Wings Over Flanders Fields (WOFF) (Dec 2013)

[Cougar_DK]

It sure looks great - but I'm on the fence until they change the game to run on non-english regional settings (, and . problem in numbers) :(

Ok, they work fast  :)

16 Dec 2013
V1.5 4192e

1) International Users should no longer have to change the OS Number decimal place from a comma to a dot in Regional Settings
2) 'Modal' Error in Details screen when viewing pilot fixed
3) When a pilot dies or is captured his last claims should now be evaluated
4) When a pilot dies or is captured sometimes an invalid music track is selected and results in beeps - fixed
5) When returning from a mission sometimes a black screen was shown (skipped with space, esc)
6) Fixed a skin bug with the DH2 m16 craft.
7) Addressed a possible bug with mission GFlightTime read from outcomes file.

[Nefaro]

Are there any Italian, Austrian or Russian planes modeled in WOFF?

Nope.  It's the northern part of the West Front.

[Gusington]

That's what I thought. Come to think of it, does any sim model Austrian, Italian or Russian WWI planes? I think I have seen a handful in ROF but I am not sure.

[em2nought]

That's what I thought. Come to think of it, does any sim model Austrian, Italian or Russian WWI planes? I think I have seen a handful in ROF but I am not sure.

FS-WWI  mod for Screamin' Demons over Europe has a few http://www.fsww1.com/documentation/aircraft.html

[Gusington]

Thanks Hentzau...but it doesn't seem to be available any more. From the CD order page:

"Very sorry, but I am no longer offering the FS-WWI package as a mail order."

:/

EDIT - just found this:

http://www.fsww1.com/index.htm

Is all this stuff now downloadable for free??

[em2nought]

Thanks Hentzau...but it doesn't seem to be available any more. From the CD order page:

"Very sorry, but I am no longer offering the FS-WWI package as a mail order."

:/

EDIT - just found this:

http://www.fsww1.com/index.htm

Is all this stuff now downloadable for free??

It always was

[Nefaro]

Some screenshots for ze German fanboiz:









OOPS!   Must've been a mistake puttin that in there!  Here ya go:









I downed a French Ace in a Nieuport 23 on my second mission in a D.III (early) model.   Took awhile but finally got him.

[Grim.Reaper]

Logitech Extreme eh?

I have a Logitech Extreme 3D Pro and it's gimbals are crap.  The latest version anyway.  ALL MADE IN CHINA!

The older Logitech Extremes had better precision (also have an old worn-out one of those).  With my newer one, I had to put a good amount of dead zone on it because the left/right axis was so loose and often leaned more towards one side than the other.  Maybe I just got one of the poorer examples, but I was never happy with it.  She said her name was Lucy but they all called her "Loose".  Picked up a relatively inexpensive Thrustmaster T-Flight X HOTAS last year and it made a huge difference just due to how much tighter the stick was. 

While the Logitech Extreme sticks are popular for their inexpensiveness and having rudder controls, I would only recommend them if you can't afford a nice tight stick for better control and less settings tweaking (not necessarily a HOTAS).  Just make sure you get something with rudder controls either way, as they're essential in these old WWI birds. 


As for having problems flying the aircraft in WOFF, I suggest two things to make it easier. 
1) Use the Trim controls.. they're in there and you can see their exact settings with your TAC display open and the 'Z' info data block hotkey on.   It may not be historical but it'll save you some stick whipping when you're trying to fly straight & level (also use Autopilot often to avoid same).   
2) Adjust the axis sensitivity to your liking.  I had to lower the Pitch sensitivity on mine, and others have mentioned doing the same.  I think the default pitch rate is too high.  Just select the pitch axis in the Workshop's (aka Settings menu) ReMap Keys section and click advanced.  The value on the left is the sensitivity and the one on the right is dead zone.  I ended up dropping both settings on numerous axes but you can tweak those bit by bit to your liking.  Just make sure you click SAVE after your changes!  After lowering the sensitivity on the pitch, I had an easier time aiming since I didn't oversteer as much in turns.


Be aware that you can and will tear up your wings with high-G pulls and extremely fast dives.  As with any sim, it comes down to getting a feel for what you're flying and pushing those limits as best you can.

Nefaro just wanted to confirm the thrustmaster stick is a good one...I can pick up for $19 so just want to make sure good for sims.

[Nefaro]

Nefaro just wanted to confirm the thrustmaster stick is a good one...I can pick up for $19 so just want to make sure good for sims.

You can get a Thrustmaster HOTAS for twenty bucks!?!?   

I paid $80 for mine! 

Someone selling a used one or something?

[Grim.Reaper]

This is it right?

http://www.microcenter.com/product/353243/TFlight_Hotas_X_Joystick

[steve58]

Some screenshots for ze German fanboiz:




I downed a French Ace in a Nieuport 23 on my second mission in a D.III (early) model.   Took awhile but finally got him.

I think the D.IIIs were the best looking planes of the Great War...

[mikeck]

I love the look of the British Se-5. Can't fly it worth a damn in RoF since it turns like a pig but it's a beautiful plane

[mikeck]

I love the look of the British Se-5. Can't fly it worth a damn in RoF since it turns like a pig but it's a beautiful plane

http://forum.worldofwarplanes.eu/index.php?/topic/453-royal-aircraft-factory-se5/

[Nefaro]

This is it right?

http://www.microcenter.com/product/353243/TFlight_Hotas_X_Joystick

Yep!

Great price on that.  Perhaps Thrustmaster has a new model coming out or something?  I'd snatch it up at twenty bucks!

[Grim.Reaper]

This is it right?

http://www.microcenter.com/product/353243/TFlight_Hotas_X_Joystick

Yep!

Great price on that.  Perhaps Thrustmaster has a new model coming out or something?  I'd snatch it up at twenty bucks!

I figured the same, made the purchase and will be picking it up today.  Not too often you find a $20 joystick, especially one a lot of people seem to feel is good for an starter person like myself.  Not sure how they can be so low, everywhere else I looked the price seemed to be the lowest around $50.