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- *****************************Patch.txt****************************
-
- ATF Patch v1.14
-
- ******************************************************************
-
- Table of Contents
-
- I. Letter from EA
- II. Installation Instructions
- III. Changes and Additions
- IV. Strategies and Tactics
- V. Troubleshooting
- VI. Product Support Information
-
- ******************************************************************
-
- I. LETTER FROM EA
-
- Thank you for obtaining the Jane's Combat Simulations - Advanced
- Tactical Fighters v1.14 Patch. We hope you enjoy the
- improvements we've made to the product. With requests gathered
- from online boards, Customer Service and internal feedback, we
- put together a list of enhancements described below.
-
- Additional features and enhancements are planned to be released
- in future add-on products: NATO Fighters (ATF Data Disk), and
- USNF '97. Please stay tuned.
-
- We addressed the KALI connection problems by reducing the size of
- the packets sent across the network. However, testing showed that
- packet delivery proved to be inconsistent, and connections failed
- after 6-10 minutes of play time.
-
- We investigated the modem difficulties some customers have
- reported, specifically USRobotics unable to connect at greater
- than 9600 bps. Here's what our testing has found:
-
- US Robotics Modems:
-
- - USR Sportster 14.4 V.32bis internal FAX/MODEM
- call/receive at 14.4
- - USR Sportster 14.4 V.32bis external FAX/MODEM
- call/receive at 9600
- - USR Sportster 28.8 V.34 external FAX/MODEM call/receive
- at 19.2
- - USR Courier 28.8 V.34 external FAX/MODEM call/receive at
- 19.2
- - USR Courier Dual Standard 28.8 V.34 external FAX/MODEM
- call/receive at 19.2.
-
- Init String
-
- AT &F &A0 &K0 &B1 &M0 &H1 X4
-
- Definitions:
-
- - &F Loads factory defaults (newer modems can use &F1 for
- defaults with Hardware Flow Control)
- - &A0 Disables ARQ modes
- - &B1 Fixed serial port rate
- - &M0 Disables error control
- - &H1 Forces Hardware Flow Control
- - X4 Generic result codes (reports a RING, BUSY, NO
- DIALTONE etc..).
-
- We've concluded that much additional work would be involved to
- redesign the modem handshaking routine, and in the process, this
- may result in breaking connectivity for customers who already
- experience successful connections with their modems and ATF. We
- believe that the ATF Patch should be delayed no longer. We will
- addressed the modem issue in future releases.
-
-
- Steve Matulac
- Associate Producer
- Jane's Combat Simulations
- Electronic Arts
-
-
- ******************************************************************
-
- II. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
-
- You should have the following files present after running the self
- extracting executable ATF_114.exe:
- PATCH.RTP
- PATCH.EXE
- PATCH.TXT
- PATCH.BAT
-
- To install the patch, type the following:
-
- 1. Type "copy patch*.* c:\<ATF Directory>"
- -- You should see a message reading "4 files
- copied"
- 2. Change to your ATF directory by typing:
- -- "cd\" press enter
- -- "cd <ATF directory>" press enter
- 3. Once in the ATF directory, type "patch.bat" and press
- enter
-
- !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- !! !!
- !! This procedure could take up to 30 minutes. !!
- !! Your system may also appear to be locked up upwards to !!
- !! 5 minutes during this process... !!
- !! !!
- !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-
- 4. When the patch is finished installing itself, you
- should see a message saying:
- -- "Total File Patches Processed ....( 17)"
- 5. The patch is now installed, run ATF as normal.
-
-
- ******************************************************************
-
- III. Changes and Additions
-
- TECHNICAL
-
- - ATF now works with IRQ 10.
- - The joystick hat may now be used to "Slew View" or
- "Thrust Vector".
- -- To select the option hit ESC in-flight, choose
- Control, and then choose Hat.
- - ATF now natively supports the MS Sidewinder Pro.
- -- To calibrate the joystick, hit ESC in-flight,
- choose Control, then choose Stick, and then choose
- MS SideWinder 3D Pro.
- -- Button map for the MS SideWinder Pro:
- --- Hat: Slew view/Vector Thrust
- --- Trigger: Fires guns
- --- Top Button: Fires selected weapon
- --- Top Side: Cycles through visual targets
- --- Bottom Side: Cycles through weapons
- --- Twist Right: Rudder right
- --- Twist Left: Rudder left
- --- Slider: Throttle control
- --- 4 Base Buttons: Nothing
- - ATF now has updated support for the Gravis Ultrasound card.
- - ATF now supports the Matrox Millennium video card in
- 800x600 resolution.
-
- ORDNANCE
-
- - The weapons' performance have been improved and made
- more realistic. (see the Strategies and Tactics section
- for specific information)
- -- Gun accuracy for the SU-27 and MiG-29 has been
- drastically improved.
- -- The AIM 120 has received a major overhaul, and
- is much more effective because of it.
- -- The AGM-84 SLAMS and HARPOONS cannot target
- aircraft.
- -- The AEMP now has the ability to permanently
- damage effects your aircraft's avionics.
-
- AIRCRAFT
-
- - You can now fly all the aircraft in single player mode by
- selecting the AIRCRAFT menu option in Quick Mission, and
- picking FLY ALL.
- - The HUDs for certain planes have been improved to
- reflect their real-life equivalents.
- - Aircraft loadouts have been updated.
- - Aircraft art is enhanced. Landing gear has been added to
- almost all aircraft now.
- - Aircraft performance has been improved for added realism.
- - Aircraft now require more realistic takeoff time and
- distance.
-
- INSTRUMENTATION
-
- - The IR targeting has been improved to detect more
- objects.
- - There is now a separate Air-to-Ground radar (accessible
- by hitting CTRL-R) that will only detect objects with a
- speed under 90 knots. The Air-to-Air radar is unchanged.
-
- PRO MISSION CREATOR
-
- - To save a mission that is composed of "non-player"
- aircraft, those without the *** next to them, you must:
- -- Select the AIRCRAFT menu option and choose
- "FLY ALL"
- -- Now select the icon for the aircraft you want
- to be designated as a player aircraft
- -- Finally, click on the COMPUTER/HUMAN toggle
- button until it says human, and save the mission
- - Zoom feature has been enhanced.
- - There are more wings available for aircraft.
- - You can set time limits and number of respawns in
- created missions built for multi-play. This can be set
- in the MULTIPLAYER menu of the Pro Mission Creator.
- - You can now add vehicles to a group, much like
- aircraft in a wing. To do this click on the object you
- wish to group, then select the OBJECT menu option, then
- select ADD TO GROUP, and then select the group color you
- want to use.
- - There is now a 3D view for more exact placement of
- items in your missions. The key map for 3D view is as
- follows:
- -- 3: Places you in 3D view mode (must have object selected)
- -- 1: Escape 3D view mode
- -- CTRL S: Slew mode (to manipulate the object)
- -- ESC: Escape slew mode
- -- INS: x2 distance
- -- DEL: 1/2 distance
- -- Arrow Keys: move left, right, up, down
- -- PGUP: Increase altitude (aircraft only)
- -- PGDN: Decrease altitude (aircraft only)
-
-
- ******************************************************************
-
- MULTI-PLAY
-
- - There is now a switch to enable/disable CTRL-Z,X,A in
- multiplay mode by selecting the MULTI menu option and
- adding/removing the check next to ALLOW FIND-NEAREST KEYS.
- - Reduce Bullet Accuracy has more resolution. Check the
- Multi Menu inflight.
-
- OTHER GOODIES
-
- - The Longbow ad which comes up after you exit the game
- stops running after 5 plays.
- - You can now hit ESC to bypass the introductory movie.
- - The effects of turbulance has been lowered when flying
- close to the ground.
- - A command has been added which tells your wingman to
- "Fire at 'Contact'". ALT-F is the keystroke for this
- command.
- - A difficulty switch has been added which reduces the
- abilities of enemy pilots. This selction can be made
- in-flight by hitting ESC to access the in-flight menu;
- choose "Cheat", then down to "Enemy AI?" where you can
- select Novice, Average, or Unchanged (default).
- - An option has been added in the in-flight cheat menu
- called "Easy Targeting".
- -- When it is checked, the target designator box
- remains on the screen whenever your targeted
- enemy is in front of you. When the targeted
- enemy is off screen, the "XX" tracking indicator
- appears around the edges of the screen.
- -- When it is unchecked, the target designator
- only appears within the HUD area, there is no
- tracking indicator, and your SHIFT-4 VDU will
- not be displayed until the object is in visual
- range.
- -- This option defaults to off, but you can turn
- it on and it will not effect the awarding of
- medals and promotions.
-
-
- ******************************************************************
-
- IV. STRATEGIES & TACTICS
-
- Due to the increased weapon effectivness and enemy AI, we offer
- the following tips for improving your chances of success.
-
- The increased realism of the cannon used by the MiG-29 and Su-27
- series fighters have resulted in a higher degree of difficulty
- when maneveuring in close-in dogfights. It has been changed to
- model the incredible accuracy of the Gsh-301, which is laser
- ranged. It also models the longer range of the 30MM projectiles
- which allows the enemy to hit your aircraft far earlier than you
- can hit theirs during head-on cannon passes. To counter this new
- threat, you might consider utilizing the following Air Combat
- Maneuvering tactics.
-
- - Try to take out these fighters with missles first. The
- AIM-120 missles have been upgraded, so take advantage of
- them.
-
- - Use your wingman's missles. Consult the manual for
- wingman commands.
-
- - If you are forced to close because you are out of
- missles, use the ALT-W command to have your wingman attack
- all fighters.
-
- - Consider running if your mission allows. The enemy may
- run out of fuel (be careful of your own status).
-
- - Lure the enemy over friendly AAA, SAM sites, or armed
- ships.
-
- - Avoid a zero degree deflection (pure head to head) pass.
- You will have to force them into a turning fight. While
- approaching the enemy fighters, keep them at your 10 or
- 2 o'clock.
-
- - Barrel-rolls while approaching also help avoid enemy
- cannon fire.
-
- - Remember that Air-to-Air missles now have minimum ranges
- (RMin), so slow down when approaching to increase the time
- available to fire your missles. RMin for most radar-guided
- missles is 2 miles, for IR missles it is just under 1/2
- mile.
-
-
- ******************************************************************
-
- V. TROUBLESHOOTING
-
- I HAVE A GRAVIS ULTRASOUND SOUND CARD AND CHOSE THAT OPTION, BUT I
- AM STILL GETTING NO SOUND. WHAT DO I DO?
- - Download the Megaem driver v. 3.01 from Gravis
- -- FTP site= ftp://ftp.gravis.com
- -- HTTP site= Http://www.gravis.com
- - Type "cd\<your ATF directory> press enter
- - Type "del ea.cfg" press enter
- - Type "cd\<your GUS directory>" press enter
- - Type "megaem.exe" press enter
- - Type "cd\<ATF dir>" press enter
- - Type "atf" press enter
- - Select your settings as usual for your system
-
- I HAVE A WAVEBLASTER DAUGHTERCARD IN MY SYSTEM, AND I AM GETTING
- NO MUSIC CHOICES. WHAT DO I DO?
-
- - Rename the 4B.LIB file in the ATF directory, to 4B.OLD.
- Then rerun the game. You should now get all of the music
- choices.
-
-
- ******************************************************************
-
- VI. PRODUCT SUPPORT
-
- If you have any problems contact us at:
-
- ORIGIN Phone Tech Support: (512) 434-HELP
- -- HOURS: (Central Standard Time)
- 9:00 AM-12:45 and 2:00-4:45 M-T
- 9:00 AM-12:45 and 2:00-3:45 F
-
- EA Phone Tech Support: (415) 572-2787
- -- HOURS: (Pacific Standard Time)
- 8:30 AM-4:30 M-F
-
- ORIGIN FAX Tech Support: (512) 795-8014
- ORIGIN BBS Tech Support: (512) 346-2BBS (14.4 kBaud @ 8,N,1)
- ORIGIN Internet Tech Support: support@origin.ea.com
- ORIGIN Internet FTP Site: ftp://ftp.ea.com/pub/patches
- ORIGIN Web Site: http://www.origin.ea.com/origin/english.html
- ORIGIN Tech Support Mailing Address:
- ORIGIN Systems
- C/O Customer Service
- 5918 West Courtyard Drive
- Austin, TX 78730-5036
-
-
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