BMS Other Fighters Mafia (BMSOFM) Journal
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While I’m copying/pasting, here’s a little “refresher” on OFM Hornet and Fifth Gen Cockpits…
"NOTE ON 4.37 JAMMER MODELING. We wanted to give the option of either using the USAF or IDIAS jammer system, so the Hornet and 5G cockpit hotspots are in place.
In the Hornet 'pit on low/center MFD-OSB1=ECM-STBY
-OSB2=ECM-OPER
-OSB3-5= ECM XMIT1-3
-OSB 11-15- ECM MODE 5-1(left click on, right off)
In the Fifth Gen. ‘pit, again on the low/center MFD
OSB 1-5=ECM MODE 1-5(left click on, right off)
OSB 16-18-ECM XMIT 1-3
OSB 19= ECM STBY
OSB 20= ECM OPER.
The Tornado also has ECM Power,EMM XMIT MODE,and the 5 XMIT button hotspots.See BMSOFM Fighters’ Manual page 5.We’ve been working on the pits with a couple of goals. First, simply get it to work even for people with austere HOTAS’s. Second, to give people the option of the USAF or IDIAS without a lot of hassle.
The pits , that will be in OFM 1.6-1.7 Theaters,have hotspots for all the buttons needed for both systems. Plus, If your HOTAS has a 4-way switch, you have another option…
The procedure is 1) Go to x/4.37/Data/your theater/Sim/acdata/ your jets folder. In the avionics section look for avionicsRWRType
avionicsRWRType 1 ( this is for the Viper model)
avionicsRWRType 3 will give you IDIAS
avionicsRWRType 5 will give you the USAF model with the RWR-on-HUD display
2a) USAF-map CMS up,down, left,and right as usual . Then, map SimXMit1 ,SimXMit2 ,and SimXMit3 as shifted commands under the CMS’s. This gives you full HOTAS capability once you have powered the jammer and pressed the SimEcmMode1-5( which are in all 3 cockpits)
2b) IDIAS-It’s the same procedure as above except you map ECM XMIT TOGGLE instead of CMS Down. You don’t need the 3 XMIT commands.
There are other ways to do this, but this method has been tested in 3D" -
@drtbkj
These last two are so great news, Fra’… for the Tornado least, but not last.Thank you so much, for the precious “reminder” as well.
With best regards.
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Good Day, All. I was afk for a couple of days, and meanwhile I received a link for mirrors in the Tornado… https://www.mediafire.com/file/l3mr2uxkhwwfdyv/3dCkpit.dat/file
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Do you need mirrors in other cockpits too? It’s not difficult to achieve.
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Good Day, All. Someone asked me if the Theaters like OFMKTO , etc., will be compatible with 4.38 . he wondered if the effort was thus worth it. We think it is.
We think that we could, if needed, put the OFM “spin” on Theaters made from the new 4.38 database. So, we think OFMKTO, etc. would be doable. However, Theaters like Somalia would need to be remade.
Some have asked if the effort in 4.37 is worth it. Again, we think it is. We have discussed this in the OFM, and that’s why we’ve been pushing so hard to get these theaters out. First, we feel a loyalty to these “old” theaters. Secondly, we enjoy doing it( yes, we’re nuts ) Thirdly, we do not know when 4.38 will come out. -
Good Day, All.
I had a reply to my earlier comment about “putting the OFM spin” on, and I thought it would be good to share it here. too.
drtbkj about 8 hours ago
my use of colloquialism, I tend to write that way . The OFM started when 4.35 came out. Some of the Hornet cockpit hotspots stopped working . We fixed that and during that time one of the BMS Devs came on the Forum hoping some “Third Party” would come along to help with the development of what I call the Other Jets(ie: not the Viper). So, we did.
So, “OFM Spin” is simply the refinement of OJ flight models and cockpits. We are also part of the Theater Development Community. -
@drtbkj said in BMS Other Fighters Mafia (BMSOFM) Journal:
Good Day, All. I was afk for a couple of days, and meanwhile I received a link for mirrors in the Tornado… https://www.mediafire.com/file/l3mr2uxkhwwfdyv/3dCkpit.dat/file
Hi, Fra’.
Thanks for sharing that, but this just to be clear on all: does it have nothing to do with all the four brand new ECM commands, but it’s more on the “eye-candy” league. Correct?With best regards.
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@Jackal Hi, No the mirror have nothing to do with the ECM.
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Good Day, All. I’m happy to report that with release of the somewhat troublesome Taiwan Theater our backlog of Theaters has eased. Soon to be “in the pipeline” are Libya, Kuriles, Afghanistan, and Iran.
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@Jemsnixon said in BMS Other Fighters Mafia (BMSOFM) Journal:
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Idk if my fashion sense is up to the challenge
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Good Day, All. I was afk for a few days, but I’m baaack. Tonight I’m testing a new Nevada campaign, for the upcoming OFM-Nevada 1.7.3.
Also, I’ve started the project of “Spring Cleaning” the Mediafire Mafia Files. I’m going to go through everything and make sure the newest files are in place.
Also, Brother Scorpion has lots of cool stuff for the Eurofighter- https://www.mediafire.com/folder/6nxhplv6amtfd/Eurofighter
Finally, part of Spring Cleaning is to put all the Theaters in one place. It’s still a bit of a WIP, but the latest are here-https://www.mediafire.com/folder/rp58m79l0lhys/BMS+4.37+Theaters,Campaigns+and+TE’s
Updated OFMKTO and OFM-Balkans will be in there soon -
@drtbkj said in BMS Other Fighters Mafia (BMSOFM) Journal:
@Jemsnixon said in BMS Other Fighters Mafia (BMSOFM) Journal:
You can simply start your own clothing brand if you have good fashion sense and wish to be unique. The good news is that you don’t need to make a significant investment to launch your apparel line. However, there are a few things you need to keep in mind if you want to succeed in the clothes industry coprifornelli
Idk if my fashion sense is up to the challenge
NO!
Don’t tell me thatWith best regards.
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Good Day, All. Here’s a quick update for today…
Testing continues on OFM-Nevada 1.7.3. It should be out soon with all the current goodies including campaign refinements
Also, the aforementioned Mafia File Spring Cleaning continues with a new F-35C folder. Included is one new file with repaired ILS functionality . It will also work in any jet with the Fifth Gen Cockpit https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/ghmov8205tbmnt0/3dbuttons.dat/file
The files goes in 4.37/data/your OFM Theater/Art/ckptart/your jet’s folder. The F-35C will be F-35C or possibly 8519 (see Readme below)
Also, here is a How-To- https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/turd8dn2jghj0hg/4.37_Install_Pak_Readme.txt/file
And finally, here are the current Jet Folders-https://www.mediafire.com/folder/zb5x9n9n69y4k/BMS+4.37+Data+Files -
@drtbkj
Ehi, Fra’, about that jets folder: nice job done there, it’s all more “organized” and clear indeed now.
And how is it, the shop there ran out of Tornados?I take this as a good news,
With best regards.
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@Jackal said in BMS Other Fighters Mafia (BMSOFM) Journal:
@drtbkj
Ehi, Fra’, about that jets folder: nice job done there, it’s all more “organized” and clear indeed now.
And how is it, the shop there ran out of Tornados?I take this as a good news,
With best regards.
Hi, Jackal, You’re exactly right, the latest Tornado files are already installed
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@drtbkj said in BMS Other Fighters Mafia (BMSOFM) Journal:
@Jackal said in BMS Other Fighters Mafia (BMSOFM) Journal:
@drtbkj
Ehi, Fra’, about that jets folder: nice job done there, it’s all more “organized” and clear indeed now.
And how is it, the shop there ran out of Tornados?I take this as a good news,
With best regards.
Hi, Jackal, You’re exactly right, the latest Tornado files are already installed
In all the latest OFM theaters, do you mean?
Fine, then, if so. And thanks a lot.With best regards.
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@Jackal said in BMS Other Fighters Mafia (BMSOFM) Journal:
@drtbkj said in BMS Other Fighters Mafia (BMSOFM) Journal:
@Jackal said in BMS Other Fighters Mafia (BMSOFM) Journal:
@drtbkj
Ehi, Fra’, about that jets folder: nice job done there, it’s all more “organized” and clear indeed now.
And how is it, the shop there ran out of Tornados?I take this as a good news,
With best regards.
Hi, Jackal, You’re exactly right, the latest Tornado files are already installed
In all the latest OFM theaters, do you mean?
Fine, then, if so. And thanks a lot.With best regards.
Yes, that’s correct.
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Good Day, All. I am very happy to present a Pak of custom TE’s made by Brother Jackal for OFM-Nevada and Taiwan . You just drop them into the appropriate campaign folder and enjoy!
https://www.mediafire.com/folder/etbs2k0yu307l/Taiwan+custom+TEs+and+ppt
https://www.mediafire.com/folder/vc7zh0a5lf5ai/Nevada+OFM+custom+TEs+and+pptAlso, we are currently testing OFM-Libya . After that will be Iran. We may have a surprise for you on that one
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Good Day, All. Last night I was finally able to explore the OFM-Nevada Red Dawn and Dragon’s Jaw campaigns, and I invite you to check them out. Brother Chuckles did excellent work on them. The scenario is , well, like the movie(s) Red Dawn, albeit without Patrick Swayze .
Red Dawn itself has the Russian as opponents, and Dragon’s Jaw has the PRC.
They are both modern day, and there are carriers, too, for us Navy Pukes . -
@drtbkj said in BMS Other Fighters Mafia (BMSOFM) Journal:
Good Day, All. I am very happy to present a Pak of custom TE’s made by Brother Jackal for OFM-Nevada and Taiwan . You just drop them into the appropriate campaign folder and enjoy!
https://www.mediafire.com/folder/etbs2k0yu307l/Taiwan+custom+TEs+and+ppt
https://www.mediafire.com/folder/vc7zh0a5lf5ai/Nevada+OFM+custom+TEs+and+pptAlso, we are currently testing OFM-Libya . After that will be Iran. We may have a surprise for you on that one
Good day, Joe.
Thanks a lot for your appreciation.
If it’s time to release Lybia and after Iran, what about involving me too among their testers?
Try to guess now why I’m proposing that…To all the other Gentlemen:
just hope you can have fun - and please take in consideration to use those customized “ppt.ini” files created not for those TEs only, they could come useful in your briefings and in flight… (hint, hint)With best regards to all.