Sad what's happening to IL-2

[Richie]

I hope that when Battle Of Moscow comes out that we'll get some more activity with CLOD. Over in the hyperlobby things are pretty grim as far as IL-2 goes. In my opinion the problem is that there are too many factions or groups that want to fly one of three versions. The one that is flown the most 4.11.1 is very bland and boring, it's like flying IL-2 right out of the box. The best version if you ask me is the ultra pack 3rc4 witch simply put is .....fantastic. How come people are flying the boring version?

[ChiefRedCloud]

Then there is HSFX who most likely feels like you do towards the 4.11.1. IL2 is still and will remain a sim marvel. Because despite all it's short comings the orginal dev team created something that the IL2 community has taken and ran with.

My thanks to ALL who took part in this and to ALL the modders, thanks.

[JG53Frankyboy]

wondering what is boring with the actual default version?! ......

[arthursmedley]

Originally Posted by JG53Frankyboy

wondering what is boring with the actual default version?! ......

Yeah, I was wondering that and the a.i. in 4.11 can hardly be called boring can they?

[MadBlaster]

I don't consider CLOD to be "IL-2". CLOD is CLOD. An experiment gone bust. I do love UP3RC4 and is my current preference. It is built on top of 4.10.1. So work that Team Diadalos did is in there as well as the original 46' game. But then you also get a lot more planes, maps, mds...etc. I haven't flown HSFX. I had it on my machine once long time ago and at the time, it didn't seem like the differences were all that much from UP. But MDS/RRR on mission based dogfight server really brought a lot to the game imo. As I understand it, HSFX on top of 4.11.1 doesn't have that. So, I would think the bomber and ground attack game isn't going to be as much fun. Navigation, not as much fun either. Carriers just sitting idle at the same location, not as much fun. Beacons, who needs em if the targets don't move. Many other features that make good game play, lost. But I suppose if your prime concern is certain flight model over others, then HSFX would be your choice, I guess. I suspect I'll be finding out more about it soon. So, don't get bent if you think I'm bashing HSFX. I'm not. I'm just kinda pissed UP is now in "stasis"...whatever that means.

[Richie]

Originally Posted by JG53Frankyboy

wondering what is boring with the actual default version?! ......

Actually nothing. Sorry. I still like getting the old 2001 version out once and a while. I think with the mods you get use to the sounds and the maps, they're great especially if you're a history nut. Back to the 2001 version I think it would be a blast if those who have it could organize a weekly War with it. It's flight model is very challenging and it still looks not too bad at all.

[MadBlaster]

up3rc4 is crt=2 compliant. hsfx, apparently, is not.

[MadBlaster]

Good news from WOP.

http://www.warbirdsofprey.org/index....;topicseen#new

I can keep my UP3 installation too!

[KG26_Alpha]

Originally Posted by MadBlaster

up3rc4 is crt=2 compliant. hsfx, apparently, is not.

HSFX is crt=2 compliant

I use it to keep out stock users as it screws up low level bombing in the net code causing instantaneous explosion of bombs and destruction of the bomber,
v4.11.1 clients can join a HSFX coop and vice versa without crt

HSFX Expert Mode uses a different version completely so no need for crt=2




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[Richie]

Originally Posted by ChiefRedCloud

Then there is HSFX who most likely feels like you do towards the 4.11.1. IL2 is still and will remain a sim marvel. Because despite all it's short comings the orginal dev team created something that the IL2 community has taken and ran with.

My thanks to ALL who took part in this and to ALL the modders, thanks.

Yes you're right. I've just discovered HSFX and am glad I did. I'm hoping Spits VS 109s will switch over to it from the ultra pack then there should be more activity in that arena, my favorite.