[Mod Pack] IL-2 Enhanced Version 2.2 (Updated 8/30/24)

[SFC_Scott]

17 hours ago, FodderMonkey said:

Running this with the patch and it's causing a crash to desktop after the latest update

I'm having the same problem. It appear the issues IS with the patch, not the main MOD as you pointed out.

Edited July 29, 2023 by SFC_Scott

[Stonehouse]

It'll just be the same as a bit further up in the thread. Something in the mod pack is out of sync with the current version of game files. I believe you have two choices, either get up to date versions of the individual mods and stop using the pack for now at least or wait for Drew to update this mod pack.

Edited July 29, 2023 by Stonehouse

[SFC_Scott]

32 minutes ago, Stonehouse said:

It'll just be the same as a bit further up in the thread. Something in the mod pack is out of sync with the current version of game files. I believe you have two choices, either get up to date versions of the individual mods and stop using the pack for now at least or wait for Drew to update this mod pack.

I'm in no hurry. I just wanted to inform the creator that there was a problem.  I don't know jack about this stuff anymore. I'll be patient, I'll wait, and I will be very appreciative if/when it gets resolved. ?

Edited July 29, 2023 by SFC_Scott

[FodderMonkey]

1 hour ago, SFC_Scott said:

I'm in no hurry. I just wanted to inform the creator that there was a problem.  I don't know jack about this stuff anymore. I'll be patient, I'll wait, and I will be very appreciative if/when it gets resolved. ?

Same.  I know it takes time to test out these mods every time an update comes out.  Thanks for the support!!

[WitchyWoman]

I went back to separate updated mods about 2 months ago when this pack fell out of being updated. I would suggest everyone do the same unless this gets an overhaul you are going to run into many ussues.

[Nickkyboy99]

Will this ever be updated?

[354thFG_Drewm3i-VR]

On 7/29/2023 at 2:58 PM, WitchyWoman said:

I went back to separate updated mods about 2 months ago when this pack fell out of being updated. I would suggest everyone do the same unless this gets an overhaul you are going to run into many ussues.

What are the current issues?

 

On 10/4/2023 at 1:05 PM, Nickkyboy99 said:

Will this ever be updated?

Perhaps.

[xXmobiusXx1]

Great mod!

Edited October 28, 2023 by xXmobiusXx1

[354thFG_Drewm3i-VR]

All: I'm in the process of updating this. I think it was the AI gunnery/AAA mods that broke the pack. Preliminary testing with the newest versions of @Stonehouse's mods seems stable.

[Stonehouse]

20 hours ago, =DW=_drewm3i-VR said:

All: I'm in the process of updating this. I think it was the AI gunnery/AAA mods that broke the pack. Preliminary testing with the newest versions of @Stonehouse's mods seems stable.

FYI will be updating some of my mods due to 5.201. Will attempt to do so as fast as possible but realistically I may not have much free time over the Christmas and New Year period.

[AlexGuy]

What happened to the ammo and weapon customization mod? I really wanted API-T belts in the game for my P-40E's .50 Cal's for more effectiveness, but is there a separate mod like that?

[354thFG_Drewm3i-VR]

On 1/9/2024 at 1:07 AM, AlexGuy said:

What happened to the ammo and weapon customization mod? I really wanted API-T belts in the game for my P-40E's .50 Cal's for more effectiveness, but is there a separate mod like that?

I think this is CLoD you're talking about.

[354thFG_Drewm3i-VR]

All: this pack is almost ready to be released again. In the meantime it will work if you install the latest versions of Stonehouse's AAA/AI gunnery mods on top! 

[Stonehouse]

4 hours ago, =DW=_drewm3i-VR said:

this pack is almost ready to be released again

Not sure if you were waiting for the AAAmod and AI Gunnery mod updates but fyi I just moved the beta's from earlier this month to release without any changes to the beta. So you if that is what you included then you should be good to go.

[354thFG_Drewm3i-VR]

This video was filmed with this pack and showcases some of the improvements:

 

 

 

Edited January 18, 2024 by =DW=_drewm3i-VR

[354thFG_Drewm3i-VR]

Pack has been updated to version 2.1. See first post.

[taffy2jeffmorgan]

Hi All, Have just been reading about the IL-2 Enhancer V2 mod dated 2021, so I was wondering if any pilots out there had given it a try,

Personally I would have thought that this superb combat flight sim could not be enhanced beyond what it already displays at the moment,

unless you happen to have a very high range gaming computer with a thousand dollars worth of graphic card.

 

I suppose it would not do any harm to install the mod and see for myself ! 

 

Cheers

[Stonehouse]

51 minutes ago, taffy2jeffmorgan said:

Hi All, Have just been reading about the IL-2 Enhancer V2 mod dated 2021, so I was wondering if any pilots out there had given it a try,

Personally I would have thought that this superb combat flight sim could not be enhanced beyond what it already displays at the moment,

unless you happen to have a very high range gaming computer with a thousand dollars worth of graphic card.

 

I suppose it would not do any harm to install the mod and see for myself ! 

 

Cheers

Do you mean Il2 Enhanced v2.1? 

If you do be aware that is actually a collection of many mods rolled into a single package. So, you take the whole thing or nothing. There isn't any granularity. All good if that is what you are after.

[354thFG_Drewm3i-VR]

2 hours ago, taffy2jeffmorgan said:

Hi All, Have just been reading about the IL-2 Enhancer V2 mod dated 2021, so I was wondering if any pilots out there had given it a try,

Personally I would have thought that this superb combat flight sim could not be enhanced beyond what it already displays at the moment,

unless you happen to have a very high range gaming computer with a thousand dollars worth of graphic card.

 

I suppose it would not do any harm to install the mod and see for myself ! 

 

Cheers

It has been made so that if you don't like it or can't run it, you can simply disable it or delete it after uninstalling. Like Stonehouse said, it is a collection of mods. It generally works well. @LukeFF Can you move this thread to the IL-2 Enhanced release thread?

[taffy2jeffmorgan]

Thanks for the advice 

[AlexGuy]

On 1/10/2024 at 12:51 PM, drewm3i-VR said:

I think this is CLoD you're talking about.

You mean Cliffs of Dover: Blitz? API-T rounds only work there in single missions and the mission editor. There are no career/scripted campaigns modeled in and there is no order on how to insert each specific round or of which type. I had to spend 30 minutes going from machine gun to machine gun, just so that i could set up each belt, instead of all of them at once.

[jollyjack]

would be a good idea to post a list of these crash causing mods if possible at all ...

[Nickkyboy99]

The fire doesn't display.

 

Vanilla

 

Modded

[patlemay462]

On 8/27/2021 at 12:48 AM, drewm3i-VR said:

IL-2 Enhanced Modpack for Online and Offline Play

 

 

These videos were filmed with the pack activated: 

 

 

 

 

This modpack includes the following:

Weapons and Ballistics
-Weapons and Tracers Mod by QB Rails
-Multicolored Tracers v1.3 by rieper_420
-Realistic Dispersion by ACG_Cass

-Blind Gunners v1.1 by rieper_420

-Blind Ship AAA v1.1 by rieper_420

-AAA Mod by Stonehouse 

-AI Gunnery Mod by Stonehouse

-AI Gunnery Pilot Despawn Delay by Stonehouse

-AAA Heavy Flak Effects by Stonehouse

-AQMB_QMB and career AAA attack range by Stonehouse

-Mk 108 + Other Weapons Mod by Siegfried-Schutz

-Better Reticles by EffeDB

-Slower Sinking Ships by Avimimus

-Slower Stopping Trains by Avimimus 

-Better Bomb Fuses by Avimimus

-FAB50SV No Safety by Avimimus

Graphics
-Sun Size Correction by LizLemon

-Vignette Killer by LizLemon
-4k Trees by VaSok and drewm3i (added them to all maps)
-Proper winter trees for winter maps by STOIKY and drewm3i (added them to all winter maps)
-Effects Low End V5 with Less Black Smoke by JSOFlyer
-River Color and Shoreline Fix (for all maps) by LizLemon and Drewm3i
-Short Grass and Field Crops Final version (low resolution version) by Off_Winters

-Short Grass by Oyster_Kai
-Historically Accurate Skins 4K Default and Alternative by milktoast (new version 12/21/22)

-Damage Decal Improvements by Oyster_KAI

-Adjusted Navigation Lights Mod by G_Gart

-Longer Smoke and Vapor Trails by LizLemon 

-No Lens Flare by meplanes1969

-FC "No Man's Land" Enhancements by JSOFlyer and AEtheIraedUnraed

-Longer Lasting Crashed Plane Fires by Stonehouse

-Wingtip Vortices by Stonehouse

-Proper Rheinland Roads by VAG_Sevy 

-Static Historically Correct Aircraft Skins by FoxbatRU

Textures
-Rheinland Spring Enhanced by JamieDodger
-Rheinland Texture Mod by PicksKing

-Arras and FC Westfront Spring 1918 Texture Mod by PicksKing and Drewm3i
-Skin pack for all airfields buildings, 1944 - 1945 by MarcoPegase44
-Skins camonet and concrete for NW europe airfields by MarcoPegase44

-MPG Factory; New skins for landing gear to Bf109G14 & Bf109K4 by MarcoPegase44
-Kuban Texture Mod v1.1 by PicksKing
-Stalingrad Tex Mod (Summer and Autumn version) by JamieDodger
-Moscow Autumn retexture by MissionBug

-Rheinland Late Winter by rowdyb00t 

-Western Camo for Airports by VAG_Sevy

VR Performance
-VREM 6.2 VR Enhancer by c6_lefuneste
-Ditherfix by LizLemon

Miscellaneous
-Camoflauge of the Wehrmacht by DetCord12B
-Correct Awards by CountZero
-Many objects for the desolate Rheinland and Arras maps made by Hamaha15 for mission builders including the Autobahn
-Template files for more populated Arras and Rheinland maps for mission builders by Hamaha15 included
-Stoopy's Interactive Playground Missions for Each WW2 Map

-Radio Chatter by JSOFLyer 

-Rhineland Map Country Borders by VAG_Sevy

 

 

Update 9/1/21:

This modpack is now going to be offered in one modular version going forward with various options included as jsgme add-ons. I have uploaded a new version of the pack with additional mods and bugfixes, including the navlights which were brought to my attention by @curiouslysophie. The rendering issue with the trees on winter maps still remains for now until one of us can get with @rowdyb00tto remedy this.

 

It has come to my attention that reshade fails to deactivate from the pack when using jsgme. If you wish to remove it from the pack/game for online play on servers that do not allow it like FVP or CB, simply delete the following folders and files from bin/game:

 

-reshade-shaders

-dxgi.dll

-reshade.cfg

-reshadePreset.cfg

 

I have also had to delete d3dx.dll, d3d11.dll, and d3d11.log as well to get my game to work after using the mod. I will say that you can technically just delete the entire contents of the bin/game folder with the exception of the game and launcher executables (.exe) because the launcher client will simply re-download them from the main IL-2 server.

 

For now, Fholger's Universal VR shader will remain included in the pack because it greatly improves clarity and reduces ghosting in VR. While the vr enhancements are included in the pack by default, they can be disabled for flatscreen users by simply deleting the contents of the bin/game folder within IL-2 Enhanced before activation via jsgme. The bin/game folder in the pack is where the universal vr shader, fsr, and vrem are located (as well as LizLemon's moon shader fix).

 

Update 11/26/21:

 

Happy Thanksgiving! I have updated this pack to version .3. The main thing is I have gotten rid of ACG Cass's AP Mod, which caused certain guns not to fire and various luascript errors. It is also not nearly as necessary post update 4.605, where AP guns received a ballistics and dispersion fix. Please let me know if this version fixes the luascript errors, but if it does not I will have @meplanes1969 and @QB.Rails look into it. 

 

Update 12/13/21: I am now releasing version 1.0 of this pack since I believe it is stable enough to be considered no longer a WIP or beta mod pack. Thanks to @NewWinter, the luascript errors have been fixed and patched into the pack. Thanks to @meplanes1969and @Mtnbiker1998, numerous graphical bugs with damage decals have been ironed out. New for this version, is the latest VREM from @C6_lefuneste and numerous enhancements and bug fixes. I have also tweaked the rivers on the Rheinland maps with work from @rowdyb00t's Rheinand map pack. I have also removed his wonderful cloud mod, which is no longer compatible with the latest version of the game so the pack should now perform even better and be stable and cohesive. 

 

Update 1/3/22: The pack is now updated to work with 4.702B. The included interactive playground missions by @Stoopy have been fixed and many included mods like the 4k skin pack by @milktoast have been updated. Luascript errors have also been fixed thanks to @NewWinter . Banding in VR has been addressed by the latest 6.2 version of VREM. I have not included the haze fix by @rowdyb00tbecause I believe it will be fixed shortly by the developers, but if it is not, I will add that in the future. Happy New Year!

 

 

Updated 2/3/23: Since @Han and the official dev team have fixed a number of issues over the last year like the .50s, sky banding, improved the clouds, etc. this pack will no longer focus on weapon mods, but instead will add graphical and functional fidelity with as few mod conflicts as possible. Performance should be very comparable to the base game, despite the addition of texture, effects, and other mods.

 

This release is stable, although we are still looking for feedback and are also happy to tweak the modpack as a result of your input.

 

In the future, I aim to keep this all-inclusive modpack updated as mod creators create new mods and update existing ones. With that said, there are a number of things in game that I would like to see further development on to be included in this modpack going forward, including:

 

-Trees

-Grass

-Terrain textures

-Water 

-Effects

-Engine/Flyby Sounds

-Weapons Misfires/Jamming/Overheating @Avimimus

 

Updated 1/18/24: The pack has been updated to version 2.1 to work with version 5.201B. Not much has changed except what is listed above in bold. 

 

I have also added the bolded mods (or new versions of pre-existing mods) to the pack. I have removed prior versions from the OP and Mediafire to avoid confusion. There is now only one version and it does not include the FSR mod or Fholger's Universal Shader. Here are links to download them:

 

Link to additional VR enhancements: 

 

 

Download:

 

-2.1: https://www.mediafire.com/file/roj52cjx7aeb1e3/IL-2+Enhanced+V2.1.zip/file

1. Download and install jsgme to create "MODS" folder: Download Generic Mod Enabler (jsgme) 2.6.0.157 (softpedia.com)
2. Download files, extract, and place in mods folder.
3. Run jsgme and activate the modpack.

4. Enable mods in the game launcher.

5. Run game.

 

Cheers,

-drewm3i-VR

I followed the instructions to the letter for installing this mod, but nothing changes in the game. Before you ask, yes mod is enabled in the game, and I have tried several uninstalls and reinstalls of the game, your mod and JSGME.  Could there be a problem with the latest version of IL2 Sturmovik Battle of Stalingrad (5.201b)? Or do I need to unpack files before using JSGME?  

Help please!

[Ghost666]

9 hours ago, patlemay462 said:

 Or do I need to unpack files before using JSGME?  

yes

[354thFG_Drewm3i-VR]

12 hours ago, patlemay462 said:

I followed the instructions to the letter for installing this mod, but nothing changes in the game. Before you ask, yes mod is enabled in the game, and I have tried several uninstalls and reinstalls of the game, your mod and JSGME.  Could there be a problem with the latest version of IL2 Sturmovik Battle of Stalingrad (5.201b)? Or do I need to unpack files before using JSGME?  

Help please!

Yes, you have to unzip the files and place them in your mods folder first. The structure should be something like Mods/IL-2 Enhanced/data. Yours probably looks like Mods/IL-2 Enahnced V2.1/ IL-2 Enhanced/data.

 

Then go into jsgme and activate them and select mods on in game.

[jundijimloftus]

fantastic add on, solves almost all the niggles with one shot, but the burning engine does not show exept for the flying circus planes . please please amend it

[354thFG_Drewm3i-VR]

On 2/10/2024 at 4:08 AM, jundijimloftus said:

fantastic add on, solves almost all the niggles with one shot, but the burning engine does not show exept for the flying circus planes . please please amend it

I will try. It's probably the effects mod.

[jundijimloftus]

just to add, flames work fine on jets, eg  arado and me 262. thanks for your fantastic work it is appriciated regards jim

[JSOflyer69]

On 1/31/2024 at 4:15 AM, Nickkyboy99 said:

The fire doesn't display.

 

Vanilla

 

Modded

The engine fire does show with the effects pack installed on its own,I will check this in the next few days as I have been away from my pc for the last month.second world war modpack that is,but I will check and fix if needed

[JSOflyer69]

On 2/13/2024 at 9:42 AM, JSOflyer said:

The engine fire does show with the effects pack installed on its own,I will check this in the next few days as I have been away from my pc for the last month.second world war modpack that is,but I will check and fix if needed

 

have checked my mod packs and the planes catch fire,no problem

[jundijimloftus]

wow your right, they now flame fantastic, unloaded the mod from jsjme, then inserted a new down load , seems to work even better than before, my hit flashes were a little ott. that also rectified. your my hero today. kind regards jundi jim    hope this is helpful to other users

[Mike2945]

Hi,

I've just loaded the latest version of the Modpack, having removed all other mods except the 'icon small red/blue dot' and 'icon nav dmd' and the game won't load after several attempts and with a number of errors showing up.  I removed the pack and the game then loaded normally.  Any thoughts as to what the problem might be? I can't believe those 2 mods would interfere with the pack? 

[Stonehouse]

@=DW=_Drewm3i-VR fyi AI gunnery mod updated should you wish to update your pack.

[jamiegrover1973]

Hi, I'm currently downloading this mod via mediafire but am only getting 88-kb/s download rate (taking over 9-10 hours to DL the mod file!!). Is there a better/faster link available?

[354thFG_Drewm3i-VR]

Mod pack has been patched with the latest effects from @JSOflyer and updated versions of @Stonehouse's wonderful mods. Simply install the patch over/after the mod pack and activate via JSGME.

12 hours ago, jamiegrover1973 said:

Hi, I'm currently downloading this mod via mediafire but am only getting 88-kb/s download rate (taking over 9-10 hours to DL the mod file!!). Is there a better/faster link available?

Think this is likely an internet problem on your end.

On 2/17/2024 at 4:43 PM, Mike2945 said:

Hi,

I've just loaded the latest version of the Modpack, having removed all other mods except the 'icon small red/blue dot' and 'icon nav dmd' and the game won't load after several attempts and with a number of errors showing up.  I removed the pack and the game then loaded normally.  Any thoughts as to what the problem might be? I can't believe those 2 mods would interfere with the pack? 

There could be a conflict. Try without that mod enabled.

On 2/10/2024 at 1:08 AM, jundijimloftus said:

fantastic add on, solves almost all the niggles with one shot, but the burning engine does not show exept for the flying circus planes . please please amend it

Should be fixed.

Edited February 19, 2024 by =DW=_Drewm3i-VR

[Mike2945]

Hello again,

 

I've deleted the 2 icon Mods, re-installed the latest version of the modpack and the new patch and still no joy.  I do not get beyond the loading screen.  i have checked the integrity of the game files and the game is loading normallyqwhen the modpack is removed.  Baffled!

Mike

[354thFG_Drewm3i-VR]

4 hours ago, Mike2945 said:

Hello again,

 

I've deleted the 2 icon Mods, re-installed the latest version of the modpack and the new patch and still no joy.  I do not get beyond the loading screen.  i have checked the integrity of the game files and the game is loading normallyqwhen the modpack is removed.  Baffled!

Mike

Weird. I recommend deleting the updates folder, deleting the mod, redownloading the mod, and attempting to reinstall. It is likely something is incomplete or corrupted.

[BBAS_Tiki_Joe]

Hello! Thanks for this mod. Just wondering, I'm about to start a wwi campaign and I noticed that there is also a mod called "the Great War mod"

Going through the files, It looks like they contain a bunch of the same content if not all the same. Would my assumption be correct in thinking that I could just continue using this WW2 Mod pack as it has all the same stuff as the wwi + the ww2 stuff. Or is that wwi mod pack different in some way? Thanks!

[JSOflyer69]

The Great War mod has effects that more suit ww1