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I came across this today while I was hunting for a Fokker 'logo' on Google. I dont' know if anyone knows where this is linked to, but wow... what a huge assortment of WWI German factory pictures. Not just of the Fokker D.VII, but the Pfalz D.III, Rumpler... etc. Just trawl through, there is a ton of stuff. I even found a shot of what looks like an Alabtros D.I test stand with the motor on it, looks like it fell over... but in the background there is a Fokker D.II with no wings as clear as day. http://fokkerdvii.com/ OvS

You guys did such a sweet job on the 109 E-4 and the Stuka. Man I love the way they look in those shots. OvS

I did... no reply... the usual. I can try again. It might be worth it now. OvS

So... what's stopping you... Go for it. We love Jammer's work! OvS

The Spud is a B/Z... get up, get on it... get out.. .over and over. If you try and turn fight, you're dead. Altitude is the Spud's best friend as you can exchange it for energy. Once you're down low, you're done for. OvS

Great stuff FSB! OK weeding through all this, from the campaign side, do you feel like the balance is better or worse? Most of the test, if not all of it, was done on campaign flights. We did test a few in QC, but I think the DM and FM are handled differently in QC for some reason... or maybe it's just me. I'm glad you're putting in the time to look at this. Sometimes it's easier to focus on 1 thing, rather than being the jack of all trades. Where can I get the new DM's? I'd like to try them. Thanks, OvS

http://forum.combata...r&cal_id=2&m=&y= OvS

The only reason I wanted to moderate it was to alleviate the extra responsibility from Erik. They poor guy has enough work to do, I didn't want to bother him with this. So, as it stands now, we can all use it and just keep an eye on it so that everything looks legit to you and the boys. I 'll pop in now and then for some MP myself, I do enjoy it... so I'll be around on it as well. All the best, OvS

PD.. Thanks for the info. Make sure you come around more often, it's good to see contributions come from everyone. All the best, OvS

I type 'craft from (squadron) engaged and shot down (add in condition of craft [flames, broke apart, etc]), then location of general area, etc... And I get denied a lot..... but I am a Stachel, and like my cousin Bruno.... it runs in the family, so I'm used to it. Unconfirmed means UNCONFIRMED! OvS

I got your PM, and I passed this thread link on to the team. This is great Stump! Is it hard to do? Can it be done on a regular basis? OvS

Gents, just remember, not every kill was a flamer, or a broken wing. We tested both the 'Hollywood' style (which is flames, dramatics, etc) and yes, all the extra bells and whistles were cool and more fun, but then we evaluated it a little more and decided it was more realistic to see them smoking heavily, spiraling, etc.. rather than bursting into flames on every kill. Basically, a little of everything for a nice balance. :) But each to his own...have fun with it, especially if Winder is cool with using the files. OvS

That's awesome!! I tried to explain this to my wife when I married her... you know... the 'so, why did you marry me' answer to that question... but she got mad at me even still!! Anyway, thanks for the review. Remember guys, talk about it, but keep it fair and clean.

Yes, I completed it. It was a strange scenario for me as my Grandfather was a Higgins driver at the invasion of Pelielu...so being there in an FPS in the actual boat was bizarre. I was there in person(at Peleliu and Palau) for my Honeymoon. My wife and I dive, so we splurged. It was awesome! I made it far enough into the island to see the airfield and see all the wreckage. If you guys want, I'll post some pics. I just have to find them. As far as the game, it was OK. It looked awesome and was VERY stressful, but I felt it was all shooting and no tactics... none at all, not even possible at the speed the game attacks you.

Kindly note my Avatars... :) I wish I could find photos, I have some of when my girlfriend (now my wife) and I took the same flight. It was awesome! That place was and still is the Mecca of WWI aviation. OvS

I think it's great that you jumped into a 2-seater campaign. We'd like to hear what you think of it.

Great post Widow! I give the guys that made the 1918 Mod for BF1942 a lot of credit. I played it, and for something a mundane as trench warfare, it was very good. I'm interestd in the Wild West mod for Half-Life 2. That graphic engine is superb! But for me the best WWII game has to be Brother's In Arms: Highway to Hell. Very realistic... however not a mod. BF1942 is really great on a modern PC... you can jack-up all the AI to it's highest level and have 400 v 400 for total mayhem!

Same here... I really didn't understand what they were looking for... jeeze...now we're starting to sound like college kids.

Are you guys mixing Rb1 and RB3D (or RB2?)

16/20... I thought it was a Bristol Fighter... !!

It's paint on varnished wood.... it will flake and scratch like crazy.

I really think we need to investigate the 'life' of the D.VIII further just to verify everything DSA has stated... then decided. If it's all accurate, then no D.VIII... if speculation, then we can speculate as well. OvS

I'd love to sneak-up behind that guy and flick him on the ear, then see if he could chase me in that thing. LOL!

Great stuff and very helpful. The serial numbers are important to me especially. But again, this contradicts everything else on the I-net I read about the D.VIII. Many suggest it actually did see service in late October, around the 23 and into the end of the war. Having said that, is it majority, or DSA? That's the tough question. He's very, very good and much of his info is spot on if not perfect. But, unless he has absolute access to all German documents and references to the aircraft distribution, it's speculative at best. I'd rather see the D.VIII flying, even if it's stretching the truth. Imagine the fight between the D.VIII and the Snipe? Just for the sake of it, maybe we'll have it in at the end of October as has been suggested and call it 'inconclusive'. OvS

Hello Gents... Erik has removed my Moderator settings as something was not correct. For some reason, I could not see any options to approve anything. While he's taking a look and researching the problem, the Calendar is open to post dates, and should not require any moderator approvals. So please feel free to use it. It's a very good tool and an excellent suggestion by you guys to go this route. I have been checking it now and then to try and fit in some flying time myself. All the best, OvS