BMS Other Fighters Mafia (BMSOFM) Journal
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Good Day, All
Here are a couple of UniUp follow ups…
We had mentioned the Ford being available, but are seeing some issues with looking at it in 3D. It isn’t a bug, the UniUp just doesn’t have 2 theater-specific files that are needed. It’s 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 UU’ing Nevada. Since it’s a popular Theater, we have decided to make a full Nevada 2.4 Installer. -
Here’s one more update for today. OFM-Nevada 2.4 is out . It’s 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. -
One more update for today. OFM-Iran and -Israel are out. The There are links over in the Theater section, or you can get from the Mafia Files
https://www.mediafire.com/file/rwl0vvyesyrw90k/IsraelOFM+OFM+2.4.exe/file
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Good Day, All.
The Universal Updater 2.4.1, a HOTFIX for UU 2.4, is available. The links to 2.4 and 2.4.1 are here https://forum.falcon-bms.com/topic/26365/bmsofm-universal-updater-project-updates-and-log/10 Please note that UU2.4 has to be installed for 2.4.1 to work.
We spent 2 days testing the F-22, and we think you will like the results.
We also did a lot of testing with the F-18E. In testing we found it could flat spin in certain regimes. That led to a refinement of the flight model. The Echo was our test bed, but in the future what we learned could be useful in other Hornet/Super Hornet variants.
2.4.1 CHANGELOG
1) Flight model refinements-F-22 -fix for landing
-F/A-18E- fix for flat spin
- F-35A NOR-fix for ctd
-F-20- fix for flat spin2) 108 different jets get new afterburner visual modeling 3) Updated TacRef 4) Introduction of WIP-low altitude Recce camera for Mirage III RD -F-5 cockpit activated - AC-130 now attack ground targets, using Hellfire missiles. -AV-8 and F-18- fix for NVG's washing out instrument needles
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Good Day, All. As you’ve probably noticed, the OFM-Afghanistan Theater is out. The Mafia File link is https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/ao67kg4rrk4cun3/Afghanistan_OFM_2.4.2.exe/file
Also, for anyone who hasn’t explored the OFM, we’d like to discuss with you how we get updates to you. We do full Theater Installers. They are over in Theater Discussion, in it’s geographic area, or in the Mafia Files https://www.mediafire.com/folder/rp58m79l0lhys/BMS+4.37.2-3Theaters,Campaigns+and+TE’s . However, as our database is constantly evolving, we’ve developed the Universal Updates. https://forum.falcon-bms.com/topic/26365/bmsofm-universal-updater-project-updates-and-log
The beauty of the UniUps is that they are not Theater specific. So, you can keep your favorite OFM Theater(s) “current”.
https://www.mediafire.com/folder/8mjer9ac82b9o/BMS+4.37+OFM+Universal+Updaters
However, some people have trouble downloading the larger UniUps. Thus, where possible we do “Hotfix’s” . They are smaller downloads. They may or may not be Theater-specific.
So, the questions become how to avoid confusion , get you the info you need, and how best to address your issues. Firstly , any Theater, UniUp, or Hotfix is always announced in this Thread, and the above Updater Journal Thread.
Finally, when/if you have an issue such as CTD’s or whatever, we request a couple of things. First, be sure you have the latest updates in place. Secondly, when you give us Bug Reports, please be as specific as possible. Which Theater/campaign/jet/etc. -
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Good Day, All. On another thread we were helping someone, and it’s a topic worth sharing. Every jet may not be in every campaign of every Theater. It depends on what the campaign builder included, and there are a few of us doing that . But, the jets are all in the OFM database. Which means that with Mission Commander you can quickly add a squadron of whatever /wherever you want.
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@drtbkj said in BMS Other Fighters Mafia (BMSOFM) Journal:
We do full Theater Installers. They are over in Theater Discussion, in it’s geographic area, or in the Mafia Files https://www.mediafire.com/folder/rp58m79l0lhys/BMS+4.37.2-3Theaters,Campaigns+and+TE’s .
Well said, but is it well done? When i go to this link, i find Nordic dated May 10 2023.
When reading other Messages from the OFM Team, i find:
OFM 1.7.3.exe dated May 10 2023
OFM 2.3.2 dated Nov 25 2023Both under Theater Discussion (Nordic)
But:
Under Community Mods & Tools i find:Nordic Updater 2.3.4 dated Des 17 2023
Universal Updater 2.3.5 dated Jan 8 2024
Universal Updater 2.3.6 dated Jan 9 2024
Universal Updater 2.4.1.7 dated Mar 30 2024Then i get confused, because we are 5 colleges running MP together, but we do not agree which release of Nordic is the one which is most up to date, and best to use
Of course, included in the latest update we would like a NOR F-35-A working, same with F-22, and of course AIM 9X Blk 2 refinement.
Please give an advise how to get up to date.
My thoughts:
I click on Theaters, Europa and Nordic, and on the Top line i can choose download the current version and get happy. If i have to install the universal updater first, that is OK (I guess), even if original Balkans is my only Theatre besides Korea.
And finally: drtbkj and the rest of the team: You Never Fly OFM Alone
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Nordic 2.3.2 is the last full release gor 4.37.3.
You should install the 2.3.4. Drop in on top of it and therafter 2.4 UU plus hotfixes.
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@Killroy Hi, you were here (sorry, couldn’t resist). Seriously though, lets get you and your group sorted out…
For Nordic you want https://discord.com/channels/797936162638659594/1021169991367806976/1177870523565342741
Or, since some people have problems with Discord links, directly from the Mafia Files
https://www.mediafire.com/file/hyy8tx009l16edo/Nordic+OFM+2.3.2+(1).exe/file
Plus
https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/j3m3vy7qk597w4n/OFM_2.4_UU.zip/file
https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/ybne7pze4dg7onp/OFM_Universal_Updater_hotfix_2.4.1.7z/file
for all the latest and greatest.
I appreciate input like yours as I’m the custodian of the Mafia Files. With Theaters,UniUps, hotfixes, and updated Theaters, it’s hard to know the best way to get the information to the BMS Family.
General Notes:1),look at the version number. For example, Nordic is 2.3.2, as Scorpion said, and I just fixed the Files so Nordic has that info. The higher the number, the newer it is
2) I do not do all the releases to the Forum, but everything gets put in the Mafia Files. Usually immediately, if not then within a very few days. So, you are welcome to visit our Discord ofm-release and updaters and notes channels or direct to the Files. Again, those links are https://www.mediafire.com/folder/rp58m79l0lhys/BMS+4.37.2-3Theaters,Campaigns+and+TE’s
https://www.mediafire.com/folder/8mjer9ac82b9o/BMS+4.37+OFM+Universal+Updaters.
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Hello.
I have a question about Nordic Theater. I discovered this by chance today, and when I move the viewpoint using the mouse in the F-22A cockpit, the wings and air intakes look the same as the F-35.
I wonder if this is a bug or intended.
Thanks.
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@cosics Hi. It is as intended, at least for now. The F-22 and F-35 C share the same cockpitwingsmodel. Which means that while in external view the jet’s wings are correct, from the pit they look the same.
It’s not a bug, per se, it’s just that nobody has gotten around to making the Raptor wing model. -
Thanks for your reply.
But in version 4.36 we could see the complete f-22a cockpit. This phenomenon seems to exist starting from version 4.37. I expect an improved f-22a cockpit in the next version.
Thank you for always.
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@cosics said in BMS Other Fighters Mafia (BMSOFM) Journal:
Thanks for your reply.
But in version 4.36 we could see the complete f-22a cockpit. This phenomenon seems to exist starting from version 4.37. I expect an improved f-22a cockpit in the next version.
Thank you for always.
I’m not sure if we’re describing the same thing. The F-22 does have the 5 Gen pit, based on the F-22. Also, the external view is accurate. It’s just “sitting in the 'pit looking back at the wing” view that uses the 35 wingmodel