Gents,
Although I had a small part and thus an interest in UP 3.0, that interest is over. There are two reasons for this. One, the community as a whole did not fully embrace the changes of UP 3.0, including us..we never used the Arm / Refuel in a COOP. UP 3.0 superseded COOPs with COOP-Dogfights that could be joined at any time and allowed landings / reflys. Two, I believe HaDes got both tired and stubborn to a fault. He quit listening. In business if you don't listen to what your customer is saying he is soon to find another business!
HSFX - I am personally excited about going here! This will take some work and lots of patience but it is easily doable by all, Yes, YOU TOO TD :). We all need a 'can do' attitude!
Step 1: Start with a NEW install or clean (no mods) copy of IL-2 and patch it to IL-2 1946 4.11.1. I highly recommend that you check each version update by launching it once to be sure you have updated correctly.
a.)
Here are ALL the IL-2 1946 OFFICIAL patches starting from Out-of-da-box 4.07: http://www.tuttovola.it/il2/1_IL2_Sturmovik_1946_official_patches/b.) In particular 4.09 had a skins update so 2 part install be sure you use the right one! It is NOT mandatory to add the skins update but I did.
c.) 4.10 had a 4.10.1
d.) 4.11 had a 4.11.1 Make sure version 4.11.1 runs! It should say 4.11.1 in the lower left corner of the start screen. If it doesn't it simply won't work!
If HSFX won't start after install. It was improperly updated! Specifically from 4.11 to 4.11.1 (You been Warned!)Step 2: Go here for the
HSFX downloads: http://www.mediafire.com/?eolgybzm3yvhu Note, be patient...not piggy and download one file at a time.
a.) There are 9 files total Files are named as below:
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HSFX_Version_6_0.EXE - 650 Mb.
- HSFX_Version_6_0.W02 - 650 Mb.
- HSFX_Version_6_0.W03 - 650 Mb.
- HSFX_Version_6_0.W04 - 41 Mb.
- Part2_Ver_6.EXE ..........- 650 Mb.
- Part2_Ver_6.W02..........- 650 Mb.
- Part2_Ver_6.W03..........- 604 Mb.
- Part3_Ver_6.EXE ..........- 650 Mb.
- Part3_Ver_6.W02 ..........- 85 Mb
Total of - 4,630 Mb. (4.6 Gb.)
Notes!
1.) ALL NINE FILES NEED TO BE IN THE SAME FOLDER! <== OLDs read this!==> DO NOT RENAME ANYTHING!
2.) You only have to click this executable ===>
HSFX_Version_6_0.EXE It will install part 1 and automagically launch the other two .exe's installing Part2 and Part3
3.) If your install hangs, you have a corrupted file! This Means one or more of the 9 files didn't download properly! Don't whine...figure out which one and go download it again. Check for proper file sizes! Once downloaded to your machine they should be exactly as listed here on this post.
Step 3: After you have installed HSFX open the game main folder and launch JSGME.exe From the left side, move 'HSFX history mod' to the right side...nothing else! Start IL-2 HSFX.
It will take a bit to start the first time so.... be patient. Move the 'HSFX history mod' back to the left side.
Step 4: Next, install the
HSFX 6.0.1 Patch from here:
HSFX_Version_6_0_Patch_1.EXE There is no real need to run HSFX 6.0.1, but it sure wouldn't hurt! If you do remember you have to move HSFX history mod to the right in JSGME.exe and back again after the game runs and before you continue!
NOTE: I would love to tell you you're done, but you ain't! <Deep Breath>Step 5: Download the NEW Auto Updater, go here:
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/26976891/HSFX_Auto_Updater.EXE a.) Download the 5.5 Meg. file and install the Auto Updater into your IL-2 HSFX MAIN Folder!
Note! During the install it is going to ask you to install C++ Redistributable! Say YES! The C++ is required for the updater to run. It may also ask you to repair or upgrade you C++, Do It!
b.) Open your Main IL-2 HSFX Folder and find the updater: HSFX_Client_Updater.exe
c.) Double click the updater and go take a long walk while the slow updater downloads another, (at the time of this writing) 524.13 Mb.
d.) When complete you will have updated HSFX 6.0 to 6.0.11 thru the current which is HSFX 6.0.16
Step 6: Remember.....
1.) You should copy over you settings.ini from your UP 3.0 RC4 install (Main IL-2 Folder/User/doe folder) so you don't have to reprogram everything!
2.) Copy over your conf.ini from UP 3.0 RC4. I would back up the HSFX original!
3.) Copy your skins & mission files over.
4.) Adjust Hyperlobby's path to your New game location, as required.
Now let's get out there and get this done!
Duff
