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#2938531 - 01/13/10 07:33 AM Just ordered BH&H today  
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Man am I looking forward to installing it! I'm kinda starting to get back into simming again and this looks like a good way to start. Oh how I hope it feels better than the game that supplies it's engine.

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#2938574 - 01/13/10 10:34 AM Re: Just ordered BH&H today [Re: Spliff]  
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Don't worry on that part.You won't recognise CFS3.


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#2938600 - 01/13/10 12:02 PM Re: Just ordered BH&H today [Re: Chucky]  
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Spliff S!

Welcome to OFF. Be sure to read the FAQs on the OFF website.Especially re installation.
It is very straightforward, but there are vital steps.
From what you say, i presume you have the 2 disc version of CFS3, patched to 3.1?. Is it vanilla install of that, or do you have Firepower or similar.?

To install OFF it is best to have a vanilla install of CFS3, patched to 3.1 or 3.1a. Having installed it, you must run a cfs3 mission for a short while (a few seconds ) BEFORE installing OFF. This puts some files into the registry.
Having run a mission for that short while, you don't ever have to play CFS3 again.! Mind you, I have a modded version and i think it's quite good, but everyone to their taste.
I emphasize this running of CFS3 before installing OFF, because it is a vital step that is easily missed. Also, it applies only to the 2 disc version, not to the Ubisoft DVD version.

Then install OFF as per the FAQS,- note patches have to go on, in sequence.

All the best


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#2938657 - 01/13/10 01:47 PM Re: Just ordered BH&H today [Re: Cas141]  
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Welcome to OFF.
Hi Spiff, first let me congratulate for your choice. I'm pretty sure you won't regret.
Follow Cas141 advices, they are correct.
Like Chucky said don't worry it's not CFS3. Graphics, sounds, AI, immersiveness, etc, you simply cannot compare.
I advise that you purchase later HiTR addon. Look at the reviews here in SimHQ.

#2939045 - 01/14/10 12:47 AM Re: Just ordered BH&H today [Re: VonPaulus]  
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Thanks for the replies!

While I enjoyed CFS3, I've always felt the flight and damage models were just a bit off. With that said, I have a couple of modded versions installed, but will start from scratch as suggested for OFF. I do plan on purchasing HiTR too. I must say, the screen shots for these mods are jaw dropping. Now the waiting begins...

#2939054 - 01/14/10 01:10 AM Re: Just ordered BH&H today [Re: Spliff]  
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Congrats Spliff. Don't forget. After installing BH&H, you will want to download and install the SuperPatch! It's free, and it must be installed before you can install HtR. The SuperPatch is really like another expansion. It's not just a bug fix.


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#2939055 - 01/14/10 01:11 AM Re: Just ordered BH&H today [Re: Spliff]  
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Congrats Spliff. Don't forget. After installing BH&H, you will want to download and install the SuperPatch! It's free, and it must be installed before you can install HtR. The SuperPatch is really like another expansion. It's not just a bug fix.


Acer: XB 280HK 28" 3840 X 2160, 1ms, w/Nvidia GSync
Corsair: White Graphite 760T Full Tower
Corsair: 16GB Vengeance LPX 2800MHz RAM
Corsair: SP2500 2.1 Gaming Speaker System
INTEL: Six-Core, i7 5820K CPU @4.2Hz
ASUS RTX OC 2080
Logitech 920 Wheel and Pedal System with Wheel Stand Pro
Saitek Pro Flight Control System with Wheel Stand Pro
Saitek X55 HOTAS
XBOX One S
Track IR5

#2939064 - 01/14/10 01:23 AM Re: Just ordered BH&H today [Re: Spliff]  
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Hi Spliff, welcome to our skies. Your familiarity with CFS3 may be helpful but as stated above OFF should prove to be a whole new experience for you. The WWI birds will be much different to handle than the WWII. Also you will find the need to get very close to your enemies to deal out some damage. It can feel very intimate, hehe, hot any heavy you might say. Since you like the screenies here's another in your honor.


#2939810 - 01/15/10 01:23 AM Re: Just ordered BH&H today [Re: RickityCrate1]  
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That's just beautiful!


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