SECRET
WEAPONS
OF THE LUFTWAFFE UPGRADE INFO
The following info was
posted a
few years ago on America-On-Line by "LizN1" from LucasArts, along with
the
upgrade
patch
for SWOTL version 2.1:
Hi all!
First off, I'd like to apologize once again for all the
confusion
surrounding this issue. The good news is, I've finally got the
straight
scoop! All the details will follow, but here's the short version:
If you have the P-80 expansion disk, you do not need this
upgrade.
If you have the P-38 disk, carefully check the information below, to
see
if it is to your benefit to upgrade. If you have no expansion disks, it
would be to your benefit to upgrade. You can download the upgrade
from here, or send us your disks for exchange.
CHANGES FOUND IN VERSION 2.0 (P-38 disk)
- Modifications made to allow addition of 4 new planes.
- Scores between 32768 and 65535 will now be displayed
properly
instead of as negative numbers. Reminder: max score is
65535.
- With this version, after deleting PUSA.TOP and
PGER.TOP (high
score files) top ten lists should display properly.
- Joystick drift greatly reduced and eliminated on most
machines.
- The 'G' key which swaps the function of the two
controller
buttons between firing machine guns and cannons now works.
- To duplicate the function of the CTRL key (which
didn't work
on some machines), the comma key (',') will now also fire the second
guns.
- Flak functions more accurately, no longer fires at you
from
long range or from captured installations.
- In tours of duty, the player no longer starts mission
from
or returns to an airfield on the opposing side.
- Replay synch problems have been reduced.
- Awarding of Bonus score for completing mission was
adjusted.
CHANGES FOUND IN VERSION 2.1 (P-80, German expansion
disks,
and upgrade here)
- P-38 speed problem fixed.
- Menu selection system improved to avoid problems with
multiple
expansion disks.
- EGA Map bug fixed (this was fixed before, but
reappeared in
version 2.0).
- P-38 no longer turns into B-17 on 9th or 10th tour, as
happened
to some people.
- Joystick routine further adjusted.
As you can see, the changes between versions 2.0 and 2.1
are
minor. If you have the P-38 disk, and you've already downloaded
the
speed fix, you're not using EGA graphics, and you've never had problems
with P-38s turning into B-17s or joystick drift, you may not want to
upgrade
at this point. It's completely your choice. If you choose to download
the
upgrade kit from the library here, PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN
THE
"READ ME" FILE CAREFULLY.
SWOTL ACC Patches
These files, when installed after the
corresponding Mod (Module)
is installed, act as "patches" to allow the Mod to be used with the
version
of SWOTL included in Air Combat Classics (v2.2). If you are not
using
version 2.2 (ACC) you should not be using these patches. If,
however,
you have version 2.1, and wish to upgrade so that SWOTL will run better
on a machine faster than a 386 (see info on Pentiums
in the SWOTL FAQ), you may use the
ACCSWOTL
file to do so. Likewise, you may "upgrade" Battle Hawks 1942
and/or
Their
Finest Hour: The Battle of Britain to the ACC version with the
BOB-BH_U
file.
NOTE: I strongly recommend backing
up your
copy of SWOTL before trying an "upgrade"!! |
