Emp_Palpatine

Thanks for this mod, great to be able to use these tiles. BTW, I've a little issue above water: Any idea of what's causing this? Any fix? Also, having standard tiles with fields and such just under airfields strips kinda bother me as well. Nothing major, though, but if there is any mod/fix in order to have some grass-like tiles or whatever in and around an air base, it would be great.

Happy Birthday, dude!

Well, no job presently here, and I was up early as usual, so I watched some of it. Must say here's a monarchist speaking, that's my belgian side & feelings(and I'm not far from thinking that France wouldn't lose much with royals & a parlamentarian system rather than 5th Republic). I've been raised hearing my Grand Ma' stories about her learning secretly patriotic songs about Belgium & the King during WW1 occupation, manufacturing flags for the awaited liberation hidden in the cellar, telling stories about parades on liberation, learning me the country's Kings list... So I quite understand the interest, links and "feelings" lots of people in kingdoms can feel towards a Monarchy & the dynasty as I do share most of them regarding Belgium. Seeing King Albert last July was a great moment for me, King Baudouin's death is a vivid memory to me. I'm also an history buff, therefore I do not see the men, even if Albert is a good man, but the symbol, the embodiement of the country's history, the historical link that goes back as well to my ancestors history.

A French Navy F-18 would have had such weapons, had they been bought as intended in late 80's.

This is full of WIN!

Should I guess that the psy that asked me about submarines was far out of "don't ask, don't tell" and was, well, interested? BTW, Pics are coming, I just need an adaptator to link my crappy cell phone to the PC.

Just wanted to thanks you guys behind the mod. It's awesome.

Indeed, from what I've been told, it still has its effect on girls during calls or with allied service women.

Happy easter guys, quite late though...

So, time for feedback following my testing week. I've been back for a week now, a little more than the hours I spoke of, but hey, better late than never. So, I took the train at 6 A.M and rode for a little more than ten hours from Lille to Toulon. I had actually two short stops, in order to switch train, one in Lyon, the other in Marseilles. Here's a little map of France to put things back in context: From Lille in Flanders, to Toulon in Province. Quite a ride. Somewhat 1.200 kilometers. Don't ask me whatever it is in miles or in any Imperial/U.S scales and measures, I've never been able to understand these. Well, whatever. So, I'm in Toulon, where I headed to the war port. After some checking with the guys at the main gate, I am in. First thought: this is HUGE. Toulon's war port is one of the biggest in Europe I guess. At least on the mediterranean shores. I think Italy (where U.S 6th fleet is) or perhaps Turkey do have a bigger one, but I can't be affirmative. Well, it does not matter actually, I just wanted to say that it's huge! Actually, there is a bus network inside the base, but of coooourse, it was off when I arrived. So I had to walk from main gate to my room, with my bags and stuffs. It took me like 40 minutes, that is at least 3 kilometers. Rooms were quite OK, they are supposed to be for two dudes (or girls, but of courses rooms are unisex, so don't hold your breath waiting for a hot roommates), but it turned out that I was alone for the whole week. Two beds, shower & WC, a television set and the unevitables closets. Well, I've quite spartan tastes, so I felt at home. People in the base were most of the time very friendly and it seems that in the Navy, discipline isn't as rigid as in the army. At least on land. From what we were told, things are way different at sea. So, of course, lots of servicemen. Quite a lot of servicewomen too, French Navy seems to have its share. The able seaman that drove my group of candidates for the week was actually a she. And she was quite funny and friendly, very southern (well, like french southern, not US southern) in her way of being. Food was quite good too. Nothing that great, but nothing bad. So, let's see the rest: We were eight in that week batch of candidates. Some were quite great, the ones that are born officers, the sort of guy you would follow into battle without any questions: humble, calm, sense of humour, great maturity. Others weren't. As for me? I don't like to auto-evaluate myself. We'll see! But all guys were OK and friendly. The overall mood within our group was good and cohesive. First day, the morning following my arrival, was dedicated to medical stuffs. Again... They did all sort of things; urine and blood samples, X-rays, in depth vision & hearing tests, electroencephalogram, and other stuffs. Well, turned out I'm ok, but I have too provide them with up to date checks related to old medical case history like kidney stones as they want them for the record... and to be sure I'm now clean. The funny thing was when I met the Chief doc, that is a somewhat cold and protocolar guy... he asked me about my family name, as I do share it with some champagne's label. Well, wasn't aware of it, as I told him, and I further more added: my family is actually from Flanders since several centuries... and then, he lightened up and became very friendly and even tried to speak flemish with me. Turned out he was from there too (I after that spotted his little flanders flag on the desk) and was quite happy to see a fellow. I was quite lucky as he hadn't been that nice with the seven others! Second day was dedicated to IQ & psychotechnical tests and stuff like that. Nothing great here. But in the afternoon, we had won a ride! They made us visit Huyères Base aéronavale (fleet air arm base) a few dozen kilometers from Toulon and a warship. In Hyères, we saw some super étendard in the distance, but we weren't schedulded in that part of the base, so no visit. But we saw brand new NH-90 (and even visited one) and a few Lynx. One had a great paint scheme I would have love to take a photo of, for our beloved skin makers here. Then we rode back to Toulon and visited a anti-aircraft frigate. That was great too. Combat ops room, the bridge, engine room, all are quite impressive and it's very motivating. Next day, I had some group working test and the feared jury. I had to entertain them with "France in NATO" as a subject. Well, with a master degree in international relation, that part went good. The other part of the jury was more challenging, as they tried to "score" againt me on a lot of matters, and sometime managed. I can't say if I was good or not, let's wait fingers crossed. And finally, I had to meet some psychologist (who asked me about submarines, 'cause I'm a calm guy and it seems that I match the profile for such jobs) and had my english oral test. That went good. My accent was even better than I expected. I'm a little be less rusty that I thought. And that was other! And I had a day left until I can use my return ticket. So I visited the town with the "born officer" guy with whom I got on very well. That was great too. Then, back to home! Well, to conclude... Even if it get nowhere and I'm not selectionned, it was a great & interesting week. I must say I loved the military mood & universe. I've always been attracted to it, but being in immersion for a week was a confirmation. Saddly, i'm quite too old now for other positions, still there are some in the Armée de l'Air that could be interesting. I'm now waiting for the selection to be other. Fingers crossed! And you'll have some pics as a bonus!

Roger that, thanks again Eric.

Roger that! Thanks.

Just wondering: could it be possible to limit the supply of exocet to Argentina's Super Etendard in campaign just to five, like it was? Or is it a game limitation?

Indeed, that was the cause of my issues. All is fixed now, thanks again for your patience, Eric. BTW, two questions: - It seems thaat county class destroyer lacks its destroyed ship model as it just vanishes when destroyed. - Super Etendard seems to drift left, even on a clean loadout. Is it WAD?

Happy B-Day Yuri!

First thing: Thanks a lot Eric for your help and your patience. It's now working! I don't know what did the trick, but whatever, following the new install with your new instructions, it's now ok. And the menu's background is now ok too. Still despite the updated pack, Type 12 Frigate are still invisible and therefore unvulnerable to my dear exocets... Any fix? Should I try again to re-install the update?

Unfortunately, no changes. I've been wondering wether it could indeed be a name issue, as I encoutered such an issue with a mod for NF4+. Sadly, your fix did not improve my situation. Perhaps some ideas: does the mod replace all menus background image? 'Cause my Falklands install still uses default ones. I frankly don't get what's going on. I seem to be the only one to have had such issues with going into the campaign menu and still, I followed the read-me religiously. I even saw that some other dude uses the mod on a merged install too, so it can't be that.

Hey Eric, I did so. Also, single missions do not pose any problem or issues, I can play them. I'm at latest patch (January 2011 I guess) on a merged install (I've no other choices since I own the 2009 combo pack) with both expansions. What actually bothers me is that I followed step by step the readme. And twice, as I deleted all and reinstalled the game and the mod to be sure I did not do something wrong in the first attempt.

Got a problem guys... So, I religiously followed read-me, installed also the updates posted by Eburger. Single mission do work as designed, but when I try to click on "campaign", the game freezes. I've trying stuffs for two days now, installing again and again, also re-downloading all the stuff. Still no joy. The game always freezes/crashes. Any idea of what's going on?

Mister Wrench! I'm regretting the good old OTC these days, and this teasing is unbearable! Me wants.

Ah, frack. Sorry to hear that too...

I've been downed two time by the AI ally or Wingmen. First one, I got killed by a friendly sidewinder in a dogfight in some Desert campaign. Man, I was an ace in this campaign, near the end of it, after dozens of missions... Second one in Israel independence campaign when my wingmen shoot me down while firing on some egyptian...

Roger that. It's what I do too. I just wanted to rise the subject, just in case this was some bug that hadn't been noticed.

Nice!

Most impressive indeed.