HSFX vs UP vs Zuti vs JGSME????

[Sillius_Sodus]

I use both UP3 and HSFX and enjoy them both. I'm finding that most new content, i.e. new aircraft, DBW, DBW 1916, etc, is built for UP3 and the ability to create moving dogfight maps (MDS), makes for great gameplay on my squad's server.

On the other hand, HSFX's ability to be installed over 4.11 gives you the improved ai and waypoint actions in the FMB. Also, most of the servers that allow mods on Hyperlobby use HSFX.

In the end, if you have the hd space, and you don't mind doing the occasional tweaking to make them behave, I would suggest you use both.

[CWMV]

Really if you can only have one version running make it HSFX 6.
Personally I use both HSFX 6 and DBW 1.7.1
DBW is in the process of being updated for 4.11.
DBW is prettier, with more mods and more flexibility. HSFX has 4.11's AI. Its all a trade off!
UP is pretty much dead thanks to the rigid, concrete nature of Zuti's MDS.

[lonewulf]

This may sound a bit dim but does anyone know if you can still get a downloadable version of IL-2 1946? I have the old DVD version but try as I might I can't get it to run on my new computer.

If it is still available does anyone know where it can be purchased?

[Aviar]

Originally Posted by lonewulf

This may sound a bit dim but does anyone know if you can still get a downloadable version of IL-2 1946? I have the old DVD version but try as I might I can't get it to run on my new computer.

If it is still available does anyone know where it can be purchased?

I always advise buying from this site: http://www.gog.com/en/gamecard/il_2_sturmovik_1946

There is no DRM in this version (unlike Steam and other sites). DRM versions seem to have issues for many players, while non-DRM versions are much easier to deal with.

Aviar

[fruitbat]

Originally Posted by lonewulf

This may sound a bit dim but does anyone know if you can still get a downloadable version of IL-2 1946? I have the old DVD version but try as I might I can't get it to run on my new computer.

If it is still available does anyone know where it can be purchased?

have you run the a.exe of the disk, should install then.

[lonewulf]

Thanks Aviar and Fruitbat

Um... i don't really know what you mean by "have you run the a.exe on the disk". I just put the thing in the disk drive and it just starts to make a clattering sound. Nothing else happens. No prompts, no nothing.

Very frustrating.

[DD_crash]

Use windows explorer to open the DVD drive. Then run the file a.exe

[theOden]

I had the same issue on my win7, do the a.exe trick as mentioned by fruitbat and DD_crash.

Personally I've been a long time user of UP3 and find Zuti MDS the biggest asset so far but after having a pause (need to nurse the Dover/BMS/DCS and Arma installs on my computard ) I'm looking into 46 again and will problably go HSFX due to the latest TD stuff such as AI improvments as said earlier.

On a sidenote, Bearcat - that was one of the best descriptions I've read in a long time. Short and precise for a rather big picture, should be in a pop-up for people opening this forum first time . I raise a beer to you.