>This version (3.0.2) corrects a bug present in v3.0 that caused the program to crash on >machines that have color Quickdraw but NOT the 32-bit Quickdraw extensions (i.e. >mostly older Mac II models that don't have 32-bit QuickDraw in ROM and are not >running system 7 and don't have the 32-bit QuickDraw INIT).
As promised, the latest version of Strike Jets, version 3.0.2, is now completed and incorporates a series of new features over version(s) 2.0x. I've spent a lot of time creating it, and I hope you enjoy it. If you're already familiar with version 2.0x of Strike Jets then you can just read this document to familiarize yourself with the changes and you'll be ready to play.
Strike Jets 3.0.2 is fully system 7 compatible, but the biggest new feature is the color graphics. For those of you using black and white machines - don't worry. Strike Jets 3.0.2 runs perfectly well in black & white as well as in 2, 4, and 8 bit color. For users of System 7 or Multifinder, please note that when in 8-bit color mode, Strike Jets 3.0.2 requires 1000K of RAM. When in black & white, however, it requires only 510K (2 and 4 bit modes fall somewhere inbetween). For safety's sake, however, just leave the memory partition set at 1000K unless you're pressed for memory.
You'll need system 6.0.3 to run Strike Jets 3.0.2 with black & white graphics. If you have a color system with 32-bit Color Quickdraw (either in ROM, from system 7, or from the 32-bit QuickDraw INIT) Strike Jets can run in color.
Other new features include:
• Pilots with only one shot of cannon ammunition remaining will not fire unless they can get a 30% or greater chance to hit. 15% or better is necessary to fire the second to last shot.
• The computer player is more adept at dogfighting and bugs out more intelligently.
• A "try again" control button on the Maneuver panel that lets you cancel your maneuver and try again from scratch. It lets you erase mistakes.
• Improved graphical display and sounds during the "instant replay" (explosions and cannon shots are shown and heard).
• The arrow keys also scroll the visual display (in additon to the mouse).
• Smaller aircraft are now even harder to visually spot at longer ranges (more realistic).
• The effect of pilot skill on missile evasion and cannon combat has been increased.
• The effect of aircraft speed on cannon combat has been increased, making very slow-moving targets into the "sitting ducks" they truly are.
• The airspeed indicator flashes and sounds a warning when airspeed is low, near stall.
• Regular jet thrust (i.e. without afterburners) now contributes less to acceleration in the supersonic speed range (this is more realistic). The only exception to this rule is the F-22 ATF which has "supercruise" capability (not included in demo).
• Ground strikes against "pinpoint" targets have been modified to be a little easier for good bombsight systems, but harder for poor ones.
• A "damage" warning will sound when damaged planes bring up the maneuver panel, as a reminder not to pull a high-G turn (unless you want to take the risk of breaking up...).
• A small bug that caused Strike Jets to crash on certain machines has been fixed.
• The game window expands to full monitor-size (also in version 2.05 and later).
