COMBAT FS2 - UpDATED .DP Objects w. 3 RE-WORKED .FX Files w. More Proportionally Balanced, DAMAGE + FIRE + FLASH, Special Effects.
A set of 3 new & unique FX files + 100 revised, Damage Object *.DPs {~83.8 Kb} for COMBAT FLIGHT SIMULATOR 2.
This new FX set has even greater, more articulated, special effects than my previous FIRE4CF2 effects. I've achieved greater control by re-working 3 integral FX files - (GasFire_*.fx series). To reflect these new changes I had to adjust most of my old .dp files to better balance the total, overall visual effect. If you have my previous zip - FIRE4CF2.zip, and you like extra large, super dramatic effects, you may just want to back-up the 3 fx files then replace them manually with my 3 new up-grades for starters. However, should you want a more realistic sense of pyrotechnic proportions, then install all of the files - (*.DPs included). Although I've tried to minimize changes overly affecting speed, speed hits could not be completely avoided if the level of intensity was to be maintained. So, in general, slower Frame Rates will be problematic for less robust systems. If you are not sure of your system's performance, you can simply back-up your 3 fx files then replace them manually with just the 3 new GasFire_*.FX Up-Grade files. And omit adding the new DP files, as a preliminary Frame Rate test.
INSTALLATION:
Included is a batch installer, "CF2DFX.BAT", which will backup/copy All of your replaced files to C:\CF2DFX\MyOLDpFx. After backing up your old files,if you want, you may also allow CF2DFX.Bat to Copy your new *.DP objects and 3 *.fx files FROM C:\CF2DFX TO your CFS2\OBJECTS_DP & CFS2\EFFECTS folders respectively.
Note:
1) This auto installation batch file only requires that you put the folder - "C:\CF2DFX" - in your ROOT {C:\} Directory and that CombatFS 2 is in its' default installed folder, namely - "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Combat Flight Simulator 2".
2) By default, Windows - and this batch file installer - uses the Tilde char [ ~ ] to create / address short Path/Filenames.
If your system happens to be using the LONG PATH/FileNAME scheme - [(DOS: 8+3) for long filenames], then this batch file installer will not work unless you carefully make changes to the batch file's path directions. Otherwise you must install all files manually.
The installer, CF2DFX.BAT, will be found in the "c:\CF2DFX" folder, & it should be started from there. The CF2DFX.bat installer can be executed from Windows Explorer by locating & opening the CF2DFX Folder then LEFT Click on CF2DFX.BAT. If you Right Click on CF2DFX.BAT instead, then Select OPEN. This utility should perform the whole copy/replace operation in just about a minute.
If you decide not to use the batch file installer, to be safe, it is advised you Back-Up all your old files & then manually Copy the new files to their respective folders, as described above. You'll find all of the New Files, both *.FX and *.DP, in the parent folder - c:\CF2DFX.
LIABILITY: I Assume None. These files, including the installer, have been rigorously tested & should in no way cause any harm to your game or computer.
DISTRIBUTION: Other than my personally uploading this work to your site(s), and users sharing these files freely amongst themselves, the following applies:
1} So that I may know which Site(s) or who is sharing this work, these files may not be
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2} You do not profit from them - [other than to defray the cost of distribution-handling subsequent to my receiving prior notification of same.] - And
3} That I receive-retain due credit/recognition & exclusive rights to and for my work.
4} Given that any or all of the prior conditions are Not met with to my satisfaction, including the obscuration by Re-Naming and/or Mis-Representation in any way the project(s) in question, I Reserve The Right To Withdraw Hosting Permission after my submitting prior notification to Webmaster of intent to do same.
Anyone who is interested in bundling or otherwise incorporating CF2DFX, or any of my other projects with their own addon projects is very welcomed to contact me with the particulars of the enterprise.
Any encouragement, comments, or suggestions are more than welcomed and can be directed to me at my E-Mail address at:
http://www.3rdbardo@excite.com/ Or at: //www.cairose@lycos.com/
Some of my other projects are:
NEW SOUNDS For CFS2 & CFS1 :
METAL2nd.zip - New UpGRADE STEREO REPLACEMENT to my MetalRND (RND_IMP.WAV) which also doubles as the companion sound file for this CFS2 BULLET.WAV file. This rnd_imp sound offers much more than the default CFS "thud" sound.
NearMISS.zip - NearMISS is the CFS2 COMPANION to METAL2nd, the UpDATED replacement for my rnd_imp wave sound file. NearMISS adds a more variable whiz of bullets as they rip past your aircraft. With this upgrade you will notice much better fidelity & richer harmonics for a STEREO sound that varies more dynamically with each bullet near miss.
FLAK4CFS.zip - A set of 2 Stereo sound files, compatible with both CFS2 & CFS1, that achieve much greater 3D "depth of field" sound and adds more excitement to the crackling echoes of flak bursts in the surrounding skies.
NEW VISUAL DAMAGE EFFECTS Files for COMBAT FLIGHT SIMULATOR 1 :
FireSHIP.zip - New Replacement Set of 22 Fire and Damage Amplified SHIP Objects.
Quick installer w. BackUp included.
FireLAND.zip - New Replacement Set of 88 Fire and Damage Amplified LAND Objects.
Quick installer w. BackUp included.
FIRExtra.zip - New Replacement Set of 33 Fire and Damage Amplified Objects not
included in the FireLAND.zip set (eg. Trains, Cranes, etc.). Added to this set is a FIX
for the Pier0 and Pier1.DPs which now will allow CFS pier objects to burst into flames
and ultimately be destroyed when hit. Quick installer w. BackUp included.
NEW VISUAL DAMAGE EFFECTS for COMBAT FLIGHT SIMULATOR 2 :
FIRE4CF2.zip - Amplified Damage (*.DP Only) Files UpGrade for CFS 2. Predecessor to CF2DFX.
CF2DFX.zip - This file...
For a better look at my Damage / Special Effects Files for CFS1, CFS2 or any of the
above, Please visit CFSPILOTS.COM at:
http://%20www.cfspilots.com/
and then just click the VISUAL / SOUND FX menu tabs for CFS1 or CFS2.
You'll also find an excellent selection of Missions, Aircraft, Scenery, Tips/Fixes,
Links & many great addons including Multi-Player Addons for CFS1 & CFS2.
Thanks for the download and please, Have Fun!
(c) 2002 Louieg - { Louis Gonzalez }, All Applicable Rights Reserved.
