Holy crap, BMS 4.33 is out NOW and none of you told me!!!11!

[JudgeDredd]

Found this thread
http://forums.unitedoperations.net/index.php/topic/9226-important-setup-info-for-bms/

which doesn't directly mention 64 bit - but does say about crashing on startup to disable the startup video - which I did and I can now load in 64 bit mode  ;D

[Toonces]

Sweet!  Glad you fixed it.

Guess who's CH Fighterstick was unexpectedly sitting by the front door this morning?   ;D

I've been goofing off in the TE checking out the new cockpits.  Holy crap did they do a great job on some of these jets.  The Harrier external model is spectacular.

There is so much content here to explore...wow, it's going to take a while to figure this all out!   

[Yskonyn]

Ok, JD, just thought I'd mention it. :)
Glad you got it sorted.

Guys, if there is any interest in running the persistent campaign multiplayer I can setup a Dedicated Server for us flyboys.
Just drop a note here if you're interested.

[RyanE]

I have owned F4 since the original "big binder" package.  I loved it in the late 90's and moved on to Il-2.  I screwed around with Free Falcon, BMS, Allied Force, etc. and always walked away disappointed or frustrated.  It's been at lteast 10 years since I actuall did more than just try it out...This is different.

I can't believe all the features and options in the new BMS.  I put the plane on combat autopilot and just watch the action.  Its beautiful.

[Yskonyn]

BTW Toonces, are you guys still actively working on the Nevada theatre of ops for BMS ?

[JudgeDredd]

The problem returned last night.  :(

I'll get there.  ;D

[PanzersEast]

The problem returned last night.  :(

I'll get there.  ;D

I'll test a couple of things tonight.


Also, anyone interested in the game just be aware that this is a study-sim.... so be prepared to put a lot of hours in and die a lot and by a lot I am a lot.....  One of the largest threats in the game is the SAM sites.  They will mess you up quickly.  Just be smart and remember it is priority that you save your A/C and yourself so there is no "I'm flying to the objective no matter what".... there are times you have to abort. 

Also, it is critical that you pre-plan your mission around the kamikaze path the AI routes you through.  This means marking threats and altering your path.  Just don't get frustrated and realize that dying is just apart of this sim. 


I can not stress this enough "SITUATIONAL AWARENESS" is what was drilled to me in the military and it applies here.  You have to be constantly aware of what is around you and ahead of you.

PE

[Jarhead0331]

Is anyone aware of a quick tutorial for how to create quick missions in the TE? I'd like to set up simple flights with no combat objects to practice take-off, navigation, systems, landing, etc. in a variety of different aircraft and flight configurations.

Thanks.

[Nefaro]

Found this thread
http://forums.unitedoperations.net/index.php/topic/9226-important-setup-info-for-bms/

which doesn't directly mention 64 bit - but does say about crashing on startup to disable the startup video - which I did and I can now load in 64 bit mode  ;D

I'm glad you fought through these issues and posted about it here.  Same with the others posting about binding issues.

I plan on checking this new version out sometime, but I've always had some such screwy issue with Falcon 4 mods in the past.  I expect to have similar problems, especially with a shiny new version of BMS, so thanks for being the lab rats!  :))

[Skoop]

Ok, JD, just thought I'd mention it. :)
Glad you got it sorted.

Guys, if there is any interest in running the persistent campaign multiplayer I can setup a Dedicated Server for us flyboys.
Just drop a note here if you're interested.

That sounds cool, would you save it and run it at key times, or just leave it running 24/7 and grogs just come 'n go ?

[Yskonyn]

Ok, JD, just thought I'd mention it. :)
Glad you got it sorted.

Guys, if there is any interest in running the persistent campaign multiplayer I can setup a Dedicated Server for us flyboys.
Just drop a note here if you're interested.

That sounds cool, would you save it and run it at key times, or just leave it running 24/7 and grogs just come 'n go ?

I am not sure how well it would run. I'll have to look into it. But the plan is 24/7 online with perhaps a pause when no clients are connected.
I am not sure if it works this way or if multiplayer campaign is just a co-op version of the sp save of one's campaign. I'll have a look and report back, but if only you and I are interested I am not going to let a PC run for 24/7.
it should be used by several people at least.

[Tuna]

Picked this up this weekend. What is the best tutorial source out there? I hopped into 'training' mission. The cockpit looked oddly familiar, then I realized of course it's familiar, they dumped me in a Warthog!

[Toonces]

^ I'm not sure...I was kind of wondering that myself.  Best bet might be to Google on Youtube and see what you can find.

@ Jarhead, I'm not aware of any tutorials (doesn't mean they're not out there).  The TE builder is pretty intuitive, though, if you're just looking to put some flights on the map to screw around.  Create a new TE, right click on the map, click "add flight" and then you can adjust from there.  If you want to put OPFOR jets then click the red flag to switch sides before putting flights on the map.

I didn't get to spend too much time with BMS this weekend, but from the little time I did spend, and from reading the forums, a lot has changed with respect to how the avionics work.  I copied over my key profile from 4.32 but a lot of it does not work anymore.  It's definitely going to take some time with the key file and HOTAS to sort it all out.  Also, just the way the avionics work has changed a bit. 

I've been flying Falcon for almost 20 years now and I'm quite a bit lost, so if you guys are coming into this only moderately experienced with Falcon expect to struggle a bit.  I haven't even started RTFM yet, but it looks like that's going to be necessary now.

Lastly, I started messing around in the MiG-29A for kicks and was completely lost in the cockpit.  That's never happened before in an add-on jet.  So...yeah there's a lot of meat in the sim.  It's going to require some work to get proficient, but this looks like it could be the iteration of Falcon I've been waiting for forever.  I think this is worth investing some time in.

[PanzersEast]

Anyone copy their config over successfuly... my joystick config is till wacked.


I took the FA/18 up for a quick flight.... however my keys are out of wack... arghh.


PE

[Yskonyn]

Like Toonces, I found that my profile doesn't completely work afterall, so what I did is look in the \Docs\Keyfiles & Input folder.
I started the Excel keyfile editor and went from there.

I now have my device numbers setup correctly and I have a stock BMS-Full keymap and callbacks file set to my HOTAS and MFD setup. So the main things work now.
What I am unable to find out though, is how I can change callback assignments on my HOTAS and then save it to a custom keyfile.... Anyone have an idea? I don't find the manuals and docs very clear at this point.

@Toonces, you might have missed me earlier question; do you guys still work on the Nevada theatre?