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LOL - I'm really confused now ... but if true, that means an SF2 "native" model could be imminent? Sounds good. That said, one to RC's quality (as per the Bucc) is worth looking forward to ... sounds like wait and see. RC, I never heard from you - still need any documentation? DL

Indeed, MB, about 5 years old - definitely not DX10. I think I'll fly the pants out of the current titles, upgrade the PC, then get NA. I know I'll like it, but on a decent PC. I'll keep digging to see if there's a way to start single missions in the old titles - I'm sure there is. HF, that sounds like a clever pack, as have all the other recommendations. thanks for all the replies.

Hello MB - thanks for writing. 1. Cool - got a nice USMC VMF-235 campaign going off CVN-61 with the stock F-8E. I'm assuming I could also change out not just the formation for this campaign, but even assign a completely new aircraft altogether. That's a great file to know about. 2. Regarding missions - my setup is patched to Nov 2011. As I said earlier, I have all the 2nd gen titles except for NA. If this helps you help me how to allow individual missions to launch from carriers, I'd be much obliged. Thanks so much!

Hello RC, PM me with what you need. It's mostly in book/document form, so I would need to know what you are looking for. I tried to email, but the system didn't allow that. cheers, DL

Perfect, thanks - that answers my question. Then it's the painted up pseudo RF-8s as part of A&G Gold for now, until Ravenclaw and team works their magic. That works - Gold looks like fun, and I'm really enjoying the fighter version Crusader in the new WoV2, so life's still pretty good. Raven, thanks for piping in. This will definitely be the mod I most look forward to. I've collected almost every publication on the Crusader, so if perchance you or your team need any reference material, I'm happy to provide. I'm certainly no pilot, fulltime historian, mechanic, or other formal F-8 subject matter expert. But I worked with Alphasim on QC/beta on their FS9 payware model back around 2005 - so yeah, I'm a bit of a "'Sader" nerd. Thanks for the replies, and cheers all! DL

Thanks, just to confirm ... :) Confirmed that YAP works with WoV2, or confirmed that A&G Gold RF-8 Crusaders are indeed repainted fighters? :) DL

Thanks for the replies, First, I had no idea about the YAP drama - and frankly I have no appetite to engage in it. This is a hobby, for goodness sakes. If I choose to buy it, I'll enjoy it as I see fit. On YAP, I was unclear as to whether YAP2 was intended for the 2nd gen SF series - if someone can clarify to what extent, if any, YAP+WoV2 work well together, that would be most appreciated. Failing that, I'm just thrilled to hear about a project by Ravenclaw/Volker et al - though gauging from the screen, it looks to be a good while yet from completion. I'll happily wait (if not easily, though! :) )since I have had such an amazing experience with the Ravenclaw (el al) Bucc. That was the first mod I installed when I got into the 2nd Gen games, and the prospect of an RF-8 A or G of that caliber is just pure delight. On the Air & Ground Expansion, it references A and G models, but I assumed they were clean fighter models repainted to sit in for actual photo models. Perhaps someone can confirm that ...? cheers, DL

ah - got it now. OK - thanks!

Thanks Stary, So which other MOD are you recommending? I know we're now getting a bit off topic, but ... I've got all four titles (no exp packs), plus a few mods including the Buccanneer, Hunter FR 10, and Tornado. I was hoping for some more Harriers - and assumed those could be found in the NATO Fighters Mod(s). I have thought about the Malvinas mod, hoping there is a way to fly the Harrier beyond 1982 ... cheers,

Hello, Still learning the inner workings of the 2nd gen. I have installed this mod - seems to work fantastically, but I have two questions: 1. it has really lengthened my load time from about 20 seconds to well over a minute. My pc (2.39 GHz, 2 GB Ram Dual Core E2220,GeForce 9800 GT) is admittedly, a bit old. Still, is this normal? Not a biggie, since once running, the sim runs about as fast as it did prior to the mod. 2. I want to download the NATO Fighters mod - will that mod override/conflict with this mod (seeing as this mod's more recent)? Thanks! DL

Thanks W and D! I think I'm totally clear on this - all this talk of "merged' installs suggested to me that there was a way to have all sims drawing from a common set of flyable aircraft. So if I leave the Bucc in SPF2 only, I'll only see it there. If I want it in Europe and Israel, I need to put it into BOTH Europe ISRAEL. So there will redundnacy in certain cases - no biggie. I don't see there being too many planes that cross over more than a couple of sims, so maybe this is less of an issue than I thought. Looks like I'm sorted. Many kind thanks! DL ps: I CFR'ed (in Canada, that's Commission from Ranks). Looking back, it was the best way to go. A truly mutually-respecting Sr. NCO/Jr. Officer relationship is not commonplace, and in the end, what I initially thought was a circuitous career progression was in fact a great learning experience - miss those days ... :)

OK - a "merged install" - that's my question. It doesn't appear that I have fully/properly merged installs. Yes, I can fly a Europe terrain (and see it's corresponding AI, weapons, etc) from say the regular SFP2 sim. But I can't see the Europe flyable aircraft in the SFP2 aircraft. Conversely, if I launch Europe, I can't see the addon aircraft I've added in my SFP2 specific mod folders. So I think my real question is how does one "merge" their installs, so that not only the terrains - but also ALL the flyable aircraft, are available in ALL the sims? It seems like I have only a "partial" merge going on - terrains, but not flyable aircraft. Thanks - I know this is probably brutally easy for you pros ... I on the other hand, am smart like rocks. Former army officer, so I have a few additional things stacked against me ... :) LOL DL

OK - so if I wanted to fly desert RAF type of flying (as per Aden in Hunters in the 60s), then you're suggesting flying missions by launching the SFP2:Israel sim? I'll try that, since I'm hoping that the anti-ship missions have me going up against something other than the same old M.V. Rusty Tub. My question about merged planes persists, though, even after reading this: http://combatace.com...the-mod-folder/. I get that each sim has its own "mod folder", but does that mean that for each addon plane, I need to install the aircraft, decals, pilots, etc. into EACH of the Israel, Vietnam, etc? I'm a bit limited on HDD space, so if I can avoid duplication, I'd prefer that. Good point about keeping SFP2. I kind of wondered if it wasn't somewhat a "core" product of sorts. cheers, DL

Hello! Used to fly SFP1 - decided to make the "switch" to 2nd Gen - and just love it!!!! My question is about merged installs - sorry if this has been covered before, felt bad about starting a new thread. Besides, I think I want the opposite of what the original poster wanted. Have the following installed and each patched to their respective latest levels: SFP2 SFP2:E SFP2:V SFP2:I I've also downloaded a few new addons (Ravenclaw's Bucc and the lovely Hunter FR.10). I've placed them into the SF2 mod folder in My Documents (as per my XP Windows). Now maybe I can't merge all games, but at present, I can only see these addon planes in SFP2 install - can't see them in Europe, Israel, etc. So my questions are 1) is it possible to have ONE set of planes available for all (or as many of possible) of the 4 sims? 2) if so, can I do away with SFP2 - I have no interest in fictional nations, markings etc. I absolutely do not want to see Dhimari Hunters and Phantoms any more!!! This is my biggest priority. My periods/theatres of interest are a) SUEZ era RAF/RN flying (and yes, I know I'll likely need to get Exp 1 and the Combatace 48-55 mod from here thereafter). b) RAF/RN/RCAF flying during the 60s and 70s cold war period in Europe (I think I'm already there, if I can figure out how to "share" the planes) c) RAF/RN flying in the Arabian Gulf and African continent anytime during the 50s through to 80s (not aware of now to do this, since I know of now maps or campaings) Thanks so much for helping a newb! DL