColor1.fx differ with effectFire.fx graphics wise?

The A-10 loadout is ineherently unbalanced?

March2010 patch is missing the subtitles. But I patched FE2 anyway. But not SF2... really need the subtitles there.

We need a senate inquiry on these things. Failure rate is become more than Toyotas.

I used to see a Red Plane pack for WOE / SF2E but can't see it anymore in the downloads section.

Actually the sim engine itself is generally the same between 1st gen and 2nd gen games. 2nd gen games just have some graphical refinements and some very small new features. 2nd gen also removed the multiplayer aspect.

Good thing I haven't installed. Subtitles are a necessity for me. I've learned to live with the broken 'Y' already. Looks like i'm skipping this patch

What HUD settings do you use?

lower some graphics to medium (i lower shadows and effects as they are of lower priority to me).

Sad to say WOV is not patched since the Strike Fighters 2 Series came out.

This I like.

TrackIR makes it easier to make quick glances.

Yes i like that. A lot have been asking for that feature. Go to the Thirdwire site and tell them.

I thought Combatace got hit as well. Home screen is blank.

Are you talking about Dogfights? The graphics is good but did you notice that rudders, aileron, elevators, etc. don't move when turning. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMgr6awbwEE

I'm no modder but the mods that I use are all backed up in an external HDD (at least). I did this primarily because when you install a new patch, there's a lot of ini editing done to "re-activate" the mods. The back up helps if I forget to do the proper sequence of "renaming the mod folder, running the game, and renaming the mod folder back to original." But again, even these external HDD's will die. Sometimes even before the main HDD of your PC. But at least I'm redundant for now.

I don't have LOMAC but what's your wingman doing while you chase the first MiG-29? If you are in BVR you can each attack a single MiG-29. That way, you might be able to shoot down both MiGs before engaging in a dogfight. If you are in dogfight range, while your chasing the first MiG-29, your wingman should cover your back and be able to shoot down the other MiG-29 if it chases you. If a bandit starts chasing your wingman, you should support him... It will be an easier target than a bandit doing evasive maneuvers. And then both of you attack the remaining MiG. The AI in the Strike Fighters games are pretty decent and they can shoot down bandits on your tail. As long as they are not too far off and engaging another target. You say the missle that kills you is the AA-12. It has longer range than AIM-120. So I guess you're on the defensive at the onset. You can try doing evasive maneuvers and also break the lock by flying close to the ground (at least this works in Strike Fighters) and drop countermeasures like crazy. Remember to make your wingman cover your back while you do this.

Yeah but not available for series 2 at the moment.

Same case with Thirdwire games. People complain that they can't run the sim at max settings while they can run FPS / Strategy games easily. You just can't compare the sims with these games as sims would mostly have more running in the backgound, more physics calculations, a larger area of operation, farther view distance, etc. And finally, most of these sims are currently developed under limited funding by small studios as opposed to the millions of dollars available to big studios.

That's right. Even in the official TW website, that info burried in the forums (not stickied). I guess everyone should just check out the CA Knowledge Base once in a while.

I guess this is the biggest mistake most people make. Previous post describes the solution.

I disagree. I like the look of the TW (Series 2) cockpits better. Maybe it's just my preference.