#2582226 - 09/07/08 01:55 AM
4.09 question
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I'm tempted to go ahead and try these new textures that are out. Outstanding work! One thing...I see it needs 4.09. I am an on-line flyer, and I understand that 4.09 is a beta release. So all of the servers are still 4.08. Will I need a dual install? Or is there an easy way to switch back and forth between the two? Since I never fly off-line I was going to say, "Why bother, what's the point?", but that terrain is just too pretty not to fly over! Any chance of it ever being be used in multi-player?
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#2582246 - 09/07/08 02:34 AM
Re: 4.09 question
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Only the odd co-op hosts use the beta patch and default skinpack. It's really sad, too, as the mod community almost refuses to use the beta and texture packs as the basis for their mods (all the stuff insists that you use 4.08).
Yeah, it's got me a bit put out as well.
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#2582303 - 09/07/08 05:21 AM
Re: 4.09 question
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I don't want to go into too many details on using mods because I don't know how much discussion is allowed here these days. However, I will say that you don't need to have two separate, complete installs of 1946. The key to jumping back and forth between game versions is to change/restore the Files.SFS that goes with each version. Every official expansion and patch (including the 4.09 beta) comes with a unique version of Files.SFS. I also believe that every unofficial version (ie, Mod Enabler or Sound Mod) has a unique version of Files.SFS. Make backup copies of this essential file for every version you want to switch back and forth to as you make your upgrades.
Second, the unofficial versions require a hacked (Russian) replacement of the stock (Western) il2fb.exe file. The stock il2fb.exe won't launch a modded version of the game and the modded execute file won't launch the default version of the game. Simple 'nuff.
In summary, as long as you have the correct il2fb.exe and Files.SFS in place for the version of the game you want to revert back to you can switch between versions very quickly.
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#2582457 - 09/07/08 02:07 PM
Re: 4.09 question
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Well...thanks for so much feedback. I'm hoping (as everyone is, I suppose) that we get an official release, and everything becomes a lot easier. As I said, the screenies are real nice.
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#2583224 - 09/08/08 03:33 PM
Re: 4.09 question
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Online squads seem to have a pathological objection to doing some simple groundwork/liason and testing to ensure that 4.09 will work correctly.. They want an easy life with everything done for them so they have to do the minimal work and effort before they playHmm Ming
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#2583784 - 09/09/08 11:55 AM
Re: 4.09 question
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Well Trooper, as a member of a fairly large online, fully modded squad, I can tell you that it has nothing to do with laziness. You comments make me think you don't belong to any squad at all! If you did, you'd know first hand, how hard it is to get folks together for an online session for just a couple of hours in a night, much less a couple of nights a week. Getting everyone in the squad on the same page is a difficult enough task in itself, but throw in a bunch of strangers, or another squad, and it quickly dissolves into complete chaos. So yeah, come up with a "click and join" mod and we're all over it! Until then, getting everyone into 4.09 will be like pulling teeth.
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#2583805 - 09/09/08 01:12 PM
Re: 4.09 question
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You comments make me think you don't belong to any squad at all! If you did, you'd know first hand, how hard it is to get folks together for an online session for just a couple of hours in a night, much less a couple of nights a week.We find it simple we've all got watches. We park our bums, turn on our computers and there we are. In mod Hell Trooper is very much a part of an online squadron mate and he speaks from experience Ming
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#2584089 - 09/09/08 08:17 PM
Re: 4.09 question
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Well Trooper, as a member of a fairly large online, fully modded squad, I can tell you that it has nothing to do with laziness. You comments make me think you don't belong to any squad at all! If you did, you'd know first hand, how hard it is to get folks together for an online session for just a couple of hours in a night, much less a couple of nights a week. Getting everyone in the squad on the same page is a difficult enough task in itself, but throw in a bunch of strangers, or another squad, and it quickly dissolves into complete chaos. So yeah, come up with a "click and join" mod and we're all over it! Until then, getting everyone into 4.09 will be like pulling teeth. Mate.. I belong to a very large online organisation so I do know what I'm talking about.. I agree with alot of what you have said, because it can be a nightmare to get everyone on the same songsheet. However, we have had many headaches with different mod versions and compatibility, but, by posting on our forums a list of mods used on our various SE wars, plus, by running a couple of 'compatibility or test' nights prior to the campaign going live, we iron out any bugs prior to its start. It's not difficult is it? The fact that you state its hard even to get people to turn up.. well, thats something you and your squad will have to sort out regardless of any mod issues really.. We don't have that problem generaly as we have many regular attenders in our airforce.. One or two of us have been working on non squad nights to test co-ops and missions on 4.09 and are identifying where there are compatibility issues and the like, and now have a better idea on how to produce modded co-ops that other squad members can join with minimum fuss.. As I stated, this is in our own time because we want all our members to be able to benifit.. but not every online player will bother their backsides to put any effort in regards the mods, they just want to turn up and fly.. This is where one of the problems lie.. I think that some pilots think its too complicated, and some just can't be bothered by what they see as a 'hassle', others just don't want change at any cost.. but, as the saying goes, it takes all sorts! By the way.. What on earth makes you think I don't belong to an online squad??? I've been part of the same one for years..
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