1/19/98

JSF 1.1 Beta Patch
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Innerloop and Eidos Interactive

http://www.eidosinteractive.com/jsf/jsf.html

IMPORTANT NOTE:

This is the 1.1 Beta Patch for Joint Strike Fighter.  This patch will upgrade your game
to the last version.  It is important that you review this document and the JSF FAQ.

If you should have problems with this patch, contact techsupp@eidos.com.  This file has
been virus checked.

Installation: Unzip JSF.EXE and replace the current JSF.EXE in your JSF Folder.

Fixes:

1. The screen-size setting is saved now when using 3dfx-cards.

2. MS Sidewinder Force Feedback - the stick now auto-centers properly.

3. Increased IR-signature on AAA and SAM-sites around airports.  They can now be targeted.

4. Stronger IR-signatures on IR-targets (tanks, convoys etc).  Radar picks them up much 
   faster.  NOTE:  there is no IR target lock.  You need to line them up with the bomb site
   and drop the weapon.  The IR weapons will self target the enemy.  Also, we have increased 
   the lethality of these weapons.

5. Keyboard short-cut for time-compression (CTRL and 1-4)

6. MFD Mouse Pointer can be toggled to permanently ON\OFF.  Use the ESC menu then select 
   GAME,  then check the mouse pointer On box.  Mouse pointer now permanently active in 
   virtual cockpit and MFD screens.

7. Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) on HMD (the uppermost new number on the top-left corner)
   (ranges from -200 to 2/300)

8. Angle of Attack Indicator (AOA) - the angular difference between your
   watermark and your velocity vector (where you're heading) - this is the new
   number between the VSI and the G-force meter on the HUD

9. Multiplayer Latency is globally reduced by 50% 

More Details on fixes:

Mouse pointer enable option
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It is now possible (via the Game/Mouse Pointer/Always Enable dropdown item) 
to select whether to keep the mouse pointer active at all times during
virtual cockpit views, rather than having to keep <Alt> pressed in order to
activate the mouse pointer.

Time compression keyboard shortcut
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It is now possible to use <Ctrl>+<1> through <Ctrl>+<4> to set time 
compression factor. 

IR locking
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Two changes has been made to the IR locking code. First, it is now possible
to aquire lock on SAMs and AAA units, thus greatly simplifying the task
of wiping out ground defences. Second, IR lock on vehicles is now more
stable, reducing the risk that lock will be temporarily lost and an automatic 
target cycling will be performed. 

SOO/STO status displays
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The abbreviations "STO" and/or "SOO" will now be shown in the upper left
corner of the HMD when Synthetic Terrain Overlay and/or Synthetic Object
Overlay is active.

Vertical Speed/AOA indicator
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The upper left corner of the HMD now also gives information about vertical 
speed and the current angle of attack.

Slight graphics speedup
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Some minor optimizations has been performed in the graphics redrawing code.

Force Feedback autocentering
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Due to a bug in the code, certain force feedback joysticks were not 
automatically centered during play. This problem has now been fixed.

Fuel leaks automatically sealed
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When the plane is damaged, one or more fuel tanks may be broken resulting in 
fuel leaks. These leaks are now quickly sealed automatically, making fuel
loss negligible.

Not Fixed:

1.  Certain Voodoo Rush card problems - we cannot find a common element to fix.  
     As it stands, use the workaround (see FAQ)

2.  Custom Keyboard remapping - harder than thought to implement

Please review the included JSF FAQ for more game information.

Thanks for your support.

HFCIT!