DukeIronHand

While waiting for WOFF I have been doing some reading and was hit by one of those questions that I always forget to ask... What is the official reason the Germans went from the "Maltese" (flared) cross to the straight edged "Greek" cross in April, 1918?

Sounds reasonable. Thank you for the info.

Love the idea but lack the skill. I am sure as time goes on someone will give it a try.

The reports are it runs fine on XP...which is grand because that is what I have!

The min vid card specs have me a lttle concerned also but I seem to have no problem running any graphics intensive sims I buy so I am pretty confident. Granted I ain't bought a new sim in probably 18 months...

Just went over and checked...yes...download only. Well may as well order WOFF then. Maybe I can get this d/l in at work.

My problem with debit cards is more of a head slap...I couldn't find it! I use one card just for internet stuff and with my last purchase being my video card 2 or 3 years ago I couldn't find it till last night. Now I hear the skin pack is coming out next week I decided just to wait and order both at the same time to save on shipping...I think. I didn't hear it said specifically, IIRC, but I hope the skin pack will be on DVD? I can't do the massive downloads out in the country.

Oh, a little paint and some straightening and you will be right back at it sir.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Microsoft-Combat-Flight-Simulator-3-Battle-for-Europe-PC-2002-UK-Import-/380694693112?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item58a32c04f8#ht_2349wt_1133 If you should need the DVD version here is the link. I already have two copies of the CD version but always wanted the DVD version. Here it is if you like. Cost me $12.00 with shipping. P.S. Copied this link from another board - not my original find.

You know that thought did cross my mind and I asked around before buying. No one was really sure but the consensus seemed to be the "region code" thing applied only to movies. I seem to remember this also applying to DVD's containing computer software but I was in the minority. So this will either be really cool or I will have a nice new tea coaster for Christmas.

Been reading some posts elsewhere of folks who have been flying WOFF already. XP and older below spec video cards appear to be running WOFF just fine for them with much nicer graphics then OFF. Christmas may come early after all!

Out of curiosity what OS do you run on your laptop?

Nice to hear sir! Thanks...

Pol...you and the other team members have my heart-felt thanks for the work you have done and will do. I am such a WW1 aero geek that I am your A#1 slappy for this sim. And, truth be told, you could have soaked me for much more. The enjoyment I get out of your guys work frankly makes monetary concerns pale. S!

Well thanks for the excellent information on video cards and the chart. I think I am in pretty good shape with my hardware set-up. Looks like the only bug-a-boo may be my XP OS.

Thanks for the welcome back. I have been here all along just lurking for several years (!) as stupid Real Life has denied me a lot of flying time so no exciting aerial adventures to report. Luckily though retirement is just around the corner - glad I lived long enough to see WOFF released. If I had died prior I would have been mighty P.O.'ed! EDIT: I see my spelling ain't improved a bit...

Alrighty! My hopes are high again - thanks for the "word" on 32 bit but if I have problems I can't complain as I have been forewarned I suppose. My CP, though old, has been upgraded several times hardware-wise but I have always liked XP and never felt a need to switch. My rig runs all the newest graphic intensive stuff quite well so I never thought I would be under gunned for WOFF. We will give it a shot - I have only been waiting years for this after all! S!

While waiting for WOFF (not that I have a lot of time anymore or I would be playing OFF) I have been reading my books. In several books, and mentioned by multiple people, it is said specically that German fighters would hold off from attacking Allied bombing missions until after they had dropped their bombs. On its face one would think an attack prior would be much more practical for obvious reasons. Was this actually a deliberate tactic or are people mistaking other behavior (waiting for additional units, waiting for archies to stop, etc) for this observation? If this was deliberate what was the tactical thinking? I have a couple of guesses but none seem to override the apparent benefit of attacking prior - at least in my mind.

Well how about Cappy? Going by memory I believe this to be Jasta 11's field at the time of MvR's death.

Another nice find Olham. Got any more Google map WW1 airfield tours planned?

Thanks for making me hungry after reading all this...I love scones! One of my weak guesses was the wind but since it would effect both sides equally - at least during the actual combat - I dunno. My other weak (but better) guess is that, during WW1 or so I understand, the formation would break up for the actual bombing, making attacks on the individual planes easier and then they reassemble if possible for the flight back home..

S!

50 and feeling it. Luckily I have the maturity of a 16 year old so it balances out nicely.

Oh yea...running great again.