Israeli Theater 1.0.2 for BMS 4.33.2
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We are happy to release version 1.0.2 of the Israeli theater. This release brings 4.33.2(U2) compatibility as well as some new weather maps and campaign long Real weather sets.
Get torrent file (Magnet link)
Please seed to torrent after download it will help a lot. No direct download link is currently available.
Missions as campaigns from 1.0.1 should be compatible with 1.0.2.
Readme file as follows:
Israeli Theater for Falcon BMS 4.33.2 (ITO) VERSION 1.0.2 ===================================== Full documentation is located at the theater's Docs folder: Falcon BMS 4.33\Data\Add-On Israel\Docs The theater's forum: https://www.benchmarksims.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?61-Israel GOAL =================== The Israeli theater aims to realistically model the environment of Israel and nearby countries, present-day scenarios, and weapon systems as they are employed in the region. FEATURES =================== -Detailed terrain with high resolution tiles by Polak. Photo real coverage in selected areas including the Dead Sea, Jerusalem, Haifa, Ramat David airport, Tel Aviv and Suez. Realistic elevations based on SRTM data -All F-16 variants in the region are represented: IAF F-16A/B/C-30/C-40/D-40/I/I-CFT, EAF F-16C-32/42/52+, RJoAF MLU - 20 squadrons in total, with correct skins, models, loadouts and avionic details as much as the simulation allows. Custom cockpit textures for IAF C, D and I models -Dozens of additional theater specific aircraft and ground vehicles are featured with correct skins, weaponary and systems. -Israeli munitions including Python-3/4/5 missiles, SPICE bomb and Delilah missile -Fully functional dynamic campaigns with realistic order of battle -Training missiles and bombs, and six real life target ranges in Israel. Dedicated training missions, with a comprehensive training guide, are included -Real world airport frequencies and included airport diagrams + ILS approach charts for realistic operations -To Hebrew speakers: Hebrew emergency and normal ops checklists are included, based on IAF and LM documents -Airport name recordings for the ATC comms, and optional fully Hebrew ATC -TE template with pre-saved IAF, SAAF, EAF and RJoAF squadrons at the correct airports INSTALLATION =================== The setup file is a standalone installer - simply run it from any location. Make sure the installer points to the root BMS folder (example: C:\Falcon BMS 4.33). RECOMMENDED CONFIGURATION SETTINGS =================== -Campaign challenge rating set to "Rookie", ADA and AI level set to "Veteran" or "Ace". -BMS configuration editor: 'AWACS Required' (under Settings Campaigns) turned OFF to simulate GCI, which is available to all air forces in the region. -Scramble mission enabled in falcon bms.cfg (that's the default setting). -Autogen densities at default (middle) setting FAQ =================== WHY CAN'T I CARRY A SPECIFIC MISSILE / BOMB? Loadouts were adjusted to reflect the real life capabilities of the aircraft employed by the air forces in the region. I CAN'T GET TO THE LIST PAGE ON THE DED! On the IAF F-16 C/D/I models, the LIST page is accessed from the CNI page by moving the DCS switch to the right (SEQ position). Wind information is toggeled in the CNI page by moving the DCS switch to the left (RTN position). The SAK master mode button which replaces the LIST button accesses the DLINK page. WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN F-16-30I / F-16-40I AND F-16I? 30I and 40I are upgraded older blocks, while the F-16I is derived from the F-16D-52+. Notable differences: The F-16I can carry the AMRAAM, has better radar, higher maximum takeoff weight, and CFTs. Beware that it is heavier. Note that because the F-16I is a two seat variant, and because many sub systems of the real F-16I are not modelled within BMS, we feel that flying blocks C-30I and C-40I yields a more realistic experience. ARE SETTINGS IN THE THEATER'S CONFIGURATION EDITOR MULTIPLAYER CRITICAL? No. They are safe to be set individually and don't impact multiplayer compatibility. DOES THE THEATER MODIFY BASE INSTALL (GLOBAL) FILES? DOES IT REQUIRE A SEPARATE BMS INSTALL? No. The theater's files are self contained in two folders: Data\Add-On Israel, F4Patch\persist\texturebackup\Israel Theater. Because of that, ITO is compatible with all other theaters in the same install, provided the other theaters do not modify base install files. You may also fly online in other theaters with users that don't have ITO installed. THEATER CONFIGURATION EDITOR =================== To change settings in the Israeli theater configuration editor, run: "Israeli Theater Settings.exe" from Falcon BMS 4.33\Data\Add-On Israel UNINSTALL =================== To uninstall, run: "Israeli Theater Uninstaller.exe" from Data\Add-On Israel. KNOWN ISSUES =================== 1) In TE scenarios, NATO and Israeli assets are invisible to each other on the 2D map. E.g, when joined as Israel you will not see NATO aircraft on the map and vice versa. This is because TE does not support team alliances like the campaign (the teams are neutral to each other however). Therefore it is recommended to add all the blue forces under either Israel or NATO if they are meant to work cooperatively. 2) When loading a saved campaign file the description of the second campaign is shown regardless of the actual saved campaign. This seems to be a general BMS issue. 3) When selecting a carrier from the small campaign map at the beginning of a campaign, a wrong airport name is shown. This seems to be a general BMS issue. 4) Of the carriers, only CVN-70 Vinson is functional. 5) The Cockpit Pilot Model config option does not work on the EAF F-16C block 40.
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thanks a lot Uri, I have some questions.
1.- Is is a patch to the existing one or a completly new installer?, if it is the second case I guess we should unistall the previous theater
2.- It should be helpful to have a log of changes, for example I have a customized campaign on my side, just to know if it affects to save2.cam, save2.tri, and DB as well.
by the way thanks a lot for your efforts keeping this theater on the top, Escuadron111 from Spain appreciate it a lot!!!
Keep pushing!!
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At 1.3 Gb, I suspect a new theater.@spartan111:
thanks a lot Uri, I have some questions.
1.- Is is a patch to the existing one or a completly new installer?, if it is the second case I guess we should unistall the previous theater
2.- It should be helpful to have a log of changes, for example I have a customized campaign on my side, just to know if it affects to save2.cam, save2.tri, and DB as well.
by the way thanks a lot for your efforts keeping this theater on the top, Escuadron111 from Spain appreciate it a lot!!!
Keep pushing!!
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1. New installer. it will automatically remove the old theater. no patch installer will be available.
2. changes are pure U2 changes. we hadn’t change anything in the DB “from our side”. I cannot unfortunately provide a full U1->U2 BMS DB change log, as I have none. We are re-building IT-BMS on top of a clean BMS DB on every release.
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Thank you very much, ITO developers! I uninstalled the previous version the moment you announced it was not fully compatible with the BMS update 2. DL’ed via torrent (I use qBitTorrent) and installed. Great! I’ve always liked this theatre very much, and I’m glad you’ve prepared the current version. Respect for doing it so quickly!
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Crystal clear Uri, thanks a lot, I couldn’t check the size of the download till arrive at home. About DB info, no problem it is a nice to have, now I have all the info I need.
again thanks a lot for such effort!!!
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WOW THAT WAS MORE THAN FAST.
That is a serious reason to totally stop deving moding and whatever and get dirty in the mud of ITO.
Please tell us How on earth did you do the conversion that quick? What is the secret? Do you have a special tool? or just caffeine shots in combination with amphetamines and food pills and serum and catheter and dippers?
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Wow, thanks, thanks, thanks!
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Thanks so much guys, ITO (together with Balkans) is the best theater around and my feeling favourite!
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Thank you! My favorite theater gets better!
- That is until Ikaros gets working campaigns:D
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Great Work - thanks guys!
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Great news, and thanks a lot to you, uri_ba, and anyone in your dev. team.
If all will go their way, as I’m sure they will, flying over there will be such an experience to mention.
With best compliments and regards,
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This is great, thanks for updating so quickly
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Please tell us How on earth did you do the conversion that quick? What is the secret? Do you have a special tool? or just caffeine shots in combination with amphetamines and food pills and serum and catheter and dippers?
We discussed this a few days ago. You even replied
https://www.benchmarksims.org/forum/showthread.php?28585-U2-and-ITO-1-0-1-compatibility&p=399811&viewfull=1#post399811 -
Oh I didn’t do the connection, and forgot.
Thanx for reminding.Sent from TapaTalk
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Many thanks to all involved in the ITO development. Absolutely love this theater!
Also, I’m curious as to what the future holds for ITO? It is still being actively developed with new scenery objects or even campaigns to come in the future?
Cheers
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Thanks folks, your hard work is much appreciated!
Uwe
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Much appreciated !
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@DUSTOFF17:
Also, I’m curious as to what the future holds for ITO? It is still being actively developed with new scenery objects or even campaigns to come in the future?
Indeed it is,
however, new and improved stuff will be only in 3-4 weeks.
we had decided that 4.33 releases will be in “maintenance mode”. we are doing small changes here and there, but we are not changing campaigns and objectives at the moment. -
Wonderful news, thanks!