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I give up! Where are...
column5 posted a topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 1 Series - General Discussion
...the F-111s? Searching downloads turns up a lot of results that have nothing to do with F-111s! Thakns! -
Real forrests for WoE Nato2 development pics
column5 replied to Stary's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 1 Series - Mods/Skinning Discussion
This mod is HOT. A++ -
The sim that CA built!
column5 posted a topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 1 Series - General Discussion
We've had a lot of fun discussing the "community produced game", and expressed our opinions on what one should be like in three polls. What does it mean? Maybe nothing, given the unscientific polling method and small sample size, but that isn't going to stop me from interpreting the results! The first poll gauged the level of multiplayer support that would be desired. No surprise in this day that a significant set of multiplayer features is demanded: The second poll dealt with what aircraft we would like to see in sim that was more like a study than a survey. There was a clear preference for the F-4 Phantom and F-14 Tomcat, with the MiG-21 coming in first among the opfor. The F-111 surprised me by making a strong showing. The final poll asked you to prioritize several features. Modability came out on top, followed closely by detailed carrier ops. There was a preference for high graphic detail over performance, and a dynamic campaign over a story-driven campaign. Given the poll results, it seems clear (to me, anyway) that the members of CA want... A detailed simulation of the F-4 Phantom in the Vietnam War, including carrier ops and a dynamic campaign (though that sort of campaign would be somewhat less than dynamic given the ROE in Vietnam). The MiG-21 should be detailed and flyable for the North Vietnamese. That seems to be a perfect fit based on your preferences, with the alternative being an Arab-Israeli sim, though that precludes the inclusion of carrier ops. Now here is the interesting part.... The sim outlined above has, to my knowledge, NEVER been made. There have been sims like Flight of the Intruder, USNF '97 and WOV that include some of these features, but none have had them all. It seems like someone would want to tap into this demand... What do you think? -
I give up! Where are...
column5 replied to column5's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 1 Series - General Discussion
D'oh, found them. That's what I get for trying to find something this late. -
Would it not come down to the application? Each type having strengths and weaknesses making it more suitable for particular uses?
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WIP One-oh-Wonder
column5 replied to Julhelm's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 1 Series - Mods/Skinning Discussion
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If I am not mistaken, SF turned 5 years old somewhere around the beginning of this month. I remember hounding the local game shops about it, and finally getting a copy at Best Buy. I went in every night looking for it and finally one night they had it along with a bunch of other games sitting in a shopping cart, waiting to be put on the shelves after the store closed. Snagged it and the rest is history. I had played an illicit copy of the Wal-Mart version and after seeing that VF-111 skinned Phantom in the air there was no doubt. So, anyone care to share their thoughts or reminiscences?
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The sim that CA built!
column5 replied to column5's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 1 Series - General Discussion
That's cool, everyone has their own preferences. -
The sim that CA built!
column5 replied to column5's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 1 Series - General Discussion
That's why its the sim that CA built! -
CPG Poll 3: Features
column5 posted a topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 1 Series - General Discussion
For this part of the poll, please rank the following features in order of importance for you. Put the most important feature at the top and the least important feature at the bottom. 1. Detailed carrier ops 2. Seat-switching in multi-seat aircraft 3. Dynamic campaign (less story-driven) 4. Story-driven campaign (less dynamic) 5. Detailed cockpit procedures (switchology) 6. Detailed comms and ATC 7. High moddability (like SF series) 8. High resolution graphics, terrain and effects 9. Good performance on older systems As an example, here are my ranking: 1. High moddability 2. Detailed carrier ops 3. High res graphics, terrain and effects 4. Story-driven campaign 5. Detailed comms and ATC 6. Seat-switching 7. Dynamic campaign 8. Detailed cockpit procedurs 9. Good performance on older systems If you have not voted in the other CPG polls, see them here: http://forum.combatace.com/index.php?showtopic=25437 and here: http://forum.combatace.com/index.php?showtopic=25469 -
The sim that CA built!
column5 replied to column5's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 1 Series - General Discussion
I can't argue with any of these opinions. ;) Seems to me though, that if you are going to try to model the aircraft and systems more realistically, you almost have to put them in a realistic scenario, or there is no way to judge the result. Just thinking out loud. Everyone's opinions on this are valid. -
The sim that CA built!
column5 replied to column5's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 1 Series - General Discussion
Flight sims were a popular genre in the past. -
The sim that CA built!
column5 replied to column5's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 1 Series - General Discussion
Its just my opinion, but I don't think a game based on a niche or fictional scenario would sell well enough. I could be wrong. -
The sim that CA built!
column5 replied to column5's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 1 Series - General Discussion
Yes, I did that to ensure we stay in the "classic" era of jet aircraft, and not move into the F-22 realm that has been so thoroughly beaten to death. I agree its an artificial limitation on the poll. -
CPG Poll 3: Features
column5 replied to column5's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 1 Series - General Discussion
After weighting the results, and throwing out the responses that didn't at least resemble the requested format ( ), here are your results for this poll: -
Real forrests for WoE Nato2 development pics
column5 replied to Stary's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 1 Series - Mods/Skinning Discussion
Let me know when its finished. It could be incorporated into NF3. -
Question regarding aircraft data
column5 replied to Atreides's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 1 Series - General Discussion
I like this site, but bring a popup blocker. http://www.convert-me.com/en/ -
Question regarding aircraft data
column5 replied to Atreides's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 1 Series - General Discussion
Well, metric at any rate. So, newtons, meters, kilometers, etc. depending on what parameter you are talking about. -
Question regarding aircraft data
column5 replied to Atreides's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 1 Series - General Discussion
The technical definition: In game, it serves as a cap. -
My GermanyCE tileset re-paint
column5 replied to Brain32's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 1 Series - Mods/Skinning Discussion
Looks great! -
Buckaroooo
column5 replied to Piloto's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 1 Series - General Discussion
"Can you tell me why it does not look like a banana everyone says it is supposed to look like a banana do you know do you know do you know?" -
Buckaroooo
column5 replied to Piloto's topic in Thirdwire: Strike Fighters 1 Series - General Discussion
I don't want to speak for my peers, but when you have been answering the same questions for five years, and dealing with the same sorts of problems, it sometimes feels like Chinese water torture. drip-drip-drip That said, I am guilty as charged of being intolerant at times, and I'm working on it daily. :yes: Thanks for your support!