Noob needing a push in the right direction......

[rob86]

Hi!

I have just acquired a shiny new pc and have a copy of lock on gold i was given 2 years back. ive been itching to get stuck into it (i have F4:AF and BS on the way!!) but would be real grateful if someone could give me a quick bit of help to get me going.

 

i want to get involved with the many mods out there and basically wondered the best process for installing the game and mods. would i be better installing some bits before i install the game? will i need to patch up the game as its a couple years new?

 

any advice would be very much appreciated!

 

cheers all! :thumbup:

[Scarecrow]

Hi there, the best place to start is Lockonfiles.com a user site that is the main repository for all things Lockon and DCS, you'll need to register there before you can download mods and patches.

 

The current patch version is 1.12b which you'll be able to get from Lockonfiles and then you'll have to decide what mods you want to use. Modman is the best way of installing mods as it allows you to easily install and uninstall mods with the click of a button again Modman can be found at Lockonfiles.

 

This discussion here outlines what many consider to be the must have mods to LOFC 1.12

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=49214

 

Have fun flying and modding :pilotfly:

[159th_Viper]

...will i need to patch up the game as its a couple years new?....

 

Yes!

 

The Source of All Evils on many an install has inevitably been the application of an incorrect Patch. Go here and ensure that you download and install the correct Patch for your Specific version of LockOn -

 

http://www.virtual-jabog32.de/index.php?section=downloads&subcat=17&lang=en

 

Also be aware of the Starforce Vista/Win7 Update that you would need to install if running either of the afore-said Operating Systems.