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    Good Modern Jet-Fighter Game?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by usapatriot, Jul 17, 2006.

  1. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I've been looking for one but im sort of lost.

    Something that has come out recently or is to be released.

    I love flying Mil-Sims but im sort of lost in finding one.

    Any recommendations?

    Its for my laptop. :)
     
    usapatriot, Jul 17, 2006
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  2. Phil17

    Phil17 Notebook Consultant

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    how about falcon 4.0?
    the graphics are a bit outdated, but the game is awesome
     
    Phil17, Jul 17, 2006
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  3. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Ok, lemme see.

    DL'ing Now.

    Thx :)
     
    usapatriot, Jul 17, 2006
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  4. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Ok, I got falcon 4.0, im patching it to 1.06 now.

    Anything else I need?

    Thx :)
     
    usapatriot, Jul 17, 2006
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    DL'ing...sounds illegal to me ^^
     
    SomethingLame, Jul 17, 2006
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  6. Charles P. Jefferies

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    If it is illegal, please keep it off the forums; NotebookReview.com does not support illegal activities.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Jul 17, 2006
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  7. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Its not illlegal, I went out to Target and bought? Will I need to show pics.... >.>


    Im so confused, I dont know how to lock on missles/
     
    usapatriot, Jul 17, 2006
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  8. Jeff Coleman

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    Are you looking for an Arcade sim or a real simulator? Falcon is a pretty good true simulator, if you don't know much about flying it will take you a long time to learn everything, the manual is a few hundred pages long. If you are more interested in a arcade simulator, look into LockOn. If you do decide to go the Falcon route, buy Falcon 4.0 Allied Assault, it's the new and improved version, it's awesome.
     
    Jeff Coleman, Jul 17, 2006
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  9. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Yeah thats the one I got, its good. But so realistic and so many controls.

    I do have alot of hours with FS2004, and have flown add-on jets.
     
    usapatriot, Jul 17, 2006
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    I love Falcon 4.0, I used to play 3.0 all the time when I was younger, and yes, do buy the allied assualt, the original version is very buggy
     
    Daetlus, Jul 18, 2006
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  11. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Thats the one I have, the the keyboard layout sheet has like three functions per key, I cant figure out how to use he missles.

    I have the latest patch too, but I cant seem to play online.
     
    usapatriot, Jul 18, 2006
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    I think you confused people by saying, in response to the advice to check out Falcon 4.0:

    I think that you should be able to see why people took that to mean that you were downloading Falcon 4.0 - "DL'ing Now" is sort of an odd euphemism for "Driving to Target and legally purchasing the game".

    -Zadillo
     
    zadillo, Jul 18, 2006
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  13. zadillo

    zadillo Notebook Virtuoso

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    You need more than the keyboard layout sheet. Falcon 4.0 no longer comes with a printed manual (which was massive), but you should be able to find it on PDF format on your installation CD. It's incredibly dense, but if you read it you will be able to learn how to use missiles in the game.
     
    zadillo, Jul 18, 2006
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  14. usapatriot

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    Ok, now im trying Lo-Mac and seeing what I like best.

    (The Demo)
     
    usapatriot, Jul 18, 2006
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    the PDF is crucial, it tought me how to do everything, from using radar and firing weapons, to taking off/landing, it is a must have.
     
    Jeff Coleman, Jul 18, 2006
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    i wonder what gadget do you use to play falcon

    ahdont
     
    ahdont, Jul 18, 2006
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  17. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    ? My rig ?, the one in my sig.


    Forget it I dont like lo-mac or 4.0, its time for a new one soon...
     
    usapatriot, Jul 19, 2006
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