242 Squadron

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Installation Instructions - Download

Step 1.) Download the Mod Patch F Installation Package.

There is just one file to download :

Mod_PATCH_F.EXE 68 Mb.

There is, at present, just one way to download this package :

http://files.filefront.com/Mod+PATCH+FEXE/;12894325;/fileinfo.html

The hash sums, used to check for a corrupted download, for this file are ;

MD5 - f89ea12c9793e8772a57f424d55b70be
CRC32 - 73fc6dfa

Note : If you have problems with the install, start a new thread in this forum for the problem. This post is locked.

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Step 2) The Installation.

Once you have download all the files, execute the Mod_PATCH_F.EXE file by either double clicking on it, or right click and “open” it.

Just follow the instructions on screen, it’s very simple.

This version of the installer will read the registry entry for the folder you installed Patch B, C, D and E into and will install it into the same directory.

The only screen you should be very careful of is when it detects (it reads the registry entry for the PE-2 update) and displays where your Modded IL-2 installation is. Make certain this is correct, this is where the Mod will be installed. Otherwise it will create the folder it has displayed and install the files there, and the Mod will not work.

You do NOT need to run JSMGE to install the Patch. It will over write files in your IL-2 directory and will work the next time you run the Modded IL-2 version.

This version of the installer will record in the registry that you have installed Patch F. It will be recording all subsequent versions installed so that if one is missed, an error message will be displayed advising the user that a previous version, that's required, has not yet been installed.

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Patch F Release notes ;

This is a bugfix and game optimization patch.

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Sound:-

I returned to the sound and converted EVERY sample contained in il2 to 22khz. HistorySFX now uniquely has a TRUE 22KHZ sound system. I think it sounds a lot better but more importantly HSFX now uses only one sound frequency and this reduces CPU and audio processor loading. (and is significantly faster.)

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU SET YOUR INGAME SOUND TO 22KHZ.

(you are not loosing any quality at all by doing this but turning off unnecessary processes.)
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50 Cal Sound Preference corrected, cures FPS drop with gunfire.

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Effects:-

I worked through these and simplified many of the sprites, explosions etc that effect the ground war. It may not now look quite as good but this improves performance, its better to have a smooth playing game for ground attack with maximum number of objects, than a laggy pretty one with only a few.

Landing lights that no longer shine through wing. (nightshifter)

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Maps:-

CentralMed final (Maraz)

Finland Online (Kt)
little DF sized map of S finland (Kt's homeland).

LAL_Crimea Multiseason Maps updated (LAL_Rhone) with a new 'paper' navmap & textures.

Slovenia ver 1.21b2 Updated by Zuti.

Kursk runway fix 'default map' (a couple of them still have steep ends but are no longer 'corrugated'). (thanks to Brandle)

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Several aircraft renamed in ini files for compatibility with BoB_Lw10 Server . (JG53_Kolaric & Chap)

**Note** DO not use any of the new nations or Squadrons unless you are sure that everyone you are playing against also has them.

Spit Vc gear light fixed (thanks Ikey, well spotted.)

Updated U2VS cockpit (Ranwars).
This is a big improvement and there is a solid wing above now (its known that this lets sunlight through but its a lot better than the 'invisible' wing before). Also you can now see a gunner behind you and the nose is much improved. Compass is currently incorrect *will be corrected in future*.

Updated R10 Cockpit (Chap)
Uses Chameleons I16 Cockpit and Vpmedia's I16 textures.

Japanese Ordinance mod (JG53 Badger)
3d shapes and skins improved for Japanese ordinance.

Me410:-
Continuing Updates to bring it into line with Ulrich's research.
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Tougher trains (a request from 4Shades)
Reworked java code to make the trains & freight tougher.

Tougher Bridges (a request from Brandle)

242Sqn_Chap / Charlie
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