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Intention
This is a ‘unified’ set of additions that have been tested and work well together.
Providing all player use the same, it is possible to play on our server with Checkruntime =2 enabled. So that we have security and also know that others are playing with similar set up.
We will attempt to release a ‘patch’ for this every month or so depending upon the speed of development.
IF you download & add other components or in other ways alter the content of your own install you will quickly no longer have an identical install to others or the server and you will loose the ability to join in our missions there.
This will however remain a WIP and if you notice anything that it may be possible for us to improve or incorporate, please post on the relevant forum.
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Sound: -
This uses the 9.3 Soundmod structure and Button file.
However the actual samples are 22 khz. mono and the presets use the SFX 0.7 system. (So this is the SFX system using 9.3-file structure & naming for maximum compatibility.)
In my view this is the most resource friendly and directional way that you can run the sound. Its faster and clearer and uses less system resources, sounds better inmost ways than 9.3 and also works at either 22 or 44khz.
A 22 khz sample is of slightly lower quality however very few people are actually able to tell this difference and what you are hearing in il2 anyhow is a complete ‘soundscape’ and not just a single sample.
(note:- currently only issue that I know of is that U2VS and RWD engine sound dies away above certain revs, I have been in contact with SG2_Wasi the programmer and I hope to find a solution to this soon.)
(by SG2_Wasi)
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AI Planes made Flyable.
P36’s, MS 400’s , Me 210’s & a bunch of other aircraft ae made flyable by default, in addition I have added in the following (all utilise existing game cockpits & gunner positions from other planes) :-
A5M4
AR-196A3
Avenger
B17 D,E,G
B24
Bf110 C4 & C4B
Blenheim MkI & IV
DB3 Russian medium bombers
Gladiator MkI & II
HS 129 (cockpit mk IV by Ranwars)
Ki21 I & II
Macchi 200 Mk I & 7
Nemen R10
SB2M-100 & 103
Su2
U2VS
All but HS129 by PeaceLovinHippy & Lt.Wolf
(Note:- The HS129 uses the me109z cockpit with an external gun sight; as a result the 109-Z is no longer usable.)
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New Aircraft.
Beaufighter Mk X
Bf 110 G4 Wilde Sau
Me410’s
RWD-8
Spitfire MKI
Cant Z 1007bis. (Note : this is an external model and doesn’t have its own slot but currently replaces the DB 3M)
Essentially all by: -
MrJolly (Class file editing, Him file edit & mesh hack)
Ranwers (Model alterations and a host of other clever stuff)
Zeppo & VPmedia (Skins)
Hunin (Flight Model)
Blitz Mod pack:- (derivatives of existing aircraft):-
109 F1, 190 D5 (torpedo attack derivative), 3 new derivatives of I115, Bubble canopy version of Yak7 (Yak7_Late).
By Russian community.
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Plane retexturing and Improvements: -
Hurricanes by Avala
Fw190A’s by Capt Flushgarden
109 repaints by Freddy
109 wing holes repaired and 109 F4 Mistel derivative by Hunnin
New wheels on 109’s and 190’s by Capt Farrell
Ju87 repaints by der-blaue-max
Ki61 re-coloured by mane
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Gun sights & Mirrors: -
FW190 Bar removed by Fucida
Spit Vc cockpit lowered to correct position by total-spoon
Macchi 202 reticule correction
Zero cleaned reticules by Fly-Zo
F6F F5 & Hellcat Mirror added by PeaceLovinHippy
P51D’s mirror added by PeaceLovinHippy & Lt Wolf
MkII gyro gun sight for Spits 44+ by Mr Jolly
New Gun sights for P47’s by Poncho
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New Effects: -
High Rez oil blotch
New craters
Destruction mod makes some static objects tougher (eg trees and destroyed ones are now replaced by stumps) and also makes ships guns destructible.
Nav lights Dimmer & off for ai at night
Takeoff dust much reduced
Lots of smoke and dust effects & damage and destruction effects refined.
New Alpha channel on prop effect makes propellers more visible.
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New Default Skins:-
support planes, floatplanes etc (skinpack 1)
B24’s &25’s
MS series
A20’s
P35’s
IAR 80’s
Hurricanes & PTO aircraft
Etc etc
By Vpmedia, Kristorf, Mongoose, Tchaika, Imme, Greg Boyington, CanonUK, RONNCO.
New Default Pilot skins by Elephant
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Clouds & Wind: -
Flushy’s cloud Mod (superb !)
High altitude stratos (Vpmedia)
Low Cloud height Mod allows new settings in FMB
WindConfig add on allows setting of wind strength, direction and turbulence in missions (see read me in your il2 folder after installation)
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New Maps:-
****The New textures used in many of the new maps are designed for perfect mode only**** (PF)
Vpmedia retextured many of the old maps (PF)
You will see an unbelievable difference on many older maps as a result of this.
Sinai (PF ?)
Finsgulf (Kapteeni) (PF)
Malta (PF)
The Slot (PF?)
Kt-Channel DF map (PF ?)
Cannons Battle of Britain Map (PF ?) This is still a beta but it is SO good I had to include it!.
Tab-Ardennes (4.09 objects a fluid rivers)
Italy ,Greece, Africa map
Sardegna
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New nations & Squadron:-
Gaston has added a lot of new nations and squadrons for many existing nations.
Included with this are also speachpacks for Italy, Spain & Yugoslavia.
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Ground Objects:-
Shipack 1: - Introduces a lot of new stationary and moving ships.
Vpmedia retextured old merchant ships also
Many new tank textures included by Boser.
GUI changes made as a result of information and work by Fly –Zo.
Certainly many more people are involved than those I have listed…
To get more information you should visit ALL AIRCRAFT ARCADE: -
http://allaircraftarcade.com/forum/index.php
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מוד 1.0A
Changes introduced in this patch are ;
- New Merlin and Tempest Napier Sabre engine sounds.
- Reworked Bf. 109 engine sounds.
- New LAL Okinawa Map with improved textures.
- New Hurricane Mk IID, with 40 mm Gun Pods.
- Mission using the Hurricane MKIID - Large_Calibre_Hunting.
- Corrected P-47 Gun sight.