Eagle-OnePirabee Posted September 25, 2013 Posted September 25, 2013 Hey guys, I agree that I bought this flight-sim shortly after the Flood, but it surely must be in use somewhere. I can't fly it online cos there doesn't seem to be an online community. I tried doing so via Steam and was told my version was out of date (or words to that effect). Yes, I'm cool with BOS but was hoping for some close cousin relative of it to lean back on whenever I need some reprieve from playing just one version. So, (1) is there any user of Forgotten Battles out there; and (2) do they ever fly it online? Thanks.
6./ZG26_Emil Posted September 25, 2013 Posted September 25, 2013 There is a good sized community on HyperLobby and the game played now is IL2 1946 which can be found on steam. It is heavily modded now. Hyperlobby http://hyperfighter.sk/
Eagle-OnePirabee Posted September 25, 2013 Author Posted September 25, 2013 Very grateful for that info Emil. Sadly, I don't have IL2-1946, but I sure will enjoy reconnecting with the community. Thanks tons.
6./ZG26_Emil Posted September 25, 2013 Posted September 25, 2013 It costs about $10 on steam by the way so it's not expensive. Also if you buy ROF off steam you get 1946 free apparently. Cliffs of Dover which was supposed to be the follow on to IL2 is now about $16 on Steam.
Trooper117 Posted September 25, 2013 Posted September 25, 2013 You need to get IL2 1946.. it's cheap as chips now! Still flying it here after all those years
Bearcat Posted September 25, 2013 Posted September 25, 2013 Do yourself a huge favor and get IL2 1946. It is the latest version of IL2. Also hit The Nugget's guide link in my sign for an overall update on the sim and where it stands. While it is true the sim is modded the latest stock version 4.12.1 is very good and IMO it is the best incarnation of the stock IL2 ever, The modded versions are not bad either but I prefer HSFX because it remains compatible with the stock sim which will always be my primary benchmark..
Trooper117 Posted September 25, 2013 Posted September 25, 2013 I fly the modded HSFX version, plus I have a stock install that now allows me to put in one of the sound samples and preset files that are floating about as standard... Makes a huge difference to the game having decent sounding engines!
Stray Posted September 27, 2013 Posted September 27, 2013 Update to HSFX mod will be released in October, and compatible with 4.12.1 Can't wait. 1
Bearcat Posted September 28, 2013 Posted September 28, 2013 Update to HSFX mod will be released in October, and compatible with 4.12.1 Can't wait. So I have been hearing.. looking forward to it..
6./ZG26_Emil Posted September 28, 2013 Posted September 28, 2013 Is 4.12.1 the patch version and HSFX the graphics mod? I played Il2 up through to and including PF but I'm not a fan of the Pacific theatre so stopped flying at that point...also when my wife got pregnant it meant that my office was turned into a babies bedroom
Autorotate Posted September 28, 2013 Posted September 28, 2013 still many of us flying 1946FB/PF check out this site to get all up to date on the mods avaible, they make this game continue to be a fantastic sim 10 years on.. http://www.sas1946.com/main
6./ZG26_Emil Posted September 28, 2013 Posted September 28, 2013 Do I have to turn off steam cloud before applying mods? I just bought 1946 off steam rather than search for old disks that are probably lost or scratched.
6./ZG26_Emil Posted September 29, 2013 Posted September 29, 2013 Well I got it working and patched up to 4.12.1 but it seems that you cannot use the HSFX mod until they bring out another version so it's a pretty ugly affair at the moment. Are there any high resolution terrains or skins that can be used online?
Bearcat Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 You could use the SAS mod activator but I would just wait for HSFX 7.. It is due very soon. 4.12.1 is very good.. give it a chance.
6./ZG26_Emil Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 Will do thanks Bearcat. I've already found the AI is still as evil as ever :D Do you know if anyone still runs VEF SEOW type stuff? Cheers Emil
Stray Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 sorry for replying late, Emil, but there are squads out there running SEOW on weekly basis. Others do co-ops, many do both. Best way to find them is to either post on sas or m4t websites, or try in hyperlobby. 1946 is very much alive and doing pretty well with community updates, patches, skins, mods, mission making - the whole deal. And it still looks great. HSFX 7 that was recently released works with latest Team Daidalos patch, 4.12.1. I respect stock pilots, but they have no clue what do they miss on if they don't fly HSFX 7. Many flyable aircraft, reworked hits, updated sounds... Truly the best combination of all so far: 4.12.1 + HSFX 7
DD_Arthur Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 Truly the best combination of all so far: 4.12.1 + HSFX 7 Agree.
Trooper117 Posted October 20, 2013 Posted October 20, 2013 Ahhhh... I'm overseas for another month and HSFX 7 is out!!!!! Bummer!
Eagle-OnePirabee Posted November 30, 2013 Author Posted November 30, 2013 Guys, thanks for all the feedback. You guys have been pretty helpful and I certainly know where to run to now for help. Cheers and see ya around. Pirabee.
Bearcat Posted December 1, 2013 Posted December 1, 2013 Truly the best combination of all so far: 4.12.1 + HSFX 7 Sorry .. I have to disagree... 4.12.2 + HSFX 7.01..
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