Herr Prop-Wasche

I love all of the above changes to the game coming in the super-patch, with one tiny, little exception: Whaaaa! :cray: All of my DM work down the drain! :cray: Are you sure the new DM will not be compatible with the older ones? Will players be able to use 3rd party DMs like IDM 2.2 that were made before the super patch or will we have to create new ones based upon the the new OBD DM? It's really not a big deal, but I was thinking of creating a combined-super-duper-mondo DM that would contain the best aspects of the hardcore DM, my IDM, and FB's DM, all rolled into one. No point on working on that if it will be incompatible with the new patch. :cray:

Go here: OBDSoftware\CFSWW1 Over Flanders Fields\default\ and open the cfs3.xml file. Look for this line: <Graphics OldAircraftRender="No" MaxFPS="0" /> Change the "MaxFPS="0" to MaxFPS="40" to start and see if that has an effect on your stutters. You may have to adjust the number up or down depending on your system. You might also try setting VSync from "off" to "on." This helped end most of the stutters on my machine.

The observation balloons are not consistent in OFF. Allied balloons are generally easy to destroy with only a short burst. German balloons, OTOH, are very difficult to destroy, often requiring two or three passes. I have been able to toughen up the Allied balloons somewhat by increasing their hit point values, but I have been largely unsuccessful in making the German balloons any easier.

Wild guess here. Are your font sizes set to normal dpi?

Wow! The master's workshop! Excellent!

I can't think of any reason why my IDM would lock up your computer in the middle of a mission. All I've done is changed the value of some text files. No reason for a driver to lock up.

That's odd, BigJim. Can you give me more details? When does OFF lock up? While loading or during a mission? Also, sometimes you have to go to Workshop and reset your screen resolution using the Graphics Config button after installing the DM.

Thanks, guys. I'm sure I also speak for FB when I say that we don't mean to take anything away from OBD. Nor could we. All of the credit for the graphics and the DM goes to them, not to me and FB. THEY were the ones who originally played around with the CFS3 DM files, added many cool graphics, and plugged them into the game. Indeed, it is a tribute to them that despite all of this work that they have resisted the temptation to say, "Hey, look what we can do--ain't it purty?" and waited for the ooohs and ahhhhs from the arcade shooter fans at the expense of a realistic WWI simulation. Their vision has been to make OFF as realistic as possible as a tribute to all who fought and died in the Great War, and they have remained true to that vision, I think. My hat is off to them. Salute!

Yep. Zoomed in one notch and the border was gone.

I live here, so I almost HAVE to be there for at least one day! Got to spread the OFF love around.

H- Although Pol and OBD have been very helpful with suggestions and file copying (there are over 380 folders in the aircraft folder), I don't have any special access to what OBD is up to regarding the DM. While by no means do I think they neglected the DM, I sometimes fancy that my and Fortiesboy's work on the DM has opened their eyes a bit as to just how much damage detail they can get out of the CFS3 engine. My guess is that the next official OBD DM will include even more damage effects, including some new graphics. Since I can't even draw a straight line, I can't hope to compete with them in that area. I have also heard rumblings of a "dynamic" DM from OBD. My guess here is that they are developing a program that will either load DMs based on date and aircraft type, or a "multiple version" DM which will vary slightly each time you start the game. Either one would be very exciting, IMO. Whatever they decide to do, I will be eager to see what tweaking I might be able to do on it. It's a sickness on my part!

Just a word of caution. I haven't tested my bdp zapper in Vista, either, as I am an XP man myself.

Here is an interesting article about the development of an Ion engine which could potentially shorten a Mars trip to 39 days! They have no timeline on the delivery of this rocket yet, but testing on a first-stage prototype is expected within a few years. However, the inter-planetary version requires a nuclear engine! Still, if this could be accomplished in 50 years isn't it worth pursuing? http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn1747...ars.html?page=1

I can't stop tweaking!! I know I need help...but I've not hit bottom, yet! Is there an organization for tweak-alcoholics? TA stands for something else, I'm afraid. :drinks_drunk:

The only solution I know of is to zoom in one notch.

This is from a recent QC battle where four Spad XIII's eventually got the better of me--and how! This is using a slightly revised version of 2.2 that I am currently working on.

This is from a QC flight where I was testing another revision to my DM. I title these two screenies as, "A very bad day at the office!" Interestingly, I did not immediately get kicked back to the debrief screen and I eventually wound up crashing into the ground. Perhaps a change implemented in 1.31L? If so, good show, OBD!

Aw, TSmoke, where's your sense of adventure? Seriously, my IDM is really very easy to install. All you have to do is unzip the file to the CFSWW1 Over Flanders Fields folder and that's it! The file will automatically install the correct xdp and bdp files into each aircraft folder. Although I mentioned backing up your aircraft folder, it really is not necessary. At worst, all you have to do to restore the original OFF DM is simply to re-run OBD's installer program for either the normal or hardcore DM. If you are nervous about not backing up your aircraft folder, all you have to do to do this is to right-click on the aircraft folder and select "Copy" from the drop-down menu. Then, right-click anywhere on your desktop and select "Paste." This will create an exact duplicate of the aircraft folder contents on your desktop (the paste process may take a minute or two depending on the speed of your computer). Anyone else care to reassure TSmoke that his computer will not blow up if he uses my DM?

Dare I dream that he is toying with the idea of shooting a WWI movie in HD Imax large screen format!!! Laaaa ahhhh ooooh ahhhh.... Sorry about that, I'll clean up the drool later.

Homeboy, The "package" arrived today! I will contact you if any problems arise. Thank you very much!

Okay. First, what is Firepower and why are you trying to install it before OFF? Second, since you have already tried to install OFF, make sure you uninstall everything OFF related, including hidden files and files in your Documents and Settings folder. You might even want to search through the registry. After you have done that, then try your above procedure, except do NOT install Firepower. Also, to be on the safe side, you might want to start one CFS3 mission and exit to ensure it installed correctly before you try to install OFF. Finally, we will most likely need your computer specs. This will help in trouble shooting. Good luck, Biggin Hill. Out.

Welcome back, Barnstorm. I hope your mum remains as comfortable as possible during her remaining days. Having lost my mother several years ago, I know how difficult a time this must be for you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.