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Flamingskull5000
January 17th, 2018, 07:17
Yesterday I was looking at backups I had on an old external hard drive and came across my old CFS 3 install. I lost my Fire Power disk years ago and was wondering if I moved all the FP files from the old install into ETO, would it work or am I setting myself up for a CTD nightmare?

I also came across an old MAW install that just never seemed to run well on the old rig/Vid card combo, so I dropped that onto my SSD and launched it an it is amazing! I'd forgotten what a target rich environment it is even in Free Flight. Tanks, Ships galore!
:encouragement::redfire::very_drunk:

MajorMagee
January 17th, 2018, 08:54
The trouble with placing Firepower over the top of ETO will be compatibility with the FP pylons, weapons, and special effects. The aircraft themselves will most likely be okay. FP first then ETO is a safer bet.

Flamingskull5000
January 17th, 2018, 09:10
It won't let me install FP from scratch. I get a msg that my CFS3 install is corrupt.....maybe it should be installed to the vanilla CFS3 install?

MajorMagee
January 17th, 2018, 09:30
Yes, Firepower replaces things like your effects.xml, so it's looking for plain vanilla as the starting point.

Flamingskull5000
January 17th, 2018, 09:44
I found an old thread from Grizz on how to, thanks Major!

Flamingskull5000
January 17th, 2018, 09:46
When we say Vanilla, it still requires the patch right?

sixstrings5859
January 17th, 2018, 11:09
Correct. Patched up fully. Remember to get the update for Firepower too and install it also.

sixstrings5859
January 22nd, 2018, 03:43
You can still find FirePower for sale. Here is one site https://a2asimulations.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=19 . Hope this helps. I also have a file for correct German markings if needed i can send to you. Just PM me if needed.

Flamingskull5000
January 22nd, 2018, 04:06
Thanks Six!