1.1 or 1.2b??

[skarden]

hey guys, Im just re-installing lock-on FC after getting the itch for a change from IL-2 (and for a bit more speed :pilotfly:)and i was looking through lock-on files and a few other sites and it looks like a lot of mods only work with 1.1

 

So is it worth installing the 1.2b patch?? or is it better to just leave it at 1.1 ,plus how will this effect online play as i do want to get online with this.

Any help and advice would really be appreciated.

cheers - Skarden

[Kuky]

if you have lockon and flaming cliffs do install the patch

[Sytse]

What particular mods are you talking about? Almost everybody online plays 1.12, so that's the way to go if you want to play online.

[SoaringEagle74]

Install the latest patch which is 1.12b. Be careful that you select the correct version depending if fc is english or russian and/or download or cd version. Very important!

 

Also, make sure you practice the tuturials before you install the patch because they will not playback correctly once the patch is installed.

[Luse]

1.12A=XP 1.12B = Vista

[S77th-konkussion]

Yes, get the latest patch. The B simply added Vista compatibility.

 

Not getting latest patch means no multiplayer.

[Tallyho1961]

Do we need to go from 1.11 to 1.12 then 1.12a or can we skip 1.12 and go straight from 1.11 to 1.12a?

 

Also, I tried to install 1.12 when it first came out (yes, I have the correct version) and the installer reported a 'buffer overrun' which corrupted my installation, which forced me to uninstall LOMAC and reinstall from scratch including an irritating delay getting the StarForce online activation process to work.

 

Has anybody heard of such a thing because I'm leery of messing up my new installation just to see if 1.12a works. Although I would like to try some online LOMAC which I have not yet done.

 

Thanks in advance :)

[159th_Viper]

1. Install LockOn

 

then

 

2. Flaming Cliffs

 

then

 

3. Patch to 1.12a/b

 

As there are also a number of versions of the 1.12a patch floating about, be sure to apply the correct patch for the relevant version of Flaming Cliffs which you have (Flaming Cliffs D/L or CD or Gold etc etc).

[skarden]

thanks fro the help guys i"v installed 1.12b and backed up the whole lock-on folder so if 1 screw something up Im covered :)

 

hopefully see ya's up there soon

 

cheers skarden

[golfsierra2]

If it's the DL version, don't forget to save the registry keys as well. It saves your activation keys. ED provides a special tool just for that purpose.