BMS Other Fighters Mafia (BMSOFM) Journal
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@Jumpstart5179 said in BMS Other Fighters Mafia (BMSOFM) Journal:
I may have missed it but will this work on the Vietnam campaign?
Hi ,I asked the same question The answer I got was yes, âthey just wonât have the fancy SAM sites unless theyâre activated in the FEâ. I plan to test and clarify all this. Iâll let you know
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@Jumpstart5179 said in BMS Other Fighters Mafia (BMSOFM) Journal:
I may have missed it but will this work on the Vietnam campaign?
Jumpstart, the Updater is good to go for VietNam
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@drtbkj i love you ! xâD
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@Vespa Hi, Vespa, and thanks. But, itâs far from just me. Thanks to all the good people like you in the Mafia.
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On behalf of the BMSOFM I hope everyone has wonderful Holidays. May Santa go âOne Circleâ on you
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@drtbkj you know, i always talk about team, i know youâre not alone
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Happy New Year!
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Good Day, All. This time of year weâre busy with RL stuff, not to mention other BMS things, so weâve kind of been letting the Universal Updater âdo the workâ for you.
There are a couple of projects being worked on. Scorpion and Dardo continue to work on the Eurofighter. The second follows up something mentioned in the first UniUp post. We had mentioned whether/how to make it work in a non-OFM Theater. So, we are testing taking such a Theater (ITO, in my case) and making it work with our db. Details to follow⊠-
Good Day, All.
Todays update is about the ITO-OFM mentioned yesterdayâŠ
Firstly, thanks to vAicon and the ITO crew for that theater.
Plan A was to make something like the Universal Updater, where you could update your own install. That has proved a bit more complicated then at first thought. So, Plan B is to get it working then present it to you as a completed project. It may be a zip file with the ITO-OFM folder that you just drop into your BMS 4.37.3. The advantage is that it will be a separate from ITO, itself. So, youâll be able to have both. The OFM version will be somewhat more carrier-oriented, and will have our jet/weapons models and such.
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Good Day, All.
Universal Updater 2.3.5 is in final pre-release testing. We had a request for another jet in the database, and that led to another bug hunt. It will probably be out today.
As the UniUp Project is new, perhaps I should re-clarify what it is. The posts are here https://forum.falcon-bms.com/topic/26365/bmsofm-universal-updater-project
They are a collection of folders and files that you drop into any OFM Theater from 4.37.2 onwards. It brings your Theater up to the current database without you losing any active campaigns, and such.
ITO-OFM is also on the near horizon. Itâs solid in testing, then weâll see if Brother Chuckles wants to do any of his campaign magic to it. Call that one in â3-4 Mafia Daysâ We decided to do a full regular Installer for it, so you wonât have to mess with files -
One more update for todayâŠ
The Universal Updater version 2.3.6 has been released. The link, Changelog, and notes can be found here https://forum.falcon-bms.com/topic/26365/bmsofm-universal-updater-project.
We wanted to mention that part of our pre-release testing is to guarantee itâs safety and stability to you. To do so, we download from the Mafia Files link and install just as you do. In the case of 2.5.6, itâs been downloaded and installed to our soon to be released ITO-OFM , Nevada, and Somalia ( to test with 4.37.2 OFM Theaters)
We recommend you take your time and make sure everything gets put in the right place, back up the old folders/files (you wonât need them after correct installation), and as always feel free to ask questions. Iâm happy to say weâve not had a single complaint about the UniUps, but want to prevent negative experiences.
As previously mentioned, we had hoped to create a UniUp that will work with non-OFM Theaters. It may be possible, but in the case of ITO, it became complicated, and we canât recommend you do so.
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Good Day, All.
Scorpion82 has been busy refining the Eurofighter. https://www.mediafire.com/file/r2oibwhai3nl2ih/OFM+2.5.6+Eurofighter+Jet+Pak.zip/file
This contains the needed files and folders, a Changelog, and an Installation Readme. It is for any current BMSOFM Theater.
From his ChangelogâŠPARENTS: 1495 (RAF), 2009 (GAF), 8452 (ITAF), 8926 (SAF)
COMMON CHANGES:
MODEL_0.BML:- Scale x 1.03
- Slots : 59-62 (FSU) shifted forwards
- R/H Nozzle animation linked to R/H throttle
MODEL_1.BML:
- Scale x 1.03
- Slots : 59-62 (FSU) shifted forwards
- R/H Nozzle animation linked to R/H throttle
MODEL_2.BML:
- Scale x 1.03
- Slots : 59-62 (FSU) shifted forwards
- R/H Nozzle animation linked to R/H throttle
MODEL_3.BML:
- Scale x 1.03
- R/H Nozzle animation linked to R/H throttle
Model_4.BML:
UnchangedGAF MODEL (2009) Specific:
MODEL_0.BML:- 4 Skin Sets (TLG71 âRichthofenâ, TLG73 âSteinhoffâ, TLG74, TLG31 âBölckeâ) with custom tactical codes and A/C build numbers
- DDS files updated 2469 & 2470 (standard DDS files for German variant)
- New DDS files (2481-2486) tailored for the three new skins sets (wing badges and tactical codes/serials)
- LWS removed
- Fin Decals
SAF MODEL (8926) Specific:
Model_0.BML:- Fuselage Decal moved from aft fuselage to front fuselage position, decal size adjusted
- Unused fin decal sized and positioned
- DDS files 5805 & 5807 updated with wing codes and corresponding build and construction numbers of Spanish Airforce Typhoonâs for Ala 11 and Ala 14
ITAF MODEL (8452) Specific:
Model_0.BML:- LWS removed
- Burakthanâs AMI Skin as replacement for stock skin
- SAF Decal positions included as provision
METEOR (PARENT 1452):
- Centre position of Models 0 & 1 moved âX +0.96â
Known Issues:
- With the enlarged model there seems to be a âcanopy artefactâ in the Eurofighter Typhoon cockpitâs centre mirror.
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Good Day, All.
Real life stuff has kept us busy for awhile, but we are back in the saddle.
Today we are finalizing OFM-ITO and in the Big Picture probably another Universal Upgrader. The plan is to include
1)Scorpionâs Eurofighter refinements
2) Air Brake refinements for several jets- the former model was a bit ârobustâ
3) Fegeleinnâs AIM-9X-Blk2 refinement.https://forum.falcon-bms.com/topic/26741/aim-9x-block-ii-mod-for-bms Formerly, some MP players had requested we give the option to enable or disable the AIM-120D. So, the plan is is release the Block 2 with an âon/off switchâ as with the Slammer -
Good Day, All. Hereâs an update on ITO-OFMâŠ
Itâs actually been done for weeks. In fact, I just finished a campaign in it. We havenât released it for one main reason. Namely, that we are also working on a new db update, and we didnât think people would like it if we released then immediately updated. The only problem with that strategy is that RL stuff has interfered with the project. So, if anyone just canât wait ( ) let me know and we can get it to you.
Meanwhile, one of the things weâve worked on , and hope you enjoy, is a new campaign for OFM-Nev
https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/yaosvgcv55rtgzn/theater.7z_%2528_2.5.6_Nevada_Battle_of_Bakersfield%2529/file
This is something of a spin-off of the Red Dawn campaign. The scenario is that to support the flank of the Red Dawn invasion, they occupy the town of Bakersfield, capture the airport there, and deploy fighters and SAMâs Itâs somewhat designed around naval ops, but there plenty of Allied airbases in LA for you to deploy the jet(s) you want. The goal of the campaign was to make something a bit quicker paced, and not have to fly to the NTTR.
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Good Day, All. For you enjoyment we present the Campaign Update Pak for OFM-Nevada. Itâs been tested in the 2.3.6 upgrade version.The included README gives all the details but basically Brother Chuckles has gone through all the campaigns except TopGun and refined the force structures.
Also included in the Pak is a new TopGun campaign, "The Battle of Bakersfield) .
https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/w9oh7a4r0k6t9z0/OFM-Nevada_2.3.6_Campaign_Pak.7z/file
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Good Day, All.
We were helping someone with an issue he was having in Korea 2012, and that brought up something we wanted to share. The Universal Updater was tested in a LOT of our Theaters, including OFM-KTO , but apparently not in Kâ12. We will be following up on whether that could cause issues. More on that later.
Speaking of the UniUp, I did a bit of housekeeping in the Mafia Files and they are now here .https://www.mediafire.com/folder/8mjer9ac82b9o/BMS+4.37+OFM+Universal+Updaters
Meanwhile, work continues on the next UniUp and ITO.
We also have another side project going on. The RL GBU-53/B https://www.airandspaceforces.com/PDF/SiteCollectionDocuments/Reports/2010/August 2010/Day25/SDBII_factsheet_0810.pdf
can attack moving targets, and we are intrigued to see if we can model it. We have a âprototypeâ that indeed tracks movers. Weâre testing to see if we can make it real enough to include in our db. It would have some limits. Because of how BMS works we canât set up a weapon that had GPS and IR guidance. That limits itâs effective range to about 10 miles, currently, but testing continues. Itâs been a fun project. Can datalink capability be added? How about a laser guide version , as well?Weâd appreciate feedback from the Group as to whether such a weapon is something youâd like to see.
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Here is an update regarding the Universal Updater and the Kâ12 Mega Pak. You can UniUp it, but as the Pack contains what are essentially separate theaters, you have to do it a bit differently. Here is a vid. was instructionsâŠ
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Good Day, All.
We are happy to announce the release of Universal Updater version 2.4 for any 4.36 or later OFM Theater.
https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/j3m3vy7qk597w4n/OFM_2.4_UU.zip/file
The README in the Docs folder contains instructions and the ChangelogâŠ
CHANGELOG
A)Flight models-1)tornpod auto loads. Previously, when you set a loadout that required a TGP, the UI would load the external pod. Now it should load the torn pod. The âtornpodâ fixes the TGP masking problem for jets with internal IRST. If you desire to use external pods, you can manually load it
2) Mig-15 landing gear repair
3)A-4 family refinements
4)F-86 added
5)F-35C fm refined to help AI land
B)Weapons- 1)AIM-9X ver.2 - Like the RL v2, the missile has a datalink connection to the jet, allowing LOAL
2) WIP GBU-53 SDB/B- IIR(â53IRâ) and Laser guided(â53Lâ).These weapons can track moving targets The RL Stormbreaker has GPS and a multiseeker, but to model that would require BMS hard code access. Our versions use the Maverick seeker or the seeker from the Skipper missile, respectively. Unfortunately, they donât have GPS guidance. The regular GBU-53 is retained.
3) Load Outs modded to put the new weapons on the F-18âs and F-35.
c) Preliminary WIP, USS Ford CVN-78 added- This is for you inspection only, in this Updater. Itâs not fully functional at this point It will be included in all future released OFM Theaters. However, let us know if you want it in you OFM-Theater-of-choice. We can easily provide you the Theater specific files needed.
As is usually the case, once we have the new database complete, new Theaters can be quickly released. OFM-Iran,-Peru,-ITO, and others are âin the pipelineâ
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Good Day, All
Here are a couple of UniUp follow upsâŠ
We had mentioned the Ford being available, but are seeing some issues with looking at it in 3D. It isnât a bug, the UniUp just doesnât have 2 theater-specific files that are needed. Itâs already fixed in the Theaters that are about to be released. The Ford will be functional. One thing, though. The white strip for Catapult 2 (port forward) is wrong(offset to the right) . A new skin is in the works.
Speaking of new theater releases, you may want to hold off UUâing Nevada. Since itâs a popular Theater, we have decided to make a full Nevada 2.4 Installer. -
Hereâs one more update for today. OFM-Nevada 2.4 is out . Itâs a full Installer
https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/ligvg54himvqm5j/Nevada_OFM_2.4.exe/file.
The Ford is functional, though hooking up to the catapults ca be tricky(WIP skin)
It appears that OFM-ITO, -Iran, and -Peru are next. We believe Brother Chuckles will be handling their release.