Tailhook

Nice video! Looking forward to landing on a pitching deck. :D

I always wipe everything in the _downloads folder and all the backup folders after an update. Usually run a repair afterwards as well.

Cause it's the IRIS model, everything about it is wrong.

You can create a model mesh in any program but in order to put it into DCS you need to be able to open or import it into Autodesk 3D Studio Max, configure it, and export it using the EDM tools found Here.

Since nobody has provided information publicly to fix models I figured I will share a quick fix method using the JConfigurator without having to mess with textures or even the 3D model itself. I'd like to thank Skate for showing me this. Even though 2.1.1 now restricts mods to load in the Mods folder we're still going to use the directory. Place your mod in the appropriate folder under the Mods folder. Next, back up to your main 2.1 directory and go to 'bin' and run the ModelViewer. Load the EDM file you want to fix. If you want you can change the livery with View/Dialogs/Liveries Dialog. Next, there are two ways to do this. The first is to open an internet browser and enter " http://127.0.0.1:8081/parameters#tabs-1 ", and the other way is to just go to the JConfHtml folder and open parameters.html. Boom, you can now alter every material associated with the 3D model via the ModelViewer. This slider configuration method is how to configure a JSON file. If you have seen the Bazar/World/Shapes folder lately you will see a JSON file added for 99% of all pre-existing models for 2.1. This new file type is essentially a simple immediate file to convert a model back to the way it was by blending the new metallic and roughness together with diffuse and specular. I made myself my own JSON file using one of the examples because I don't know where or how the configurator spits out a generated JSON file. Each section (excluding the "Common" sections) are the 3D materials associated with the model and can be modified. The following variables explained: "reflMult" = Metallic Contrast "reflAdd" = Metallic Level "specMult" = Roughness Contrast "specAdd" = Roughness Level "specSelect" = Roughness Source "albedoLevel" = Base Color Level "albedoContrast" = Base Color Contrast *Optional prerequisite Depending on the style of intended aircraft. Whether normal scheme or fully painted (demo team), I would remove all pre-existing Reflection mapping from the model by putting the sliders to 0 (with checkmark) in 3D max. From here on you probably want to have a value of 0 for metallic on every material. Only exceptions may be glass, instrument panels, or shiny metal parts like chrome where you probably want a value of 1 for metallic and 0 for roughness. For glass materials, the appropriate values may differ the way you want. It could either be 1 for metallic level and 0 roughness, or 0 metallic and 0 roughness. Appearance may vary. For sun reflection on wings/body/tail ON A PAINTED AIRCRAFT, I recommend a value of 0 metallic and 0.1 or 0.2 roughness. It looks hawt!

I used to play so much PVP in FC1 that I already hit my quota over Crimea/Caucasus. Aerobatics mostly now but occasionally do PVP in the F-15. I think the Hornet may draw me back to more multiplayer though.

Correct.

Ugh, pains me seeing them still leave it outside. I saw 106 back in 2007 when they were building the new building. Ridiculous they built the big new one and still didn't put the other jets inside.

Creative angles, motivational, human controlled aircraft, and wasn't exaggerated like a lot of DCS films. I love it!

Once every 8-12 months is beneficial but technically speaking you're not supposed to defrag SSD's.

Same problem here. Module manager isn't detecting Normandy or Assets pack.

Cruise said that the story had to be right before he would consider doing it and judging by the fact that he's an actual pilot with a passion for aviation he isn't going to let a major sequel like this be ruined by CGI. Who knows though, have high hopes. ;)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/252938500471 Got two sets (16GB total). Would like gone ASAP! I'll accept a minimum of $40/ea + ship.

688-I Hunter/Killer? Loved that game. I moved on to Silent Hunter series.

I have/had the same issue. If you are running a TM profile, configure the push to talk you use on the throttle as a keyboard key (like Caps Lock). Then go to the Hotkeys tab and in the bottom right change the dropdown from Default to Keyboard and Mouse only.

The UI of TARGET v1 is green. v3 is orange and gray. If your HOTAS shows as Thrustmaster Combined in Windows, everything is fine.

If anyone is tired of the TARGET script crashes on W10 and would like to fallback to TARGET v1, here ya go. Some devices such as the TFRP Rudders and T.16000M FCS may not be compatible. http://virtualthunderbirds.com/library/thrustmaster/TARGET_v1.0.exe

The text isn't supposed to turn green. Your profile is running just fine.

I don't see DCS ever using more than 12. 16 is the perfect medium for everything nowadays. EDIT: LOL ^^ I was wrong about this one. Persian Gulf eats up a ton so I suggest a minimum of 20gb ram on new systems now.