DukeIronHand

Set up a test campaign pilot with Jasta 11 (as I am very familiar with this squadron - neat to see Kreft (sp) listed) while I get familiar with OFF and goof with graphic and realism settings to get things perfect. Anyway - is there a .txt or .xml file in the OFF folder where I can remove the "historical" tag after a pilots name that appears when looking at your squadron personnel? I looked in the directories and nothing jumped out at me. Edit: I love the use of historical names - just want to remove the tag - it's an "immersion" thing.

Yes, DEJ is stating exactly what I mean...or meant! And thank you Winder for the fix :yes:

Thanks #2

Thanks for the book quote. I've have heard about this book many times over the years - might be time to start looking for a copy.

Indeed

Those are the ones I meant. The max FPS thing looks like a good one among others.

The http://www.com-central.net CFS3 page is quite a gold mine! Will any of these tweaks (meant for stock CFS3) break anything in OFF?

I have a pretty good machine also and am not happy with my FPS either though I am still playing with my settings. Only oddity is that when looking down into the cockpit (with the settings recommended in the FAQ) I got the lowest FPS of all. Traditionally looking into the cockpit of a A/C gives me the highest FPS (in all other sims) so I found this strange. Especially as WW1 A/C cockpits ain't all that complicated. Just configured AlacrityPC and I am still playing with the other settings so I am hoping to get squared away so I can do some serious campaign flying. Is there a way to get back the default settings (from, I think its called the "CFS3config" screen) so I can goof worry free? Edited: Spelling... doh

Very cool. Thank you.

Nicely done....looks beautiful. "Now, lets see some real flying."

Whoa...nice find on the "Oolite"! And did you see the screenshots and add-ons? I'm kinda geeked - I spent many an hour playing Elite on my C-64...or was it my Amiga? Or both? Anyway... As payback I will give you two of my fav freebies. Be careful though - I find them very addicting: http://www.shrapnelgames.com/Camo_Workshop/WW2/WW2_page.html winSPWW2, a turn based wargame based on Steel Panthers Main Battle Tank, covering the years 1930 through 1946. and http://www.shrapnelgames.com/Camo_Workshop/MBT/MBT_page.html winSPMBT: Main Battle Tank, a turn based wargame based on Steel Panthers Main Battle Tank

Well, BH&H finally arrived taking six days to arrive from CA, must have been the Pony Express. Anyway (never having played CFS3) I have to say I am very, very impressed - and I have not even flown yet! Professionally packaged. Installed with no problems. Spent time going around the menus, settings, and even creating a pilot for Jasta 11 just because I am so familiar with this particular squadron. Intell, ready room (or was it the briefing room?), weather, etc, etc, etc. All great touches - and I love the ticking clock. High immersion factor which I greatly desire in a sim. I would have tried my hand at flying but I gotta work on those key commands. Anyway - very well done Gentleman! I am truly impressed. Have I finally found a replacement for RB3D? Time will tell. S!

Quick question about OFF shipping. Does it ship via US mail or UPS? If via US mail (which I think I read somewhere) what class of shipping? Been waiting for delivery and it seems to be taking a looooong time. Thanks.

Yes your right. More patience is needed I'm sure. Though you would think that it would only 2-3 days in the USA. 7 days to Australia!?! I have some Fosters in my fridge. I will toast your luck tonight! EDIT: Nice webpage Steve - been drinking coffee and reading the articles.

I'm still waiting for Phase 3 to be delivered! Don't tell me Phase 4 is out soon...

Just curious because I am an impatient type. Mailed my check today (Saturday) and, with Monday being the holiday, I know I will be a few days behind the curve. Anyone pay by check and have it delivered in the U.S.A? How long did it take? Got my patches d/l'ed and I am raring to go!

Finally acquired CFS3 and am getting ready to order BH&H. What version of Phase 3 is currently shipping? Inquiring so I can d/l the patches now and be ready to go upon arrival. Thanks.

Thank you gentleman for the info and the offers of help. No, I am quite American and have been flight simming for over 20 years. Still big into RB3D. Was big into CFS2 (never thought it got the love it deserved - with a few touches it could have been a classic) but when CFS3 came out it was eviscerated by friend and foe alike so I got into IL-2 and never looked back. WW2 wise anyway - WW1 aviation is still my #1 hence my continued support of what is the best (by far) of the WW1 sims - RB3D. Rabu has convinced me that OFF has alot of what makes RB3D great so I'll give it a shot. Anyway CFS3 (except online) was hard to find in this day so yes, finally.

Getting back into FE after a bit of a hiatus. Have always used the "Thicker Clouds" mod and recently d/l'ed Latons effects. Both have one file in common - a "ParticleSystem.ini" (almost sure thats it - not at home computer). Compared both with a text comparison program and I don't see anything in the "Thicker Clouds ParticleSystem.ini" that referes to clouds - unless some of the smoke entries are covering clouds. Bottom Line: Can I use the "ParticleSystem.ini" from Laton's mod and still expect "Thicker Clouds" to work? Thanks is advance.

Thanks!

Laton, Was this ever posted or did I miss it? Looks very sweet.

Well, that was easy. Ironically I just d/l'ed Burning Sands '83 yesterday and spent two hours last night trying to get it to work. Next time I'll kick my teenager off the phone and do a search here first. Basically do not install any .dll files from the BS '83 download. Read here... http://forum.combatace.com/index.php?showtopic=21986&hl=

CTD's for me also but I'm trying to fix it. Will advise

Very cool. Thanks much for your work on this. D/L'ing now.