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#2144183 - 02/22/07 01:22 PM Review: The Burning Sands 1983 Mod for SFP1 / WOV  
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Chuck "PFunk" Bellows looks at the mod here:
http://www.simhq.com/_air9/air_286a.html


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#2144395 - 02/22/07 05:42 PM Re: Review: The Burning Sands 1983 Mod for SFP1 / WOV [Re: citizen guod]  
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Thanks for the review.

I just got back into SFP1, and purchased WoE.

I am wondering if you might add some information about the upgrades to this mod. I got a little confused at first when going to the download link you provided.

The first files to show are actually upgrades for the mod, which do require additional downloads, installs, edits, etc.

A little bit of searching took me to the one-click Burning Sands package. Not a big deal.

SFP1/WoV/WoE are great fun. I just have to resist my initial skittish-ness, when installing add-ons and mods. I tend to go with the one-click installers.

Thanks, again for the heads-up about this campaign.

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#2144440 - 02/22/07 06:48 PM Re: Review: The Burning Sands 1983 Mod for SFP1 / WOV [Re: TurtleHawk]  
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The Burning Sands 1983 SP4 Update was released after the original release of the campaign because of the major changes to the game after SP4. Please do not confuse the Burning Sands 1983 SP4 Update with the Burning Sands Upgrade II. These are two different campaigns. There is only one update for the Burning Sands 1983 Campaign. If you have any problems with install, let me know.

Vince

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#2144510 - 02/22/07 08:26 PM Re: Review: The Burning Sands 1983 Mod for SFP1 / WOV [Re: citizen guod]  
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I've got this game, never messed with it much, but this mod sounds interesting, thanks.

Regarding installation, is it just install the game, and then the mod, and then the mod's SP4 update, or are there other patches needed for the original game first, too ?

#2144522 - 02/22/07 08:48 PM Re: Review: The Burning Sands 1983 Mod for SFP1 / WOV [Re: John P]  
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Basically...that's it John P, as far as installation. But, it is important to unzip the original campaign file to a temp folder and copy everything except for the "Objects" folder to a clean install of SFP1 SP4. Next, delete the "Aircraft" folder located inside the "Objects" folder of your new install. Then, copy the "Aircraft" folder only from inside the "Objects" folder of the BS 1983 Campaign file to the "Objects" folder of your new install. Finally, install the BS 1983 SP4 Update...and you should be all set.

Vince

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#2144585 - 02/22/07 10:23 PM Re: Review: The Burning Sands 1983 Mod for SFP1 / WOV [Re: Vince H]  
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Originally Posted By: Vince H
Basically...that's it John P, as far as installation. But, it is important to unzip the original campaign file to a temp folder and copy everything except for the "Objects" folder to a clean install of SFP1 SP4. Next, delete the "Aircraft" folder located inside the "Objects" folder of your new install. Then, copy the "Aircraft" folder only from inside the "Objects" folder of the BS 1983 Campaign file to the "Objects" folder of your new install. Finally, install the BS 1983 SP4 Update...and you should be all set.

Vince


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#2144661 - 02/23/07 12:30 AM Re: Review: The Burning Sands 1983 Mod for SFP1 / WOV [Re: John P]  
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Good stuff, Chuck, thanks. I'd love to see some examples of guided munitions employment.

I'm currently flying YAP (payware addon to WOV), and it is a hoot.

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#2146027 - 02/25/07 12:34 AM Re: Review: The Burning Sands 1983 Mod for SFP1 / WOV [Re: citizen guod]  
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Hi Vince,

Let me get this straight:

You made both the Burning Sands 1983 and Burning Sands 'Upgrade', corect?

As far as I can tell both campaignes have the following upgrade atructure or history:

_________________________________________

Burning Sands 1983:

Burning Sands 1983
Burning Sands 1983 SP4 Update
_________________________________________

Burning Sands 'Upgrade':

Burning Sands 'Upgrade'
Burning Sands 'Upgrade' II
_________________________________________

Is this correct or am I completely off base?

Thanks.


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#2146063 - 02/25/07 01:35 AM Re: Review: The Burning Sands 1983 Mod for SFP1 / WOV [Re: Nift]  
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Nift,

The Burning Sands Upgrade merely adds a few naval units to the existing stock campaign and puts them on carriers rather than them be land-based. Also, I think it adds a couple of RN and RAF units.

The Burning Sands 1983 is a whole other sphere of paraffin. It's all 80's-style fast jets from the Top Gun/Red Storm Rising era and a whole other campaign.

pfunk


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#2146369 - 02/25/07 06:29 PM Re: Review: The Burning Sands 1983 Mod for SFP1 / WOV [Re: PFunk]  
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Thanks a lot for the nice review & itroducing those great mods to n00bs like me, Vince!

I'm runnig merged WoV/WoE install & just curious what to do to run 'Burning Sands 1983'? I've got the 147 MB package - is there any need to add patches to this one?

Thanks in advance \:\)

#2146499 - 02/25/07 11:46 PM Re: Review: The Burning Sands 1983 Mod for SFP1 / WOV [Re: rukow]  
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Rukow,

You'll need the original Strike Fighters to run Burning Sands 1983, but the good news is that Circuit City sometimes has it cheap, five bucks in a jewel case.

If you can't find a copy, yell at me. I've got a new one I'll let you have for cost + shipping. USPS Priority Mail. Paypal preferred.

pfunk


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#2146912 - 02/26/07 04:13 PM Re: Review: The Burning Sands 1983 Mod for SFP1 / WOV [Re: PFunk]  
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Thanks for the offer & fast reply, PFunk!

I have a mint copy of SF:P1 myself ;\) It just didn't run as smooth & stable as more recent Third Wire games so I barely played it. Will try latest paches - just to enjoy the mod \:\)

rukow

#2146948 - 02/26/07 05:01 PM Re: Review: The Burning Sands 1983 Mod for SFP1 / WOV [Re: rukow]  
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Nift: You are correct.

rukow: Yes, you will need the BS 1983 SP4 Update.

Sorry it took so long to reply guys. It's Monday and I'm back at work. So I now have time to peruse the forum. I've been trying to maximize my gaming time on the weekends and am having a blast! And with the NASCAR season kicking off, I am in "HOG HEAVEN". Life is good.

Vince

#2147068 - 02/26/07 07:26 PM Re: Review: The Burning Sands 1983 Mod for SFP1 / WOV [Re: Vince H]  
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LOL, I never check the forums on the weekends, either. Too busy either gaming or AFK to do it. ;\)
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#2147452 - 02/27/07 06:41 AM Re: Review: The Burning Sands 1983 Mod for SFP1 / WOV [Re: Jedi Master]  
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Thanks for the replies PFunk and Vince H.


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