rattler

Taking look at that now.

Thanks: I think the panels need more contrast, too dark, should made a difference and those side down panels are a pain in the a....lol:)

Hi Guy's: For all you Canadian fans out there. Getting closer. More work on front panel, sides need a friendly touch as well.:)

Go Canada Go.:D

Hi guy's: Been messing around a bit to get used to this FC2 modding. I have a pic here of the F18,Herrier,su-30 Mod with the F-18 taken out. I have the su-33 cockpit which I am now working on, I have the aim-120's, aim-9's,aim-7m's, free fall bombs and TV guided booms working with a TV display zoom and lockup. The IR missles are launching but I have some work to do. Just thought I would pass this along if there is anyone interested in an F-18C and yes it is fully carrier operational. Cheers

There is or was an issue with that sound card and most sound cards from that company. I don't know if they ever fixed for your card but some of the higher priced ones did get some sort of driver fix. I went to Xonar to get totally away from any problems. Works great and never lost EAX useability either. Not sure how they did it but it works. I can only suggest look at sounblasters website and see if there is now a driver that addresses your issues. Hope you get it worked out. Cheers.:) rattler

Update Hi Guy's: Getting close to end.

THANKS BUMFIRE: ALL IS WELL.:thumbup:

Can anyone give me a card setup, just got an msi n460gtx cyclone 1gb gddr5. using current driver but I have jagges. Had driver on 9600 top and everything was ok some setting with this card produce jaggies. Thanks for any settings so I can compare and maybe zero in on the problem. rattler

well sometimes you and others in your positions know more than what we the community knows. Nothing wrong with that.lol. had to say that before going on.lol. This is a friendly conversation and exchange, nothing more. Yes I agree FC2 will be around for a while yet. We all know there is still nothing out there like it or even to better it. DCS even with a fighter may never see FC2 forgotten, as some people don't want to spend time to learn these types of simulators. DCS is great and I am looking forward to a fighter. Don't get me wrong I am an ED supporter and as long as they are willing to provide flight simulation for PC's, I will always be. I am an ED fan and supporter, just talk to much sometimes.lol.;):thumbup:

Ha, ya, that's possible, it also may be easier than you think also. It has been done. Now give a little break here, it would take the executives of ED to look at options with supporting modders. I am not talking about tonnes of submissions here. There are a few people here that have some excellent work done. 3D cockpits to name one such proposal. Yes they may get 3 or 4. The work is done as far as these people can go. They need help. There is a way of doing this to the benefit of all. There are also some other big projects as well and we are still not talking tonnes. Give a little slack here, this is an idea, I have seen it work but in a different forum but the idea is solid. I could go into great detail but this is not for me, it is an idea or a way of sustaining FC2 for a few more years till ED gets fighters into DCS. Don't look at the negatives all the time as you may over look some good positives in the process. Does not adversely impact productivity but enhances it.Well I have said my piece, just give it some due thought, that's all I ask. Some of you are in a much better position to do just that, sometimes shaking the tree bears fruit. Pete

Hi guy's yes I agree with not going down the Falcon path. What I was suggesting was that modders that do high quility work such as 3d Pits, submit their work for approval to ED. If it is functionally doable but needs access to .exe or whatever, that an agreement be entered into so ED does not lose control of the private information given to allow a project to be done. This way we avoid the Falcon problem, ED's private information remains that way and the community benefits for the Project and ED would possible continue to receive revenue from an older flight simulation that is still being kept somewhat up to date. It's the big picture here we have to look at. This is an idea that is doable,in sum such form, it only has to be looked into by ED. It will cost them nothing with possible returns. Obviously this cannot continue for ever but it can for a few more years with a win win situation for all. Thanks for the kind words. Just trying to put forth an idea that may well give us all something we are looking for at the present and over the next few years.:thumbup:

Hi: Well as long as we the consumer and of course ED who is doing their best to fill our wants and needs, demand full 3D clickable cockpits, accurate FM, high end 3D modeling etc. etc. , it is going to take time. Thank god we have a company that is still willing to put resources to PC flight sim's. I personally don't believe that we need some things modeled to the extent they are now. Things that are really not necessary such as full ramp start,easy radar modes and other minor features that really don't impact the Combat playability of the flight sim. Maybe then, time could be shortened but by how much, well only ED could put a figure on that. If very little then we get an extremely accurate module of what ever aircraft. That's it, it's the price we pay for such flight sim.'s. FC2 is old and I understand ED's position, all that I am looking for is some way that ED can help the Modders who do an outstanding job and not compromise ED's lets say private information. I do believe this can be accomplished but only if ED is willing to look into options. I think if something could be worked out, it could be a win win situation, with ED receiving continued revenue from an older product and the ED community receiving a better FC2 experience. That's my say. ED, thank you and I hope you continue to support flight simming. cheers.:thumbup: rattler

Well just maybe the modders that we have now are more mature. Alot of effort has gone into projects as we can see from the threads here. Could these not be presented to ED and if the dedication and abilities are there at least let these modders projects come forth. You know we have some very excellent people hear and there should be some way for their hard efforts to be recognized, without a free for all. This way ED keeps control and the community gets the benefits and ED does not have to waste resources. Sounds like something like this could be a win win . Just thinking out loud.:) rattler

Yes, I agree with what you are saying from an ED standpoint. I think the question that begs to be answered is why not let the community continue with it. Surely it can't do any harm to ED. The DCS series is in a class all by itself. rattler

Old yes. Why can't the community get the point across, although it is old, there is no replacement till DCS does a fighter aircraft of somewhat newer technology? You would think this would be a valid point till someone produces something better. How long has the Flanker series been running and I include lockon and Fc2 in that series although technically in a way it isn't? The questions still should be asked as long as there is no competition for it. Why not let the community keep it funtional. rattler

would be nice to see projects such as these, finished and input into FC2 and DCS. All that work and nothing to show, just a video. Hard on community to get a peak at this stuff and the come to realize we probably won't see it. To bad. God know how bad we need these mods. Great piece of work all the same, just sad we won't see it.:cry:

Thank you. I am still working on the painting and lettering but had to see how it was all going to fit first. I guess from your comment you understand what limitations we are under. Thanks again, appreciate any helpfull info.:thumbup:

What would you like. Its a WIP. 3D pit is a waste of time ATM. So 2D it will be. Pick out what you don't like and let me know, always willing to look at constructive opinions. This is just the fitting stage, it will be painted better but let's hear your thoughts. I am eager to hear and always willing to change if for the better. rattler

Hi; Yes it is sat. wx. from weather channel. thought it looked good so in it went. Now you know it is only static we can't do much yet but at least it looks good. rattler

Ha,ha, Are we talking from experience.lol. I will keep it in mind though.:thumbup: rattler

updated Hi guy's: Well at least it doesn't look like an f-15. We have the needle problem as usual but I think I can look past it for now. rattler

Well according to the calculator that Viper gave the link for, Antec says I need at least a 700watt PSU. So I will be over by 300 and I don't know if you can get a 700watt as 800 or 850 would be next highest anyway. The calculations never took into account a monitor, although the power usage would be low anyway. Thanks for the info though, something I never thought would have to be considered. Appreciated.:thumbup: rattler

Hi viper: Thanks. I was assuming that you had to take into account all the PSU requirements that the system uses, not just the cards. Thanks for the link I will be checking that out. I have a chance to get an Antec 1000watt PSU at a really good price and that is what my case is.Might be overkill but the price is right.lol. I just thought Blaze with all his computer equipment might be a tad low on PSU but Blaze would know that one for sure anyway. Again thanks for the info and link, much appreciated. Pete(rattler)

Hi Blaze: I see in your sig you have an 800watt PSU. I am thinking of going higher, I have 500 same company. Getting new gpu 460gtx cyclone 1gb gddr5. How high do you think I should go? Not as big a system as yours by the way. cpu is i7-930 right now at 2.8ghz. Sorry for thread hijack,:D